Month: February 2020

Manslaughter Arrest

#Norwalk, CT- Charlie Castillo, 29, of Bridgeport, turned himself in this morning, at the Norwalk Police Department on an active warrant. Castillo, whose charges include Manslaughter 2nd, is being held on a $500,000 court set bond and will be presented in court today.

 

On August 31, 2019 at 4:27 PM, Norwalk Police Officers and Paramedics responded to a Norwalk residence on the report of an unconscious individual. The individual was rushed to Norwalk Hospital in critical condition. Despite rescue efforts, the victim died later in the day. The investigation continued in the home where officers located suspect narcotic paraphernalia. The Norwalk Detective Division assumed the case. It was later determined by the Medical Examiner that the cause of death was an overdose stemming from the use of cocaine/fentanyl. Detective Collins, who led the investigation, was able to determine that Castillo had sold the narcotics to the victim. Norwalk Police Department encourages all persons who struggle with substance abuse or drug addiction to reach out for help by calling 2-1-1, or by going online to www.211ct.org.

 

Arrested: Charlie Castillo, 29, of 1525 Central Avenue, Bridgeport     Charge: Manslaughter 2nd, Sale of NarcoticsBond: $500,000

Norwalk Police Tip Line: 203-854-3111   Anonymous Internet tips can be sent to Norwalk Police website at: www.norwalkpd.com

 

2nd CT Resident Tests NEGATIVE For Coronavirus

#HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont announced that test results from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirm that a second Connecticut patient that has been under investigation for coronavirus has tested negative. This patient was a high school student from China participating in a conference at Yale University in New Haven.

 

Earlier this week, a Wesleyan student in Middlesex County who was the first patient in the state under investigation for possible exposure also tested negative for the virus. Both patients have tested positive for Influenza Type A. So far, there are no confirmed cases of coronavirus in Connecticut and no other patients in the state remain under investigation at this time.

 

As the World Health Organization yesterday declared coronavirus to be a global health threat, Governor Lamont has directed state public health officials to continue to closely monitoring the outbreak.

 

“We want to make sure we are providing all of the most recent information to Connecticut residents so they are aware of ongoing developments as this global health concern continues,” Governor Lamont said. “We ask that people not panic, but take possible symptoms seriously. The CDC is advising that many of the symptoms reflect those that we usually see when someone has the flu. If you experience any of these symptoms, please get treated sooner rather than later.”

 

“This is good news for Connecticut that the second patient has tested negative,” Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) Commissioner Renée Coleman Mitchell said. “We continue to be vigilant and coordinate a proactive response with local health and medical providers across the state. We are also in the height of flu season and we recommend residents take extra person precautions to avoid spreading the flu.”

 

In response to rising global concern, Governor Lamont and DPH have coordinated the following unified response:

 

·         Governor Lamont participated in a call with all governors across the country to coordinate a national response with the White House.

·         Earlier this week DPH convened a conference call with all Connecticut local health directors to provide guidance and coordinate a response.

·         DPH also convened a conference call with all hospitals in Connecticut to provide critical updates and ongoing guidance.

 

Connecticut is also at the height of respiratory virus season. Influenza activity in Connecticut is widespread. A total of 1,036 influenza-associated hospitalizations have been reported in the state since the beginning of the 2019-20 season. A total of 23 influenza-associated deaths have been reported in Connecticut since the beginning of the 2019-20 season.

 

The CDC believes that symptoms of coronavirus may appear in as few as two days or as long as 14 days after exposure. No vaccine or specific treatment for the infection is available, however care is supportive. When person-to-person spread has occurred with MERS and SARS, it is thought to have happened via respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes, like how influenza and other respiratory pathogens spread. Spread of SARS and MERS between people has generally occurred between close contacts.

 

Symptoms of the coronavirus may include:

 

·         Runny nose

·         Headache

·         Cough

·         Sore throat

·         Fever

·         A general feeling of being unwell

 

Everyday preventative actions can help stop the spread of this and other respiratory viruses, including:

 

·         Wash hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.

·         Avoid touching eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.

·         Avoid close contact with people who are sick.

·         Stay home when sick to avoid exposure to others.

·         Cover coughs or sneezes with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.

·         Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.

 

Individuals who are experiencing symptoms and may have traveled to areas of concern or have been in contact with somebody who has traveled to these areas should call ahead to their healthcare provider before presenting for treatment.

 

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Union Responds to Shooting at Bridgeport Courthouse

BRIDGEPORT, CT – The shooting on Monday, January 27, 2020 near the Golden Hill Street Courthouse in Bridgeport has reminded all of the need for increased safety for those who work in and around the courthouses. Over the past few legislative sessions, requests for enhanced security through additional funding to the Judicial Branch have fallen on deaf ears. In the wake of Monday’s incident, our pleas are now coming with substantial illustrations of why the additional security is necessary.

 

Discussions are already in progress with “the Governor’s office, the Office of Policy and Management and legislative leaders to highlight concerns and the security needs we feel must be addressed immediately,” according to communications from the Office of the Chief Court Administrator.

 

“We have been making requests for additional security measures for our Judicial Marshals for years,” said IBPO Local 731 President Joe Gaetano. “The safety we have been fighting for now has current and very serious occurrences to back up our requests.” “Our members who work in these courthouses deserve every protection we can give them,” stated NAGE/IBPO National President David J. Holway. “According to the mayor’s office, this shooting was intentional. In a city with documented incidents of gun violence, the building where offenders go to be prosecuted absolutely needs increased security. We have strong hopes that the legislature will see this incident as motivation to invest in stronger security measures.”

 

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Norwalk News: Man Assaults Another With A Pipe

#Norwalk CT–On February 1, 2020 at approximately 5am Norwalk Police were called to 11 Bedford Avenue because Brandon Wagshol had pushed an individual inside the residence. When officers arrived on scene, there was yelling inside the apartment. They knocked on the door and Wagshol came to the door and was detained without incident. Officers located a victim inside who Wagshol had pushed into a wall, causing damage to the wall. The victim had a large laceration on his/her head which was sustained when Wagshol hit the victim with a pipe. Officers recovered a two foot pipe from the scene which they secured as evidence.

 

Carpool

2020-02-01@9:06am–#Bridgeport CT–An SUV was found in the waters at Dolphins Cove Marina this morning.   The vehicle was found approximately 75 ft from the Public Boat ramp wedged under a boat dock. Primary and secondary searches were negative for any occupants using pike poles and an Ice Rescue Thermal imaging camera through the two top roof sunroofs which were broken out.

 

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