Month: February 2022

2022-02-10@6:28pm–#Fairfield CT– A 6 year old missing child from Warren Avenue was found by Fairfield Police in the Miller Nissan/Cumberland Farms area.

r2022-02-10@2:00PMish– #Bridgeport CT– Police made an arrest in an attempted carjacking outside People’s Bank at North and Park Avenue. There are no further details at this time. Also, a number of viewers asked about police and EMS presence earlier this morning at Bishop and Connecticut Avenue and at the Early Childhood Learning Center on Stratford Avenue. I have not heard back from the police spokesperson.

2022-02-010 @2:36pm–#Bridgeport CT– There was a crash between a car and a school bus carrying children at Fairfield Avenue and Clinton Avenue. It was a minor crash and there were no reported injuries.

2022-02-10@12:46pm–#Norwalk CT– Report of a pedestrian being hit by a truck in front of Costco’s at 779 Connecticut Avenue.

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#Norwalk CT–On February 9, 2022, Norwalk Police Detectives responded to Stamford Superior Court to serve detainee Michael Tallo with a habeus warrant, for charges relating to a bank robbery. On November 7, 2021 at approximately 11:59 a.m., Norwalk Combined Dispatch received a call advising that TD Bank of Westport Avenue had been robbed, and that the suspect fled on foot. Norwalk Police Officers responded immediately to the area. Officers learned that the suspect handed a note to a teller advising that he was in possession of a weapon. No weapon was displayed during the course of the robbery. The robber was described as a heavy set White male wearing a hat and shorts. Patrol Officers searched the vicinity. The Detective Bureau responded to the bank and took over the investigation. Utilizing evidence collected from the scene and witness testimony, detectives developed information that lead them to Tallo, who is believed to be responsible for the incident. Tallo continues to remain in custody.
Arrested: Michael Tallo, 37, of 38 Sharon Court, Shelton CT Charges: Robbery 1st, Larceny 5th Bond: $100,000

Customers Can Shop Online and Pickup Their Grocery Order at the
Fairfield Avenue Location
Bridgeport, CT (February 9, 2022) – Stop & Shop continues to provide Bridgeport residents with faster and more convenient ways to shop, announcing Pickup is now available at the Stop & Shop located at 2145 Fairfield Avenue. This store joins the 4531 Main Street location in allowing shoppers to place an order at www.stopandshop.com, or on the Stop & Shop mobile app, head to the store, and have a Stop & Shop associate load their groceries right into their car.

To schedule a Pickup, customers can visit www.stopandshop.com, or the Stop & Shop mobile app, click on ‘order online’ and select “Pickup” at one’s preferred store. Shoppers can then head to the store at their chosen Pickup time, park in a designated Pickup spot, and call to let the store team know they have arrived. Stop & Shop team members will then deliver the order right to their car.

“We’re excited to offer our customers the convenience of shopping online for all their favorite items, and then picking up that order from the comfort of their vehicle,” said Chris Polvani, Store Manager of the Fairfield Ave Stop & Shop. “We hope this service helps make things easier for them.”

A $30 minimum is required on all Pickup orders and a $2.95 service fee will be applied at checkout. For more information on the new service, or to schedule a Pickup, visit www.stopandshop.com or download the Stop & Shop mobile app.

New customers can receive $10 off their first purchase of $60 or more, and the service free for 90 days by entering SSPICKUP90 at checkout. Minimum purchase required. Online Pickup fee waived on first order and then on all subsequent orders of $30 or more if placed within 90 days of first order. Valid for first-time residential customers only in select zip codes. Offer excludes alcoholic beverages, gift cards, postage stamps and any other purchases prohibited by law. Offer not transferable. Limit 1 per household. Enter code at first order checkout. Not valid with any other offer. Expires 12/31/2022.

Westport Police Investigating Stolen Car and Vehicle Burglary (Westport, CT 2/10/2022) At approximately 7:40 a.m. today, Westport Police officers responded to 285 Post Road East on a report of a stolen car. The complainant explained that he parked his car in the lot at 7:00 a.m. and when he returned forty minutes later it was gone. The car had been left unlocked with the key fob inside. As the officers were responding to this incident, the emergency communications center received a call about a car accident in the parking lot of 500 Post Road East. It was quickly discovered that the car that was stolen and the one involved in the accident were the same.
The stolen car was no longer occupied when officers arrived at the accident scene. With the assistance of K-9s from both Norwalk and Darien the area was searched, but the suspects were not located. As the above incident was unfolding, the police department received a report that a wallet was stolen from a vehicle parked at 400 Post Road East. The car had been left unlocked. The Westport Police are actively investigating these incidents. Once again, the police department cannot stress enough the importance of keeping your vehicle locked at all times.
Additionally, should you happen to witness a person stealing or burglarizing a car do not intervene as in some instances these individuals are armed. Instead, immediately notify the police.

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WASHINGTON–U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), a member of the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, and U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) introduced the Funding Early Childhood is the Right IDEA Act, a bipartisan, bicameral bill to restore full funding for educational and early-intervention services for children with disabilities. U.S. Representatives Mark DeSaulnier (D-Calif.), Rodney Davis (R-Ill.), and Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) introduced the bill in the U.S. House of Representatives.

The need for early intervention and pre-school special education services has only increased over the past several decades. However, federal investments have not kept pace with the number of students requiring these services. Programs funded through Part B, Section 619 and Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education (IDEA) Act – which assist states with early intervention services for children with disabilities ages 3-5 and 0-3, respectively – are woefully underfunded, despite high demand for the services these programs provide. The Funding Early Childhood is the Right IDEA Act would assist states in providing this critical support by bringing funding for these programs back to where it belongs.

“Early childhood interventions are critical for young learners with disabilities, but those services were dramatically cut back while schools were remote. This legislation would increase early childhood funding to the levels required by the IDEA Act and ensure our youngest students get the support they deserve and need to get back on track. For far too long, Congress has failed to meet its obligation to fully fund IDEA. I’ll keep pushing until every kid has access to a quality education,” said Murphy.

“For children who experience disabilities, early intervention is critical to give them the tools and resources that they need to succeed as they grow,” said Hassan. “Yet, the current funding does not meet the demand from families across the country who are struggling to access these resources. Closing this funding gap is about making sure that all infants and toddlers are fully included and thrive.”

The complete list of supporting organizations includes: All4Ed, American Federation of Teachers, American Occupational Therapy Association, American Physical Therapy Association, American Psychological Association, American Speech-Language Hearing Association, Assistive Technology Industry Association, Association of Assistive Technology Act Programs, Association of California School Administrators, Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs, Association of University Centers on Disabilities, Autism Society of America, Autism Speaks, Autistic Self Advocacy Network, Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law, California School Boards Association, Center for Law and Social Public Policy, Center for Learner Equity, Child Care Law Center, Coalition for Adequate Funding for Special Education, CommunicationFIRST, Conference of Educational Administrators of Schools and Programs for the Deaf, Council for Exceptional Children, Council for Learning Disabilities, Council of Administrators of Special Education, Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates, Cure SMA, Division for Early Childhood of the Council for Exceptional Children, Division for Learning Disabilities of the Council for Exceptional Children (DLD), Early Edge California, Early On Michigan Foundation, Easterseals, Educare Learning Network, First Five CA, First Five LA, First Five Years Fund, Higher Education Consortium of Special Education (HECSE), IDEA Infant Toddler Coordinators Association, Learning Disabilities Association of America, Los Angeles Unified School District, Low Income Investment Fund (LIIF), Michigan Division for Early Childhood, National Association for the Education of Young Children, National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities, National Association of School Psychologists, National Association of State Directors of Special Education, National Center for Learning Disabilities, National Disability Rights Network, National Head Start Association, National Organization for Women (NOW), National Parent Teacher Association, National PLACE, National Women’s Law Center, Nemours Children’s Health, Parent to Parent of Georgia, Parents as Teachers, RespectAbility, San Diego Unified School District, Start Early, Teacher Education Division of the Council for Exceptional Children, The Advocacy Institute, The Arc of the United States, The Early Care and Education Consortium, The National Down Syndrome Congress, The Superintendents Association (AASA), Unite-LA, ZERO TO THREE.

In November, Murphy joined U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and U.S. Representative Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) to reintroduce bipartisan, bicameral legislation to fully fund IDEA. The IDEA Full Funding Act would require regular increases in IDEA spending to finally meet our commitment to America’s children and schools. Murphy also urged Appropriations Committee Chair Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) and Vice Chair Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) to maintain the $2.6 billion increase in IDEA funding that has been included in both the House and Senate appropriation bills for fiscal year 2022, and aligns with President Biden’s budget request. Thanks to a push by Murphy, Van Hollen, and Hassan, the American Rescue Plan included billions in dedicated funding to support students with disabilities.

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Bridgeport Fire Department launched their recruitment drive today. APPLICATION OPENS: FEBRUARY 14, 2022Deadline to Apply: March 13, 2022, at 11:59 p.m. EST*Apply online at Connecticut Fire Academy for Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT): https://portal.ct.gov/CFPC/Candidate-Physical-Ability-TestThe written exam is tentatively scheduled for:Saturday, March 26, 2022Saturday, April 2, 2022There will radio/tv and social media advertisment but I assure you it won’t be on DoingItLocal because I don’t play well with the mayors office. You will see the mayor’s favorites when the run the ads like Rowena’s radio buddies.

Trumbull Police UPDATE: On Wednesday, February 9, 2022, a single car motor vehicle accident, occurred in Trumbull, ending with the death of a local man, closing the road for several hours. The victim, Scott Polke, age 59, of Clover Hill Road, was the driver and only occupant of the vehicle.

At around 3:30 PM, the Trumbull Police received several 911 calls to report the motor vehicle accident in the area of Daniels Farm Road near Laurel Street. Arriving Trumbull officers began rendering medical aid to him. Trumbull EMS arrived and assisted with treating the victim before transporting him to Saint Vincent’s Hospital where he later died from his injuries. The Trumbull Center Fire Department also responded and assisted with securing the scene.

The man’s vehicle had traveled Southerly on Daniels Farm Road before it collided with a tree near Laurel Street where it came to rest. The accident scene spanned the entire block of Daniels Farm Road between Laurel Street and Little Plain Road. The Trumbull and Fairfield Police Department’s Traffic Divisions are currently investigating this incident. The cause of the accident and cause of death have not been determined at this time.

At approximately 6:00 PM, the area of Daniels Farm Road between Little Plain Road and Laurel Street had been reopened. Traffic flow has since returned to normal and the detours around the area of Daniels Farm Road are no longer in effect.

Trumbull Police are asking anyone who may have information about this accident to contact the Trumbull Police Department directly at 203-261-3665.

2022-02-09@3:22pm–#Trumbull CT– Police on scene of a crash between a car and tree at Laurel and Daniels Farm Road. Police are performing CPR on the driver.

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