Month: September 2022

Route 8/25 Crash

2022-09-15@7:39pm–#Bridgeport CT– #cttraffic– A crash on Route 8/25 southbound near exit 3 with injuries reported.


Please note that I did post the motorcycle/scooter crash on East Main Street earlier, I even told you the extent of the injuries. If you didn’t see it it’s Facebook.


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Majestic Theater- To Be Or Not To Be

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#Bridgeport CT– A recent article stated that the Majestic Theater on Main Street should be torn down since it’s blight continues to damper business in that section of the street. I reached out to Jorge Cruz Sr. who is the City Council member of the 131st district that represents downtown. He said nothing is happening. There was some asbestos removal since the city signed with Craig Livingston, managing partner with Exact Capital Group LLC. Cruz remains disappointed with the constant pipe dreams of all administrations and would like to see the building be brought back to its former glory.

ATTORNEY GENERAL TONG SEEKS ANSWERS FROM M&T BANK REGARDING CONNECTICUT JOB COMMITMENTS, CUSTOMER SERVICE

(Hartford, CT) – Attorney General William Tong issued a letter to M&T Bank expressing concern and seeking information regarding numerous complaints from consumers and employees following the conversion from People’s United Bank.

In his letter, Attorney General Tong seeks information regarding commitments made by M&T Bank to its Connecticut workforce, as well as identification of a high-level representative to expedite complaints filed with the Office of the Attorney General.

“I share your customers’ outrage at the serious lack of preparation for this conversion. M&T’s poor planning cost Connecticut customers timely access to their banking records, their bill pay systems, and their money. Connecticut customers wasted hours of time on hold and in branches trying to sort out problems that should have been addressed prior to the conversion. Should Connecticut consumers continue to experience extended gaps in customer service, my office will not hesitate to use the full extent of our authority to protect families and businesses,” Attorney General Tong states in the letter.

In response to a letter from Attorney General Tong, M&T Bank in August 2021 made a series of commitments to Connecticut jobs and to Bridgeport as its New England regional headquarters. In his letter today to M&T, Attorney General Tong sought detailed employment information to determine the extent to which M&T is now honoring those promises.

“At that time, I noted that this was an important step forward after a series of mixed messages and confusion. While I appreciated those commitments, I also noted at that time that I would be watching closely to ensure that your actions matched your written commitments to local jobs and Connecticut communities,” said Attorney General Tong in his letter.

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I-95 Darien Homicide UPDATE

On 09/14/2022 at approximately 3:51am, Western District Major Crimes Squad (WDMCS) Detectives were requested to respond to the intersection of Maple and Noroten Avenue, in the Town of Darien for a reported shooting involving three (3) individuals. Prior to WDMCS arrival it was reported that two (2) of the passengers were transported to Stamford Hospital with life threatening injuries. However, the operator identified as Jovel Mckenzie (DOB: 03-16-1993) remained on-scene with a superficial wound to the right shoulder and refused medical attention. Shortly thereafter, the right front passenger was identified as Earl Gayle (DOB: 08-11-1991), and was pronounced deceased at Stamford Hospital. The left-side rear passenger was identified as Rashawn Mccalla (DOB: 12/16/1993), who underwent surgery and is listed in stable condition. During the course of this investigation detectives closed the Southbound lanes of I-95 from exit 18-16 in order to canvass on foot, at which time ten (10) shell casings were located south of the exit 16 on-ramp. Furthermore, numerous items of evidentiary value were seized to include the Victim’s vehicle identified as a 2013 Infiniti G37 bearing New York registration KJW1952. This case remains active, fluid and ongoing. This is all the information we have available for release at this time. If anyone has any information or dashcam video please contact the Western District Major Crimes Squad Detectives at Troop G at (203)-696-2500. Any Tips will remain confidential.

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Bridgeport News: Attempted Abduction Of A 10-Year-Old Boy

The child admitted he was untruthful about the whole ordeal.

We have received media inquiries regarding an alleged kidnapping of a 10yr old. At 17:25 HRS the Bridgeport ECC received a 911 call on a preliminary report of a 10yr old that was dragged into a white minivan with tints against his will at Went Field and then later dropped off at Mcdonald’s restaurant on Fairfield Avenue. During the BPD DB investigation, the child admitted he was untruthful about the whole ordeal.

7:32pm–Bridgeport Police just told Fairfield that this turned out to be a false report.

2022-09-14@5:47pm–#Bridgeport CT– There was an attempted abduction of a ten-year-old boy in the 100 block of Norman Street (near the park) by a white mini-van with tinted windows with two black males. the operator was wearing a blue shirt.

This is the news I USE to be able to warn the public about. Now I only find out if they share it to surrounding communities.
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Bridgeport News: Arrest In Bomb Threat


2022-09-14@12:00pm–A bomb threat came in through the Bridgeport Emergency Operations Center. The threat was made against vessel(s) operated by the Bridgeport & Port Jefferson Steamboat Company. Uniformed officers responded in both Connecticut and New York, immediately assessed the situation, and notified the U.S. Coast Guard. On September 6, 2022, a similar bomb threat was made against the Bridgeport & Port Jefferson Steamboat Company. Several local, state, and federal agencies have taken active roles in assisting with the investigation.

Today, the Bridgeport Police Department Detective Bureau developed 31-year-old Trevon Phidd of West Haven, CT as the suspect. At approximately 2:15 pm , members of the Bridgeport Police Department took him into custody. Phidd is charged with 53a-300 Act of Terrorism (2 counts), 53a-180d Misuse of 9-1-1 System (2 counts), and 53a-181 Breach of Peace in the 2nd Degree (2 counts). His bond is set at $500,000.

Trevon Phidd is employed by The Bridgeport & Port Jefferson Steamboat Company working in food services at the Bridgeport ferry terminal. The Bridgeport ferry terminal is located at 1 Ferry Road in Bridgeport, Connecticut.

Interruption to ferry service was minimal on this date and the threat of a real explosive device was deemed not credible. However, the September 6, 2022 incident did cause significant interruption as first responders worked diligently to verify there was no credible threat.

Anyone with additional information about this crime is requested to contact Detective Cronin at 203-581-5204 or utilize the Bridgeport Police Tips Line at 203-576-TIPS.

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