Police UPDATE: The victim has been identified as Gregory Ingram (DOB: 4/6/87). Anyone with information should contact the case detective, Martin Heanue at 203-581-5242.
2021-03-13@2:00AMish–This morning, shortly after 0200 hours, officers responded to a multi-family house at 2100th block of Seaview Avenue on a report of a party shot. When they arrived, they found the victim, in the front stairwell. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. According to a witness, when the victim went to investigate a noise on the back porch, he was shot through the window. Detectives are in the process of obtaining a search warrant for the scene. Anyone with information should contact the case detective, Martin Heanue at 203-581-5242. The family has not yet been notified, so the victim’s name is not being released to the public at this time.
#Fairfield CT– Fairfield’s First Selectwoman Brenda Kupchick said today that after careful consideration, with the Town’s Director of Health, I have decided to lift restrictions requiring all dogs remain on leashes at our open spaces effective immediately. The Rules and Regulations for Open Space Properties will be restored to their pre-pandemic limits. Specifically dogs will be allowed off-leash pursuant to Section 14 (e), which requires all dogs to be kept under voice command or leash control at all times on open space areas and 14(f) All dogs shall be kept on leash if the animals are within 100 ft. of parking lots or picnic areas. Note: Effective April 1 dogs are not allowed on public beaches.
Note: Pets that cannot be controlled by voice commands must be kept on leash.
The decision to return to pre-pandemic rules and regulations is consistent with the State of CT Sector Rules and CDC guidance. State guidance allows low and moderate risk activities
CDC Guidance (excerpted)
Based on the limited information available to date, the risk of animals spreading COVID-19 to people is considered to be low.
Treat pets as you would other human family members – do not let pets interact with people outside the household.
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), a member of the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.),and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.)on Wednesday introduced the Educational Equity Challenge Grant Act to create a $100 billion application-based grant program over the next ten years to help accelerate academic progress and address students’ social, emotional, mental, behavioral and physical health needs related to COVID-19.
Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, elementary and secondary public schools lacked sufficient funding and resources to provide all students with a high-quality public education. This challenge has been exacerbated by the pandemic and is likely to significantly worsen existing achievement gaps for students in low-income communities and communities of color. Students are also experiencing significant academic and mental health needs. Researchers estimate that school closures have resulted in several months of lost instruction in math and reading, and one study estimated that between 10 and 25 percent of high-risk students, including homeless students and students with disabilities, have been completely disconnected from school since the pandemic began. The consequences of the pandemic for children’s academic and social development are likely to be long-term: children in first grade this year may need additional support throughout their academic careers.
The Educational Equity Challenge Grant Act of 2021 builds on short-term COVID relief funding for schools to create a $100 billion application-based grant program administered by the Department of Education over the next ten years to accelerate academic progress and address social, emotional, mental, behavioral, and physical health needs related to COVID-19. This long-term program complements crucial short-term relief funds for schools and will encourage high-quality, evidence-based programs to support students throughout their academic careers.
States, school districts, nonprofits in partnership with school districts, and the Bureau of Indian Education can apply for grants for one of two purposes:
Implement Evidence-based Strategies: 75% of funds are reserved for grantees to adopt programs that meet a high bar of evidence, such as supporting social-emotional learning, implementing culturally and linguistically responsive practices, extending instructional time, and implementing high-quality individual or small-group tutoring.
Support Field- and Educator-Initiated Innovations: 25% of funds are reserved for grantees to develop or replicate new ideas and strategies designed by educators in the field to accelerate academic progress and address social, emotional, mental, behavioral, and physical health needs associated with COVID-19. Grantees must include an independent evaluation for efficacy.
This legislation reserves funds for the Bureau of Indian Education, rural areas, and applicants serving low-income students. The Department must also give priority to applicants serving disproportionately higher percentages of high-need students, including low-income students, students of color and Native American students, homeless students, migrant students, students in foster care, English learners, students with disabilities, and students most affected by COVID-19.
“Our children have suffered significant learning loss on top of the social and emotional toll of living through a pandemic, and these effects won’t disappear overnight,” said Murphy. “The Educational Equity Challenge Grant program helps us invest in long-term support for students by providing funds to schools and local partners, especially in communities that have been disproportionately affected, to ensure we address the lingering impacts of COVID-19. The consequences of the pandemic demand bold action, and we must prioritize getting students and schools the help they urgently need.”
“The new grant created by this bill will support students hit hardest by the pandemic,” said Blumenthal. “The pandemic has severely worsened widespread inequities and disparities in public schools, especially in low-income communities. There’s a desperate need for grants to homeless students, students with disabilities, and others who are vulnerable. This bill builds on the immediate COVID relief funding for schools and creates a long-term solution to help students thrive.”
“Even before this public health crisis, many students faced inequity in our public school system – and COVID-19 has only exacerbated this problem, especially for students in low-income communities and communities of color who have been hit hard by this pandemic. I’m glad to introduce the Educational Equity Challenge Grant Act, which would help support our students now and throughout their academic careers,” said Warren.
“Without further investment from Congress, an entire generation of students in communities of color and low-income communities are at risk of being left behind. Massachusetts educators and schools are ready to close learning gaps caused by inequity in our system and the COVID-19 pandemic, Congress just needs to give them the resources and support to get it done. The Educational Equity Challenge Grant Act will provide the investment in learning and well-being that students need. We cannot turn our back on this generation of students,” said Markey.
“Before this pandemic even began, students in Oregon and around the country were rightly demanding more support for their emotional, mental and physical health. This crisis has only made these needs even more acute, especially for marginalized communities that have been hurting the most. To do their best in school, students deserve more than just academic support,” said Wyden. “The Educational Equity Challenge Grant Act would provide school districts and nonprofits in Oregon and across the nation with the opportunity to access additional resources to more fully address their students’ needs and ensure their success.”
12:02am–Fairfield CT– Firefighter were called to the 200 block of Ruane Street for a fire in a backyard. High winds helped spread the fire to two homes with extensive damage. Another call came in for a fire on Second Avenue which turned out to be leaves burning in the backyard close to the multi-family home. Bridgeport Fire Department provided mutual aid to both fires.
2021-03-12@11:57pm–#Westport CT– #cttraffic– A rollover accident reported on I-95 northbound between exits 16 and 17. On vehicle is on its roof in the middle lane.
2021-03-12 #Bridgeport CT– Police are reporting a person that a person shot in the foot arrived at Bridgeport Hospital. Earlier tonight police responded to Cowles Street a for a gunshot victim but they did not find a victim nor a complainant. It’s not known if the two calls are related at this time.
2021-03-12@6:31pm–#Bridgeport CT– First responders on scene in front of KFC on Boston Avenue for a pedestrian struck. Prayers needed as they asked for the “medics” to step it up.
#Fairfield CT– On 3/11/2021 at approximately 3:15pm a Fairfield resident called police to report a fight with weapons on Grasmere Avenue. The complainant reported seeing several males running south on Grasmere Avenue who appeared to be chasing each other with “weapons”. The complainant then stated the males, one which had a machete, ran back into a house on Grasmere Avenue. Given the complainant’s description of multiple people involved and a weapon displayed, a larger police response was dispatched to the area.
Police Officers arrived on scene and detained all the individuals identified in this incident. Through investigation it was determined several males, Sean Beltran (19), Alex Bueno (18) and Arteyrius Smith (18) had traveled to a specific house on Grasmere Ave in a continuation of a previous dispute. The residents of the home, Dominic Caban (19) and another juvenile male, came out to speak with Bueno and ultimately displayed a machete when the conversation became confrontational. Caban and the juvenile male began chasing Bueno to Longview Ave where Beltran and Smith were standing.
Shortly after the chase, Caban and the juvenile male ran home. Caban stated they ran home after hearing police sirens and did not immediately come out of their home at police request for fear of consequence. A 29-inch machete was recovered from the home adjacent to where the juvenile male was hiding. Police Officers detained Beltran, Bueno and Smith without incident as they were observed entering a car on Longfellow Ave. Initially Sean Beltran attempted to provide officers with a fake name resulting in additional charges.
This incident appears to be isolated to the individuals involved and is related specifically to an ongoing altercation. There is no threat to the general public at this time.
The following arrests were made in connection with this incident:
Beltran, Sean– Interfering with an Officer (53a-181), Breach of Peace 2nd Degree (53a-181), Misdemeanor Summons Court date 3/23/21.
Bueno, Alex – Breach of Peace 2nd Degree (53a-181), Misdemeanor Summons Court date 3/23/21.
Caban, Dominic– Carrying Dangerous Weapon (53-206), Breach of Peace 2nd Degree (53a-181). Released on bond. Court date 3/26/21
Smith, Arteyrius– Breach of Peace 2nd Degree (53a-181), Misdemeanor Summons Court date 3/23/21.
Juvenile – Breach of Peace 2nd Degree (53a-181) – released on juvenile summons.
