Bridgeport News: Fire On The Roof
Report of a fire on the roof of a building at the 2000 block of Boston Ave in Bridgeport. There is no report of any injuries at this time.
Teen Events for February at Straford Library
2/1-3/1: Black History Month - Be Inspired So many Black Americans have inspired us and changed our lives! Now it's your turn. Who inspires you? How would you like to inspire others? Share your aspirations & inspirations on our Be Inspired Board all month long in the Teen Department. Location: Teen DepartmentGrades: 6-12No registration required 2/6: 3:30-4:30 PM - Teen Job & Resource Info Session You’re invited to attend our upcoming Teen Job & Resource Info Session! Presentation by The Workplace’s Career Hub division. Learn about available opportunities for people ages 14-24, including internships, social services, job placements, apprenticeships, and more. Location: Lovell RoomGrades: 8-12Registration required 2/11: 3:30-4:30 PM - DIY Chocolate Truffles We’re going to create our own rich,…
STRATFORD LIBRARY KIDS EVENTS IN FEBRUARY
Winter StorytimesThe Stratford Library Children’s Dept. offers weekly storytimes for children. Storytimes meet at 10:30 am. On Mondays, Toddler Time meets for ages 0-2. On Tuesdays, Preschool Storytime meets for ages 3-5. Baby Lapsit meets on Thursdays for babies 0-18 months. Friday Fun offers stories and songs for ages 2-5. (No storytime on Feb 17). Enjoy early literacy activities and meet other families at Library storytimes. Registration is required. Painting Class: ImpressionismThe Stratford Library Children’s Dept. will offer an Impressionism painting class on Monday, February 3 at 4 pm for children ages 8-13. We will discuss major impressionist artists, then create an impressionist-inspired work of art. No experience necessary, but participants should be comfortable using paints. Kids Podcasting ClubThe Stratford…
Peeping Plot Foiled: Norwalk Man Arrested for Hidden Bathroom Camera
On January 28, 2025, the Norwalk Police Department arrested Hector Camacho for Criminal Attempt at Voyeurism with Malice following a months-long investigation. The case began on September 29, 2024, when a complainant found a hidden camera in a local restaurant's bathroom. Detectives conducted interviews, reviewed surveillance footage, and used forensic DNA analysis to identify Camacho as the suspect responsible for placing the device. An arrest warrant was obtained, leading to his apprehension by Norwalk Detectives. Camacho, a resident of Weston, CT, is being held on a $75,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in court on February 11, 2025. The Norwalk Police encourage anyone with information to contact their tip line at 203-854-3111 or submit anonymous tips via their website…
Norwalk Police Arrest Suspect in Sexual Assault Case
Norwalk police have arrested Moises Ruiz, 37, of Cliff Street, following an investigation into allegations of sexual assault involving multiple juvenile victims. The investigation, launched by the Special Victims Unit on November 23, 2023, led to an arrest warrant for Ruiz, who was tracked to Gwinnett County, Georgia with the assistance of the U.S. Marshals Service Violent Fugitive Task Force. Ruiz was taken into custody on January 15, 2025, and extradited to Norwalk on January 28, 2025. He is charged with two counts of Sexual Assault in the Fourth Degree and two counts of Risk of Injury to a Minor. His bond is set at $50,000, and he is scheduled to appear in Stamford Superior Court on January 29, 2025.…
MURPHY, SCHATZ, CRUZ, BRITT INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION TO KEEP KIDS SAFE, HEALTHY, OFF SOCIAL MEDIA
WASHINGTON–U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), and Katie Britt (R-Ala.) introduced the Kids Off Social Media Act, bipartisan legislation to keep kids off social media and help protect them from its harmful impacts. The bill would establish a minimum age of 13 for social media use and prohibit platforms from feeding algorithmically-targeted content to users under the age of 17. “Everyone knows how harmful social media can be to kids. As a parent, I’ve seen firsthand how these platforms use intentionally addictive algorithms to spoon-feed young people horrifying content glorifying everything from suicide to eating disorders. Yet these companies have proven they will choose profits over the wellbeing of our kids unless we force them to do otherwise. This bipartisan…
Southport News: Rollover
https://youtu.be/O2QA5Xft13k Report of a 1 car rollover accident on Hulls Highway near Ivy Lane in Southport. There is no report of any injuries at this time.
GOVERNOR LAMONT AND COMMISSIONER RUSSELL-TUCKER ANNOUNCE GUIDANCE DOCUMENT ISSUED TO K-12 SCHOOLS ON THE PROTECTION OF STUDENTS IN THE CLASSROOM PERTAINING TO IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES
(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont and Education Commissioner Charlene Russell-Tucker today announced that the Connecticut State Department of Education has issued a guidance document to every K-12 public school district in Connecticut in response to questions regarding the impact that recent changes in policy guidance from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security pertaining to immigration enforcement activities may have on school operations, student privacy, and the safeguarding of students while in school. Both Connecticut and federal law protect a student’s right to attend public school, regardless of their immigration status. This guidance is intended to provide school districts and their governing bodies with an overview of state and federal laws pertaining to student rights and the responsibilities of school districts, and…
“BLACK HISTORY MONTH” EVENTS SCHEDULED AT LIBRARY
Film & Literature Programs Set in Stratford The Stratford Library, in conjunction with the nationwide celebration of “Black History Month,” will present special events relating to the Black experience, covering film, discussion, and literature. As part of its long-range plan, the Library will provide Stratford residents with materials and programs that foster understanding and appreciation for their heritage and the diversity of the community. Programs are free and open to the public. All events will be held in the Library’s Lovell Room. The special “Black History Month” events scheduled at the Library: Talk: Learn About RiSEThe purpose of the RiSE study is to learn whether the stress reduction program, called “Resilience, Stress, and Ethnicity,” improves the body’s response to stress…
Multiple Highway Crashes!
Report of a motor vehicle accident on I-95 Southbound by exit 18. (pictured below) Another crash is reported between Exit 33 and 34 Northbound.