Jahmari Cooper, 18, of Bridgeport has been arrested in Florida for the 2017 murder of Jeri Kollock. Police say Cooper fatally shot Kollock, 18, in the Green Homes Apartment C and the victim was allegedly forced to strip naked before he was killed. Cooper to be charged with Murder, Felony Murde, and Robbery 1st Degree.
The Westport Police Department is proud to be a member of the Pink Patch Project for 2018. Our newly designed patches are part of an innovative campaign that is comprised of over 2,675 other public safety agencies nationwide, designed to bring attention to the fight against breast cancer and to support breast cancer research organizations in combating this devastating disease. For the month of October, officers will be wearing uniform shirts with our pink patch to help spread awareness. Wearing pink patches on our uniform is intended to stimulate conversations with the community during our daily contacts with them and to encourage discussion with the public. From October 1st-31st, we will be selling the patches to the public…
On 09-24-2018 at approximately 1am Officers responded to the area of Cutspring Road and Cheshire Street to investigate a report of several suspicious persons. The group was spotted by an off duty Stratford Officers. The group was located and the investigation determined that they had been walking the streets going through unlocked cars and stealing items such as change and pocket books that were left in the unlocked/unattended cars. The group was also found to be in possession of two (2) stolen cars from Waterbury. The adult in the group was identified as Edward James Parmlee 3 rd , age 18 from Waterbury. He was held on a $1,000 dollar bond and is scheduled to appear in court on…
#Washington DC-- Senator Murphy released a statement in today's Supreme Court testimony: “In her appearance today, Dr. Christine Blasey Ford was composed, thoughtful, and credible. She clearly did not want to be here, but she set aside her misgivings and faced life-changing consequences because her civic duty demanded it,” said Murphy. “I cannot fathom how any senator could see that and want to continue rushing forward without a full investigation. This is a lifetime appointment – it will weigh heavily on all of our lives for decades. We must take the time to gather the facts. The only reason to take a vote before a thorough investigation is to remain purposefully ignorant of the truth.” This press release is made possible…
Westport, CT - Planning & Zoning Director Mary Young announced today that the Planning & Zoning Commission will review a Text Amendment on Oct. 4, 2018 at 7:00 PM in the Westport Town Hall Auditorium. Text Amendment #753, prepared by the Planning and Zoning Commission’s Process Efficiency Subcommittee, proposes to modify the Change of Use definition found in the Westport Zoning Regulations. A Change of Use is currently defined in §5-2 of the Zoning Regulations as: Any change that increases the minimum required number of parking spaces for a building or use by more than three (3) spaces; Any change from a vacant rentable space in a building structure or lot, or portion thereof, which has been unoccupied for a…
#Bridgeport News: Bridgeport Police are looking for two suspects responsible for a home invasion that took place on the Eastside of Bridgeport on 09/13/18 at 165/167 Barnum Ave. The suspects assaulted the female victim but they were scared off when the victim yelled out for help and one of her children was heard coming down the stairs. The suspects did not take anything from the house. See below images of 2 suspects. Anyone with any information related to this matter is encouraged to call the Bridgeport Police Tipline at 203-576-TIPS (8477)
Operation Fuel partners with local government and community-based organizations at more than 100 sites throughout Connecticut to ensure that families in need have access to year-round energy assistance. The application process is already in progress and runs through Wednesday, October 31, 2018 or when the funding runs out. One-time grants of up to $500 per household for deliverable fuel, gas and electric utilities are available to qualified individuals. To qualify for electric utility, clients must have a shut-off notice, have no utility service, must need assistance to maintain a payment arrangement or have a past due balance of 30 days or more. For more details about the program or to find the nearest fuel bank please call 211 or visit their website , or…
The City of Bridgeport EOC is monitoring the potential storm tracks for tonight into tomorrow, especially with the slight risk of Flash Flooding. Here is an update concerning the flash flooding threat for late tonight and Friday morning. As low pressure approaches from the Mid-Atlantic region late tonight and passes over or just south of New York City and Long Island on Friday, rain could become heavy at times from latetonight into Friday morning. Rainfall of at least 3/4" to 1 inch is expected, with locally higher amounts up to 2 inches. Isolated higher amounts are possible if training of any heavier showers occurs over the same area. Overview: WHAT: SLIGHT RISK of Flash Flooding WHERE: Northeast New Jersey, Lower Hudson Valley, Southern CT and Parts of Long Island WHEN: Late tonight and Friday Morning Potential…
Mayor Joe Ganim joined city leaders to announce the development team in a retail development at 1206 Stratford Avenue which would include a grocery store, Optimus Health Care, a pharmacy, restaurant, laundromat, and a hair salon. Mayor Ganim said the proposed grocery store signed up was Gala Foods Supermarket which has two locations in the city. Demolition of a large area has already taken place. The demolition of the old Newfield will commence soon. Construction of the plaza is expected in the spring of 2019. Councilpersons Ernie Newton and Eneida Martinez have been pushing for this for years. Anthony Steward, managing partner at Ashlar Construction said “we're from here, our heart is here, and our commitment is for…
9:39am--#Fairfield CT-- Firefighters extinguished a fire in the laundry room at Ludlowe Center for Health and Rehabilitation at 118 Jefferson Street. This news report is made possible by:
