Month: March 2024

Juvenile Arrested for Armed Robbery in Fairfield

FAIRFIELD, CT – On March 17, 2024, at approximately 8:11 PM, the Fairfield Police Department
responded to a report of a possible robbery in the area of New Hampshire Avenue, Fairfield.
Initial reports indicated that several juveniles had been threatened at gunpoint by individuals wearing ski
masks who had fled the scene. According to the victims, they were riding their bicycles when they were
approached by the suspects. The suspects reportedly displayed firearms and a knife while demanding the
belongings of the victims. Fortunately, no physical injuries were reported.


Patrol Division personnel, working in cooperation with the Investigative Division, quickly identified a
suspect and located the juvenile at their Fairfield home, where they were subsequently taken into custody
without incident.


The juvenile was charged with Robbery 1st Degree (53a-134), Threatening 1st Degree (53a-61aa),
Carrying of Pistol without Permit (29-35(a)(1)), and Larceny 5th Degree (53a-125a). A court appearance
date was set for March 18, 2024, at 9:00 AM at Bridgeport Superior Court for Juvenile Matters.
Fairfield Public Schools were promptly notified of the incident. Although this was not a school-related
incident and there is no threat to schools, actions have been taken to prohibit the suspect from school
grounds pending the disciplinary process.


This appears to be an isolated incident between parties known to each other, and there is no indication of
any ongoing threat to the public. However, this remains an ongoing investigation. Anyone with additional
information is urged to contact the Fairfield Police Department at (203) 254-4800.
Anonymous tips can be submitted via the Fairfield PD mobile app or by texting the keyword FPDCT plus
your message/tip to 847411 (Tip411). Tips can also be submitted online at fpdct.com/tips.

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Bridgeport Police Make Breakthrough Arrest in Jewelry Store Robbery Case


On March 15, 2024, the Bridgeport Police initiated their first arrest in connection with the violent armed robbery that occurred at an East Side Jewelry store in June 2023. Adam Buster, 32, a Bridgeport resident, was apprehended by Bridgeport Regional Task Force Officers at his workplace in Shelton without any resistance. He faces charges including Robbery in the First Degree, Assault in the Second Degree, and Larceny in the First Degree for his involvement in the robbery at ABC Jewelry on June 10th, 2023, with his bond set at $750,000.

During the June 10th incident, three masked suspects armed with guns stormed into ABC Jewelry, forcing employees into a back room where they were assaulted and robbed of personal belongings. Approximately $100,000 worth of gold jewelry was stolen after the suspects smashed display cases and tore merchandise off walls before fleeing in a getaway car, later recovered and processed by detectives. The violent robbery resulted in one employee suffering a broken rib and another sustaining a head injury. The Bridgeport Police currently hold felony warrants for additional suspects, some of whom are already incarcerated on unrelated charges and will be arrested through the habeas corpus process. The arrests mark the culmination of an extensive investigation conducted by the department’s Robbery/Burglary Squad.

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Mayor Ganim and the City of Bridgeport Announce the Return of Household Bulk Pickup

Bridgeport, CT – Today, Mayor Ganim and the City of Bridgeport announced the return of the Household Bulk Trash Pickup Program for 2024. This program gives residents the opportunity to discard large items, such as furniture and appliances, that may be difficult to transport to the Transfer Station and are not part of regular weekly trash collection. The program will have different guidelines for removal this year, where residents will be able to discard trash on scheduled date periods specified by the Department of Public Facilities, depending on the district. This will further give residents the flexibility to have their pickup completed at a time that is most convenient for them.

Public Facilities has established a dedicated phone number for residents to be able to ask questions regarding trash pickups at 203-576-7124. A staff member will be able to accommodate all inquiries in both English and in Spanish. Doorhangers will be distributed to households in each district with instructions in English and Spanish. Residents are encouraged to visit the Household Bulk Pickup Program webpage to view the list of acceptable and unacceptable items for pickup.

Mayor Ganim stated, “As we make our way through 2024, I’m very excited to bring this program back to our residents, as this will continue to mitigate the issue of illegal dumping within our City. I was very pleased by the amount of work done by our Public Facilities staff during the Bulk Trash Pickup program last year and I’m confident that we will see a smooth removal process this year as well.”  

Residents can expect Public Facilities to make two rounds of household removals at different time periods, depending on the districts they live in. If you are unsure of what district you live in, please view the Council District Map. The districts and their corresponding dates are as follows:

DistrictSchedule
130May 20 – 24 and August 5 – 9
131May 28 – 31 and August 12 – 16
132May 13 – 17 and July 29 – August 2
133April 29 – May 3 and July 15 – 19
134April 22 – 26 and July 8 – 12
135April 15 – 19 and June 24 – 28
136May 6 – 10 and July 22 – 26 
137June 3 – 7 and August 19 – 23
138April 8 – 12 and June 17 – 21
139June 10 – 14 and August 26 – 30

Household Hazardous Waste Day

Saturday, April 13, 2024 RAIN or SHINE

9am – 2pm

Greens Farms Railroad Station, Parking Lot #1, New Creek Road, Westport CT

(Located between I-95 and Metro-North Railroad tracks)

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Household Hazardous Waste Day is a NO CHARGE regional program for residents of Westport, Norwalk, New Canaan, Darien, Stamford, and Greenwich to safely dispose of their household hazardous wastes. Products such as cleaners, gasoline and pesticides can pollute the environment and jeopardize public health when they are disposed of improperly.

Residents of participating towns may safely dispose of the following types of hazardous waste: gasoline, kerosene, spray paint, paint strippers, paint thinners, solvents, paints, stains, turpentine, varnishes, wood preservatives, degreasers, fertilizers, fungicides, herbicides, insecticides, pesticides, bleach, charcoal lighter, cleaning chemicals, drain cleaners, mercury thermometers, moth balls, pet flea shampoos, photo chemicals, rug shampoos, spot removers, art supplies & paints.

Before bringing household hazardous material to the collection site:

Make sure items are clearly labeled and NEVER MIX CHEMICALS. Incompatible products may react, ignite, or explode, and mixed waste may become non-recyclable.

Keep products in original labeled container.

Place leaky containers in clear plastic bags.

Tighten lids of all containers and pack items in sturdy cardboard boxes lined with paper.

Put boxes in the trunk or in the back of the vehicle away from passengers.

Leave pets and children home when bringing hazardous materials for collection.

Keep your windows open and drive directly to the collection site.

Residents must remain in their vehicles during collection.

Residents are asked to be patient, as this is the first HHW Day of 2022, and lines may be longer, due to greater number of participants and larger quantities of materials per vehicle.

Do not smoke or eat while handling hazardous materials.

REMINDER: Westport residents may recycle: antifreeze, motor oil, batteries of any type, light bulbs, and electronics at the Westport Transfer Station, 300 Sherwood Island Connector, Monday-Friday 7:00 am – 2:30 pm, Saturday 7:00 am – 12:00 pm.

The following items are NOT acceptable: AMMUNITION, FLARES, and COMMERCIAL HAZARDOUS WASTE.

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