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On February 23, 2023, officers responded to Super 8 Motel for a report of a domestic violence incident. Officers spoke to Jose Narvaez of Bridgeport and Gianna Crisante of Ansonia who said that they got into a verbal argument over some texts onCrisante’s Apple Watch. When Crisante attempted to retrieve her watch from Narvaez, she pushed and struck him in the face. Once she got it back, Narvaez continued to attempt to get it back. Crisante called 911 on her phone and Narvaez ended the call.
Narvez was charged with Disorderly Conduct and Interfering with an Emergency Call
Crisante was charged with Disorderly Conduct.
Both were released on a promise to appear in court.
2023-02-26@8:30pm–#Bridgeport CT– Firefighters were called to 211 State for a car into the structure with a person trapped in the car. Firefighters had the driver safely out of the car within ten minutes. The driver of the other car appeared to be okay but after I left a second ambulance was called to the scene. This building has been struck 3 times over the past year and it has traffic lights to control the intersection traffic flow.
2023-02-26@4:31am–#Bridgeport CT– Police found the car that hit the hydrant and utility pole with no driver or passengers at Deacon and Sixth Street. The hospitals checked clear of anyone injured from a car crash.
Senator Herron Gaston (D-Bridgeport), Chair of the Public Safety and Security Committee, is leading a public hearing on Senate Bill 1022, ‘An Act Requiring Police Officers To Provide A Driver With The Reason For A Traffic Stop And Concerning Certain Police Officer Training,’ a bill Senator Gaston introduced this legislative session.
Senate Bill 1022 will require police officers to inform drivers of the reason for a traffic stop and encourage additional police officer trainings on de-escalation, use of force, customer service, diversity, and bias.
“I know there are times when a person has broken a law and they deserve to be pulled over, rightfully so, but they also deserve to be treated with dignity and respect,” said Sen. Gaston. “There needs to be a trust that is created between motorists and law enforcement. It is critically important for our law enforcement to exemplify basic courtesy during any traffic stop. I want to continue to fight for drivers behind the wheel.”
Currently in Connecticut, an officer does not have to tell you why you are being pulled over, they can ask you for your ID during a traffic stop. Research shows police officers stop Black drivers more often than White drivers and according to the Open Policing Project, on a typical day in the U.S., police officers conduct more than 50,000 traffic stops, with officers generally stopping Black drivers at a higher rate than white drivers. Sometimes officers take advantage and will not disclose a reason a person is being pulled over. A study done in 2020 shows Black drivers were 20 percent more likely to be stopped than white drivers, and Black drivers were searched about 1.5 to 2 times as often as white drivers.
2023-02-25@4:49pm–#Fairfield CT– A two-car crash on I-95 northbound, at exit 25 left lane has traffic backed up. No word on injuries. Traffic is also backed up on the southbound side due to rubbernecking.
2023-02-25@3:38pm–#Bridgeport CT– Police and EMS were called to the barbershop in the 1100 block of State Street for a stabbing. The man was alert and conscious when EMS transported him to the hospital.
