3:19pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A person was robbed at gunpoint at the intersection of West Liberty Street and West Avenue. The robber, a male in a yellow shirt and blue jeans fled towards a factory, and left the gun at the scene. Lots of police activity in the area.
(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that the Connecticut Department of Labor has been awarded $823,791 in federal funding that will be used to continue efforts to build a database linking workforce and education data. The Workforce Data Quality Initiative (WDQI) grant, awarded by the US Department of Labor, will allow the state to continue work on a longitudinal database that will allow the state to conduct research and analysis to better determine the effectiveness of workforce and education programs and to develop tools that better inform customers about the benefits of the publicly-funded workforce system. “This grant will help us improve upon the quality and availability of workforce data,” said Governor Malloy. …
Residence Participating in 10th Annual Connecticut Open House Day (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that the Governor’s Residence will be participating in the state’s 10th annual Connecticut Open House Day and will be open to the public for tours from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 14, 2014. Connecticut Open House Day is an annual event coordinated by the Connecticut Office of Tourism that encourages residents to explore the state’s exciting destinations and attractions – new and old – by offering special incentives for one day only, such as free or reduced admission, free gifts, or special exhibits and activities. Dozens of arts, history and tourism attractions throughout the state will be participating,…
1:34pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Report of a purse snatching that just occurred at Frank Street and Catherine Street. The snatchers fled towards Nanny Goat Park. Update-- One suspect is now in custody.
12:59am--#Bridgeport CT--UPDATE from Bridgeport Police: A 30-year-old man was stabbed in the shoulder just after midnight this morning by a woman he knows. Officer Ferdinand Ferrao and Sgt. Edward Golding responded to the area of Park Avenue and Olive Street on a report of a stabbing. They located the victim, Brishawn Beason, of Bridgeport, who stated he was accosted by two acquaintances. He stated the female stabbed him in the shoulder while her brother was fighting with him. He only knew the suspects by their first names and believed that the attack was the result of his interest in another female. He proceeded to say that he never dated the female who stabbed him so he didn’t understand why she attacked him. The…
2:49pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Today's car fire is at 1330 Iranistan Avenue.
(Bridgeport, CT – June 11, 2014) – A city man faces robbery and assault charges after he lured a co-worker to a location in Bridgeport on a promise to sell him auto parts and instead robbed him gunpoint. Detectives Chris Borona and Sean Ronan obtained a statement from a 22-year-old Stratford man who stated that a co-worker he knows as “Javon” agreed to sell him auto parts for a vehicle for $800. The two work together at a Westport business. Javon later was identified as Javon Oden, 21, of Bridgeport. The robbery was reported shortly after midnight on Sunday. The victim stated he called Javon late on Saturday and arranged to meet in Bridgeport to buy the auto parts. He brought $800 in cash…
Laurence Bradley, Westport Planning & Zoning Director announced today that on June 19, 2014, the Planning & Zoning Commission is scheduled to review two text amendments (Amendment #676 and Amendment #677) to the Westport Zoning Regulations. Text Amendment #676 (Application #14-021) was submitted by the Planning & Zoning Commission to amend the existing excavation and fill regulations. In 2011, the Commission had previously amended these regulations but further refinements are now needed. These most recent changes include reducing the number of exempt activities, creating some new exemptions for roads and driveways, limiting the use of fill to measure building height and reducing the severity of man made slopes. Text Amendment #677 (Application #14-024) was submitted by First…
First Selectman Jim Marpe has appointed Dewey J. Loselle, III Operations Director for the Town of Westport. First Selectman Marpe stated, “I am most pleased to have Dewey working with me in the First Selectman’s office to assist me in carrying out the expanded mission I outlined during the election campaign. Dewey already has been making significant progress in enhancing the livability of our town as Chairman of the Downtown Steering Committee.” A bi-partisan search committee unanimously recommended Mr. Loselle to the First Selectman. The search committee was chaired by Pete Wolgast, a former Executive Assistant to First Selectman Doug Wood. Former Board of Education Chairman Don O’Day, senior corporate executive Steve Parrish, communications specialist and town volunteer Karen Hess,…
4:35pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Three people stole a phone and gold chain off of an individual near Boston Avenue and Goddard Street. Two were males males, one with tattoos on his forearm, neck, and chest, the other had bushy hair displayed a silver handgun. The third, a female with blonde hair in a pony tail. The three all fled the scene down Boston Avenue on bikes.
