The pictured subject was involved in several counterfeit check cashing incidents in the Fairfield County area in July/August 2016. The suspect is a heavyset white female with a tattoo of the word “LOYALTY” on her left forearm. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Bill Maloney at 203-854-3186 or wmaloney@norwalkctorg. Anonymous tips can be left at any of the below contacts. Norwalk Police Tip Line at 203-854-3111 Anonymous Internet tips can be sent to Norwalk Police website at: www.norwalkpd.com Anonymous text tips can be submitted by typing "NPD" into the text field, followed by the message, and sending it to CRIMES (274637)
Monroe Crash
10:50am--#Monroe Connecticut--#cttraffic--A reported crash on Route 25 near Route 111 with injuries. First responders are on the way. This news report is made possible by:
Groundwork Bridgeport Offering 2 Paid Opportunities For High School Students
This spring Groundwork Bridgeport is offering two paid opportunities for high school students. The first is a 6-week program that will provide youth with the opportunity to learn about urban forestry and participate in community service projects. One student in our fall session of the 6-week program described it as an “innovative program that enriches youth to step outside of what they know and take a different perspective on the beauty around them.” (Isaiah Oden, Bullard Havens Technical High School). The other will have high school students helping with Groundwork Bridgeport’s new initiative to activate and revitalize Washington Park in the East Side of Bridgeport. It is called the Love Your City! Challenge and will provide youth with the opportunity…
Today’s Second Vehicle Fire
#Monroe Connecticut--On Wednesday, Monroe firefighters extinguished this mason dump truck fire in the driveway of a home on High Ridge Dr. No one was injured.
I-95 Crash
3:11pm--#cttraffic--#Milford Connecticut-- A multi car crash with injuries on I-95 southbound at exit 40. Traffic is backing up take a detour if you can.
Minimum Wage Increases
HARTFORD, CT – Governor Dannel P. Malloy is reminding Connecticut residents that the minimum wage in the state will be increasing from the current rate of $9.60 per hour to $10.10 on January 1, 2017 as the result of a law he signed in 2014 that scheduled increases for workers in three stages. The coming change is the final step in a series of three scheduled increases under the law that first increased the minimum wage from $8.70 to $9.15 on January 1, 2015; from $9.15 to $9.60 on January 1, 2016; and finally to $10.10 effective January 1, 2017. Connecticut was the first state in the country to adopt legislation establishing a $10.10 minimum wage. “No one…
Senator Takes Aim At Veteran Benefit Cuts
#Norwalk-- State Senator Bob Duff pledged to fight against a Connecticut Department of Military Affairs proposal to cut funding for Connecticut Honor Guard rifle salutes at military funerals. In 2015, Senator Duff and the Senate Democrats successfully led opposition to a similar plan. “When Connecticut veterans are laid to rest they must continue to receive the honors they deserve,” said Senator Duff. “I will continue to fight for this important component of their final respects. This funding represents a small amount in the overall budget; however, the honor guards play a large role in demonstrating our appreciation of our veterans’ service.” Over the last two years, Senator Duff and the Senate Democrats have led passage of numerous laws…
Bridgeport News: Pedestrian Flees After Being Hit
4:33pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- A pedestrian was hit in the parking lot of Chase Bank at 123 Boston Avenue. When the driver said they were calling police to report the accident the pedestrian fled the scene. This news report is made possible by:
Stamford News: Car Into A Pond
2:00pm--#Stamford Connecticut-- A car has crashed into a pond on Rock Rimmon Road at Rock Meadow Lane. The occupant of the car was able to get out before the car sunk. This news report is made possible by:
New Haven News: House Fire
11:56pm--#New Haven Connecticut-- A confirmed house fire at two and a half story home at 27 Stevens Street. T.j. Biroscak II sent in this photo. This news report is made possible by: