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Month: November 2019

Bridgeport

Mayor Ganim Announces New Leadership

Nov 25, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

BRIDGEPORT, CT – Mayor Joe Ganim today announced new leadership staff in the Chief Administrative Office, Police and Fire Departments, as well as Labor Relations. Following a Town Hall meeting with employees last week, Mayor Ganim expressed that restructuring of city departments and staff will be imminent in order to “be the best, and do the best for our community,” he is following through with filling key leadership roles with talented and experienced individuals in various essential departments.   Mayor Ganim is pleased to announce the entire staff of the CAO’s Office headed up by newly appointed Chief Administrative Officer Janene Hawkins, formerly Director of Labor Relations, and the appointment of Assistant Chief Administrative Officer Reverend Dr. Herron Gaston, with…

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Fairfield

Fairfield News: Man Doesn’t Beat Charges

Nov 25, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

2019-11-23@9:16am--#Fairfield CT-- Police officers responded to a report of a male exposing himself in his car in the area of Beaconview Drive. The caller reported that the male left the scene driving a silver Audi and gave a CT license plate of the vehicle. An alert officer observed the vehicle bearing the same license plate leaving the area and conducted a traffic stop. Jonathan Dejesus (DOB 11/10/1993) of Bridgeport, was later arrested and charged with Indecent Exposure, and Disorderly Conduct after he was observed by a female victim sitting in his parked vehicle with his genitals exposed. He was also issued an infraction for Possession of Less Than 1/2 Ounce of Marijuana and Operating Without a License. Dejesus was released…

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State News

Hwang Named to Governor’s Workforce Council

Nov 25, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

State Senator Tony Hwang (R-28) was named by Governor Ned Lamont to the Governor’s newly revamped Workforce Council, a body which will be responsible for partnering with the business community and knocking down barriers among state government agencies so that Connecticut can have the most aligned, high-quality, and equitable workforce development system in the country. The council was created by an executive order signed by the Governor who made the announcement at Naugatuck Valley Community College in Waterbury. Senator Hwang emphasized the critical need for workforce development, “The Connecticut Office of Higher Education has found that by 2025, about 70 percent of workers will need some form of education and training beyond high school. Meeting this demand will require about…

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Westport

Westport Police Department Investigates Stolen Motor Vehicle Complaint

Nov 25, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

(Westport, CT) At approximately 2:43am on the morning of Sunday November 24, 2019, the Westport Police Department was contacted by a resident in the Compo Beach area. He was reporting that he was watching out his window as his vehicle was being stolen from his driveway. The complainant provided relevant information and updates to dispatch while officers quickly began to set a perimeter around the area of the victim’s residence. Shortly after the initial call, one of our officers observed two vehicles traveling in his direction. One of these two was recognized as the vehicle that had just been reported as a stolen. The officer was able to successfully deploy Stop Sticks, which quickly flattened one of the tires on…

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Bridgeport

Bridgeport Cops To Enforce Click It Or Ticket

Nov 25, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

Bridgeport, CT— With the biggest travel holidays upon us, The Bridgeport Police Department will be joining national and local enforcement agencies to promote safe driving and increase the protection of all motorists. Beginning Monday November 25th until Monday December 2nd, state and local law enforcement agencies across the nation are stepping up enforcement to crack down on motorists who aren’t wearing their seat belts. Police Chief A. J. Perez said, “Connecticut’s Department of Transportation reports that seat belt use increased significantly from 90.3% in 2017 to an all-time high of 93.7% during the May 2019 mobilization.  We encourage road safety all year-round, but the holiday season is a heavily trafficked time of year; we want to remind residents to always wear their seatbelts. …

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Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Man Shot

Nov 24, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

2019-11-24@1:50pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters don't normally go to calls when a person is shot but this time it was out their front door.  The police's shot spotter activated (Google it if you don't know what it is) in the 100 block of Wood Avenue.  Firefighters then located the victim in the parking lot of the tire store right across the street.  It appears the victim has non-life-threatening injuries.  A person in a blue vehicle is responsible for the shooting.  

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