Bridgeport ECC received a call regarding suspicious objects in the 200th block of Testiny Ave. The Bridgeport Police Department, Fire Department, and CT State Police Department responded to the scene. The CT State Police Department safely removed the object, believed to be a grenade, with no threat to the public reported. Further information is not available at this time.
FAIRFIELD, CT – As the month of May rolls in, so does National Bicycle Safety Month, and
the Fairfield Police Department, in collaboration with the Fairfield Bicycle & Pedestrian
Committee, is gearing up to help ensure the safety of our young cyclists.
Throughout the month of May, Fairfield Police Officers from the Bicycle Unit, Traffic Safety
Unit, and Patrol Division will be actively engaged in promoting bicycle safety, with a special
focus on the importance of wearing helmets. Under the law, all children under the age of 15 are
required to wear a helmet while riding a bicycle, and we want to ensure that this safety measure
is followed diligently.
To incentivize helmet use among our young cyclists, we are thrilled to announce a special
partnership with Dairy Queen of Fairfield. Children under the age of 15 spotted wearing a helmet
while riding their bicycle in Fairfield during the month of May, may be stopped and given a
certificate for a FREE ice cream cone at Dairy Queen of Fairfield. It’s our way of sweetening
the deal for safety!
We are grateful to Dairy Queen of Fairfield for their generous contribution and unwavering
support in promoting bicycle safety in our community. Their partnership in this initiative
underscores their commitment to the well-being of our youth.
Did you know that helmets can reduce the risk of death or injury in a bicycle crash by up
to 85%? With 70% of all children between the ages of 5 and 14 riding bicycles, it’s essential to
instill safe riding habits early on.
In addition to the free ice cream cone offer, Fairfield Police and the Bicycle & Pedestrian
Committee will be conducting educational outreach on bicycle safety throughout the month,
emphasizing the importance of wearing properly fitted helmets, wearing bright colors, utilizing
lights, riding with traffic, and obeying the rules of the road.
“We want all children in Fairfield to enjoy the freedom of riding their bicycles while staying
safe. By wearing helmets and following basic safety guidelines, we can make our streets safer for
cyclists of all ages,” said Fairfield Police Chief Robert Kalamaras.
May is National Bicycle Safety Month, and we encourage all residents to join us in promoting
bicycle safety in our community. Wear your helmet, be seen, and ride safe!
“Ensuring that children wear helmets while riding bicycles is crucial in helping prevent serious
injuries. We hope this initiative encourages more families to prioritize safety during outdoor
activities,” said Fairfield Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee Chairman, Steve Gniadek.
For more information about bicycle and pedestrian safety initiatives in Fairfield, visit the Bicycle
& Pedestrian Committee on the Town’s website at www.fairfieldct.org/bikeped. You can also
visit www.fpdct.com/bikeunit to learn more about the Fairfield Police Bicycle Unit.
Westport, CT –The Westport Youth Commission is proud to announce the launch of a new employment platform specifically for high school students.
Youth Services Program Director Kevin Godburn said, ” Our student leaders pursued a new teen job platform after speaking with their peers who reported having found babysitting, dog-walking, and retail roles through word of mouth or the odd flier nailed to a pole. The Youth Commission wanted to create a new pathway to expand employment opportunities for high school students in Westport.”
Youth Commission member Jake Shufro (SHS ‘26) came up with the project and worked with his peers, speaking to Westport business leaders and stakeholders, researching other community job banks, and testing various options before landing on Greenwich-based QuadJobs as Westport’s new Student Job Bank platform which is launching just in time for the summer.
“Quadjobs was chosen because it has a student and employer review process. It is more organized and structured, requiring specific information to make postings.” Shufro said. “It encourages a diverse range of students to sign up for job opportunities, and it takes a community-based approach to local employment.”
Quadjob caters to high school students by vetting employers and job seekers to ensure the jobs are legitimate and safe for students. Students and employers are encouraged to utilize the site via the Youth Commission website to download the mobile app. Student Job Bank. It is free for all work-eligible high school students in Westport who register at WYC Students with their school-based email account and complete a parent consent form. Students create a personalized job profile, allowing them to manage their job search in one convenient location.
Quadjobs welcomes public and private businesses, including a household looking or a Saturday night babysitter, to list employment opportunities on their easy-to-use site by going to WYC Employers
Quadjobs notes that 10% of the proceeds will be donated back to the community.
Matthew Mandell, RTM member and President of the Westport Chamber of Commerce, says, “This is a great resource for the community. Not only does it fill a need for businesses, it also gives our students employment, a stream of revenue, and work experience, which is a building block of any future entrepreneurship.”
The Westport Youth Commission, comprised of 15 students and 15 adults, is responsible for promoting the positive development needs and interests of young people in Westport, encouraging programs, and developing resources to respond to these needs.
According to Andrew Colabella, RTM District 4 Representative, “Students in government for Westport are shaping the future for in the representation of their peers, paving the way for success in employment. I have yet to see another Town anywhere in the state with such involvement and commitment from students with a large government voice. As a former Youth Commission member back in the Stone Age, twenty years later, commitments and goals are accomplished by assertive, driven students with fiduciary responsibility, commitment, and effective leadership. The commitment to growth is alive.”
Chocolate Attack!
Mental Health Awareness Month: We’ll release any bad energy by breaking a GIANT chocolate bar & take home a little chocolate for yourself. You can also create your own aromatherapy diffuser with your personally created scent to bring the good energy home! Grades 6-12. No registration. Thursday 5/2 at 3:30-5:00 pm.
Star Wars Anniversary Celebration
We’re celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Phantom Menace. Join us for movies, games, Star Wars Prizes, snacks & a good time with friends. Saturday 5/4 1:30-5:00 pm. Teen Open Art Hour Wednesday, 5/8 3:30-4:30. Calling all artists! Join us in the Teen Department to draw, paint, or sculpt whatever you like! We’ll provide all the supplies, you bring your artistic inspiration! No registration required. Grades 6-12. Location: Teen Department.
Volunteer Open House & Orientation
Please attend one of the Open House sessions if you are interested in learning more about volunteering in the Teen &/or uCreate Department this summer. The meeting will cover applications, registrations, responsibilities, & schedules. There will be time at the end to fill out & submit your applications as well as have your questions answered. Students must have completed 7th grade to be considered. Applications will be accepted between 5/20 & 5/31 to be considered for a summer position. Applications will be available at www.stratfordlibrary.org/voluneer beginning 5/20. Space is limited. No late applications will be accepted.
Road to Summer Reading
The week of May 20th-25th come by the Teen Department, relax and color one of our Summer Reading graphics. This artwork will be used for our Summer Reading display. Help us make this display rock! 3-5 pm. Grades 6-13 No-Bake Dessert Dips Wednesday, May 22, 3:30-4:30. Learn how to make no-bake funfetti and brownie dips at this delicious program. No registration required. Grades 6-12. Location: Teen Department.
On April 26, 2024, at 3:00 PM, Norwalk Combined Dispatch received a call for a man stabbed in
the area of 129 South Main Street. Norwalk Patrol Officers arrived in less than one minute and
found the victim being treated by a bystander. Officers rendered medical aid to the victim who
was soon transported to Norwalk Hospital by Norwalk Paramedics for serious injuries. Officers
secured the crime scene and began to canvass for witnesses.
Norwalk Police Detectives arrived and assumed the investigation. Detectives recovered multiple
items of evidentiary value, interviewed witnesses and reviewed video surveillance. As a result,
detectives were able to identify Gregory Goldstein as the person responsible for the stabbing.
Goldstein was reported to have left the scene in a Honda Odyssey minivan. This information
was shared with law enforcement agencies throughout the area as Norwalk detectives continued
to investigate.
That same evening, at 7:35 PM, a Trooper from the Connecticut State Police Troop G barracks
located Goldstein’s van and began to follow it on Interstate 95 while awaiting other troopers and
officers to assist. With the help of the Westport Police Department, Goldstein’s vehicle was
stopped on Interstate 95. Goldstein was a passenger in the van and was detained by officers from
the Westport Police Department and Troopers from the Connecticut State Police. Norwalk
Police Detectives and Patrol Division Officers responded and took Goldstein into custody.
Seed Library Grab’n’Go
The Stratford Library Children’s Department will offer a Seed Grab ‘n’ go for pick
up on Wednesday, May 1 (Millet), 15 (Cucumber), and 29 (Sunflowers). You will
receive both the seeds and instructions on how to plant. Registration required. To
register, visit the website at stratfordlibrary.org, then choose Events. For more
information about Library programs and services for children, call 203.385.4165 or
visit stratfordlibrary.org/kids.
Young Reader’s Book Club Meeting
The Stratford Library Children’s Department will offer a Young Reader’s Book Club
meeting. This month’s book will be Clementine. The program meets on May 2 at
6pm for grades 2-5. There will be a book discussion, games, a craft/or activity, and
a snack offered. Children are asked to read the book before the discussion. To
register, or for more information about Library programs and services for children,
call 203.385.4165 or visit stratfordlibrary.org.
Book Scientists
The Stratford Library Children’s Department will offer Book Scientist kits for
children ages 3-12. Each kit includes books and activities. Books are selected
based on the age of the child participating. This month the themes will be Very
Cool Facts (May 3) and Birds (May 17). Return the Library books when they are due
and keep everything else! Registration required. To register, visit the website at
stratfordlibrary.org, then choose Events. For more information about Library
programs and services for children, call 203.385.4165 or visit
stratfordlibrary.org/kids.
Read To a Therapy Dog
The Stratford Library Children’s Department will be offering the chance to read to
a therapy dog on Monday, May 6 from 4pm-5pm and Thursday, May 23 from 4pm-
5pm. Children ages 6-12 may sign up for a fifteen minute time slot, and can choose
a favorite book to read to the dog. Time slots are on a first come, first served basis.
Registration required. To register, visit the website at stratfordlibrary.org, then
choose Events. For more information about Library programs and services for
children, call 203.385.4165 or visit stratfordlibrary.org/kids.
(Westport, CT) There have been several coyote attacks on dogs in Westport recently. Fortunately, none of the attacks were fatal. To protect your family pets, take the following measures:
Supervise your pets while they are out in the yard! Coyotes avoid conflict with humans, so your presence should prevent any problems.
While out at night with your pets, carry a powerful flashlight and keep tabs on your surroundings.
Coyotes can be successfully hazed or driven away using noise (high-decibel whistle or air- horn) or thrown objects (balls, sticks, rocks).
If you are walking a small pet and see a coyote, pick the pet up. Any time you are with your pet and see a coyote, give them a wide berth. You should gradually retreat but maintain situational awareness (keep eyes on) and be assertive and noisy (yelling or using whistle).
While at home, a fenced enclosure is the best way to prevent unexpected wildlife encounters. Deer fences are designed to keep out deer, but they do a poor job of excluding smaller species (like coyotes). Coyotes and other animals can often slip under deer fences.
Motion-sensitive lights can help alert homeowners to wild intruders at night and can help deter coyotes.
Pets smaller than 30 pounds are at serious risk from coyotes, but coyotes will tussle with larger pets on occasion. Even larger pets will benefit from supervision.
It is important to remember that coyotes can be active day or night. Coyotes are now found throughout North America. They are an adaptable and opportunistic canid.
Statistically, they pose very little risk to humans. There have been only two recorded fatal attacks by 2 coyotes on humans in the last 100 years in North America. But as we know, they do pose a risk to our pets.
Yesterday, at 11:17PM, There was a report of an assault with a weapon on the 1200 Block of Park Avenue. A female was stabbed with a knife injury to the thigh with non-life-threatening injuries.
Roughly an hour later, at at 12:02 am there was a report of a house fight/ assault with a weapon at the 700 Block of Iranistan Avenue. Reports about multiple people fighting outside and one person who was stabbed. St. Vincent’s reported 3 walk-ins with injuries: one head laceration, and two with cuts and bruises.
On 04/24/2024 the Shelton Police received a complaint from a 29-year-old female that her next-door neighbor had sexually assaulted her. The female stated she went next door to 76-year-old Dennis Barry’s house to see if her package was mistakenly delivered to him. She claimed while there Barry inappropriately kissed her and fondled her breasts. The female also claimed that Barry tried to get her to touch his genital area.
Barry was arrested and charged with Sexual Assault 4th Degree. Barry was released on a $2500.00 bond and as part of his conditions of release, he is to have no contact with the female neighbor. Barry was given a Derby Superior court date of 4/29/2024.
The Stratford Police Department Narcotics and Vice Unit is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Brittany Rondeau, who is the subject of an outstanding felony robbery arrest warrant.
The warrant stems from an incident on March 19, 2024, at the Stratford Motor Inn on 2200 Stratford Avenue, where a victim reported being robbed at gunpoint of a bank bag containing cash and personal belongings by two males and one female.
Following an investigation, two male suspects, Jack Madison and Courtney Estaba, were arrested and charged with various offenses related to the robbery. However, Brittany Rondeau remains at large.
Brittany Rondeau, a white female from Marlborough was born on January 7, 1987, and is wanted for Robbery 1st Degree, Conspiracy to Commit Robbery 1st Degree, Larceny 3rd Degree, and Conspiracy to Commit Larceny 3rd Degree.
A court-set bond of $100,000 has been issued for her arrest. Rondeau is described as approximately 5 feet 4 inches tall, weighing around 130 pounds, and has distinctive tattoos including a sunflower style tattoo on her right upper arm, a wing/face tattoo on her left upper arm, and a sun style tattoo on the center of her lower back.
In addition to the charges from the Stratford Police Department, Rondeau is also wanted by the Connecticut State Police for Escape from Custody.
She should be considered armed and dangerous. Individuals with information regarding her whereabouts are urged to contact Detective Jon Policano at jpolicano@townofstratford.com. Anonymous tips can be provided to Detective Policano at 475-268-5181.
