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Bridgeport

Drum Set, Electronics Stolen From Church

Jul 1, 2014 Alex

(Bridgeport, CT – June 30, 2014) – Police are investigating a burglary of a church that happened Sunday. Officer William Brooks was sent Sunday morning to the United Tabernacle Apostolic Church at 2155 East Main St. An official from the church said the burglar gained entry my moving scaffolding in front of the building and breaking through a door. Stolen was a drum set, an amplified and four or five large speakers. La policía está investigando un robo de una iglesia que ocurrió el domingo. Oficial William Brooks fue enviado domingo por la mañana para el United Tabernacle Apostolic Church en 2155 East Main St. Un oficial de la iglesia, dijo el ladrón logró entrar al mover el andamio en frente del edificio ya través…

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Bridgeport

Man Detained By Woman After Car Break In

Jul 1, 2014 Alex

(Bridgeport, CT – June 30, 2014) – A city man was detained by two females who caught him rifling through a purse in the back seat of a car Sunday. Officer Matthew Goncalves was dispatched to the 700 block of South Avenue just after 10 p.m. and was flagged down by a two women, who reported they had found a male inside one of their vehicles going through a handbag. One of the women stated she was walking out to a friend’s car when she noticed the dome light on and a male in the back seat. When she ordered him to get out, he invited her to get in. The woman grabbed him and the car owner came out to assist in detaining…

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GOV. MALLOY:  ‘KATIE BECKETT’ WAIVER PROGRAM TO SERVE 100 MORE MEDICALLY FRAGILE CHILDREN  

Jul 1, 2014 Alex

  (Hartford, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that Connecticut’s Medicaid program for medically fragile children, known as the Katie Beckett waiver, will be helping up to 100 additional families care for their children at home, instead of a hospital.   “I am proud that the General Assembly approved my proposal to expand this crucial service for families caring for children with significant disabilities,” Governor Malloy said.  “The Katie Beckett waiver is unique nationally in serving medically fragile children at home when they would otherwise need a hospital bed or institutional care.  In Connecticut, we are ready to increase participation by 50%--to a total of 300 children and young adults.”   Named after an Iowa child who left…

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Bridgeport Local News

Felon Arrested on Gun Charges

Jun 30, 2014 Alex

A city man faces gun charges after a motor vehicle stop Thursday evening. Just after 7 p.m.,  Officer Paul Scillia attempted to pull over a vehicle on Fairfield Avenue for a motor vehicle violation. Before the motorist stopped, Scillia observed him making furtive movements in his  car. Scillia and Officers Adam Roscoe and Ivan Delgado spoke with the occupants and they stepped out of the vehicle. Police recovered a stolen handgun from the vehicle that the driver, Stephen Goins, 33, of Bridgeport, stated belonged to him. The passenger, his mother, was not charged. Goins, who is on parole, was charged with carrying a pistol without a permit, criminal possession of a firearm by a felon, theft of a firearm, and possession of a weapon in a…

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Pursuit from Westport to Bridgeport Ends In Flames

Jun 30, 2014 Alex

VIDEO REPORT-- ©2014 DoingItLocal.com NOT FOR BROADCAST Internet use permissible with commercial pre-roll and watermarks remaining in the video at all times. Around 12:45 Monday morning State Police started following a Green Jeep headed northbound on I-95 near exit 17. They did not engage in pursuit until clearing traffic in Fairfield.  Fairfield Police were called into the pursuit early on and officers were at the ready with spike strips at designated locations.  Speeds never exceed 60 miles per hour.  Police were successful on their first try with the spike strips and the Jeep got off the highway at exit 22.  The driver led police down Grasmere Avenue then to the Circle. Police radios got quiet until the Jeep was on Kings…

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Fairfield News: 4 Boats and Docks Damaged @ Southport Marina

Jun 29, 2014 Alex

Video Report--©2014 DoingItLocal.com NOT FOR BROADCAST Internet use permissible with commercial pre-roll and watermarks remaining in the video at all times. On 6/29/14 at 12:33 PM, the Fairfield 911 Center received a report of a boat on fire at “G” dock in the South Benson Marina complex. Additional 911 callers reported multiple boats on fire in the marina. Due to the additional reports and visible black smoke from miles away, additional firefighting units were called to the scene including the Fairfield police and fire department boats and mutual aid from Bridgeport. Upon arrival of the first firefighters from Engine 1, heavy smoke and fire were observed in the entire marina and firefighters saw a group of people trapped on the…

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Bridgeport Local News

Derby Woman Arrested on Narcotics Charges

Jun 26, 2014 Alex

(Bridgeport, CT – June 26, 2014) – A Derby woman was charged with narcotics violations after a motor vehicle stop Wednesday in the city’s East Side. Officers Anthony Caiazzo and Keith Hanson pulled over a vehicle for motor vehicle violations. The driver, who is from Shelton, could not provide a valid insurance card. His passenger, Sharee Schiavone, 32, exhibited nervous behavior, and the two offered contradictory answers to officers’ questions. The area was known for drug activity. When Hanson asked the passenger if she had any needles or narcotics in her possession, Schiavone answered that she might have a needle in her purse. She also stated that she used narcotics. When Hanson asked if she had any narcotics in her possession, she reached into…

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GOVERNOR MALLOY ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF NEW CONNECTICUT ‘ANTIQUES TRAIL’ TO SHOWCASE DESTINATIONS AROUND THE STATE

Jun 26, 2014 Alex

Online Tourism Hub Will Connect Tourists and Residents With State’s Antiquing Community (Hartford, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy and state Office of Tourism Director Randy Fiveash today announced the launch of the first-ever Connecticut Antiques Trail, a curated online guide to the finest antiquing experiences across the state.  The Antiques Trail winds through historical and scenic Connecticut, representing all five regions – Fairfield, New Haven, Mystic, Hartford and Litchfield - and featuring collections of varying styles, periods and price ranges to satisfy all antique enthusiasts. “We launched the Connecticut Antiques Trail to create a more convenient way for residents and tourists alike to discover, explore and enjoy the very best destinations that the state’s antiquing community has to offer,” said Governor Malloy.…

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GOV. MALLOY LAUNCHES “CONNECTICUT CORE INITIATIVE”

Jun 26, 2014 Alex

  Pledges to Provide Resources to Public Schools, and Commits to Open Dialogue with Parents, Teachers, Administrators and Students     (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced the launch of the Connecticut Core Initiative to provide additional resources for public schools and a continued dialogue with parents, teachers, administrators, and students as districts work to implement the Common Core State Standards. The initiative is in response to the final report from the Educators’ Common Core Implementation Task Force, which lists specific recommendations for successful implementation of the Standards.   “I’m proud of the path that we have taken in Connecticut, one that brought together teachers, parents and administrators for one common purpose – figuring out the best way to…

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