Category: Local News

#Bridgeport, CT – Feb. 10, 2014 – Two men face burglary and larceny charges in connection with the theft of an ATM machine.  The ATM was stolen from 1191 Central Ave. on Jan. 23 and later found damaged and discarded.

Detectives Walberto Cotto, Dave DeFeo, Angel Llanos, John Pribesh and Sgt. James Pianello investigated the case. The investigation remains active as detectives work to determine if the suspects are responsible for other ATM thefts.  Additional arrests of other suspects are expected.

Carlos Deleon, 56, and Anthony Villafane, 29, both of Bridgeport, face charges of third-degree burglary, third-degree larceny and first-degree criminal mischief.

#Bridgeport, CT – Feb. 10, 2014– Police are seeking the public’s help in locating a missing person.

Davin Paulk, 23, was last seen on Feb. 5, 2014.  Davin is 5 foot 10 inches tall and weighs approximately 230 pounds.  He has a tattoo with the word “Davin” on his right forearm and a tattoo with the words “Death before Dishonor” on his left forearm.  Davin has a disability due to a gunshot wound  and is in need of medical attention for a seizure disorder. Davin was last seen Stamford on Wednesday Feb. 5.

Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call the police department at 203-576-7671.

1:54am–#Bridgeport CT–Steam from a dryer vent is the reason firefighters were sent to Court D building 54.

Break out of the doldrums of winter to celebrate and support Fairfield Ludlowe High School on Sunday, March 2, 2014 at 1:00 pm.   Mark your calendar and purchase your tickets for the 7^th Annual Project Runway: Falcon Edition.  Members of the senior class and some favorite faculty will hit the catwalk at The Fairfield Ludlowe Auditorium.   This year’s venue will accommodate many fashionista guests and promises quite a party!   A must see and particularly fun for our town middle schoolers.  Get your tickets today for a fantastic mother daughter outing and don’t forget Grandma would love to attend.

            Fairfield Ludlowe High School’s Headmaster Greg Hatzis will serve as the Master of Ceremonies.  Gorgeous fashions from generous local businesses include: Apricot Lane, The Authentic Athlete, Capri, Dress Code, GAP, Island Outfitters, LeTarte, Loft, Splash of Pink, Teen Scene and Men’s Wearhouse of Trumbull Mall.   Almost 80 seniors will serve as models and several favorite faculty members; Didi Bourque, Kevin Cotellese, Dave Schultz, Colleen Sousa and Stefanie Weise.

The focus is fashion but you’ll want to hear the sweet music and special performances by Ludlowe’s own The Deckhardt Quartet Jazz Band and acapella vocals by Close Harmony.   Raffles, music and wonderful tasty delights made and served by Ludlowe Culinary Arts students under the direction of Rachel Keleher and generously underwritten by The Pantry.

Entering its 7th year Project Runway: Falcon Edition has become the number one fundraising event for the Ludlowe PTA as well as a tremendously fun filled community party!  Co-chaired by Debbi O’Keefe and Maria Martucci and many dedicated volunteers who orchestrate the models, apparel, advertising, decorating and promotion and students helping out the day of the event.

The Runway volunteer team is very excited about the community support for the event.  Debbi O’Keefe, Co-Chair for the event said, “For the retail community to come together and support our students and high school this way is extraordinary.  I only hope everyone in the community remembers to support these local retailers just as they have supported us.”

Tickets: $20 for Adults and $10 for Students (new lower price!)  To purchase tickets online: https://flhspta.com/shop/project-runway-reservation-2014/ or print and mail form: https://flhspta.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Project-Runway-Ticket-Form.-2014.pdf

Snow Removal Operation in Downtown Set for Tonight
Snow Emergency Remains in Effect

 BRIDGEPORT, CT (February 5, 2014) – City Public Works crew will be removing snow from downtown Bridgeport streets to clear major roads and sidewalks in preparation for the next predicted storm, which is expected to hit the Bridgeport area this weekend.

Beginning at 10 p.m. tonight (Wednesday), City crews will begin removing snow in the area from Lafayette Boulevard to Water Street and from Frontage Roads to Congress Street.

“As a transportation hub and the home to numerous businesses, local, state and federal government agencies, and hundreds of residents, it is critical that we keep our downtown neighborhood clear and passable for drivers and pedestrians,” said Mayor Finch. “Crews will work throughout the night tonight to ensure our downtown is ready for business as usual tomorrow morning.”

The Snow Emergency remains in effect, and vehicles must be moved off marked Snow Emergency routes. Main, Congress, Golden Hill, John, Main, Broad and State streets and Fairfield Avenue and Lafayette Boulevard are Snow Emergency streets. A full list of Snow Emergency streets can be found on the City’s website — http://www.bridgeportct.gov/snowemergencystreets. Vehicles left on Snow Emergency streets after the ban goes into effect will be subject to fines and towing.

 Residents should move their cars to the odd-numbered side of the street tonight by 7 p.m., so crews can continue to clear the even-numbered side of the street.

 During the storm, residents with non-emergency, weather-related questions or concerns should call the City’s BConnected Call Center at 203.576.1311 or the Emergency Operations Center at 203.579.3829. Residents can use the City’s BConnected request system online at www.bridgeportct.gov/bconnected  or on the BConnected mobile application available on iPhone or Android smartphones to report any snow-related concerns.

For the latest updates, resources and information about the snowstorm, residents are asked to check www.bridgeportct.gov/snow, local television and radio news outlets and follow the City of Bridgeport on Twitter and Facebook and Mayor Bill Finch on Twitter and Facebook.

3:52pm–#Stratford CT– Today’s vehicle fire is a car on fire while on top of a tow truck at 100 Browning Street.

10:00pm–#Bridgeport CT #Stratford CT–Almost simultaneously.  An attempted robbery on Seaview Avenue on South Avenue, two men pointed a gun to the victim’s head.  And in Bridgeport in or at 1372 Park Avenue an armed robbery, the lone suspect fled on foot towards Olive Street.

7:17pm–#Bridgeport CT–A man has been stabbed in the back at 54 Washington Terrace.  She is now on the 2nd floor and has put the knife away. Police and EMS on the way.

6:27pm–#Trumbull CT–A car has crashed into a utility pole, snapping it half and knocking primary electrical wires on Lorma Avenue and knocking power out in the area.  The car continued and crashed into a garage causing structural damage to the structure.  The road is closed at Lormar to Blackhouse Road.  No Super Bowl for residents in the area, the town’s building inspector and UI officials dispatched to the call.