Month: March 2023

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TRUMBULL NEWS: WANTED MAN ARRESTED AT TRUMBULL MALL IN STOLEN CAR

#Trumbull Police arrested a man, that had two (2) outstanding arrest warrants, after he was caught entering a stolen car at the Trumbull Mall Thursday morning, March 9th. Police located the stolen vehicle in the mall parking lot, where Hiram Manuel Medero, age 28, of New Haven, was arrested and charged accordingly. At approximately 9:30 AM, an officer located the stolen 2019 Chevrolet TRX occupied by a female passenger, with the engine running, as it was parked near the food court at the mall. Officers confirmed that the vehicle had been reported stolen to the Bridgeport Police Department on March 6. Observant officers worked together by converging in the area when Medero was seen walking towards the stolen vehicle with…

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Bridgeport News: Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash Arrest

#Bridgeport CT--On the fifteenth of June in the year 2022, at approximately 1748 hours, the Emergency Operations Center in Bridgeport CT received multiple reports regarding an unfortunate incident involving a pickup truck and a gas-powered scooter at the intersection of Kossuth St. and Putnam St. According to the concerned citizens who placed the calls, a red Ford F150 collided with two men who were riding on the scooter, and the driver of the pickup truck fled the scene in a southerly direction on Kossuth St. The authorities immediately dispatched the American Medical Response and the Bridgeport Police to the site of the accident. Upon arriving, the emergency personnel discovered two juvenile males who had sustained injuries in the collision. The…

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GOVERNOR EXTENDS COVERAGE PERIOD FOR DELIVERABLE FUEL ASSISTANCE

Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has directed the Connecticut Department of Social Services (DSS) to extend the coverage period for households receiving deliverable fuel assistance under the Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) during the 2022-2023 winter season to March 31, 2023. The original deadline to receive fuel deliveries this winter season was March 15, 2023. Governor Lamont explained that thanks to the work of Connecticut’s Congressional delegation in securing the unprecedented fiscal year 2023 federal funding for the program, the state has resources available to provide for a slight extension to the deadline, giving residents a few extra days to receive assistance for fuel deliveries. Households that heat their homes with deliverable fuels such as home heating oil,…

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Westport News: Fraudulent Withdraw From Bank

#Westport CT--On January 27th , 2023, Ms. Reppi was arrested by Wilton Police Department for allegedly attempting to fraudulently withdraw money from a Webster Bank in Wilton. Pursuant to their arrest, Ms. Reppi spoke with Wilton Police Investigators and admitted to successfully withdrawing money fraudulently from the Webster Bank in Westport. Westport Detectives were notified and initiated an investigation. They were able to confirm, through video surveillance, that prior to attempting the withdrawal in Wilton, Ms. Reppi allegedly withdrew money from Webster bank in Westport fraudulently. An arrest warrant was issued and on March 3 , 2023, Ms. Reppi was arrested at Stamford Superior Court. Ms. Reppi was charged with the above-referenced crimes and held on a court-set bond of…

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2023 Health and Fitness Expo

#Fairfield CT-- The Fairfield Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Town of Fairfield and its Department of Community & Economic Development, announces that FREE Covid Vaccines and Health Screenings will now be available at the upcoming 2023 Health and Fitness Expo on March 11th – these services will be provided by Griffin Hospital. “It has been three years since we last held this event, and we are excited to mark its return,” states Beverly Balaz, President of the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce. This year, the Fairfield Health and Fitness Expo will have something for the entire family to enjoy. Free, and open to the public, the Expo will feature 60+ exhibitors plus special activities for young and old alike.…

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Bridgeport News: Man Shot

Police UPDATE: On March 8, 2023, at approximately 2:50 pm the Bridgeport Police Department received reports of shots fired near the intersection of State Street & Iranistan Avenue.  Police Officers responded to the area and located a 52-year-old Bridgeport man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to the leg.  He was quickly transported to an area hospital where he is listed in stable condition.  No suspect information at this time.  The Detective Bureau has responded and taken over the investigation.  Detectives have collected evidence in the 800 block of Iranistan Avenue and are currently conducting interviews.  The scene on Iranistan Avenue is now clear of police activity and has been reopened to the public.  This appears to be an isolated incident. …

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BRIDGEPORT POLICE SEEK PUBLIC’S ASSISTANCE IN IDENTIFYING ADDITIONAL PERSONS OF INTEREST

The Bridgeport Police Homicide Squad is asking for public assistance in identifying 2 parties who were with Justin Castro, and caught on video, just prior to the murder of Mr. Lin on March 4, 2023.  These two unidentified parties are persons of interest in the case.  Please see the attached video and contact Homicide Detective Keith Hanson with any information regarding this crime.  He can be reached at 203-581-5243 or utilize the Bridgeport Police Tips Line at 203-576-TIPS.

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