Month: August 2021

Westport News: Larceny

On July 13, 2021, at approximately 12:20 p.m., a Westport Police officer responded tothe Saugatuck Rowing Club, 521 Riverside Avenue, on a report of a larceny that occurred in lateJune. An employee stated that as he was reviewing security footage from June 26, 2021, heobserved an individual go to two different rowing shells and allegedly steal GPS device fromeach one. The complainant said that the purported suspect is a former member of the rowingclub who he identified as Peter Derow. Mr. Derow was interviewed regarding this matter, andreportedly admitted to the officer that he stole the devices. Based on the investigation, a warrant for Mr. Derow’s arrest was completed and signedby a Superior Court Judge. On the morning of August…

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Norwalk News: SHOTS FIRED – ARBOR DRIVE

On Monday, 8/30/2021, Norwalk Police Officers were dispatched to the area of Arbor Drive onthe report of possible shots fired. Officers located several shell casings in the area. No injurieswere reported.The scene was taken over by the Detective Bureau, whose investigators are actively utilizingdifferent techniques, to identify and locate any suspects. It is believed that this was a targetedincident.Norwalk Police Department is requesting that anyone with information regarding the incidentcontact lead investigator, Detective Taylor at (203)854-3183 or by email atltaylor@norwalkct.org. Those wishing to provide information anonymously may do so usingone of the three ways below: Norwalk Police Tip Line: 203-854-3111 Anonymous Internet tips can be sent to Norwalk Police website at: www.norwalkpd.comAnonymous text tips can be submitted by typing "NORWALKPD"…

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Bridgeport Police Exodus Continues

#Bridgeport CT-- Officer Jonathan Medez and Stacy Cascante have resigned from the Bridgeport Police Department and taking their experience to the Monroe Police Department. Scott Appleby responded to our inquiry on behalf of the police chief that there are currently 336 officers serving. A full staff is 426. Appleby said they expect graduates from the academy in October/ November. I asked how many are expected to graduate and he said "Uncertain but depends on if there are any delays." The largest graduating class I've experienced as a reporter in 10 years is about 30 graduates. This makes 10 leaving this month or 1/3rd a graduating class. This news report is made possible by: Visit Penfield Service's website: https://penfieldservicecenterct.com/

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Bridgeport News: Schools Locked In/Out

This press release is due to a viewer tip. Because of the tip we were able to ask about it and get a response: At 1035hrs the Bridgeport ECC received several calls regarding an male party displaying a firearm in front of people on Fairfield Avenue. Due to these reports Bassick HS, Curiale, and Batalla schools on a Lock-In/Lock-Out as a precaution. BPD responded to the area and are investigating. At this time the emergency procedure has been lifted. For clarification purposes, a lock-in and lock-out is not a lock down. A lock-in and lock-out is no person in or out of the facility while occupants can move freely around. This is issued when police activity is outside or in…

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GOVERNOR LAMONT ANNOUNCES INITIAL ROUND OF BACK TO WORK CT BONUS PAYMENTS BEING MAILED THIS WEEK

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the first round of the $1,000 bonus payments authorized through the Back to Work CT program are being mailed this week to more than 1,500 eligible applicants who are among the initial group of workers participating in the program. Established by Governor Lamont in May, the Back to Work CT program is designed to provide an additional bonus payment to long-term unemployed workers who live in Connecticut, are transitioning back to the workforce, and have obtained new jobs. It is supported by Connecticut’s Coronavirus Relief Fund, which utilizes federal funding obtained through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES ACT). Approximately $10 million has been allocated for the program, which will provide bonus…

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