2019-11-20@8:44pm--#Bridgeport CT-- EbLens, at 56 Boston Avenue was robbed again. This time only $2,500 in merchandise and the manager was NOT assaulted. The store was robbed on November 4th of $3,000 in merchandise, the manager was assaulted and it was robbed again on October 3rd of $3,000 in merchandise bringing a grand total of $8,500. This news report is made possible by:
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…
#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. …
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…
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. This news report is made possible by:
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 …
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,…
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. This news report is made possible by:
