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Norwalk

Norwalk Man Arrested for Manslaughter in Infant’s Death

Feb 15, 2025 Alex

On June 11, 2024, Norwalk police responded to a 911 call at a residence on Rae Lane after a four-month-old infant was reported choking on formula. The male caller stated he had performed CPR for several minutes before calling for help. The infant was transported to Norwalk Hospital, where she was pronounced deceased. Detectives launched an investigation with assistance from the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, the Department of Children and Families, Children’s Connection Norwalk, and the Yale New Haven Hospital DART Team. The investigation determined that the infant died due to complications from medical and nutritional neglect, with necrotizing appendicitis and chronic malnutrition. The death was ruled a homicide. Following the investigation, an arrest warrant was issued for…

Bridgeport

MAYOR GANIM AND THE CITY OF BRIDGEPORT RECOGNIZE BLACK HISTORY MONTH

Feb 15, 2025 Alex

BRIDGEPORT, CT – The City of Bridgeport is celebrating Black History Month during February2025 and recognizes this year’s theme: African Americans and Labor. This year’s theme is set tohighlight African Americans within the workforce and the significant roles African Americanshave held since July 2, 1964 when The Civil Rights Act made employment discriminationillegal.“Bridgeport is a culturally rich community that places a strong emphasis on inclusivity, and Ibelieve it’s essential to highlight our African American communities as much as we can,especially in the ways they contribute to our workforce,” said Mayor Ganim. “There arecountless stories to share—whether they reflect joy, pain, or love. This year’s Black HistoryMonth theme is vital for African American communities to share their life experiences with theworld.”…

Bridgeport

Bridgeport Police Arrest Teen After ShotSpotter Activation

Feb 14, 2025 Alex

On Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at 11:57 PM, Bridgeport officers responded to a ShotSpotter activation reporting five rounds fired in the 1000 block of Park Avenue. A concerned citizen also contacted the Emergency Operations Center, reporting gunshots and seeing a male in the backyards of the area. Upon arrival, officers canvassed the area and noticed freshly pressed shoe prints in the snow despite active snowfall. Following the footprints, officers tracked them to the backyard of a residence in the 100 block of Herkimer Street, where they discovered 18-year-old Giovanni Gonzalez hiding. Further investigation led officers to retrace the footprints, where they recovered a Sig Sauer P226 firearm equipped with a 20-round 9mm high-capacity magazine. The firearm was seized as evidence.…

Norwalk

Norwalk Police Arrest Suspect in Shots Fired Incident

Feb 14, 2025 Alex

On January 30, 2025, at 9:41 PM, Norwalk Combined Dispatch received multiple calls reporting gunshots in the area of North Taylor Avenue. Callers also reported seeing groups of individuals fleeing the area and hiding in a nearby parking lot. Patrol officers responded, secured the crime scene, and searched for suspects. Officers located 26 shell casings, consisting of 21 .40 caliber casings and five 9mm casings. A bullet hole was also found in the glass window of an apartment at 14 North Taylor Avenue. The bullet penetrated the window, entered the apartment, and was found approximately ten inches above a bed. The Detective Bureau took over the investigation, interviewing witnesses, examining evidence, and reviewing surveillance footage. Detectives identified Anthony Palacios as…

State News

GOVERNOR LAMONT PROPOSES THE LARGEST EXPANSION OF PRESCHOOL ACCESS IN CONNECTICUT HISTORY

Feb 11, 2025 Alex

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is urging the Connecticut General Assembly to approve legislation he is proposing this session that will implement the largest expansion of preschool access in Connecticut history, enabling thousands of additional children to enroll in high-quality, early childhood education services, which have been unattainable for many families. “I want Connecticut to lead on early childhood education, and that means making preschool affordable and accessible for all of our kids,” Governor Lamont said. “Access to early childhood services is massively important to the state’s success, not only because these programs provide valuable tools for children that will lead them to professional achievements in the future, but also because being able to enroll your…

State News

ATTORNEY GENERAL TONG SEEKS LEGISLATION TO COMBAT SHRINKFLATION, PRICE GOUGING

Feb 11, 2025 Alex

(Hartford, CT) – Attorney General William Tong today urged lawmakers to back legislation proposed by the Office of the Attorney General to combat “shrinkflation” and price gouging contributing to unaffordable grocery bills for Connecticut families. “Grocery prices are unaffordable and only getting more expensive. We need strong laws to go after the manufacturers and packagers who are taking advantage of this crisis to pad their profits,” said Attorney General Tong. Click here for Attorney General Tong’s testimony on both proposals. SHRINKFLATION The term “shrinkflation” refers to packaging tricks deployed by manufacturers to try to hide the fact they are reducing packaging sizes to raise prices. For example, a manufacturer who reduces the volume of peanut butter in a jar by adding a dimple…

Norwalk

Standoff on Sable Street Leads to Domestic Violence Arrest

Feb 11, 2025 Alex

A day-long standoff on Sable Street ended safely after Norwalk Police took 34-year-old Deval Pendergrast into custody on the evening of February 10, 2025. The situation began that morning at 9:19 AM when Norwalk Combined Dispatch received a complaint of a disturbance on Sable Street. Officers responded and spoke with a female victim who reported that Pendergrast had assaulted her, throwing her down a flight of stairs and striking her in the head with a dumbbell. The victim was able to escape the home and was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. After the assault, Pendergrast barricaded himself inside the residence and refused to exit. The Emergency Services Unit responded, and Crisis Negotiators attempted to encourage a peaceful surrender…

Norwalk

Norwalk Middle School Employee Arrested for Assaulting Student

Feb 10, 2025 Alex

Norwalk Police arrested Michael Morris, a 30-year-old employee of Nathan Hale Middle School, for allegedly pushing a student. The arrest followed an investigation by the Special Victims Unit, which included multiple interviews and video analysis. On December 5, 2024, the Norwalk Police Department received a complaint regarding the incident. Detective Tim Marquis led the investigation, gathering evidence that provided probable cause for an arrest. Based on his findings, an arrest warrant was issued by the Stamford Superior Court. Morris turned himself in to police on February 7, 2025. He has been charged with third-degree assault, risk of injury to a minor, and disorderly conduct. His bond was set at $750,000, and he is scheduled to appear in court on February…

State News

ATTORNEY GENERAL TONG SUES PRESIDENT TRUMP AND SECRETARY OF TREASURY TO BLOCK DOGE ACCESS TO CONFIDENTIAL RECORDS, SENSITIVE DATA AND CRITICAL PAYMENT SYSTEMS

Feb 10, 2025 Alex

(Hartford, CT) -- Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general suing President Donald Trump, the U.S. Treasury and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to stop the unauthorized disclosure of Americans’ private information and sensitive data. The lawsuit asserts that the Trump administration illegally provided Elon Musk and the so-called “Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)” unauthorized access to the Treasury Department’s central payment system, and therefore to Americans’ most sensitive personal information, including bank account details and Social Security numbers. This expanded access could allow Musk and his team to block federal funds to states and programs providing health care, childcare, and other critical services. With this lawsuit, the coalition of attorneys general is seeking to stop…

Bridgeport

VIOLENT FUGITIVE WANTED FOR 2009 MURDER IN BRIDGEPORT CONNECTICUT LOCATED IN SPAIN AND EXTRADITED BACK TO THE UNITED STATES

Feb 9, 2025 Alex

WANDERSON MARQUES – WANTED FOR THE AUGUST 2, 2009, MURDER OF HAROLD GANTT – OUTSTANDING EXTRADITABLE MURDER WARRANT OUT OF BRIDGEPORT, CONNECTICUT On August 2, 2009, Bridgeport Police responded to reports of shots fired at an apartment complex located within the 200 block of Madison Avenue. When police arrived, they found the victim, Harold Gantt, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene. Harold Gantt was 49 years old at the time of his death. The Bridgeport Police Detective Bureau responded and took charge of the investigation. The investigation suggests there was an ongoing verbal disagreement between Wanderson Marques and Harold Gantt. On the date of the incident, both parties resided in the same complex…

Norwalk Man Arrested for Manslaughter in Infant’s Death

MAYOR GANIM AND THE CITY OF BRIDGEPORT RECOGNIZE BLACK HISTORY MONTH

Bridgeport Police Arrest Teen After ShotSpotter Activation

Norwalk Police Arrest Suspect in Shots Fired Incident

GOVERNOR LAMONT PROPOSES THE LARGEST EXPANSION OF PRESCHOOL ACCESS IN CONNECTICUT HISTORY

ATTORNEY GENERAL TONG SEEKS LEGISLATION TO COMBAT SHRINKFLATION, PRICE GOUGING

Standoff on Sable Street Leads to Domestic Violence Arrest

Norwalk Middle School Employee Arrested for Assaulting Student

ATTORNEY GENERAL TONG SUES PRESIDENT TRUMP AND SECRETARY OF TREASURY TO BLOCK DOGE ACCESS TO CONFIDENTIAL RECORDS, SENSITIVE DATA AND CRITICAL PAYMENT SYSTEMS

VIOLENT FUGITIVE WANTED FOR 2009 MURDER IN BRIDGEPORT CONNECTICUT LOCATED IN SPAIN AND EXTRADITED BACK TO THE UNITED STATES

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