2019-09-27 @ 1:47pm–#Bridgeport CT– A crash between a school bus and car at Lafayette and Fairfield Avenue (near Joseph’s Steakhouse). No word on injuries. The bus did not appear to have any damage, the car is another story. The photo is of the car that was damaged.
2019-09-27@2:00pm–#Bridgeport CT– A crash with a car on Housatonic Avenue near Remer Street reported. There was no mention of injuries. Traffic is backed up in the area.
2019-09-27 @ 1:11pm–#Bridgeport CT–#cttraffic– A crash at Route 8/25 northbound near exit 2 has traffic tied up. Detour if your can!
POLICE UPDATE:On September 26, 2019 police responded to a report of a female stabbed at 1015 Fairfield Avenue. The victim was transported by EMS to the hospital where her condition was
listed as serious but stable. An investigation determined that the victim was stabbed by her boyfriend, Universal Yancey (5/1/89). Yancey fled the location of the stabbing before police arrived. Yancey then stole a 2013 Ford Focus from a nearby gas station that was later recovered.
Today, detectives secured an arrest warrant for Yancey charging him with Criminal Attempt at Murder. Anyone with information regarding Yancey’s whereabouts are asked to contact Bridgeport Police at 203-576-TIPS, or call 911 if Yancey is spotted. Citizens should not approach Yancey, he is considered potentially armed and dangerous.
2019-09-26@9:05pm– #Bridgeport CT– A woman was stabbed allegedly by her husband at the Fairbridge Commons Apartments at 1015 Fairfield Avenue. He used a kitchen knife according to radio reports. He then fled in a gray sedan.
HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont is advising people in Connecticut to take proper precautions to protect themselves against Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) as state public health officials announced that the second person to be diagnosed with the virus this year in Connecticut has passed away. The patient, an adult resident from Old Lyme, was hospitalized with encephalitis in mid-September and is the second human fatality from the virus in Connecticut since 2013.
The governor made the announcement at a State Capitol news briefing alongside the leaders of the Connecticut Mosquito Control Program, including the commissioners of the Department of Public Health (DPH), the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), the Department of Agriculture (DOAG), and the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station (CAES). In addition, Department of Transportation Commissioner Joe Giulietti announced that cautionary messaging will begin to appear on digital highway signs throughout the state directing people to get more information about EEE on the state’s website at www.ct.gov/eee.
“State government is being cautious on peoples’ behalf and we are just warning folks to be careful, but there is no need to panic,” Governor Lamont said. “We want to make sure that we are doing everything we can to provide updated information on these developments to the people of our state. If you must be outside early in the morning or at dusk, it’s a good idea to take some simple precautions.”
“Our number one priority right now is informing the public about precautions they can take to reduce risk of infection,” Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz said. “Don’t panic, but please remember to use bug spray, wear long sleeves and pants, and try to avoid spending time outdoors after dusk. The good news is that as we continue to track and test mosquitos throughout Connecticut, we are seeing a dramatic decrease in the number of mosquitos testing positive for this virus as the cooler weather approaches.”
“The death of two Connecticut residents with EEE virus emphasizes the seriousness of this infection,” DPH Commissioner Renée Coleman-Mitchell cautioned. “Approximately a third of patients who develop EEE die and there is no specific treatment for EEE. Using insect repellent, covering bare skin and avoiding being outdoors from dusk to dawn are effective ways to help keep you from being bitten by mosquitoes. Mosquitoes continue to be active until the first heavy frost.”
Yesterday, CAES identified EEE virus in a type of mosquito that bites only birds at the trap site in South Windsor. Given the amount of EEE activity being seen in eastern Connecticut, this finding in South Windsor is of public health concern. Residents of South Windsor are advised to protect themselves and their children by: (1) taking personal precautions to prevent mosquito bites, and (2) minimizing outdoor activity from dusk to dawn, when mosquitoes are most active. If outdoor activity is unavoidable, all personal precautions to prevent mosquito bites should be taken.
Dr. Theodore Andreadis, Director of CAES, said, “Right now, we are seeing that the greatest risk is east of the Connecticut River. However, the very good news is that as we monitor our mosquito population, we are seeing a significant overall decline in the number of mosquitoes collected in our statewide trapping as well as the number of mosquitoes infected with the EEE virus.”
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2019-09-26@4:20pm–#Bridgeport CT– First responders were dispatched to PT Barnum Housing building 8 for an unresponsive 15 year old and a 5 year old who accidentally injected themselves with an epi-pen. Both in the same apartment.
2019-09-26 @ 4:11pm–#Ansonia CT– First responders called to Hill Street confirm an odor of gas in the area outdoors. They are investigating.
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Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the U.S. Department of Education is recognizing four Connecticut public schools as 2019 National Blue Ribbon Schools, an annual award given to select schools across the nation for demonstrating overall high achievement or success in closing achievement gaps. The only local school in our area was Tracey Magnet School in Norwalk
Tracey Magnet School serves 415 students in Grades K-5. Approximately 70 percent of the students are from economically-disadvantaged families and 28.9 percent of the students are English learners. The Tracey community has established a set of core values that places a priority on “ethical and performance” values. They refer to these with a memorable acronym—PRINT, which represents problem solving, respect, integrity, neighborly, and take responsibility. The PRINT pledge is a set of high expectations for all students and teachers. These high expectations exist within a caring and supportive environment that acknowledges everyone occasionally makes a bad choice, but there is always the opportunity to make better choices in the future. Tracey Magnet School is an Exemplary Achievement Gap Closing School based on their strong 2017-18 growth in English language arts (ELA) and mathematics for all students and students with high needs (English learners, students with disabilities, and students with economically-disadvantaged families).
For more information about the program, visit the U.S. Department of Education’s National Blue Ribbon Schools Program website.
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On Wednesday, September 25, 2019 Task Force Officers (Bpt/CSP Gang Unit / FBI Safe Streets) along with Bridgeport’s Tactical Narcotics Team were working hot spot areas of the city where there is known gang violence. Through a Statewide Grant, Officers from the above units concentrated their efforts towards curving violence pertaining to firearms. Gang Unit Officers are tasked with curbing the criminal activity of warring factions within the city of Bridgeport. Many of these active gang/group members are known to conduct assaults, home invasions, shootings and homicides throughout the city. Victims of these crimes include innocent by standers, unrelated individuals as well as intended targets.
Task Force Officers saw a known group of active Group/Gang members walking on Stratford Ave and immeidate noticed one male due to his actions. Eric Hayes who was attempted to conceal himself within the group was believed to be armed with an illegal firearm. Hayes has a history with the Gang Unit. Hayes has been shot on two prior occaisions and is currently a suspect in an open homicide investigation. Task Force Officers believed during this encounter Hayes was armed with an illegal firearm and attmepted to make contact with him. Hayes decided to flee leading TFO’s on a footchase through several yards that ended with him removing a firearm from his waist and throwing it onto a roof before being apprehended. Hayes attmepted to cause a riot, screaming for help from other known gang members who tried for assist Hayes in fleeing. Gang Unit Officers located the firearm which was a Kimber 45 caliber semi-auto loaded with one live round. Hayes aslo possessed narcotics and marijuana. Hayes is a convicted felon and is currently out on a felony bond for narcotics.
Eric Hayes was charges with, Criminal Possession Firearm, Criminal Possession Ammunition, Carrying Pistol without Permit, Interfering with Police, Tampering with Evidence, Illegal Sale, Delivery or Transfer of a Firearm, Reckless Endangerment 1st, Inciting a Riot, Violations Conditions of Release, Possession WITS Narcotics, Criminal Mischief and Possession Marijuana. Bond was set at $500,000
Update – Reyes is still in police custody and is scheduled to appear at Derby Superior Court today (9-26-19).
On 9-25-19, Shelton Police received numerous reports regarding a threatening video that was posted online. The video shows a gun and the male states that if someone messes with him tomorrow and he goes to school he is willing to kill someone. Police were able to quickly identify and locate the male in the video. Police also located and seized a weapon that matched the weapon in the video.
18 year old Eliezer Reyes, a Shelton High School student, was arrested and charged with Threatening 1st Degree, Breach of Peace 2nd Degree, and Brandishing a Facsimile Firearm. Reyes was being held on a $50,000 bond.
Thank you to all that swiftly reported this incident to the police and provided the video for the investigation. This was key to resolving this issue in a timely manner.
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On 9-25-19, Shelton Police received numerous reports regarding a threatening video that was posted online. The video shows a gun and the male states that if someone messes with him tomorrow and he goes to school he is willing to kill someone. Police were able to quickly identify and locate the male in the video. Police also located and seized a weapon that matched the weapon in the video.
18 year old Eliezer Reyes, a Shelton High School student, was arrested and charged with Threatening 1st Degree, Breach of Peace 2nd Degree, and Brandishing a Facsimile Firearm. Reyes was being held on a $50,000 bond.
Thank you to all that swiftly reported this incident to the police and provided the video for the investigation. This was key to resolving this issue in a timely manner.
2019-09-25–#Shelton CT– The Shelton Board Of Education messaged parents tonight that tonight the administrators at Shelton High School was notified of a student who posted a threatening message on social media. The Shelton Police were alerted and a currently investigating. The email to parents said the student will not be allowed in school and that the school will have extra security and police presence at the school Thursday.
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2019-09-25 @ 7:44pm–#Bridgeport CT– One man with a gun was taken into custody after a short foot pursuit on Stratford and Union Avenue according to radio reports.
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