Bridgeport News: Garage Fire
Report of a fire in a garage at the condos on Yale Street. Firefighters are reporting the fire is now out at this time and they are checking for extensions in the building.
Norwalk News: Special Services Division Narcotics Arrest
On May 28, 2024, members of the Special Services Division, assisted by the Patrol Division, executed search warrants on Keith Johnson and his residence at The Waypointe Apartment complex. After a lengthy investigation into Johnson for illegal narcotics trafficking, search warrants were obtained through Stamford Superior Court. Surveillance was conducted outside the apartment complex, and when Johnson was observed walking in the area, he was taken into custody without incident. A search warrant was immediately executed at Johnson’s apartment, resulting in the seizure of a large amount of narcotics. The following items were seized: 1,167 folds of fentanyl weighing 292 grams, loose powdered fentanyl weighing 84 grams, loose MDMA/fentanyl powder weighing 7 grams, loose crack cocaine weighing 15 grams, 739…
GOVERNOR LAMONT SIGNS LEGISLATION EXPANDING CONNECTICUT’S PAID SICK DAYS LAWS TO INCLUDE MORE WORKERS
(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has signed legislation approved by the Connecticut General Assembly this session strengthening the state’s laws regarding paid sick days protections by expanding them to ensure that more workers are covered and have access to them. Connecticut’s existing paid sick days laws require employers with more than 50 employees that are mostly in specific retail and service occupations (such as food service workers, health care workers, and others) to provide their employees with up to 40 hours of paid sick leave annually. This legislation signed by Governor Lamont expands this coverage to include more workers in two ways: Beginning January 1, 2025, these laws will apply to workers of nearly every…
WESTPORT PBA SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATIONAWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS
The Westport Police Benevolent Association (PBA) Scholarship Foundation is proud to announce that it has awarded scholarships to twenty-two students attending college in the fall semester. The WPBA Scholarship Foundation is forever indebted to the organization’s founders and principal donors, Joan Poster and the late Dennis Poster. Joan Poster’s continued support and generosity is the reason the Foundation continues to flourish. The Wilbur scholarship is awarded to Westport officer’s children. The college applicants must complete community service and have an average grade point average of 3.0. All this year’s applicants successfully met the criteria. The Wilbur Scholarship was granted to the following students: Zoe Koskinas, Samuel and Jonathan Wolf, Madison Hayes and Gabrielle Hayes, Brandon Smith, Ava Wooldridge, Olivia and…
Stratford News: Roof Fire
Report of a fire at 550 Main Street in Stratford potentially due to a transformer malfunction. Firefighters on scene have extinguished the fire on the roof, and are currently looking for extensions.
“Monday Matinees”
Free Monthly Screenings of Popular Films The Stratford Library returns with its popular film series through 2024. The series offers freeshowings of recent, popular films shown uncut and on widescreen each month. LOVELL ROOM 12 PMINFORMATION: 203.385.4162 MAESTROJune 10Bradley Cooper directs, co-writes and stars as Leonard Bernstein in this powerful biopic about the legendaryconductor’s complicated relationship with his wife, Felicia (Carey Mulligan). R, 129 minutesDUNE, PART 2June 24Visually thrilling and narratively epic, Dune: Part Two continues Denis Villeneuve's adaptation of the beloved sci-fiseries in spectacular form. PG-13, 166 minutes THE COLOR PURPLEJuly 15A story of love and resilience based on the novel and the Broadway musical, THE COLOR PURPLE is a decades-spanning tale of one woman's journey to independence. Celie faces…
Norwalk News: Arrest made for Elder Abuse
In November 2023, the Special Victims Unit received a complaint regarding an incident of elderly abuse at Fairfield Family Care Center in Norwalk. Detectives discovered that an elderly male had been left unattended and injured after falling out of his bed during the overnight hours. Through evidence collection and witness interviews, detectives determined that Lydia Lungile, the aide responsible for the individual’s care, had ignored the victim. As a result of the investigation, an arrest warrant was issued for Lungile. Special Victims Unit Detectives collaborated with a Norwalk Police Officer assigned to the United States Marshals Service Violent Fugitive Task Force to locate and arrest Lungile. On May 22, 2024, Norwalk Special Services Division Officers found Lungile in Orange, CT,…
Traffic Advisory – 2024 Memorial Day Parade
The 2024 Memorial Day Parade will be taking place this coming Monday, May 27, 2024. To ensure asafe event for both participants and spectators, there will be several road closures from approximately8:30am-11:00am. The following roads will be affected by this road closure: Riverside Ave between Treadwell and Post Rd Post Rd between Sylvan Rd and Compo Rd N Wilton Rd between Kings Hwy N and Post Rd Myrtle Ave between Post Rd E and Myrtle AveMotorists should expect significant delays and should avoid the area during the time of the parade.Once the roads are re-opened, motorists are reminded to use caution while traveling through downtownWestport as there will be significant pedestrian traffic.
GOVERNOR LAMONT SIGNS LAW ESTABLISHING PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION FOR VETERANS WITH SERVICE-CONNECTED DISABILITIES
(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has signed legislation creating a state law that exempts from property taxes the primary residence or motor vehicle of former members of the United States Armed Forces who have a permanent and total disability rating resulting from their active-duty service. The exemption applies to a home that is owned by an eligible service member and is their primary residence. If an eligible service member does not own a home, the exemption will apply to one motor vehicle owned by the service member. To qualify, the former service member must have served in the U.S. Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Air Force, or Space Force; have a service-connected permanent and…
Stratford News: Arrest Made in Shooting Incident
The Stratford Police Department’s Detective Bureau is investigating a shooting incident which occurred on Bates Street, Stratford on May 22, 2024 at approximately 8:00pm. Michael James has been charged with Assault 1 st degree with a Firearm and Reckless Endangerment 1 st Degree. These charges stem from Michael James firing a round from his registered firearm while arguing with his 36-year-old step-son Rakeem Mack. The round also struck Michael James’ wife whose name is Lolita Mack-James. Both Rakeem Mack and Lolita Mack-James were transported to the hospital after sustaining non-life-threatening wounds. The investigation has thus far determined that Michael James was in the process of protecting Lolita Mack-James while she was engaged in an argument with her son Rakeem Mack.