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BRIDGEPORT POLICE MAKE SECOND ARREST IN VIOLENT ARMED ROBBERY OF EAST SIDE JEWELRY STORE – THIRD ARREST EXPECTED LATER THIS WEEK

Mar 23, 2024 Alex

The Bridgeport Police have made significant progress in the case of the violent armed robbery at an East Side Jewelry store that occurred on June 10, 2023. On March 15, 2024, 32-year-old Adam Buster of Bridgeport was arrested at his place of employment in Shelton by the Bridgeport Regional Task Force Officers. Buster faces charges of Robbery in the First Degree, Assault in the Second Degree, and Larceny in the First Degree in connection with the robbery at ABC Jewelry on Boston Ave. His bond was set at $750,000. On March 20, 2024, Jermaine Ogrinc, 38, also of Bridgeport, currently held in custody by the CT Department of Corrections, was served with a warrant for his involvement in the same…

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GOVERNOR LAMONT URGES APPROVAL OF LEGISLATION STRENGTHENING CONNECTICUT’S PAID SICK DAYS STATUTES

Mar 19, 2024 Alex

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont is urging the Connecticut General Assembly to approve legislation he proposed for consideration this session that will expand and strengthen the state’s paid sick days statutes to ensure that more workers have the ability to take time off from work when they are sick or need to care for a sick family member without sacrificing a day’s wage or risk losing their employment. The proposal will also enact safeguards in these statutes for small businesses to ensure that the right to paid sick days is not being misused. “Our current paid sick days laws include important protections for some workers, however there are broad categories of workers who are left unprotected,” Governor Lamont said. “If…

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Bridgeport Police Make Breakthrough Arrest in Jewelry Store Robbery Case

Mar 18, 2024 Alex

On March 15, 2024, the Bridgeport Police initiated their first arrest in connection with the violent armed robbery that occurred at an East Side Jewelry store in June 2023. Adam Buster, 32, a Bridgeport resident, was apprehended by Bridgeport Regional Task Force Officers at his workplace in Shelton without any resistance. He faces charges including Robbery in the First Degree, Assault in the Second Degree, and Larceny in the First Degree for his involvement in the robbery at ABC Jewelry on June 10th, 2023, with his bond set at $750,000. During the June 10th incident, three masked suspects armed with guns stormed into ABC Jewelry, forcing employees into a back room where they were assaulted and robbed of personal belongings.…

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Bridgeport Police Department Conducts High-Risk Warrant Service Resulting in Arrest and Firearms Seizure

Mar 13, 2024 Alex

In response to a recent rise in robberies on the city’s Westside (Maplewood Avenue neighborhood), members of the Bridgeport Police Department’s Robbery Squad took charge and conducted a criminal investigation.  As a result of the investigation, the case officer (Detective Albert Palatiello) obtained a search warrant and arrest warrant for an occupant and residence located within the 800 block of Hancock Avenue.   The warrant service was conducted on the morning of March 12, 2024, by members of the Bridgeport Police Department’s elite Emergency Services Unit.  During this operation, 18-year-old Jayden Freeman was taken into custody and charged with Robbery In The First Degree, Larceny In The Second Degree, Theft Of A Firearm, and Criminal Use of a Firearm.  Bond was set…

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Ansonia News: Arrest made in February Arson

Mar 13, 2024 Alex

On March 12, 2024, the Ansonia Police Department arrested three juveniles for their involvement in the arson fire on February 2, 2024, at the former Ansonia Copper and Brass building on Liberty Street. The three males were ages 13, 13 and 14, their names will not be released due to their juvenile status. Each juvenile was charged with Arson First Degree, Conspiracy to Commit Arson First Degree and Criminal Trespass Second Degree, they will appear in juvenile court on March 15, 2024. The investigation into the arson was a joint effort between the Ansonia Police Department, Ansonia Fire Marshall, and Connecticut State Police Fire and Explosion Investigation Unit. Officer Michael Barry, Officer Joshua Rodrgiuez, and Detective Kristen Hunt of the Ansonia…

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GOVERNOR LAMONT SIGNS LEGISLATION APPROVING $17 MILLION TO COVER FEDERAL GAP IN WINTER HEATING ASSISTANCE

Feb 15, 2024 Alex

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has signed into law legislation approved this afternoon by the Connecticut General Assembly that allocates $17 million to cover a gap in federal assistance to the state this winter from the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Federal LIHEAP money is used by the state to fund the Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP), which is administered by the Connecticut Department of Social Services and helps low-income residents afford to heat their homes during the winter months. This year, Congressional Republicans blocked consideration of President Joe Biden’s request for additional funding for LIHEAP, rolling this aid back to the lowest levels since the winter of 2018-2019. The legislation signed into…

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BAN ON ALL TANDEM TRACTOR TRAILERS AND EMPTY TRACTOR TRAILERS AHEAD OF WINTER STORM

Feb 13, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

UPDATE: GOVERNOR LAMONT ANNOUNCES TANDEM AND EMPTY TRACTOR TRAILER TRAVEL BAN LIFTED (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the order that went into effect earlier today banning travel by all tandem tractor trailers and empty tractor trailers on all limited access highways in Connecticut because of the impacts of the winter storm has been lifted as of 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 13, 2024. The order was enacted in coordination with Connecticut’s neighboring states – including Massachusetts, New York, and Rhode Island – which also implemented similar travel bans on their roads. Those states are also planning to lift their travel bans as the winter storm begins to wind down. The governor continues to urge everyone traveling on the…

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5th Annual Rach’s Hope PJ Gala: March 23rd at Fairfield Theater Company (FTC):

Feb 11, 2024 Alex

The not-to-be-missed charity event of 2024! On Saturday, March 23rd, 2024, Westport-based non-profit Rach's Hope will host their 5th Annual PJ Gala at FTC The Warehouse in Fairfield, Connecticut. PJ Gala guests are invited to wear "pajama-chic" attire, a signature spin to their annual night of food, fun, and dancing for a cause. This year's epic night of Hope and celebration features live music by local favorites Michael Cantor and fan-favorite Fairfield rock band Ellis Island, phenomenal food by AMG Catering, and Tito's cocktails. Partygoers will also enjoy an unforgettable evening while browsing an exciting live and silent auction and connecting with friends – new and old. Rach's Hope supports local families navigating the critical illness of a child by providing nutritious food,…

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