#Westport, CT On Tuesday August 11, 2020 at approximately 2:33am, Westport Police dispatch received a complaint of motor vehicle burglaries from a residence on Richmondville Avenue. The complainant reported that he had initially heard a vehicle speeding away from the area of his home. He then observed that multiple unlocked vehicles parked in his driveway had apparently been entered, noting that their interior lights were illuminated. A responding officer initially observed a group of three vehicles traveling together a short distance from the location of the reported incident. Upon seeing the marked police cruiser all three vehicle operators turned off their headlamps in an apparent attempt to elude officers; fleeing the immediate area at a high rate of speed…
Reminders and Information on Power Restoration
Westport, CT – The following message was issued by First Selectman Jim Marpe, the Department of Public Works (DPW) and the Westport Emergency Response Team today: Most roads are passable and maybe detoured if crews are in the area clearing debris. Currently, 0.32 percent, or approximately 41, of Westport’s Eversource customers are without power. Those customers and others with specific outage issues are being addressed as quickly as possible. Due to the heatwave and for those in need, the Cooling Center at Greens Farms Elementary School (17 Morningside Drive South) is open today from 11 AM to 5 PM. The entrance is located on the left side of the building by the bus loop. Please wear a face covering and maintain…
LEGAL ACTIONS TO HOLD EVERSOURCE AND UNITED ILLUMINATING ACCOUNTABLE FOR FAILED STORM RESPONSE
Hartford, CT) – In a series of motions filed Tuesday, Attorney General William Tong escalated his legal actions to hold Eversource and United Illuminating accountable for their failed storm response. In a motion before the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority – which by law serves as the principal regulator and legal forum in which to make claims against the utilities – Attorney General Tong demanded once again that PURA open a contested case and prudence review-- legal proceedings which would enable the Attorney General to make the strongest claims on behalf of ratepayers and the state; seek fines, penalties and injunctive relief; and oppose the utilities’ requests for profits and reimbursement of storm-related costs. Failure by PURA to do so at the onset…
Bridgeport, CT –The promotional oath of office was administered for four Bridgeport Police officers on August 10th, 2020 at Margaret Morton Government Center which elevated Police Officer Jarrett, Martinez, Paoletti, and Caiazzo to their new position as Sergeants in the City of Bridgeport. “The outstanding work that these four individuals have contributed to our community as Police Officers will serve us to an even greater extent as they begin their work as Sergeants. We recognize and celebrate their dedication and look forward to their positive impact and the wisdom and good judgement they will impart to the police officers they supervise.” Oath of office affirms that the newly appointed Sergeants will continue to faithfully and impartially serve the City of…
Bridgeport News: Crash
2020-08-10@11:30pm--#Bridgeport CT-- There were no reported injuries at this crash at Barnum and Central Avenue.
I-95 Crash
2002-08-07@12:18pm--#Fairfield CT-- #cttraffic- Traffic is backed up after a van left I-95 northbound near exit 23 into a wooded area. No word on any injuries.
Norwalk News: Pole Down And On Fire
2020-08-04@1:31pm--#Norwalk CT-- Report of a utility pole down and on fire on Carlton Court. This news report is made possible by: [caption id="attachment_80764" align="aligncenter" width="1656"] Visit Jack's website at:http://johnrodicanhomes.com/[/caption]
Westport News: Assault 3 rd Degree- Disorderly Conduct
#Westport CT--At approximately 10:33 pm on Saturday, July 25, 2020, officers responded to a Westport residence on a report of a disturbance between two individuals. Officers spoke with both of the involved parties, one of whom alleged that during the course of what had begun as a verbal argument she had been physically assaulted by Jason Guu. She sustained minor injuries as a result. In speaking with Guu, he agreed that there had been a verbal argument, but denied that there had been a physical assault. Based on the investigation, Guu was taken into custody. He was charged with 53a-61 Assault 3 rd Degree and 53a-182(a)(1) Disorderly Conduct. He was released on a written promise to appear. He is scheduled…
Throwback Thursday
So how many of you went disco dancing in 1976 at Barnaby's located on Atlantic Street in Bridgeport?