Governor Ned Lamont today announced that his administration has received federal approval to combine Medicaid health coverage with a range of housing services for Connecticut residents struggling with homelessness and chronic health issues. The ‘CHESS’ initiative – short for Connecticut Housing Engagement and Support Services – will pool the efforts of state agencies and nonprofit partners to bring coordinated healthcare and housing support to individuals with mental health, substance use, and other serious health conditions. “For the first time, the resources of Connecticut’s nationally-recognized Medicaid program will reinforce our ongoing initiatives in the areas of housing and homelessness prevention,” said Governor Lamont. “Also known as the HUSKY Health program, Medicaid will add a crucial dimension to our ability to not only…
Bridgeport News: Pedestrian Struck
2021-09-08@7:27pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Report of a pedestrian being struck by a car in the 1300 block of Statford Avenue. This news report is made possible by: http://www.bdklawgroup.com/
Milford News: Mud Rescue
2021-09-08@7:11pm--#Milford CT-- Firefighters called to rescue a man stuck in the mud in the marsh off 1 Smith's Point near the Charles Wheeler Refuge area about a half mile off the shore. This news report is made possible by:
Wanted
#Stratford CT-- On 08-22-2021 Jeshawn Rogers age 25 of Bridgeport committed a shooting on Masarik Avenue inStratford. During the incident Rogers fired a firearm multiple times at two individuals. The rounds firedstruck a residential home on Orange Street which was occupied at the time. After a thoroughinvestigation Detectives were able to secure an arrest warrant for Rogers as well as a search warrant forhis apartment at 340 Palisade Ave. in Bridgeport. On 09-07-2021 The Stratford Police Detective Bureaualong with the Bridgeport Tactical Narcotics Team executed the Search Warrant at Roger’s apartment.Detectives seized a Glock 19 9mm with a high capacity magazine, ammunition, and a large amount ofmarijuana packaged for street sales.Rogers is considered to be armed and dangerous and has…
Fairfield News: Dumpster Fire
2021-09-08@5:19pm--#Fairfield CT-- Firefighters extinguish a dumpster fire on Ferguson Drive. This news report is made possible by:
Car Shot At
2021-09-0823:44pm--#Fairfield CT-- #Bridgeprot CT-- A car pulled into Miller Nissan on Kings Highway East with a window shot out. Fairfield Police discovered the window was shot out at Brooklawn and Briawood Avenue.. Fairfield Police have been trying without luck to contact Bridgeport Police to report it because all the Bridgeport operators are busy. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: School Bus Accident
2021-09-08@2:34pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Report of a school bus accident on Park Avenue and Washington Terrace. There are 6 students on the bus, no reported injuries. The driver of the other vehicle fled the scene. This news report is made possible by:
Darien News: Stolen Porsche
2021-09-09@2:05pm--#Darien CT-- A gray Porsche Tycon was stolen from the Dunkin' Donuts on the Post Road. See, I do monitor and report, there just isn't a lot coming from Darien! This press release was made possible by: https://www.bmwofbridgeport.com/new-bmw-finance-offers-lease-prices-for-sale-in-bridgeport-ct-dtw/
Bridgeport News: Carjacking
2021-09-08@1:36am-- #Bridgeport CT-- Report of a carjacking at gunpoint on Cottage Street by 3 black males. A Ford Fusion was taken. ANYONE WITH INFORMATION IS ASKED TO CONTACT BPD AT 203-576-TIPS This news report is made possible by:
New Pedestrian Laws
Currently, a driver must yield to a pedestrian, slowing or stopping as necessary, if the pedestrian has stepped off the curb or into the crosswalk. Under the new law, a driver must slow or stop as necessary if the pedestrian (1) is within any portion of the crosswalk; (2) steps to the curb at a crosswalk’s entrance and indicates intent to cross by raising a hand or arm to oncoming traffic; or (3) indicates intent to cross by moving any body part or extension of a body part into the crosswalk entrance, including a wheelchair, cane, walking stick, crutch, bicycle, electric bicycle, stroller, carriage, cart, or leashed or harnessed dog. “This new pedestrian safety law is an important step to…