On 12/25/2021 at 2225 hours patrol was dispatched to Cumberland Farms at 1101 Post Road for a report of a man being robbed at knife point while in his vehicle. The man stated to Fairfield Dispatchers that this incident occurred around ten minutes prior to the call and believed the individual had fled southbound on Beach Road but was not giving a description of the vehicle.
Patrols arrived on scene and met with the complainant, who showed a blurry picture of what appeared to be a small black vehicle fleeing the area. Complainant described the suspect as a while male with a short beard, wearing a grey hoodie, and wielding a serrated knife with a wooden/red handle.
Complainant stated that he heard someone knock on his passenger side door and assumed it was a friend. According to the complainant, the suspect opened the door and threatened to stab the complainant if he did not hand over his wallet. Complainant gave up his wallet and went inside the store to contact police. Dolan had around $102.00, his license, and assorted credit cards in his wallet. Patrol units canvassed the surrounding area, but did not locate the suspect/suspect vehicle. This incident remains under investigation.
2021-12-25@10:31pm-#Fairfield CT– A person was robbed in the parking lot of Cumberland Farms at Post Road and Beach Road. The victim said it was a white male with a short beard in a gray hoodie who fled south on Beach Road in a dark sedan.
2021-12-25@10:04pm–#Fairfield CT– Fairfield Police received a number of calls for a hit and run accident on Brookside Drive. On-Star called police reporting an accident of Chevy Colorado which turned out to be the striking vehicle. On-Star gave the subscriber’s address on Ruane Street and police located the vehicle in St. Thomas’s parking lot with heavy front end damage and deployed air bags driving erratically and took the person in custody.
2021-12-25@12:05am–#Bridgeport reported that an older black male about six feet all took a purse by force on Morgan/Windsor Street. He then fled towards Central High School and fled in an unknown make/model car.
#Norwalk CT–On the morning of December 21, 2021, Investigators of the Norwalk Police Department Special Services Division served Jaequann Gilbert, who was already in prison for unrelated offenses, with an arrest warrant for charges related to gun possession. On May 06, 2021 at approximately 11:00 PM, Norwalk Police Officer Wasilewski attempted to stop a speeding vehicle in the area of Main Avenue. The vehicle took off at a high rate of speed attempting to elude the officer, and after a short distance the vehicle lost control and ended up driving onto a property on Ward Street. The operator exited the vehicle and fled on foot. Canine Officer Van Rensburg responded to the scene with his Patrol Service Dog, Raza, to track the suspect. This track led officers to the area of Ward Street. On May 7, 2021 the Special Services Division assumed the investigation. On the same day, a Ruger Security 9, a 9mm handgun, equipped with a laser and a high capacity magazine, was located on Ward Street. With the use of numerous investigative techniques involving forensic evidence, interviews, several search warrants, and six months of rigorous work, the investigators gleaned that Jaequann Gilbert (DOB 04/14/1992) was the operator of the fleeing vehicle, and was in possession of the handgun. An arrest warrant application was submitted for Gilbert’s arrest. Once approved, Special Services Investigators traveled to MacDougall-Walker Correctional Institution where Gilbert was being held for narcotics related offenses, in order to serve the warrant. Arrested: JAEQUANN GILBERT, 30, 11 Bell Ct., East Hartford CT Charges: Criminal Possession of a Pistol or Revovler, Illegal Possession of Large Capacity Magazines, Interfere With an Officer and Engaging Police in a Pursuit. Bond: $250,000 Court set
BRIDGEPORT, CT – The Bridgeport Youth Engagement Collaborative (BYEC), in partnership with Senator Marilyn Moore and Housatonic Community College, today announced the Bridgeport Youth Engagement Resource Expo, being held on Saturday, January 15, 2022 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Housatonic Community College. The inaugural event will provide an opportunity for nonprofits to recruit Bridgeport youth for their programs, specifically eight to 24 year-olds.
“I hope parents will seize this opportunity to learn about the myriad of programs available for our children, adolescents, and young adults in Bridgeport,” said Senator Marilyn Moore, who created the collaborative.“Federal and state funds awarded to nonprofits are most effective when all children have access to enrichment programs.”
“Housatonic is excited to partner with the Bridgeport Youth Engagement Collaborative to provide critical resources that can perhaps transform lives and shift the trajectory to a more meaningful future,” said Dr. Dwayne Smith, Chief Executive Officer of Housatonic Community College.
“At a time when COVID-19 has forced many of our youth into long-term isolation, it has never been more important to provide them with opportunities to connect them to community programs and resources available to them,” said Michael A. Jordan, founder of the Bernard Buddy Jordan Foundation and BYEC member. “This collaborative expo is a great opportunity for Bridgeport youth and the organizations with a passion to serve them to come together under one roof to network and grow together.”
Interested participants are encouraged to register online as soon as possible, as space is limited due to COVID-19. The expo will be divided into two sessions in order to accommodate for attendance. The event will follow CDC and State of Connecticut mask mandate guidelines and all attendees will be required to show proof of COVID019 vaccination before entry. The deadline to register is Friday, January 7, 2022.
Event Schedule: 9 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. – Registration & networking opportunity (nonprofits only) 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. – Expo for Parents and Youth (Session 1) 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. – Expo for Parents and Youth (Session 2)
The Bridgeport Youth Engagement Collaborative (BYEC) is committed to a holistic, threefold approach toward addressing the unmet needs of youth in Bridgeport, CT. By offering a network of programs focused on healing, empowering, and equipping our rising generations, BYEC aims to cultivate a young community characterized by loving service and ambitious achievement. Current membership of the collaborative, which launched in 2021, includes the Bernard “Buddy” Jordan Foundation, Color A Positive Thought, the Walter E. Luckett Jr. Foundation, Elevate Bridgeport, RYASAP, Bridgeport Caribe Youth Leaders, #100 Girls Leading Inc., and the Willie & Sandra McBride Foundation.
Questions? Please email event coordinator Natasha Noel at nnoel@mitann.com.
2021-12-23@4:44pm–#Bridgeport CT– Report of a pedestrian being hit at North and Oak Street. North Avenue is closed between Lexington and Oak Street for the investigation.
Reminds Residents of Christmas Tree Pickup Guidelines
Bridgeport, CT – In observance of the Christmas Holiday, the transfer station will be closed on, Friday, December 24th, and Saturday, December 25th, 2021. Trash and recycling will remain on schedule. Brown bag collection will be suspended until Monday, December 27th, and will have a one-day delay for the remainder of the week.
Christmas tree collection will begin on Monday, January 10th, and continue until Friday, February 4th. The City of Bridgeport is asking residents not to place Christmas trees curbside before Monday, January 10th to avoid safety hazards.
Every year, the trees that are collected are brought to the city landfill to be repurposed as mulch and used in parks throughout Bridgeport.
CHRISTMAS TREE PICKUP GUIDELINES
Place trees curbside at 6:00 a.m. on your scheduled Recycling Day. Please do not put trees outside days prior as they can be buried by snow or blown into streets causing a safety hazard. All trees must be free of decorations, lights, and plastic bags. Artificial trees will not be picked up.
Trees can also be brought to the City Transfer Station at 475 Asylum Street, Bridgeport.
