New Haven News: Man Shot And Killed
2020-02-23@8:37pm--#NewHavenCT-- Police are investigating a shooting at 1425 Quinnipiac Avenue where an 18-year-old was shot and has died. This news report is made possible by:
Westport News: Happy Endings At Westport Housing
#Westport CT--On Wednesday, October 30, 2019, officers responded to the residence of Richard Lepkowski on a complaint of a verbal disturbance. Although no charges were warranted in connection with that complaint, during the officers’ investigation it was learned that there was a female living at the residence who was not a known tenant to the Westport Housing Authority. This female claimed that she had been living there with permission from the lessee; Richard Lepkowski. In interviews with officers, this female claimed that she had been using the premises to engage in prostitution in order to support a drug addiction. Officers assisted in getting this female out of the home, connected with appropriate aid resources and ultimately admitted to a…
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2020-02-21@2:40pm--#New Haven CT--#cttraffic-- A rollover accident on Long Warf near the food trucks. This should create some rubbernecking for I-95.
I-95 Brush Fires
UPDATE: Injury reported, EMS on the way. 2020-02-19@3:00pm--#cttraffic--#Westport CT--#Fairfield CT-- Firefighters from both Westport and Fairfield are on scene battling brush fires along the highway.
Stabbing
#Bridgeport CT-- Bridgeport CT-- A person arrived at Bridgeport Hospital with stab wounds, unrelated to the stabbing in Stratford. Unknown where in town the stabbing occurred. This news report is made possible by:
Multi-Car Crash I-95
2020-02-15@12:18pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A multi-car accident on I-95 southbound near exit 27A (surprise!). Expect delays but not worth detouring over.
Former Mayors Bill Finch and Toni Harp endorse Mike Bloomberg
Milford, Connecticut — Today, Mike Bloomberg 2020 announced that former Mayors Toni Harp (D-New Haven) and Bill Finch (D-Bridgeport) have endorsed the Democratic presidential candidate. Both cited Mike's record as a 3-term mayor of New York City and his unique ability to not only beat Donald Trump in November but create a better future for all Americans. "Mike Bloomberg will beat Donald Trump in November," said former Mayor Toni Harp. "Mike has led our nation's biggest city and has successfully taken on some of the country's toughest challenges — including gun violence and climate change — and he's the right person to rebuild and reunite our country." "Mike Bloomberg is someone who embodies the American Dream," said former Mayor Bill…
Norwalk News: Apparently There Is $20K In Jewels At Kohl’s And Police Need Your Help
#Norwalk CT--On January 27, 2020 at around 9:00 am a male entered Kohl’s Department Store on Connecticut Avenue in Norwalk and smashed a display case, he then stole approximately $20,000 in jewelry. The suspect fled the scene in a vehicle with New York Plates. This investigation was assumed by the Detective Bureau and is being investigated by Detective Fitzmaurice. Surveillance photos of the suspect are attached to this release. Anyone who recognizes the individuals pictured or has information regarding this crime is asked to contact Detective Dan Fitzmaurice. He can be reached at 203-854-3180, dfitzmaurice@norwalkct.org, or anonymously at the Tip Line at 203- 854-644 Norwalk Police Tip Line: 203-854-3111 Anonymous Internet tips can be sent to Norwalk Police website at:…
Bridgeport News: Shots Fired
UPDATE: One house on Orchard Street hit but no injuries. 2020-02-10@3:50pm--#Bridgeport CT-- The city's shot spotter system activated for Stillman and Orchard Street area. Officers on the scene confirm hearing them. So far no one or anything reported hit. This news report is made possible by:
NOTE: I received notice about this press conference this morning but was unable to attend. I press person for Senator Blumenthal to comment on the recently found warehouses of aid kept from those in need from the hurricane. I have not heard back. HARTFORD, CT – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont, U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT), and U.S. Representatives Rosa DeLauro (D-CT), John Larson (D-CT), Joe Courtney (D-CT), Jim Himes (D-CT), and Jahana Hayes (D-CT) called on the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to immediately remove undue restrictions and delays placed on $16.5 billion in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) disaster mitigation and recovery funds for Puerto Rico. Inexcusably delayed…