Month: December 2021

Throwback Thursday- Loring Studio – Who is old like me and remembers Loring Studio- 160 Fairfield Avenue in Bridgeport? Did your family ever use them?

In preparation for the busy holiday week, Troopers ask all motor vehicle operators to plan ahead before
heading to a party, gathering or retail destination. Thousands will take to the major interstates in Connecticut, so
it is vital that motorists follow traffic laws to prevent collisions and injuries.
Some tips from your Connecticut Troopers as you head out in the final days of 2021:
 Drive the speed limit.
 Keep a safe distance between your vehicle and the one in front of you.
 Ensure that all passengers are wearing seatbelts.
 Signal when turning, changing lanes or taking an exit.
 Refrain from texting or using your phone.
 Never consume alcoholic beverages, marijuana products or drugs, including medications that could
impact driving, before you get behind the wheel.
 Immediately reduce speed to a reasonable level below the posted speed limit or move over one lane
(when safe to do so) whenever law enforcement, fire trucks, ambulances or tow trucks are occupying a
lane. Please give them room to do their job efficiently and safely so that you are in compliance with the
state’s “Move Over” law.

Drivers are also reminded to plan their trips with care:
 Fill the gas tank prior to your journey.
 Check windshield wipers, windshield wiper fluid and tire pressure. Fully charge your cell phone prior to leaving home.
 Carry winter blankets, drinking water and snacks.
 Check traffic and weather conditions before leaving home.
 Keep a shovel and sand or salt in the trunk of your vehicle.
“We know that during a Connecticut winter, weather conditions can change at any time. We ask all drivers
to please note any weather precautions prior to leaving for your destination. As always, your top priority should
be the safety of yourself, your family and others on the road,” noted Colonel Stavros Mellekas, commanding
officer of the Connecticut State Police.
He added: “While on patrol, Troopers will focus on distracted driving and those who may be operating
under the influence. Please, be our partners in safety by following state traffic laws and call 911 if you see an
emergency on our roads.”
If planning to consume alcohol, residents are encouraged to designate a driver or use ride-sharing companies
to keep roadways safer. Remember that the CT DOT offers this promotion for the next two weekends:
Take $10 off when you ride with Uber courtesy of Governors Highway Safety Association and
Responsibility.org by using the promo code “CTRIDESAFE”. This offer is only valid on Fridays & Saturdays
between 5 p.m. and 4 a.m. from now until 1/1/2022.

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2021-12-23@12:18am–#Bridgeport CT– A woman four months pregnant is assaulted and unconscious on Evans Street according to radio reports.

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2021-12-22@9:33pm–#Bridgeport CT– Firefighters on scene of a stove fire in the 1000 block of Hancock Avenue. The fire was contained to the stove.

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2021-12-22@ 8:37pm–#Norwalk CT– Report of a person stabbed on Chestnut Street.,

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2021-12-22@8:27pm–#Bridgeport CT– Report of a pedestrian struck at Center and Harral Avenue.

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With winter quickly approaching and temperatures dropping, many homeowners may find themselves in need of heating assistance. Connecticut has a number of support options available to ensure no one goes without heat this winter. They include the following:

• Connecticut Energy Assistance Program: Administered by the Connecticut Department of Social Services, the Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP), provides winter heating cost assistance to more than 75,000 income-eligible households every year, regardless of their heat source. People should contact their local Community Action Agency to apply. Statewide consumer and application information is available on the web at www.ct.gov/staywarm or by calling 2-1-1. CEAP has significantly higher benefit levels from a record $135 million in federal funding to help heat Connecticut homes. Both homeowners and renters can be eligible. CEAP helps enrollees afford the cost of natural gas and electric heat, as well as deliverable fuels like oil and propane.
• Nonprofit heating assistance services: Operation Fuel and other nonprofits provide year-round emergency energy assistance to low-to-moderate-income households that don’t qualify for CEAP or who run out of CEAP benefits. Information is available at operationfuel.org.
• Winter Protection Program – Moratorium on Heating Source Shut-Offs: From November 1 through May 1, there is a moratorium in Connecticut on heating source shut-offs for eligible households. Customers should contact their utility and inquire about the Winter Protection Program, as well as other programs for which they may be eligible. More information is available from 2-1-1 by visiting uwc.211ct.org/winter-protection-winter-moratorium/.

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#Bridgeport CT– Eesidents and business owners to apply for FEMA financial assistance before the end of year deadline. FEMA will provide financial assistance to residents and businesses with documented loss or damage of property due to the impact of Storm Ida.

While the Bridgeport FEMA disaster recovery center is closed, residents and business owners that experienced uninsured property loss can apply through the online portal, or call 1-800-621-FEMA(3362) to request financial assistance.

Cost estimates, photos, and videos of damage or loss, insurance information and/or existing claims as well as the address and zip code will be requested by FEMA staff to assess each reimbursement request. Assistance can include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses, and other programs to help individuals and business owners recover from the effects of the disaster.

Residents and business owners who were denied assistance by FEMA for any reason are also encouraged to reapply.

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BRIDGEPORT, CT – At approximately 10:30 a.m. today 12/21/21, the Bridgeport Police Department’s
patrol division responded to a hold-up alarm at the Webster Bank branch at 3546 Main St. Bank
employees reported the bank had just been robbed by a suspect who leaped over the counter and
demanded that tellers’ hand over the cash.

The suspect was described as a black male with a medium complexion in his late 20’s. with what was
described as “scruffy” facial hair, a small mustache, and long braids in the form on a ponytail. He was
wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt, gray sweatpants, and black sneakers. The suspect subsequently
commandeered the ride sharing vehicle that brought him to the bank from the East Side. Minutes
later, he crashed the car on Thorme St. and fled on foot.

The Bridgeport Police Department is looking for the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect
shown in the attached photographs. The Connecticut Bankers Reward Association is offering a reward
for information that leads to the arrest of this suspect.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Bridgeport Police Tip Line at, (203) 576-TIPS (8477), or the
Detective Bureau’s Robbery/Burglary Squad at (203) 581-5293.
All tips will be kept confidential.

2021-12-21@7:34pm–#Fairfield CT– Fairfield arrest two more in a stolen car on I-95 southbound exit 17. Police located the stolen car on Mill Plain Road and followed them at a distance before turning on their lights. There was no pursuit, the car pulled over right away. A firearm was recovered. The highway was shutdown for a period of time. The car was stolen out of Stamford.