April 2024

Westport

Westport News: Coyote Advisory

Apr 29, 2024 Alex

(Westport, CT) There have been several coyote attacks on dogs in Westport recently. Fortunately, none of the attacks were fatal. To protect your family pets, take the following measures:  Supervise your pets while they are out in the yard! Coyotes avoid conflict with humans, so your presence should prevent any problems.  While out at night with your pets, carry a powerful flashlight and keep tabs on your surroundings.  Coyotes can be successfully hazed or driven away using noise (high-decibel whistle or air- horn) or thrown objects (balls, sticks, rocks).  If you are walking a small pet and see a coyote, pick the pet up. Any time you are with your pet and see a coyote, give…

Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Stabbing with Arrest

Apr 29, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

At 3:47PM Bridgeport ECC received a call of an aggravated assault at State Street/ Iranistan Avenue. One individual was stabbed in the back while in the store. Officers responded and the responsible party was taken into custody. There is no further information at this time .

Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Weekend Stabbing Updates

Apr 29, 2024 Alex

Yesterday, at 11:17PM, There was a report of an assault with a weapon on the 1200 Block of Park Avenue. A female was stabbed with a knife injury to the thigh with non-life-threatening injuries.Roughly an hour later, at at 12:02 am there was a report of a house fight/ assault with a weapon at the 700 Block of Iranistan Avenue. Reports about multiple people fighting outside and one person who was stabbed. St. Vincent’s reported 3 walk-ins with injuries: one head laceration, and two with cuts and bruises.

Bridgeport

Connecticut’s Family Bridge Program Supports Newborn Families with In-Home Care

Apr 29, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

Governor Ned Lamont announced the success of a state pilot program, Family Bridge, which provides in-home nurse and community health worker assistance to over 500 families with newborns in the Greater Bridgeport region. Launched in October 2023, Family Bridge aims to support parents during the transition from hospital to home by offering at-home visits at no cost, using the evidence-based Family Connects model. The program, funded by the Lamont administration through various sources including the American Rescue Plan Act, facilitates early health screenings, wellness checks, and connections to resources like diaper banks and healthcare programs. It involves collaboration between multiple state agencies and is expanding to include babies born at St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Bridgeport. Participants have praised the…

shelton

Shelton News: Shelton man sexually assaults Neighbor

Apr 29, 2024 Alex

On 04/24/2024 the Shelton Police received a complaint from a 29-year-old female that her next-door neighbor had sexually assaulted her. The female stated she went next door to 76-year-old Dennis Barry’s house to see if her package was mistakenly delivered to him. She claimed while there Barry inappropriately kissed her and fondled her breasts. The female also claimed that Barry tried to get her to touch his genital area.Barry was arrested and charged with Sexual Assault 4th Degree. Barry was released on a $2500.00 bond and as part of his conditions of release, he is to have no contact with the female neighbor. Barry was given a Derby Superior court date of 4/29/2024.

Stratford

Stratford News: Brittany Rondeau Wanted for Armed Robbery, Considered Armed and Dangerous

Apr 29, 2024 Alex

The Stratford Police Department Narcotics and Vice Unit is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Brittany Rondeau, who is the subject of an outstanding felony robbery arrest warrant. The warrant stems from an incident on March 19, 2024, at the Stratford Motor Inn on 2200 Stratford Avenue, where a victim reported being robbed at gunpoint of a bank bag containing cash and personal belongings by two males and one female. Following an investigation, two male suspects, Jack Madison and Courtney Estaba, were arrested and charged with various offenses related to the robbery. However, Brittany Rondeau remains at large. Brittany Rondeau, a white female from Marlborough was born on January 7, 1987, and is wanted for Robbery 1st Degree, Conspiracy to…

Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Weekend Fire Updates

Apr 29, 2024 Alex

Fire units responded to a detached garage fire at 3:00 am on Friday located at the 300 block of Wade Street. First unit on the scene reported a working fire that was declared under control in 30 minutes. No injuries were reported and the fire is under investigation with the Fire Marshal’s Office.Units responded to a structure fire at 8:30am on Saturday in the 400 block of Merritt Street. First unit on scene confirmed a working fire with reports from the occupants that everyone was out of the house. The fire was declared under control in 45 minutes. No injuries were reported, and the fire is under investigation with the Fire Marshal’s Office. Red Cross was not needed, and occupants…

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Bridgeport News: Pedestrians Hit

Apr 28, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

2024-04-28 Two pedestrians were hit in two separate incidents. 5:53pm A pedestrian struck on Housatonic Avenue near East Washington Avenue 8:06pm A pedestrian struck at North Avenue and Main Street. No word on their conditions at this time.

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Toy House Fire

Apr 28, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

2024-04-28@7:36pm--#Stratford CT-- #ctfire-- Firefighters were called for a house fire, a toy house fire burning outside Sterling House on Main Street near the playground. Not sure if they used a Kiddie brand extinguisher on it...

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BLUMENTHAL SPONSORS GREEN NEW DEAL FOR PUBLIC HOUSING ACT TO SIGNIFICANTLY UPGRADE PUBLIC HOUSING & CREATE NEW AFFORDABLE HOUSING

Apr 28, 2024 Alex

[HARTFORD, CT] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) joined Senate colleagues in reintroducing legislation that would take on the affordable housing crisis and the existential threat of climate change. The Green New Deal for Public Housing Act invests up to $234 billion over ten years to transition the entire public housing stock in the United States into zero-carbon, highly energy-efficient homes – dramatically improving living conditions for nearly 2 million people in public housing across the country. The legislation also creates up to 280,000 good-paying, union jobs per year, while reducing annual carbon emissions by roughly 5.7 million metric tons – the equivalent of taking over 1.26 million cars off the road. “We need to address both the climate and housing crisis through dramatic renovation,…

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