2022-09-03@4PMish–#Bridgeport CT– A young man walked into a bakery in the 1200 block of East Main Street asking for change. When the proprietor opened the register the man reached in and grabbed the money from the register. He fled on foot down Ogden Street. If you can identify the robber please call the anonymous Bridgeport Police tips line at 203 576-TIPS.
Month: September 2022
Shelton News: Customer Won’t Pay Because Gift Card Reader Not Working
UPDATE: Marty, the owner called me and said he is attempting to get a hold of the customer to make things right!
2022-09-03@7:40pm–#Shelton CT– According to radio reports, the manager at Fire Engine Pizza #3 at 768 Bridgeport Avenue called police because their gift card reader is not working and the customer refuses to pay his bill.
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Fairfield News: Did You Forget Your Child?
2022-09-03@11:39am–#Fairfield CT– If you were at Village Bagel at 873 Post Road you left your 12 year-old behind according to radio reports. Police are on the way.
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State Police Labor Day Stats
These are reflective of the time period starting at 12:00 am on Friday, September 2, 2022 to 7:00 am on Saturday, September 3, 2022 across Connecticut.
Stats from 2022 Labor Day Weekend:
Calls for service: 2,014
Speeding: 67
Total traffic violations: 191
DUI arrests: 6
Motor vehicle accidents: 124
With serious injury: 1 (New Britain)
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Fairfield News: Crash!
2022-09-03@12:34am–#Fairfield CT– Report of a crash at Redding Lane and Governors Road with injuries.
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Fairfield News: Downed Tree Takes Down Power Lines
2022-09-03@12:09pm–#Fairfield CT– A downed tree at Inwood and Eastwood Road (off Jackman Road) has also taken down power lines according to radio reports.
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Bridgeport News: Weapons and Motor Vehicle Violations
On September 1, 2022 at approximately 7:30 pm members of the Narcotics and Vice Division were conducting proactive motor vehicle enforcement on the City’s east side. While traveling south on Helen St. officers observed a silver Acura cross the double yellow line. A motor vehicle stop was conducted at the intersection of Hallett Street and Barnum Avenue.
During the investigation the driver, 34-year-old Melvin Rodriguez of Stratford CT, was found to be in possession of a .380 caliber Ruger semi-automatic handgun, brass knuckles, and 4 folds of fentanyl. The passenger, 38-year-old Edgardo Santana Cruz of Bridgeport CT, was found to be in possession of a 9mm Glock semi-automatic handgun with an extended magazine. Neither Rodriguez or Santana Cruz possessed a valid pistol permit. Rodriguez is listed as a defendant of a protective order which prohibits him from possessing a firearm. Santana Cruz is a convicted felon which prohibits him from possessing a firearm. Both parties were arrested.
An inventory search of the vehicle, subsequent to tow, resulted in the officers locating an additional 100 folds of fentanyl and 5 Amphetamine pills.
Rodriguez, Melvin was charged with:
Failure to Drive in Proper Lane 14-230
Criminal Possession of a Firearm (53a-217)
Carrying a Pistol without a Permit (29-35(a)
Violation of a Protective Order (53a-223)
Possession With Intent to Sell Narcotic (21a-277(a(1A+
Carrying a Dangerous Weapon (53-206)
His bond was set at $150,000
Santana Cruz, Edgardo who is a convicted felon since 2006 was charged with:
Criminal Possession of a Firearm (53a-217)
Carrying a Pistol without a Permit (29-35(a)
Illegal Possession of a Large Capacity Magazine 53-202w(c2)
His bond was set at $150,000
Happy Labor Day?
#Bridgeport CT– For the last two years, the Bridgeport Fire Department has been serving the community without a contract and Bridgeport Police for over a year. As a citizen, do you find this satisfactory? I ran into council members Ernie Newton and Jorge Cruz, Sr. to get some insight into the delays. I couldn’t get any details on the specifics like what is an unrealistic contract but I’m certain the two-year delay is working in their favor as this year’s high inflation will enter the negotiations. Fairfield Firefighters have also been without a contract for over a year. Let’s honor our first responders and get them a contract!
Look Who’s Doing It Local!
I got to meet Xiomara Perez- Butler and Maribel Garcia- Winters, owners of Care Connect, LLC. They are more than home care, along with a dedicated staff, that is passionate about providing excellent care to the individuals they serve, and they look forward to helping seniors in Fairfield & New Haven Counties with all their in-home care needs.
At Care, Connect they understand the importance of senior care on an ongoing basis, especially for those with Dementia and Alzheimer’s. They took it a step further and joined Second Wind to ensure our individuals affected by Dementia/Alzheimer’s get the best care possible. As part of their commitment to our community, they offer the Virtual Dementia Tour FREE of charge. The Tour enables families, caregivers, and first responders to experience for themselves the physical and mental challenges those with dementia face and uses the experience to provide better person-centered care.
Their home care professionals go through an extensive hiring process to ensure that their individuals are provided with reliable, competent, and caring staff. They provide their field staff with ongoing in-services and as-needed in-services according to customers’ needs and conditions.
When they complete an assessment, they gather as much information as possible to find the right match. Their Care Coordinators will identify two/three staff members to introduce to the family/client. Care Connect conducts unannounced visits to do a quality check on the services rendered by their staff.
Visit their website at: https://www.the-care-connect.com/, Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/CareConnectLLC, or phone them at 203-677-1447
Care Connect, the care you need, the compassion you deserve!
Stefanowski’s Share Tax Information
Branford, CT – In releasing three years of tax return information today, Bob Stefanowski and his wife Amy have put forth the most comprehensive personal tax return release by a sitting governor, or candidate for governor, in recent memory.
“By releasing three years of joint tax returns today, the Stefanowski’s are providing a refreshing level of transparency to the people of Connecticut, one which Governor Lamont and his wife have repeatedly failed to match,” said campaign spokeswoman Sarah Clark. “Sadly, Governor and Mrs. Lamont continue to hide details of their personal finances from the public, including the profits they reaped from $25 million dollars in no-bid taxpayer-funded contracts doled out to companies owned by the Lamont family. The people of Connecticut deserve better.”
Click HERE to view the documents. Neither the campaign nor the Stefanowski’s will be providing any further comment beyond this release.
Paid for by Bob for Governor. David Becker, Treasurer. Approved by Bob Stefanowski.
