Ansonia News: Odor Of Gas
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. This news report is made possible by:
Norwalk School Recognized As National Blue Ribbon School
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,…
Bridgeport Police Targets Gang Violence
#Bridgeport CT-- In a report we were first to report on: 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…
Shelton News: Threat At Shelton HS To Bring Increased Police Presence
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…
Bridgeport News: Man With Gun Apprehended
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. This news report is made possible by:
Ansonia News: Child Walking On Roof Found Living In Deplorable Conditions
2019-09-25@ 8:47am--The Ansonia Police Department received a complaint of a child on the roof of a house on Main Street. Officers located a two-year-old male on the roof of 681 Main Street about 30 feet above the ground. Officer Christopher Kelley was able to talk to the child and keep him from moving around the roof while Sergeant Christopher Flynn and Officer Peter Lovermi III forced entry into the house to get to the child off the roof. Inside the home was the child’s father, David Hustek, and the child’s aunt, Sarah Barker. Both had been sleeping and unaware the child was on the roof of the house. The child was transported to a local hospital for precautionary reasons but…
Bridgeport News Robber Arrested After Pursuit
Last night two suspects attempted to rob the store. Suspects were operating a stolen motor vehicle. When Officers approached, they took off and led officers on a pursuit that ended in PT Barnum. Officers observed the parties attempting to rob the store with masks and what appeared to be a firearm. The pursuit ended in PT. Barnum with 2 suspects taken into custody. Information also was gathered that the two suspect were also wanted for a r0bbery out of Fairfield Ct. Fairfield Police were notified and arrived on scene. Police Arrested: Asad, Carlos DOB (1/6/1999) for 14-223(b)** ENGAGING POLICE IN PURSUIT 1 53a-124 LARCENY 3RD DEG 1 53a-167a INTERFERE WITH OFFCR/RESISTING 1 Bond: $25,000
Bridgeport News: Juvenile Leads Police In Pursuit Of Stolen Car
2019-09-25@2:12pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police noticed a car driving without a license plate in area of Housatonic Avenue. The driver lead police on pursuit into the east side. The car crashed on Crescent Avenue. The car was stolen according to radio reports. [caption id="attachment_78335" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Midtown tow operator wins best pose as he prepares to tow the vehicle away.[/caption]
Norwalk News: High School Evacuated
2019-09-25@1:36pm--#Norwalk CT-- Norwalk High School located at 23 Calvin Murphy Drive has been evacuated due to a spill in the science wing. Students are complaining about irritated eyes. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Bridgeport Police Capture Fairfield Robbers
2019-09-25 @11:55pm-- #Fairfield CT--#Bridgeport CT--Just before midnight the Walgreens at 414 Kings Highway East in Fairfield was robbed by two males at gunpoint. About fifteen minutes later Bridgeport Police located two males with masks on at the McDonald's on North Avenue. They attempted to box the suspects in but they fled on a short pursuit down North Avenue, onto Fairfield Avenue. Bridgeport Police finally boxed them in at PT Barnum Housing and took two into custody. It was then they discovered it was the vehicle wanted in the Walgreens robbery. A positive identification was made on the two, one was a minor and transported to the youth bureau the other to booking on Congress Street.