Year: 2023

Westport News: Fight With PD

#Westport CT—On October 28 th 2021, Officers responded to the area of Center St on a report of an individual, later identified as Cameron Baker, acting erratically and drinking motor oil. Responding officers located Mr. Baker walking in the middle of Center St and attempted to engage him in conversation. Mr. Baker was actively drinking a liquid, later identified as liquid fuel additive and yelling at officers. Officers began to follow Mr. Baker down Center St when he began to run while continuing to drink this liquid. Officers caught up with Mr. Baker where he immediately began to fight with officers. While fighting with the officers, he punched them in their heads causing one officer to fall to the ground and break his wrist. Throughout the fight, officers repeatedly gave verbal commands to stop fighting and to comply. Mr. Baker referred to officers with derogatory names and made threatening statements concerning officers and their families.

Mr. Baker was eventually subdued and ultimately sent to Norwalk Hospital. Warrants were applied for and granted charging him with the above referenced crimes. Mr. Baker was unable to turn himself in until he did on January 17 th when he was charged and released on a $50,000 court set bond with a court date of January 26 th , 2023.

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#Westport News: Unannounced Tobacco and Electronic cigarette Compliance Inspection Results

#Westport, CT– On Wednesday January 18, 2023, the Westport Police Department working with the
State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) Tobacco
Prevention and Enforcement Program (TPEP) conducted unannounced compliance inspections of
establishments that sell tobacco products and/or electronic cigarettes. The inspections were
performed in an effort to determine compliance with state laws concerning the prohibition of the sale
of e-cigarettes and/or tobacco products to youth under the age of 21.


Retailers are required by state law to inspect the photo ID of anyone who appears under the age of
30 before selling a tobacco product or electronic cigarette. Free online training is available to
anyone who would like to learn more at: www.cttobaccotraining.com .


A total of 5 unannounced compliance inspections were conducted. Of this total, 0 (zero),
establishments were found non-compliant with Connecticut General Statutes 53-344 (Sale of
tobacco to a person under 21) or Section 53-344b (Sale of an e-cigarette to a person under 21).
Learn more at https://www.ct.gov/dmhas/tpep
Tobacco retailers are licensed by the Connecticut Department of Revenue Services (DRS). Non-
compliant inspection results are referred to DRS for possible administrative action.
The following retailers were found to be compliant:

  1. Shell/A1 Smoke Shop – 322 Post Road East
  2. Cumberland Farms – 690 Post Road East
  3. Westport Cigar & Vape – 1248 Post Road East
  4. Merritt Country Store – 337 Main Street
  5. WP Convenience – 1761 Post Road East

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Route 8 Shutdown

State Police UPDATE: State police said State Police say the woman, later identified as Joan Marie Forgas, 32, of Bridgeport, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police say Forgas was struck and killed by a car in the northbound lane near Exit 13 after leaving her Jeep, which was parked in between the right lane and shoulder of the roadway.

023-01-18@12:22am–#Shelton CT— #cttraffic– A crash with injuries on Route 8 southbound near exit 13 has the highway shutdown starting at exit 12.

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Trumbull News: Brawl At The Mall Formerly Known As Westfield Mall

#Trumbull CT–On Monday evening, January 16, 2023, Trumbull Police arrested a teenager after he was found to be carrying a hatchet and intimidating other youths inside of the Trumbull Mall. A fifteen (15) year old male from Bridgeport, was arrested and charged for his involvement in this incident. At approximately 7:00 p.m., as officers were working a security detail at the Trumbull Mall, due to a recent uptick in disturbances that have occurred, they were approached by a patron who pointed to a group of juveniles that were in the food court area. The patron advised officers that one of the juveniles was threatening others and he was holding an ax, which was later found to be a hatchet. Several juveniles were then observed running out of the mall into the parking lot near the food court area. The group of juveniles pointed to the lone male juvenile who was standing in the parking lot near Macy’s, and indicated that he had an ax or a machete in his possession. Officers then apprehended the suspect near the bus stop and found he was carrying a hatchet with a yellow and black handle concealed in his waistband. He was taken into custody without any further incident. No injuries were reported as a result of this incident. The fifteen (15) year old male was arrested and brought to the Trumbull Police Headquarters where he was processed and criminally charged with Breach of Peace and Possession of a Dangerous Weapon. He was later released to the custody of his mother on a Promise to Appear in Bridgeport Juvenile Court on January 30, 2023#Trumbull CT–On Monday evening, January 16, 2023, Trumbull Police arrested a teenager after he was found to be carrying a hatchet and intimidating other youths inside of the Trumbull Mall. A fifteen (15) year old male from Bridgeport, was arrested and charged for his involvement in this incident. At approximately 7:00 p.m., as officers were working a security detail at the Trumbull Mall, due to a recent uptick in disturbances that have occurred, they were approached by a patron who pointed to a group of juveniles that were in the food court area. The patron advised officers that one of the juveniles was threatening others and he was holding an ax, which was later found to be a hatchet. Several juveniles were then observed running out of the mall into the parking lot near the food court area. The group of juveniles pointed to the lone male juvenile who was standing in the parking lot near Macy’s, and indicated that he had an ax or a machete in his possession. Officers then apprehended the suspect near the bus stop and found he was carrying a hatchet with a yellow and black handle concealed in his waistband. He was taken into custody without any further incident. No injuries were reported as a result of this incident. The fifteen (15) year old male was arrested and brought to the Trumbull Police Headquarters where he was processed and criminally charged with Breach of Peace and Possession of a Dangerous Weapon. He was later released to the custody of his mother on a Promise to Appear in Bridgeport Juvenile Court on January 30, 2023.

Bridgeport News: Pedestrian Killed

Police UPDATE: On January 17, 2023, at approximately 1044 hours, the Bridgeport Emergency Operations Center received a phone call stating a pedestrian was struck by a dark green Toyota Camry, bearing Connecticut Classic registration 00SHRD, at the Intersection of East Main Street and Pulaski Street. The witness stated the pedestrian was bleeding from injuries sustained from the collision, and a dark green Toyota Camry drove away from the scene.  

American Medical Response, Bridgeport Fire Engine E1, and the Bridgeport Police were dispatched to said location. Upon arrival, officers observed the pedestrian lying in the roadway at East Main Street and Pulaski Street unresponsive. The pedestrian received medical attention from AMR, and he was transported to Bridgeport Hospital. The pedestrian was later identified as 52-year-old Rafael, Davila from Bridgeport.  

The Bridgeport Police Serious Crash Team was notified and responded to the crash scene. The scene was reconstructed, and video was obtained. A short time later, the Bridgeport Police Serious Crash Team was notified that Rafael Davila succumbed to his injuries at Bridgeport Hospital.

The next of kin was notified, and The Bridgeport Police Department sends our thoughts and prayers to Rafael Davila’s family and friends.  

The dark green Toyota Camry, bearing Connecticut Classic registration 00SHRD was located and towed to the Bridgeport Police Departments Traffic Division.  

Anyone with information about the Fatal Crash is asked to contact Officer E. Quiles, at 475-422-6141, or utilize the Bridgeport Police Tips Line at 203-576-TIPS. 

2023-10-17@10:44am–#Bridgeport CT–East Main at Pulaski Street is closed due to a fatal accident involving a pedestrian. The responsible vehicle fled the scene. If you have any information please contact the Bridgeport Police Tips Line at 203-576-TIPS.

TONG JOINS COALITION IN SUPPORT OF THE BIDEN ADMINISTRATION’S STUDENT DEBT CANCELLATION PLAN

Attorney General William Tong has joined a national coalition of attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in support of the federal government in two cases before the U.S. Supreme Court concerning the Biden Administration’s targeted cancellation of student loan debt to address the continuing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The amicus brief, filed Wednesday in the cases Biden v. Nebraska and Department of Education v. Brown, argues that U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona has the authority under the HEROES Act to provide limited debt cancellation to prevent student loan borrowers from experiencing grave financial hardship as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Last year, the Biden Administration announced plans to grant $10,000 in debt relief for borrowers under certain income thresholds, and $20,000 in debt relief to borrowers who met those income thresholds and received a Pell Grant in college. This debt relief seeks to ensure that borrowers affected by the pandemic do not face catastrophic defaults at the conclusion of a nearly three-year pause in loan repayment obligations.

“Connecticut graduates and families owe billions of dollars in student loans. These unaffordable payments delay many from buying homes, opening businesses or starting families, and from beginning to build wealth for themselves. This relief is badly needed, and President Biden and Secretary Cardona were well within their authority to grant it,” said Attorney General Tong.

As of 2022, close to 500,000 Connecticut residents collectively owed $17.5 billion in student loans, with the average borrower owing more than $35,000. Connecticut ranks 25th in the country in average amount owed per borrower.

The coalition argues in the brief that targeted debt cancellation is an appropriate and necessary use of the Secretary of Education’s authority under the HEROES Act. The brief emphasizes the ongoing financial harm that the pandemic has caused student borrowers, and the evidence that a spike in pandemic-related defaults is likely to occur upon lifting of the current student loan repayment pause.

The brief also argues that state economies benefit when residents are protected from suffering preventable harms stemming from student loan defaults that could imperil their job prospects, housing security, and access to some federal benefits.

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Ansonia News: Robbery Arrest

On January 13, 2023, the Ansonia Police Department arrested an 18-year-old male from New Haven for his involvement in an armed robbery of the Xtra Mart on Wakelee Avenue on July 7, 2022. At the time of the robbery the male was 17-years-old, making him a juvenile at the time of the incident, so his name will not be released at this time. This is the second arrest in the investigation, on October 6, 2022, Christian Borrero, age 18, of New Haven was arrested for his involvement in the robbery.

The 18-year-old male was charged with Robbery First Degree, Conspiracy to Commit Robbery First Degree, Larceny Sixth Degree, and Conspiracy to Commit Larceny Sixth Degree. He was turned over to juvenile authorities, he will be presented in Juvenile Court where a determination will be made about the transfer of his case to adult court.

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