Month: June 2021

HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont announced that since the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) implemented the ability for residents to renew their licenses over the internet earlier this year, the agency processed 85,370 online renewals between the months of January and May. In comparison, the agency processed 60,377 renewals in-person at DMV branch offices during this same period, demonstrating that the choice to renew licenses online is quickly becoming the preferred method for Connecticut residents. Other DMV services that can now be completed over the internet, like the ability to change addresses, have also seen significant uptake online, with 22,052 of those transactions having been completed online between March, when that service launched, and May. In comparison, there…

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Bridgeport News: Police Involved Shooting

UPDATE: On June 15, 2021 at approximately 10:12pm, a Bridgeport police officer assigned to the federal Safe Streetstask force was involved in a shooting in the area of Main St. and Catherine St. in the city of Bridgeport. The victim was transported to the hospital, treated for non life-threatening injuries, and released. Connecticut State Police personnel were not involved in this incident. The Connecticut State Police Eastern District Major Crimes Squad has assumed this investigation at the request of the Bridgeport State’s Attorney’s Office. The Bridgeport State’s Attorney requested that the Stamford State’s Attorney oversee the investigation. All further comments on this incident will be provided by the Stamford State’s Attorney or the Bridgeport Police Department. 2021-06-15@10:16pm #Bridgeport CT-- There…

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Bridgeport News: State Street Is Homicide #7

On June 14, 2021, at approximately 7:41 p.m. Bridgeport Police responded to the 800 block of State Street on a ShotSpotter activation and citizens’ reports of shots fired.  At approximately 7:43 p.m. responding officers were updated with reports of a motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Park Avenue & State Street. Upon arrival, officers located a MV accident on State Street just west of its intersection with Park Avenue.  The operator of a black Honda Accord was involved in the MV accident.  The operator was observed to be suffering from multiple gun-shot wounds.  Medics were called and transported the victim to Saint Vincent’s Hospital.  Unfortunately, the victim died at the hospital.  No additional victims have come forward. The Detective…

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Bridgeport 911 Not Answering 911 Calls From Stratford

2021-06-15@10:54pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Stratford Emergency Communicators had to communicate to the Bridgeport Emergency Communicators on the Fairfield Area Police Emergency Radio Network (FAPERN) because they could not get through to the on 911 or the routine line. The Bridgeport Emergency operator said they were busy. They were attempting to transfer a call for a man passed out on the sidewalk on Hancock Avenue.

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WATERBURY MAN ARRESTED AFTER STEALING FROM UNLOCKED VEHICLES

#Trumbull CT--On Monday, June 14, 2021, Trumbull Police apprehended a man near the intersection ofDevellis Dr., and Park Ln. after a resident reported seeing an individual checking thedoors of vehicles that were parked in their driveway. Around 3:00 a.m., officers arrestedChristian Vargas, age 18, of Albion Street, Waterbury when he was found walking in anearby driveway of where thefts occurred. A resident reported that they observed an individual on their security surveillance systemchecking their vehicles prior to them contacting the Trumbull Police. As the firstresponding officer arrived on scene, they observed an individual run from a nearbyresidence and enter an awaiting mid-sized SUV. This SUV then fled the area at a highrate of speed, and avoiding capture, after it collided…

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