Month: March 2023

Bus Fares To Return

Bus Fares To Return

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is reminding transit users that bus fares return on April 1, 2023, for all buses and ADA paratransit in Connecticut.

Fares have been suspended on all public transit buses in Connecticut since April 1, 2022, as a result of a state law Governor Lamont signed last year. Federal restrictions prevent the state from extending this suspension for any longer than 12 months.

Customers are encouraged to purchase tickets ahead of time to avoid lines at customer service centers and at fareboxes when boarding buses. CTtransit tickets and passes can be purchased at retail locations in Connecticut, online, or through the mail.

For all fare options, included monthly and 10-day passes, visit CTtransit.com. For those using other local transit operators, please visit their websites for fare information which are located here, Local Bus Service (ct.gov).

For trip planning help, commuting information, and live customer service, please visit CTrides.com.

This press release was made possible by:

Milford News: Violation of a Protective Order

#Milford CT–On March 14, 2023, police encountered Brian Coyle during a motor vehicle stop on E. Broadway. After an investigation, it was determined that he had a protective order prohibiting him from being with the passenger of the vehicle. He was

taken into custody and charged with Criminal Violation of a Protective Order.

This news report was made possible by:

MAN ARRESTED FOR ROBBERY WITH KNIFE AT TRUMBULL MALL

Trumbull Police arrested a local man after he was shoplifting at the Trumbull mall and

brandished a knife to aid his escape on Thursday, March 16. Jonathan Sierra, age 41,

of Benham Avenue, Bridgeport was apprehended by police and charged for his actions

regarding this incident.

At about 4:00 P.M., the Trumbull police were notified of a robbery involving a male who

pulled a knife on JC Penney loss prevention officers while they were attempting to detain

him for shoplifting from the store. JC Penney loss prevention officers observed Sierra

inside of the store with an open empty bag and observe him conceal multiple pairs of

jeans and a watch inside of the bag. Sierra eventually left JC Penney’s where loss

prevention officers attempted to stop him and retrieve the stolen items from Sierra’s

hands, but he pulled the bag away, took a black knife out of his jacket pocket, and

displayed it in a threatening manner. Sierra then fled the store when loss prevention

officers lost sight of him.

As officers were canvassing the area, officers observed Sierra sitting on the corner of

Main Street and Old Town Road, in Bridgeport where he boarded a GBTA bus, and then

it drove away. Officers were able to stop the bus nearby where they located Sierra and

positively identified him as the fleeing robbery suspect. Sierra was then taken into

custody without further incident, and police located a folding knife in his possession. No

injuries were reported in this incident.

Sierra has a lengthy arrest history to include larceny, robbery, assault and drug related

offenses.

Sierra was then transported to the Trumbull Police Headquarters where he was charged

with and Robbery 1stdegree, Larceny 6thdegree, and was held on a $5,000 bond. He is

scheduled to appear in Bridgeport Superior Court on March 27, 2023.

Bridgeport CT– Felon Threatens DCF With Firearm

#Bridgeport CT–A 26-year-old Bridgeport man was arrested Friday afternoon after he threatened a security guard with a gun at the State Department of Children and Families offices in downtown Bridgeport.

At approximately 2:30 p.m., officers were dispatched to 100 Fairfield Ave. on a report of a man smoking marijuana in the building, and then threatening a security guard with a gun after he was ordered to leave.

Several minutes later, that suspect, Earl Livingston Williams, 26yrs of age from Bridgeport, was located at the corner of Main St. and John St. He was found in possession of what turned out to be a stolen firearm, and was taken into custody

Williams is a convicted felon and is on probation.

Williams was charged with Threatening in the Second Degree, Criminal Possession of a Firearm, Carrying a Pistol Without a Permit, Illegal Transfer/Sale of a Pistol, Criminal Trespass in the Third Degree, and Disorderly Conduct.

He was given a bond of $100,000

Bridgeport News: Cop Hit By Car

Bridgeport Police UPDATE: The pedestrian, a Bridgeport Police Officer, suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to St. Vincent’s Hospital. The driver of the vehicle did remain on the scene. This is currently an active investigation as to the likely cause or circumstances of the accident.

2023-03-17@2:02pm–#Bridgeport CT– A Bridgeport Police Officer was hit by a car at Fairfield Avenue and Brewster Street. At the time of the report, a witness said the police officer was helping a woman but it turned out to be he was on the way to assist a woman who fell down the street. The driver of the car did stop and is cooperating with the police. The officer was transported to the hospital with unknown injuries.

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