Month: August 2020

Fairfield Police Need Your Help

#Fairfield CT--During the early morning hours of August 26, 2020, Fairfield Police were alerted to several motor vehicles that were broken into in the Lake Hills section of town.   Police received reports from 8 separate complainants in the Lake Hills area reporting their vehicles were entered overnight and their personal belongings were stolen. In one of the incidents, a victim on Papurah Road had his wallet stolen from his vehicle, as well as packages stolen from his front porch. That complainant provided investigators with Ring Door Bell video that depicts 2 males running up to the front door of his home where packages were left outside overnight. This occurred at 4:30am. Alarmingly, one of the suspects is captured on…

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Norwalk News: Candle Starts Fire

Norwalk Fire responded to a house fire at 9 Marlin Drive. The fire started in the second-floor bedroom after a candle fell off the table. The one occupant evacuated with no injuries. There was fire damage to the bedroom and hallway and smoke damage to the rest of the house. The fire is still under investigation and the home is unfit for occupancy, displacing one man. Fire marshal reminds us that when using candles as a light source during power outages, make sure they are away and clear of all combustible materials.   This news report is made possible by:  

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University Of Bridgeport Grant

Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) announced that University of Bridgeport received a $261,886.00 Student Support Services grant from the Department of Education, which will provide students from low-income families with academic advising, career counseling, tutoring, peer mentors, financial aid, workshops and seminars, and additional services.     “Access to higher education can’t be a luxury – it is an economic imperative and the best way to increase opportunity for every student, no matter where they live or what their family’s financial situation,” said Congressman Jim Himes. “If we want America to remain competitive in a 21st century economy, we have to ensure low-income students have the support they need to complete their degree and start their career. University of Bridgeport Student Support Services’ federal grant will increase the retention and success for University of Bridgeport students”   …

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Water Rescue During Storm

2020-08-27@8:00pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters have been dispatched for 3 people on the rocks at Seaside Park west beach during the thundershowers passing by.  The uber fireboat (Zodiac) was dispatched to bring them back in.  It's possible they might be delayed due to the storm.   This news report is made possible by:   [caption id="attachment_83697" align="aligncenter" width="1712"] Visit our sponsor AFC Urgent at: https://www.afcurgentcarebridgeport.com/[/caption]

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Bridgeport Awarded $434,000 Federal Grant to Improve Port Security and Water Rescue Equipment

Bridgeport, CT – Mayor Ganim, Bridgeport Federal delegation members, EOC Director Scott Appleby, Bridgeport Fire Chief Thode, and Police Department members joined to announce that the City of Bridgeport has been awarded a $433,616 federal grant to improve port security and water rescue equipment to ensure that the city’s security infrastructure is established, and able to save lives and property. The allocation of the federal Port Security grant will benefit three City of Bridgeport projects: Virtual Shield Protect Our Port initiative -  $280,312 Replacement of 25 cameras, 1 server, and 9 wireless links at Bridgeport Harbor, replacement of 15 cameras and installation of 10 cameras at the Bridgeport Ferry Terminal. Port Critical Infrastructure Key Resources Ingress/Egress routes to receive 25 access points, 50 camera licenses,…

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Westport News: Criminal Lockout

#Westport CT--  On the evening of Monday July 13, 2020, police responded to a complaint of a tenant being denied access to her rental property by her landlord. Responding officers met with the victim, who explained that she had been renting a room at a residence owned by Gail Heitz. She alleged that she was unable to access her room that evening due to the garage code being modified and not provided to her. As this was her only way of accessing the property, it required her to find other accommodations for the night. When officers were able to arrange a time for the victim to retrieve her property from within Heitz’ residence, it was again noted that the garage…

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