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 program for its support and resources. More information is available on the Family Bridge website or by calling 203-502-4850.
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.
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 Commit Robbery 1st Degree, Larceny 3rd Degree, and Conspiracy to Commit Larceny 3rd Degree.
A court-set bond of $100,000 has been issued for her arrest. Rondeau is described as approximately 5 feet 4 inches tall, weighing around 130 pounds, and has distinctive tattoos including a sunflower style tattoo on her right upper arm, a wing/face tattoo on her left upper arm, and a sun style tattoo on the center of her lower back.
In addition to the charges from the Stratford Police Department, Rondeau is also wanted by the Connecticut State Police for Escape from Custody.
She should be considered armed and dangerous. Individuals with information regarding her whereabouts are urged to contact Detective Jon Policano at jpolicano@townofstratford.com. Anonymous tips can be provided to Detective Policano at 475-268-5181.
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 were able to find shelter with family members.
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…
[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, refitting, and construction of new housing for those who are without housing or are living in public housing that may be decades old,” said Blumenthal on Thursday at a press conference at the Wilmont Crossing in New Haven. “We must bring public housing into the 21st century through the Green New Deal for Public Housing, an investment of $234 billion a year over ten years. The effect on the climate crisis and housing crisis would be dramatic and historic if this is passed.”
Today, the U.S. faces a deepening climate and housing crisis, and public housing is burdened by government neglect, racial injustice, and chronic disrepair, including a $70 billion maintenance backlog. Residents of public housing often suffer worse health outcomes due to mold infestations, lead contamination, poor indoor air quality, and unsafe temperatures. Low-income households on average spend 8.6 percent of their total income on energy costs compared to 3 percent for other households – often forcing the choice between paying energy bills or other essential expenses like food, medicine, and child care.
Additionally, about 11.3 million American households are severely cost-burdened from paying more than 50 percent of their income on housing. Alarmingly, there are currently no states in the country where a full-time worker earning the federal minimum wage can afford a modest two-bedroom apartment.
With its focus on transforming over 900,000 units of public housing, the Green New Deal for Public Housing Act would take on the housing and climate crises in a number of ways including by:
Repealing the Faircloth Amendment, which limits the construction of new public housing developments, an important step toward providing affordable housing for all.
Ensuring all public housing is brought up to safe, sanitary, and sustainable conditions.
Providing funding to electrify all public housing, add solar panels, and secure renewable energy sources for all public housing energy needs.
Supporting families and sustainable communities by building new child care and senior centers, expanding access to clean transportation, and creating community gardens and other community investments.
Expanding federal programs to provide residents with meaningful work investing in their own communities and facilitate resident-owned and operated businesses.
Expanding resident councils so that public housing residents have a seat at the table for important decisions regarding their homes.
The Green New Deal for Public Housing Act is led by Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) in the Senate and by Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) in the House of Representatives. The legislation is cosponsored by U.S. Senators Blumenthal, Cory Booker (D-NJ), Ed Markey (D-MA), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Alex Padilla (D-CA), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), and Peter Welch (D-VT), and 55 members in the House of Representatives.
The legislation is endorsed by more than 70 organizations including American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC), National Housing Law Project, American Federation of Teachers (AFT), National Health Care for the Homeless Council, Center for Popular Democracy Action, National Homelessness Law Center, Movement For Black Lives, Alliance for Housing Justice, People’s Action/Homes Guarantee Campaign, MoveOn, National Domestic Workers Alliance, Care in Action, United Auto Workers (UAW) Region 9A, Green New Deal Network, Sunrise Movement, Public Citizen, NextGen America, Make The Road New York, and Care In Action.
On March 17, 2024 at 8:31 AM, Norwalk Combined Dispatch received information from NYPD stating they received a call that a woman was being held at gun point at a home in Norwalk. Norwalk Patrol Officers responded to the scene, established a perimeter, and began to contact the residents. Officers quickly determined the call to be a hoax.
The Detective Bureau assumed the investigation and determined the caller, Maurice Smith, an ex-boyfriend of the victim, initiated a swatting prank. As a result of their investigation, an arrest warrant was granted for Smith, who turned himself in to Norwalk Police Headquarters on April 25, 2024. Swatting is a dangerous act that involves someone making a false report to emergency services to initiate a serious law enforcement response.
2024-04-28@2:06pm–#Bridgeport CT– #cttraffic– A crash between a car and motorcycle on Route 8/25 southbound. No word on any injuries, nothing on the traffic cams.
In Fairfield, CT, on April 25, 2024, around 5:40 AM, the Fairfield Police Department responded to reports of car alarms in the Ann Street and Nichols Street area, where two males wearing face masks were spotted on bicycles. Earlier, at approximately 1:36 AM, similar reports emerged of two males attempting vehicle entries in the Penfield Road vicinity. Officers, upon expanding their search, sighted two individuals matching the description in the 500 block of Post Road, who then entered a McDonald’s. When approached by a uniformed officer, both fled, but one, identified as Nazareth Sinclair of Bridgeport, CT, was apprehended hiding under a vehicle in the Stop & Shop parking lot. Sinclair was found in possession of a firearm and items linking him to local larcenies, along with multiple arrest warrants, including those from Fairfield. Charged with various offenses, Sinclair was held on $95,000 bond and transported to Bridgeport Superior Court.
Sergeant Michael Stahl, Fairfield Police Department, can provide further information at (203) 254-4844 or via email at mstahl@fairfieldct.org. Residents with relevant information or surveillance footage are encouraged to contact the Fairfield Police Department at (203) 254-4840. Anonymous tips can be submitted through the Fairfield PD mobile app, by texting “FPDCT” plus the message to 847411 (Tip411), or online at fpdct.com/tips.
