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Bridgeport

Murder Suspect Wanted in connection to Lake Street Murder: Nelson Garcia

Jan 6, 2025 Alex

NELSON GARCIA / MALE / HISPANIC47 YEARS OF AGE DOB: 08/13/1977 HEIGHT 5’2”, WEIGHT 150 lbs., HAIR BLACK, EYES BROWN LAST KNOWN ADDRESS: 242 LAKE STREET, BRIDGEPORT, CONNECTICUT The above person is wanted for the January 4, 2025, MURDER of Steven Vega in Bridgeport CT. Nelson Garcia is known to frequent the North End and West Side of Bridgeport, CT.The above should be considered ARMED and DANGEROUS. Immediately call 911 with any information and follow up with thecase officer, Detective Elizabeth Santora, at 203 581-5291

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Westport

Westport Firefighters Contain Vehicle Fire Extending to Garage

Jan 5, 2025 Alex

Westport Firefighters were dispatched to a report of a vehicle fire at a residence on Sturges Hwy. The initial dispatch was for two Engines. Dispatch upgraded the assignment to a structure fire response advising the fire was extending to the house. Two additional Engines, one Truck company, and the Shift Commander responded. E6 arrived and reported a vehicle fire with extension to the garage and declared a working fire. The crew from E6 stretched a hose line for extinguishment and began fire attack, minimizing fire spread. The crews from Truck 1 and Engine 2 checked the interior for fire extension, which was limited to the garage exterior. Remaining crews provided overhaul, utility control, and water supply. There were no reported…

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Bridgeport

Lake Street Shooting Confirmed BPT First Homicide of the Year

Jan 5, 2025 Alex

The Bridgeport Police Department confirms that Steven Vega, the victim of a January 4, 2025, shooting at 242 Lake Street, succumbed to his injuries earlier this morning. Initially reported as critically injured, Vega sustained gunshot wounds to his torso and hand during an altercation that began inside the residence and continued to the front steps of the single-family home. Officers responding to the scene secured the area and initiated an investigation, which is now being led by the Detective Bureau’s Homicide Squad. Investigators have determined that the incident was isolated and that Vega knew his attacker. Strong leads have been developed, and detectives are actively identifying witnesses and collecting additional evidence. The Bridgeport Police Department extends its deepest condolences to…

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Duo Arrested in Connection to Suspicious Death Investigation in Shelton

Jan 2, 2025 Alex

Shelton Police have arrested two men in connection with the investigation of a suspicious death at the Residence Inn Hotel on 1001 Bridgeport Avenue. On December 26, 2024, police charged Daqwon Graham, 30, of Ansonia, with promoting prostitution, and Jordan Rambert, 35, of New Haven, with soliciting prostitution. The investigation began on October 1, 2024, at approximately 8:00 AM when officers discovered a deceased female in the hotel’s courtyard. Police determined that Rambert had been visiting the woman when she reportedly failed to return to the room. Search warrants executed on the hotel room and a vehicle linked to the victim revealed connections to Graham. Evidence uncovered supported the charges filed against both men. Graham and Rambert turned themselves in…

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Bridgeport Trumbull

BRIDGEPORT TEENAGER ARRESTED FOR ARMED ROBBERY OF MOTORCYCLE

Jan 2, 2025 Alex

Trumbull Police arrested a local teen after he robbed another teen at gunpoint and stole the victim’s dirt bike on Tuesday, December 31st. GIOVANNI DEJESUS, age 19, of Bridgeport was arrested for Armed Robbery and other related crimes. Around 5:00 p.m., Trumbull officers were dispatched to the area of the “Rails to Trails” between White Plains Road and Quarry Road, for a robbery at gunpoint. Arriving officers met with the fourteen (14) year-old victim who stated that he was riding his dirt bike on the "Rails to Trails” near the pump station when another group on dirt bikes approached him. One of the men in that group, DeJesus, approached the victim and pointed a handgun at him while ordering him…

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Fairfield

Fairfield News: Back of House Fire

Jan 2, 2025 Alex

https://youtu.be/-VlYBbJgnxI Report of a fire in the back of a home on Louvain Street in Fairfield. Firefighters arrived on scene and stabilized the situation. There was no visible sign of fire by the time we arrived on scene. It's unknown the extent, if any, the fire had on the home.

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State News

NEW PRIVACY PROTECTIONS IN EFFECT ON JANUARY 1: ATTORNEY GENERAL TONG ADVISES CONNECTICUT CONSUMERS AND BUSINESSES OF OPT OUT RIGHTS AND REQUIREMENTS

Jan 2, 2025 Alex

(Hartford, CT) – Attorney General William Tong today advised Connecticut consumers and businesses of new rights and requirements set to go into effect on January 1, 2025 regarding opt out rights under the Connecticut Data Privacy Act (CTDPA). “We’re all familiar now with the ‘ask site not to track’ pop-ups. Starting January 1, you can install a simple browser extension to answer that question once and for all—and sites you visit will be responsible for knowing and following your preference. This is a key step forward for consumer privacy rights, and I urge consumers on January 1 to take advantage of this right to control their data,” said Attorney General Tong. The CTDPA was enacted in July of last year—one of…

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