2020-01-08@8:41pm–#Bridgeport CT– A woman on Capital Avenue near Wood Avenue reported to police that as she was unloading her car from shopping two masked teens stole her purse from her car, her two children were still in the car when the incident occurred. The two teens fled down Capital Avenue on foot.
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2020-01-08@7:48pm–#Bridgeport CT– A man called police to report his girlfriend cut open his pocket while he was sleeping and stole money from him. The incident occurred in the 2000 block of Main Street near Tom Thumb Street.
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2020-01-08@4:30pm–#Bridgeport Ct– A two car crash on Hewitt at Kelsey Street (off Stratford Avenue). One of the vehicles was stolen and the driver fled on foot. No word of any injuries.
Stratford- On 01/07/2020 the Stratford Narcotics Vice and Intel Unit, with the assistance of the Bridgeport Police Task Force as well as the FBI Safe Streets Task Force, executed a Search Warrant for Narcotics and Firearms related violations. The Search Warrant was the culmination of an investigation conducted by the Stratford Narcotics and Vice Unit that focused on Narcotics Sales and Firearms related crimes within the Town of Stratford and Fairfield County. Through the investigation, Detectives learned that Kevin Tobar, and his associates were responsible for the distribution of a large amount of Marijuana, Heroin and illegal THC vape pens.
The Targets of the investigation, Kevin Tobar D.O.B 08/31/1996 and Jonathan Matos D.O.B 08/12/1991 were taken into custody without incident. During a Search of the residence, Detectives located a Stolen Firearm loaded with (15) rounds of ammunition as well numerous pounds of Marijuana packaged for sale, more than 1 Kilo of Heroin, several hundred Oxycodone pills, several thousand dollars in US currency and a ballistic vest. Additionally, Detectives located several items used to process, mix and package heroin. Tobar has several cases pending for prior Narcotics related offenses. Due to the above, Tobar and Matos were placed under arrest and transported to HQ where they were photographed and processed. Both Tobar and Matos were charged as follows:
Criminal Possession of Firearm CGS 53a-217c, Illegal Transfer Firearm CGS 29-33, Possession With Intent to Sell Marijuana in excess of 1 Kilo CGS 21a-277(b)
Possession High Capacity Magazine CGS 53-202w(c1), Operating a Drug Factory CGS 21a-277(c), Possession With Intent to Sell Heroin 21a-278(b), possession With Intent to Sell Narcotics 1a-278(b)
Tobar and Matos were given a Court date of 01/08/2020 and each issued a $500,000 bond which they were unable to post. Tobar and Matos were placed in the lockup awaiting arraignment.
#Trumbull CT–On Monday, January 6, 2020, Trumbull Police promoted two (2) officers to ranking positions in their department. Brian Falkenstein and Robert Harry, who are both military service veterans, were promoted to the rank of lieutenant and sergeant, respectively, in a brief ceremony hosted by officials at Town Hall.
Falkenstein, most recently served as a detective sergeant and has been with Trumbull’s police force for more than thirteen (13) years. His previous assignments included a term at Trumbull High School as a School Resource Officer (SRO). In addition to working in the Patrol Division as a Field Training Officer and later, as a Patrol sergeant, he has held additional positions with the department’s Honor Guard and regional Emergency Response Team. He holds a Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice from the University of New Haven, and a Bachelor’s Degree from Post University. Prior to joining Trumbull Police, Falkenstein served for nine (9) years with the U.S. Marine Corps, working on Communications and attaining the rank of Staff Sergeant.
Robert Harry was most recently assigned as an investigator with the department’s Traffic Division and has been a Trumbull officer for over twelve (12) years. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Forensics and Digital Investigations from Champlain College. Harry previously served four (4) years in the U.S. Army with the 3rd Ranger Battalion of the 75th Ranger Regiment and was deployed on several tours of duty in both Iraq and Afghanistan.
Both officers are expected to take on new assignments in the Patrol Division, with Lieutenant Falkenstein as a shift commander and Sergeant Harry as a shift supervisor. The Trumbull Police Department currently has an authorized force of eighty-one (81) officers, but is working to fill five (5) vacant positions to attain a full staff. Recruiting and selections efforts continue, with updated information available on the following websites for those who are interested: Trumbull-CT.gov/police and PoliceApp.com.
(Press Release)
2020-01-07@5:20pm–#Fairfield CT– A tractor trailer has hit the railroad over pass at North Pine Creek and the Post Road. No vehicles can pass, the tractor trailer is stuck under it.
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2020-01-07 @ 1:00PMish–#Bridgeport CT– A two block pursuit ended when the suspects hit a landscaping truck at the intersection of Noble and Barnum Avenue. One of the suspects was injured in the crash and transported to the hospital. Police spokesperson Terron Jones said “At this time, original reasoning for the pursuit is not immediately available” but I did observe a number of under cover officers at the scene.
HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont announced that he signed into law legislation his administration negotiated that brings a long-sought solution to the ongoing legal issue concerning wages earned by restaurant employees. The legislation was approved by overwhelming bipartisan votes in both chambers of the Connecticut General Assembly during a special session last month.
“This complex area of law governing wages earned by restaurant workers stirred up passions from those on all sides of the issue,” Governor Lamont said. “In the end, we were able to deliver a fair solution that strikes an appropriate balance that both ensures wages rightfully earned by employees are protected and provides some relief to restaurant owners who made good faith efforts to comply with the law. I appreciate the efforts of legislators from both sides of the aisle in negotiating and reaching a compromise measure that avoids the legal and other issues that caused me to veto the prior proposal. I also am grateful for the participation of the stakeholders on all sides of this issue who worked with my administration to come to a solution that I could sign into law.”
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UPDATE:
The American Red Cross is helping five families – fifteen adults – one child after a fire today on Maplewood Street; Bridgeport. The Red Cross provided assistance to meet the families’ immediate needs. Responders included: Denny Davila, Carmen Davila and Susan Shaw.
The Red Cross is also providing comfort kits containing personal care items such as toothbrushes, deodorant; shaving supplies and other items a resident might need when suddenly displaced from their home by a fire. In addition, a recovery envelope containing information helpful to families recovering from a fire, including tips on cleanup; notification of important contacts; dealing with damaged items and more was provided.
Those affected will connect with Red Cross caseworkers in the coming days to work on a longer-term recovery plan. The Red Cross is able to provide assistance through the generosity of our donors and the commitment of our volunteers.
For more information about the Red Cross visit redcross.org and for information on our home fire preparedness campaign visit: http://www.redcross.
UPDATE: The Red Cross is providing temporary shelter for 14 adults and 3 children. Greater Bridgeport Transit was also called to proved temp shelter due to the low temperatures.
2020-0106@7:18pm–#Bridgeport CT—Firefighters were called to a fire a Norman and Maplewood Avenue which turned out to be a multi-family home at 222 Maplewood Avenue. The bulk of the fire on my arrival appeared to be in the rear of the building. Initial reports said there are no one in the building. Firefighters had the bulk of the fire out within 40 minutes. There were no reported injuries.
2020-01-06@6:09pm–#Bridgeport CT– A pedestrian has been hit by a car on Palisades near Stewart Street. No word on the person’s condition.
