Month: October 2024

The City of Bridgeport Announces 2024 Citywide Milling & Paving

Bridgeport, CT – The City of Bridgeport has announced that the Department of Public Facilities will begin milling and road paving throughout the City beginning Monday, October 7, 2024. Milling and paving will begin in the 139th District and will continue throughout various neighborhoods, finishing in the 136th District.

Please note, “milling” is the process of grinding and removing the current top layer of pavement.  Drivers are advised to use caution during the milling process.

During this time, drivers are advised of the following:

  • Adhere to “No Parking” signs: all areas will be enforced 24 hours ahead of paving; cars will be towed if interruption to paving occurs.
  • Follow any “Detour” signs: drivers may need additional time to reach your destination so please plan accordingly.
  • Drive carefully: drivers should be mindful of raised structures, manhole covers, and rough edges or bumps at paving limits.

For more information on district information and paving & milling schedules, visit the 2024 Milling & Paving webpage at www.bridgeportct.gov/2024-milling-paving.

Norwalk Police Snuff Out Illegal Cannabis Sales at Local Shop

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Norwalk Police executed a search warrant at AAA Smoke & Convenience Store, 168 Main Street, on October 2, 2024, as part of an ongoing investigation into illegal cannabis sales. The store was found selling cannabis without a proper license, including 5.39 lbs of marijuana, hundreds of THC gummies, and other products exceeding legal THC limits. Officers seized $18,331 in cash under asset forfeiture statutes.

Samir Dahman, 24, was arrested and charged with selling over 1 kg of cannabis, illegal sales, and drug paraphernalia use. He is being held on a $100,000 bond, with a court date set for October 17, 2024.

Stolen Car Pursuit Ends in Crash, Two Arrested

A vehicle pursuit and arrest followed a stolen car incident this morning. At around 9:30 AM, a Wilton Police vehicle was struck by a stolen grey Mazda occupied by two men, which fled toward the Merritt Parkway. The Mazda had been stolen at gunpoint in Bridgeport on September 26.

Fairfield Police spotted the Mazda shortly after, and a pursuit ensued when the driver accelerated. The vehicle exited at Exit 51, where officers tried to deploy tire deflation devices, but the driver re-entered the Merritt Parkway, driving in the wrong direction. At 9:47 AM, the stolen vehicle collided with another vehicle carrying five occupants. Fortunately, no serious injuries were reported.

The two suspects fled on foot. One, identified as 21-year-old Elijah Holloman of Bridgeport, was quickly apprehended by a Fairfield K9 officer. The second suspect, 26-year-old Dominique Adrian Reid, was arrested later after being found at Fairfield Police Department Headquarters while trying to bond out Holloman.

Both suspects were charged with multiple offenses, including larceny of a motor vehicle and interfering with an officer. They are being held on $100,000 bond each.

Knife Threat

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A disturbing incident occurred near Unquowa Road and Papermill Lane, where multiple witnesses reported a boy attempted to stab two other boys. Video footage provided by bystanders supports these claims. No one was injured. Fairfield Police have investigated the matter; further details are expected as the situation develops.

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Bridgeport News: Four Charged In Illegal Street Takeover

On September 29, 2024, at approximately two minutes after midnight, the midnight patrol shift responded to the entrance of the shopping center located at 200 East Main Street, on report of an illegal street takeover.


Patrol units arrived on-scene to find several hundred vehicles and a fully involved illegal street takeover in progress.
In the process of dispersing the large gathering of vehicles and pedestrian observers, patrol officers managed to arrest four persons for taking part in the illegal street takeover.


Carlos Sanchez Hernandez (July 16, 2004) was charged with Breach of Peace and issued an October 16, 2024 court date. He was released after posting a $2,500.00 bond.


Mailin Perez (September 12, 2005) was charged with Breach of Peace, operating an Un-Registered Motor Vehicle and Operating a Motor Vehicle without Insurance. An October 16, 2024 court date was issued. She was released after posting a $2,500.00 bond.


Rodney Gist (January 18, 1999) was charged with Breach of Peace and issued an October 16, 2024 court date. He was released after posting a $2,500.00 bond.


Tyler Ranger (July 08, 1998) was charged with Breach of Peace and issued an October 16, 2024 court date. He was released after posting a $2,500.00 bond.

Town of Fairfield’s Plan & Zoning Commission to Hold Public Hearing on Plan of Conservation and Development

Fairfield, Conn., October 3, 2024—The Town of Fairfield’s Plan & Zoning Commission (TPZ) has
scheduled a hearing on Tuesday, October 15 th  at 6:30 pm at the Fairfield Regional Fire School at 205
Richard White Way to receive public comment on the draft Plan of Conservation and Development
(POCD). 
The POCD establishes priorities for public and private investment in the community for the next ten
years. It is also used to inform the town’s regulatory framework, such as the Zoning Regulations, and
is frequently used to highlight local policy priorities for grant funding opportunities. The plan includes
input from public engagement efforts that took place during the planning process.
The Plan’s core recommendations seek to preserve our single-family residential and historic
neighborhoods, balanced with an obligation to diversify housing options at all price points. Some
recommendations include identifying opportunities for mixed use development with a particular focus
on the Fairfield Black Rock train station / Commerce Drive area, initiating planning processes for an
Open Space Conservation and Management Plan, the Master Flood Mitigation and Resilience Plan,
and a Complete Streets Manual to balance the needs of protecting natural resources while creating a
more resilient and multi-modal Fairfield. After the ultimate plan adoption, next steps will include a
comprehensive review of the zoning regulations.

Comments may be submitted via the TPZ Commission at tpzcommission@fairfieldct.org. Here is the
October 15 agenda and link to join the meeting virtually: https://fairfieldct.org/government/boards___commissions/town_plan___zoning_commission/agendas___minutes.php

You can review the Plan here: https://filecloud.town.fairfield.ct.us/ui/core/index.html?mode=public&referrer=%2Furl%2FPOCD_Draft#/

YANKEE GAS $209 MILLION RATE HIKE REQUEST

(Hartford, CT) – Attorney General William Tong released the following statement today regarding the announcement by Yankee Gas that it will soon file a request with the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority for a $209 million rate hike. If granted, ratepayers would see an average increase of roughly 29 percent in their bills. Yankee Gas is owned by Eversource. It provides gas service to 252,000 customers in 85 towns throughout Connecticut.

“This massive rate hike request could not come at a worse time for Connecticut who are already struggling to afford these skyrocketing utility bills. I’m going to comb through every line of this request the moment it is filed, and I’ll be fighting at every step of the way to make sure no one pays a penny more than absolutely necessary,” said Attorney General Tong.

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