Month: August 2021

2021-08-31@11;39pm–#Bridgeport CT– A pedestrian has been hit by a vehicle at Arctic and Knowlton Street. No word on the extent of injuries.

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2021-08-31@11:30pm–#Milford CT– #cttraffic– A rollover accident I-95 southbound near exit 40. Traffic cameras have been turned off.

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On July 13, 2021, at approximately 12:20 p.m., a Westport Police officer responded to
the Saugatuck Rowing Club, 521 Riverside Avenue, on a report of a larceny that occurred in late
June. An employee stated that as he was reviewing security footage from June 26, 2021, he
observed an individual go to two different rowing shells and allegedly steal GPS device from
each one. The complainant said that the purported suspect is a former member of the rowing
club who he identified as Peter Derow. Mr. Derow was interviewed regarding this matter, and
reportedly admitted to the officer that he stole the devices.

Based on the investigation, a warrant for Mr. Derow’s arrest was completed and signed
by a Superior Court Judge. On the morning of August 28, 2021, Mr. Derow turned himself in at
the Westport Police Department. Per the warrant, he was charged with two counts of Larceny in
the Sixth Degree. Mr. Derow was released on a Promise to Appear and is scheduled to be
arraigned at Stamford Superior Court on September 10, 2021.

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On Monday, 8/30/2021, Norwalk Police Officers were dispatched to the area of Arbor Drive on
the report of possible shots fired. Officers located several shell casings in the area. No injuries
were reported.
The scene was taken over by the Detective Bureau, whose investigators are actively utilizing
different techniques, to identify and locate any suspects. It is believed that this was a targeted
incident.
Norwalk Police Department is requesting that anyone with information regarding the incident
contact lead investigator, Detective Taylor at (203)854-3183 or by email at
ltaylor@norwalkct.org. Those wishing to provide information anonymously may do so using
one 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.com
Anonymous text tips can be submitted by typing “NORWALKPD” into the text field,

followed by the message, and sending it to TIP411 (847411)

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2021-08-31@2:00pm–#Bridgeport CT– #cttraffic– A crash on I-95 northbound, you guessed it 27A exit. Expect delays.

#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.

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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 the vicinity. A lockdown is when a party is on the property or in the facility.

All students and staff were safe and accounted for during this emergency procedure.

(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 payments for up to 10,000 eligible applicants. It is administered by the Connecticut Department of Revenue Services in conjunction with the Connecticut Department of Labor and runs through December 31, 2021.

“Many workers who were displaced during the early months in the pandemic and faced long-term unemployment are now transitioning back into the workforce and starting to rebuild,” Governor Lamont said. “This one-time bonus payment will help some of those workers pay for the critical things they need to get back to work, including childcare. This is the latest tool in our toolbox to maximize our state’s recovery from the pandemic.”

“Governor Lamont’s relentless focus on health, safety, and economic recovery has made Connecticut a national leader in our response to COVID-19, and the Back to Work CT program represents another timely investment in our people,” Connecticut Department of Revenue Services Commissioner Mark D. Boughton said. “I want to recognize colleagues at DRS for quickly standing up the Back to Work CT program, and thank the Connecticut Department of Labor for their ongoing partnership. The DRS is proud to contribute to this effort that directs additional support to those helping to sustain Connecticut’s comeback.”

“This is a job seeker’s market. It’s a great time for people to get back into the workforce and take advantage of opportunities to improve salary and benefits, or even start a new career,” Connecticut Department of Labor Interim Commissioner Danté Bartolomeo said. “Women were hit particularly hard by the pandemic recession in terms of lost jobs and lost income. At the same time, women remain primary caretakers for their families, making it difficult for them to re-enter the workforce early due to childcare and other responsibilities, which leads to additional lost income. The governor’s Back to Work CT incentive is a great added bonus for people who really need that financial help during the back-to-work transition. Thank you to Governor Lamont, Commissioner Boughton, and the DRS team for their partnership on such an important program.”

To be eligible for a Back to Work CT incentive payment, a person must:

• Have filed an unemployment compensation weekly claim with the State of Connecticut for the week May 23-29, 2021;
• Have filed an unemployment compensation weekly claim with the State of Connecticut for 11 additional weeks between December 27, 2020, and May 22, 2021;
• Obtain and maintain a full-time job for eight consecutive weeks between May 30 and December 31, 2021; and
• Not file an unemployment compensation weekly claim with the State of Connecticut for any portion of the required eight consecutive weeks of employment.

To claim a $1,000 incentive payment, a person is required to complete and submit the Back to Work CT program application electronically – no paper applications are accepted. The Department of Revenue Services may contact an applicant directly to substantiate his or her employment following completion of the required eight consecutive weeks of employment.

The Back to Work CT application, and additional information about the program, can be found on the Department of Revenue Services website at ct.gov/drs.

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2021-08-30@11:49pm–#Bridgeport CT– Report of a two car crash with injuries in the 400 block of Wilmont Avenue.

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2021-08-30@11:20pm–#Bridgeport CT– Tonight’s vehicle fire was on the Lafayette Bridge near Highland Avenue. Firefighters quickly took care of the fully engulfed car.

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