Month: December 2021

2021-12-18@6:37pm–#Bridgeport CT– A pedestrian was struck on Housatonic Avenue near Washington Avenue.

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2021-12-18@4:53–#Trumbull CT– #ctfire– Firefighters quickly extinguished a fire in a garage on Craig Lane. A motorcycle was thought to be the start of the fire according to radio reports.

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Fairfield Police UPDATE:

On December 18, 2021 at approximately 10:15 AM, a resident of Hurd Street reported having just
observed two males attempting to enter a neighbor’s vehicle. The subjects fled the area in a silver Nissan
Altima, bearing a New Jersey license plate. The vehicle was determined to be a stolen vehicle which had
been taken in an armed car-jacking in New Haven, CT on 12/16/21.
The vehicle was later observed by police on Oldfield Road near Penfield Road. Officers observed that the
vehicle was occupied by at least three individuals.
The vehicle continued to Post Road and was in traffic at a red light near Sanford Street when the operator
observed a marked police vehicle in the area. The vehicle then began moving around traffic and
increased its speed. Officers temporarily lost sight of the vehicle until it was observed entering I-95
Northbound via Mill Plain Road.
Officers attempted to stop the vehicle as it traveling northbound on I-95. The vehicle failed to stop and
continued at a high rate of speed. In compliance with State of Connecticut pursuit policy, the attempt to
stop the vehicle was terminated and the Connecticut State Police were advised of the last known location
of the vehicle.
A subsequent investigation into the attempted theft on Hurd Street revealed that Nissan Altima arrived on
Hurd Street and the front seat passenger exited the vehicle and opened the front passenger door of a Hurd
Street resident’s unlocked vehicle. A rear seat passenger, began to walk across the street to another home,
when they were interrupted by another resident exiting their residence. The suspects then returned to the
Nissan and fled the area as described earlier. It appears nothing was actually taken from the vehicle,
likely due to the attempted theft being interrupted.
Any residents or business owners who have video surveillance of this incident are ask to contact the
Fairfield Police Detective Bureau at (203) 254-4840 or text ‘FPD’ plus your tip 847411 (TIP411) or go to
fpdct.com/tips.

2021-12-18@10:14am–#Fairfield CT– A car was broken into on Hurd Street, the responsible was in a stolen Nissan that was used in an armed robbery. Police located the vehicle after being read by a plate reader on the Post Road. A pursuit ensued when they refused to stop for police on the Post Road near the Community Theater. The pursuit found its way onto I-95 then 25 northbound before the pursuit was terminated. So if you saw the police cars you know what happened!

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WASHINGTON, D.CU.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Ben Cardin (D-MD) introduced the Honor Our Commitment Act to prioritize evacuation, processing, and resettlement efforts for Americans, Lawful Permanent Residents, and at-risk Afghan allies who still remain in Afghanistan. As a result of their work on behalf of the U.S. mission, thousands of Afghan nationals who served alongside U.S. military personnel or for American non-profits, media companies, or aid organizations in Afghanistan remain in the country where they are being targeted and hunted by the Afghan Taliban.

“The United States has a clear moral imperative to evacuate and resettle at-risk Afghan allies now in mortal danger because they helped protect our troops and diplomats,” said Senator Blumenthal. “For two decades, Afghan men and women put their lives on the line to serve the U.S. mission as translators, guards, civil servants, and humanitarian workers. In moments of danger and crisis, they were there for us. Now that they have targets on their backs, we must honor our commitment to enable their escape from death and torture. I’m proud to introduce the Honor Our Commitment Act to establish a clear, consistent, compassionate strategy for the evacuation and resettlement of these individuals and their families. Our at-risk Afghan allies deserve no less.”   

“I’m very pleased to be working with Senators Blumenthal, Ernst, and Cardin on this important legislation,” said Senator Graham. “America must honor its commitment to American citizens, Lawful Permanent Residents, their families, and all those at-risk Afghans who fought bravely along our side who are still in Afghanistan. It is important during this holiday season that we not forget those left behind who are suffering under the Afghan Taliban.”

“While the tragic exit from Afghanistan may have moved off of the front pages, the devastating situation in Afghanistan is all too real for the hundreds of American citizens and allies who the Biden administration left behind. This bipartisan effort will ensure we prioritize Americans and those who aided the U.S. mission in Afghanistan and help get them home or brought to safety,” said Senator Ernst.

“Right now, the United States is not honoring the commitments made to Afghans who did what we asked them to do — standing up for human rights and against corruption, advancing opportunities for women and girls, and battling the Taliban, al Qaeda and ISIS,” said Senator Cardin. “This bill would move us closer to meeting our obligations to help our Afghan allies. The administration should go even beyond this.”

The Honor Our Commitment Act directs the Departments of State, Homeland Security, Federal Bureau of Investigation, and other relevant federal agencies to provide a strategy to:

·         Prioritize for evacuation special immigrant visa applicants and referrals to the United States Refugee Admissions Program, including through the Priority 2 Designation;

·         Facilitate the rapid departure of such individuals from Afghanistan by air charter and land passage;

·         Provide letters of support, diplomatic notes and other documentation, as appropriate, to ease transit of such individuals;

·         Engage governments of relevant countries to better facilitate evacuation;

·         Disseminate frequent updates to such individuals and relevant nongovernmental organizations;

·         Identify or establish sufficient locations outside of Afghanistan that will accept such individuals during application processing; and

·         Further surge capacity to better support such individuals and reduce their application processing times, while ensuring strict and necessary security vetting, including, to the extent practicable, enabling refugee referrals to initiate application processes while still in Afghanistan.

Last week, Blumenthal, Graham, and Ernst joined a bipartisan, bicameral coalition of Members of Congress in posting photos and videos on their social media platforms wearing green ribbons as part of a new grassroots effort to “Honor Our Commitment.”

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2021-12-17@10:00am–#Bridgeport CT– Firefighters on scene on Beachview Avenue in Black Rock for a small mulch fire that was quickly extinguished.

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HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont announced that he has tapped Connecticut Department of Revenue Services Commissioner Mark Boughton to serve as his senior advisor for infrastructure. In this new role, Commissioner Boughton will act as the Lamont administration’s senior voice on infrastructure and will coordinate multi-agency approaches to administering funds from the recently approved, bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

As Governor Lamont explained, seamless coordination across agencies and partnership with the Office of Policy and Management will spur new ideas, enable a comprehensive approach to equity and climate justice, and strengthen Connecticut’s applications for competitive federal grants.

“Connecticut has been a leader over the past year when it has come to implementing complex federal programs and looking out for working families. Making sure our infrastructure plan is coordinated across state agencies is no different,” Governor Lamont said. “My administration is committed to making the most of this opportunity, and we have some of the best leaders in the country when it comes to setting the tone on both climate change and thinking toward the future in terms of roads, bridges, public transit, and resiliency. Commissioner Boughton will be a critical member of the team ensuring that our investments are coordinated, strategic, and equitable. Boughton knows how local government works and he knows how state government works, providing a unique and necessary perspective that I know will be successful as we put these federal dollars to work from this historic bipartisan legislation.”

While Commissioner Boughton is taking on this added responsibility, his primary role within the administration will continue to be as commissioner of the Department of Revenue Services.

“I am honored to take on the role of senior advisor to the governor during this important time,” Commissioner Boughton said. “My experience as a mayor and commissioner have shown me the importance of whole-government collaboration, and I look forward to working with my colleagues and other stakeholders across the state to address infrastructure needs, create good-quality jobs, and position Connecticut to make the most of this historic allocation of funds.”

Those advising Governor Lamont and Chief of Staff Paul Mounds and working directly with Commissioner Boughton on infrastructure policy and programs include:

• Office of Policy and Management Secretary Melissa McCaw
• Chief Operating Officer and Department of Administrative Services Commissioner Josh Geballe
• Department of Transportation Commissioner Joseph Giulietti
• Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Commissioner Katie Dykes
• Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Manisha Juthani
• Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner and Senior Economic Advisor David Lehman
• Chief Workforce Officer Dr. Kelli Vallieres
• Director of the Governor’s Washington DC Office Dan DeSimone

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2021-12-16@11:07pm–#Bridgeport CT– First responders on scene of a car that snapped a utility pole and rolled over. on Barnum Avenue between Seaview and Helen Street. Firefighters had to free the driver that was entrapped in the car. The driver was transported with unknown injuries.