2021-07-21@1:44pm--#Fairfield CT-- #Easton CT-- A homeowner in the 5300 block of holds down a burglary suspect until police arrive in the 5300 block of Park Avenue near the Easton town line. This news report is made possible by:
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), a member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, on Monday urged the State Department to address the passport backlog and restore processing times to pre-pandemic levels. In a letter to U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Murphy specifically asked for a description of the Department’s strategy to address the backlog, a timeline for hiring more staff to meet demand, and an accounting of any additional resources needed. “Current wait times – up to 18 weeks for routine service and 12 for expedited service – well exceed pre-pandemic levels, and they are untenable for Americans seeking to resume international travel and reconnect with friends and loved ones abroad,” Murphy wrote. Murphy continued: “I understand the financial and personnel…
2021-07-21@11:30PMish--- A car almost landed in the community pool at Avalon Gates. One person appeared to be injured.
2021--07-20@6:45pm---#Bridgeport CT-- Unconfirmed reports say a man allegedly had just broken off with his girlfriend and he "lost it" and started shooting on Carroll Avenue. Remarkably no one was injured. The SWAT team was called in after he locked himself in his home. After a short stand off the man surrendered peacefully.
2021-07-20@5:25pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A DoingItLocal News Warrior reported to us that police are on Sheridan Street investigating shots fired. So far no reports of anyone hit. Don't let them hide the news. Message Steve on Facebook or text him at 203-769-6961! This news report is made possible by:
2021-07-21 #Bridgeport CT-- The homicide on Whitney Avenue was a possible love triangle. Multiple sources confirmed to me that Ricardo Garcia allegedly came home to find his wife in bed with his landlord when he allegedly stabbed the landlord to death. The wife immediately identified Ricardo Garcia who then fled in a Red Nissan Pathfinder, bearing Connecticut registration AW74910. Anyone with information on Garcia’s whereabouts should contact Bridgeport Police immediately at 203-576-TIPS (8477) or 203-576-7671.
2021-07-20@3:38am-#Bridgeport CT-- Pollice officers responded to a report of a party stabbed at 104 Whitney Avenue. When they arrived, they found the victim, a 61-year-old man (name withheld until a notation is made to the family), deceased from multiple stab wounds. According to a witness, the victim was stabbed by Ricardo Garcia (DOB: 2/13/80 of 100 Whitney Ave, Bridgeport). Garcia, an undocumented immigrant from El Salvador, then fled the scene in his red 2010 Nissan Pathfinder, bearing Connecticut registration AW74910. We are actively searching for Garcia for questioning. . Anyone with information on Garcia’s whereabouts should contact Bridgeport Police immediately at 203-576-TIPS (8477) or 203-576-7671.
Hartford, CT) – Attorney General William Tong, Aging and Disabilities Commissioner Amy Porter, Consumer Protection Commissioner Michelle H. Seagull and the Coalition for Elder Justice in Connecticut today launched the Elder Justice Hotline-- a “one stop shop” for older in adults in Connecticut in need of information, aid, and justice. Elder justice issues can range from age-based discrimination in the workplace to scams and frauds, elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation. As a result, no one state agency can answer every question. The Consumer Assistance Unit of the Office of the Attorney General will staff the hotline and refer matters as appropriate to agencies across state government. The hotline can be reached at 1-860-808-5555. Individuals may also access information about the…
2021-07-19@8:50pm--#Fairfield CT-- Stop and Shop on Villa Avenue has been evacuated due to a heavy smell of natural gas inside the building. Firefighters are on the scene investigating. This news report is made possible by:
2021-07-19@4:49pm--#Fairfield CT-- #cttraffic-- One person was arrested after a road rage incident on the Merritt Parkway at the rest area near exit 47. One person had facial injuries during a scuffle. This news report is made possible by: www.naturalannieessentials.com
