Month: October 2024

GOVERNOR LAMONT AND SECRETARY THOMAS REMIND CONNECTICUT VOTERS THAT 14 DAYS OF EARLY VOTING BEGINS MONDAY, OCTOBER 21

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont and Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas today are reminding voters in Connecticut that a 14-day period of early voting for the 2024 general election is set to begin on Monday, October 21, 2024.

Early voting provides all voters with the opportunity to cast their ballots in-person on a day of their choosing in advance of Election Day – including on two separate weekends – creating more convenience for voters and encouraging greater participation in elections.

This is the first time in history that early voting is being offered in Connecticut for a general election, making the state one of the last in the nation to enact a system of early voting. Connecticut was the 47th state to adopt early voting.

“Connecticut is finally joining the rest of the nation by having a system of early voting, and our hope is that the convenience this creates will encourage more people to vote,” Governor Lamont said. “Early voting is nearly identical to voting on Election Day with two main differences. First, instead of going to your normal polling place, every town has at least one designated location where all early voting for that town is held. Most towns are choosing to do their early voting at their town hall, however it may vary, so check for your town’s early voting location before you go. Second, all ballots cast during the early voting period will remain secured and unopened until Election Day, when election officials begin the counting process.”

“After years of waiting, voters will no longer need to worry that an emergency or unexpected event could prevent them from casting their vote,” Secretary Thomas said. “Early voting provides every type of Connecticut voter, from seniors, parents, and students, to commuters, those who work long hours, and anyone with an unreliable schedule. Together with our office, registrars of voters and town clerks have worked diligently and collaboratively on a nonpartisan basis all year on the roll out of early voting in order to ensure a safe, secure election for all.”

“Early voting offers convenience and flexibility in voting, ensuring that your voice is heard without the constraints of a single Election Day,” Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz said. “Many people do not have the privilege of flexible work hours, reliable childcare options, or circumstances that allow them to cast their vote on Election Day. That’s why almost every other state in the country offers an early voting option, and now Connecticut residents have the choice too. So, whether you’re busy on Election Day or just prefer to vote at your own pace, early voting empowers you to participate in shaping the future of our democracy.”

A list containing each town’s designated early voting location can be found online at myvote.ct.gov. Voters can also check the website of their town’s registrar of voters for location information. Voters can only vote in the town in which they are registered.

The 14 days of early voting and their hours of operation for the 2024 general election are as follows:

  1. Monday, October 21, 2024 – 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
  2. Tuesday, October 22, 2024 – 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
  3. Wednesday, October 23, 2024 – 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
  4. Thursday, October 24, 2024 – 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
  5. Friday, October 25, 2024 – 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
  6. Saturday, October 26, 2024 – 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
  7. Sunday, October 27, 2024 – 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
  8. Monday, October 28, 2024 – 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
  9. Tuesday, October 29, 2024 – 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
  10. Wednesday, October 30, 2024 – 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
  11. Thursday, October 31, 2024 – 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
  12. Friday, November 1, 2024 – 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
  13. Saturday, November 2, 2024 – 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
  14. Sunday, November 3, 2024 – 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Election Day is on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, and all polling places in Connecticut will be open like normal from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Election officials in every town keep a record of every voter who has voted early, preventing them from voting early at any other location, submitting an absentee ballot, or voting on Election Day.

For more information about voting in Connecticut, visit myvote.ct.gov.

Norwalk News: Norwalk man arrested for solicitation of a minor

On May 7, 2024, the Norwalk Police Department received a complaint involving a 14-year-old engaged in inappropriate sexual conversations with a person known to the victim, identified as Keon Salmond. Norwalk Police Special Victims Unit detectives investigated and established probable cause to charge Salmond, leading to an arrest warrant. On October 16, 2024, Salmond was taken into custody at his home without incident. He was charged with Risk of Injury and Impairing Morals of a Child, as well as Harmful Communication with a Minor. Salmond’s bond was set at $100,000, and he is scheduled to appear in court on October 30, 2024.

Norwalk Police encourage anyone with information to contact the Tip Line at 203-854-3111. Anonymous tips can also be sent online through the Norwalk Police website or by texting “NORWALKPD” followed by the message to TIP411 (847411).

Bridgeport News: Crash Sends Three Children to Hospital

On October 16, 2024, at around 8:44 a.m., Bridgeport emergency responders were called to the intersection of Park Avenue and South Frontage Road following a report of a motor vehicle accident with injuries. Officers from the Bridgeport Police Department and medical personnel from American Medical Response (AMR) arrived at the scene. Three children, ages 7, 8, and 11, were taken to Bridgeport Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The driver of the striking vehicle remained at the scene.

The Bridgeport Serious Crash Investigation Team responded to the location to assess the situation. Anyone with information regarding the accident is urged to contact Officer A. Orum at (203) 576-7640 or the Bridgeport Police Tips Hotline at (203) 576-TIPS. Officer Orum can also be reached by email at Andrew.Orum@bridgeportct.gov.

Bridgeport News: Overnight Double Fatal Crash

Police said in a statement that they received a notification of a motor vehicle accident at Waldemere Ave. and Atlantic St. which resulted in a double fatality.
This is an active investigation as we are trying to contact the next of kin for these victims. No further information at this time.

From the Bridgeport Police:
On October 17, 2024, at approximately 0105 hours, the Bridgeport Emergency Operations Center received a call for a single motorcycle collision at the intersection of Waldemere Avenue and Atlantic Street.  The caller reported seeing an unresponsive male lying in the grass with a motorcycle next to him.  Bridgeport Fire Engine 3, American Medical Response (AMR), and Bridgeport Police Officers were dispatched to the location.

Upon arrival, a Bridgeport Police Officer located an unresponsive male and female lying in the grass off the road near 1080 Atlantic Street. The unresponsive male and female were lying next to a motorcycle near the safety bollards. AMR arrived on scene and assisted with the unresponsive male and female and both sadly succumbed to their injuries on scene.

The Bridgeport Serious Crash Investigation Team was requested and responded to the location. After a preliminary investigation, it was determined 29-year-old Rohith Gurumurthy of Bridgeport, Ct. was operating a 2016 black Ducati, Scrambler 800, and 23-year-old Zaveriya Shaikh of Bridgeport, Ct., was a passenger. The 2016 black Ducati Scrambler 800 was traveling east on Waldemere Road and continued traveling east on Atlantic Street. The operator of the motorcycle lost control and mounted the curb, and the motorcycle came to rest in the grass near the safety bollards at 1080 Atlantic Street.

Norwalk News: Motor Vehicle Accident Leads to Arrest in Fatal Crash

Norwalk Police received a report of a serious motor vehicle accident on September 14, 2024, at the intersection of Winfield Street and Pequot Drive. The crash involved a motorcycle and a pickup truck, with the motorcycle driver sustaining life-threatening injuries and passing away the following day. Investigators determined that the motorcycle was traveling westbound when the pickup truck made a left turn, striking the motorcycle. Norwalk Police Accident Reconstruction Officers conducted an investigation, resulting in the arrest of the pickup truck driver, Juan Ochoa-Macias, on October 15, 2024, without incident.

Ochoa-Macias, 31, of Norwalk, was charged with Misconduct with a Motor Vehicle and Failure to Yield While Turning Left. His bond was set at $50,000, and his court date is scheduled for October 29, 2024.

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