The Fairfield Police Quality of Life Unit conducted an undercover operation at the Brickyard Pub located at 93 Post Road regarding the Illegal Sale of Narcotics.
After several months of surveillance and investigation, the case resulted in the arrest of Brandon Parks (DOB: 3/05/1993) of Success Ave. Stratford, CT for the criminal charges of Sale of Narcotics, Possession of Narcotics with Intent to Sell, and Possession of Narcotics.
In addition, the owner of the Brickyard Pub, John “Tom” Faulkner (DOB: 11/15/1972) was arrested for the criminal charges of Criminal Attempt to sell Narcotics, Possession of Narcotics with Intent to Sell, and Possession of Narcotics. On 11-14-19, while inside the Brickyard Pub Faulkner agreed to sell an undercover officer an amount of cocaine and contacted Brandon Parks, his alleged cocaine supplier to drop off additional cocaine.
While under police surveillance, Parks entered the parking lot and sold Faulkner cocaine. Parks and Faulkner were taken into custody without incident. Multiple bags of suspected cocaine were located on both Faulkner and Parks. The cocaine was field tested which resulted in a positive presumptive test.
Parks was released on a $2,500.00 surety bond and scheduled to appear in Bridgeport Superior Court on December 2nd , 2019. Faulkner was released on a $500.00 surety bond and scheduled to appear in Bridgeport Superior Court on December 3 rd , 2019.
#Westport, CT – Numerous claims of missing lawn signs have been reported over the past few weeks by local nonprofits. Some of these signs were displayed on private property or were authorized to be placed on public property. A group calling itself “The Committee” has written to at least one local nonprofit organization stating that if they fail to remove lawn signs, “The Committee” will take down their signs “at first sight.” The individual or individuals behind “The Committee’ have not identified themselves, however this incident has been officially been reported to police and is under investigation. Residents are advised against taking it upon themselves to remove signs that do not belong to them, from either public or private property. The enforcement of the town’s rules is the responsibility of the town of Westport, not private citizens.
The removal of signs from public or private property by someone not authorized to do so by the town, or by the owner of the sign, may constitute theft. Entering onto private property to remove signs may constitute trespassing. Both of these acts can result in arrest. Anyone with information about the recent rash of missing signs is asked to call the Westport Police Department at (203) 341-6000. Charities that have had signs removed from authorized public or private locations are also encouraged to file a formal police report. Nonprofits are reminded that signs advertising charitable events must be reviewed and approved by the town before the signs can be placed on town property or in the town right-of- way. An electronic copy of the Temporary Sign Request form is available on the town’s website. Paper copies of this document can also be obtained in person from the First Selectman’s Office. A copy of this form has also been attached to this release. For each event, only a total of fifteen signs are allowed on town property and in the town right-of-way. These signs cannot be placed out more than two weeks before the event, and they must be removed within two days after the event in order to be in compliance with town regulations.
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Washington, DC – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Chris Murphy (D-CT), joined Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Jack Reed (D-RI), Bernie Sanders (I-VT), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), and Ed Markey (D-MA) in sending a letter to ISO New England (ISO-NE) calling on the regional grid operator to pursue changes to the energy markets consistent with the ambitious clean energy goals set by each of the New England states. The letter requests that all relevant energy stakeholders and state officials be included in the grid operator’s process for determining changes to these markets.
“New England states take the threat of climate change seriously and have adopted some of the most ambitious climate and clean energy laws in the country,” wrote the Senators. “ISO-NE has a responsibility to facilitate this clean energy transition and help achieve the region’s climate goals in a cost-effective manner that ensures reliability and just and reasonable rates for consumers.”
ISO-NE oversees regional electricity markets and is uniquely positioned to increase the availability of clean energy. The Senators caution that ISO-NE has taken steps to preserve the status quo of a fossil fuel-centered energy mix, stymying progress on state-level emission reduction goals even as advancements in technology have made renewable energy sources cheaper and more reliable. Eleven state attorneys general recently made a similar request to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).
Full text of the letter is available below and here.
2019-11-20@11:19pm–#Bridgeport CT– An Alpine Street resident called police on bank fraud charges that someone made a large deposit in their bank account.
On November 19, 2019, members of the Emergency Services Unit Tactical Response Team assisted the Special Services Division with the execution of a search warrant at 111 Lexington Avenue Extension Norwalk. This was the culmination of a 3 month drug sales investigation into Koudris Pounder by the Special Services Division. Pounder is a federally convicted felon and a member of the Nine Trey Bloods street gang in New York City. There were 5 juveniles found in the residence at the time of the raid. The Department of Children and Families was contacted and is investigating. During a search of his residence Special Services Investigators seized the following:
Jennings Bryco .380 caliber handgun 50 rounds of .380 ammunition Various gun parts and components
57.6 grams of crack cocaine 41.11 grams of cocaine 165 Ecstasy pills 1 bag of crystal methamphetamine 97 grams of marijuana Various size jars containing formaldehyde
Digital scales Drug packaging material $2,231
Arrested: Koudris Pounder, date of birth 3/6/84 of 111 Lexington Ave Ext. Norwalk
Charges: 6 counts of Possession of a Controlled Substance, 2 counts of Possession w/Intent to Sell a Controlled Substance, 3 counts Possession w/Intent to Sell Narcotics/Hallucinogens
5 counts Possession of a Controlled Substance within 1500’ of a school, 5 counts Possession w/Intent to Sell a Controlled Substance within 1500’ ofa School
Possession of > 1⁄2 ounce of Crack/Cocaine, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia within 1500’ of a School, Operating a Drug Factory, Criminal Possession of a Firearm, Criminally Negligent Storage of a Firearm, Criminal Possession of Ammunition, 5 counts of Risk of Injury to a Minor
Bond: $500,000 Arrested: Lisa Zapata, date of birth 3/2/82 111 Lexington Ave Ext. Norwalk.
Bridgeport – Mayor Joe Ganim announced that he is making good on campaign promises and a commitment to city youth by immediately launching two Task Force Committees to begin work on education and the housing authority.
Each Task Force will be required to gather information including public input, then work together to provide a summary report of challenges and weaknesses, as well as any opportunities and finally – recommendations for improved governance and, or operations that will create a positive impact on our community of young people in schools and residents in public housing.
The Education Task Force, consisting of the Superintendent, parents, teachers, and administrative staff is charged with building better working partnerships with the BOE, council and administration, identifying cost efficient purchasing policies and procedures, as well as identifying financial gaps that need attention for the betterment of our students, education, and schools.
“I am looking forward to working with the mayor and representatives from the Bridgeport school community to secure the resources that our students deserve. Our kids are entitled to the same opportunities that other children have in our neighboring communities,” Superintendent Testani.
The Housing Authority Task Force will be address challenges met by BHA and HUD in order to find solutions and create better practices that will benefit the residents of Park City Communities. Various issues have surfaced and were brought to the attention of city officials and the Mayor for unsafe living conditions, health hazards, and quality of life issues. “We need this partnership to be sure issues are handled appropriately and expeditiously for the residents,” said Mayor Ganim.
Cowles Andrews stated, “The Bridgeport Housing Authority is in the process of hiring a permanent Executive Director. The Authority is working to reposition a portion of its functionally obsolete housing stock in order to revitalize neighborhoods.”
“I look forward to these committees building strong partnerships that will bring all parties to the table working collaboratively to provide solutions for our children to have the opportunities that they deserve,” stated City Council President Aidee Nieves. “Each stakeholder of the Task Force needs to be accountable because every Bridgeport resident, young and old deserves an equitable education and living standards.”
“We made positive progress in the first four years, but I recognize that we need to do more, specifically for our young people,” stated Mayor Ganim. “The launch of these task force committees is just the beginning of moving things forward and letting Bridgeporters know that we hear them. I’m looking forward to hearing the ideas and solutions from these committees to make the improvements that will help our city, students and residents thrive. In the coming weeks we will be making a few more announcements regarding reorganization.”
2019-11-19pm–#Fairfield CT– According to radio reports a 16 year old boy at Fairfield Warde High School on Melville Avenue is and is having difficulty breathing and rapid heart rate.
2019-11-19@12:00AMish– #Bridgeport CT–Firefighters were met with heavy fire at the front and side of the home in the heavy rain at 140 Marilyn Drive. My travel time to the home was eight minutes and the firefighters had the bulk of the fire knocked down. Everyone made it out of the building safely and there were no reported injuries. The fire marshal was called to investigate the cause of the fire.
2019-11-18@11:24pm–#Bridgeport CT– A man found his stolen vehicle in the 500 block of Noble Avenue. The man starts knocking on doors trying to find the owner of the vehicle had someone who answered the door pull a firearm on him.
2019-11-18@10:10pm–#Fairfield CT– The two males tearing up the ATM lobby at Chase Bank at 2272 Black Rock Turnpike turned out to be a legitimate crew hired by the bank to replace the carpeting….
