Bridgeport Teen Arrested After Trumbull Armed Robbery of Dirt Bike

Trumbull, CT — A Bridgeport teenager was arrested on December 31 after allegedly robbing a 14-year-old at gunpoint and stealing the victim’s dirt bike on Trumbull's "Rails to Trails" path. Police identified the suspect as Giovanni DeJesus, 19, of East Main Street, Bridgeport. Around 5:00 p.m., officers responded to the area near White Plains Road and Quarry Road, where the young victim reported being confronted by a group on dirt bikes. According to police, DeJesus pointed a handgun at the victim and demanded the dirt bike before fleeing toward Bridgeport. Bridgeport officers quickly located DeJesus on Palisade Avenue, where he was apprehended. Police recovered a Glock 19 handgun modified to be fully automatic, along with a 30-round magazine and additional…

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New Year’s Holiday Traffic Stats 12/30/24 – 12/31/24

The following are preliminary New Year's holiday stats from Monday, 12/30/24, at 12:00 AM to Tuesday, 12/31/24, at 11:59 PM. from the Connecticut State Police: Calls for service: 2,696 Total Traffic Stops: 651 DUI: 11 Traffic Services (Where CSP provided traffic-related services such as debris removal, assisting with disabled or hazardous motor vehicles, etc.): 186 Motor vehicle crashes: 145 with injuries: 8 with serious injuries: 1 (Glastonbury) with fatal injuries: 1 (Windsor)

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Couple Ties the Knot Amidst the Magic of Wonderland at Roseville

https://youtu.be/E2PV70bDy4w Fairfield, December 30, 2024 – Amidst the festive opening night activities at Wonderland at Roseville, Paul and Cecilia Hongo exchanged vows in a beautiful ceremony. Married in front of the tiny chapel nestled in the Halliwell family’s backyard, the couple was joined by friends, family, and members of the public enjoying the holiday display. The wedding added a special touch to the 25th year of this cherished Fairfield tradition. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Paul and Cecilia Hongo! About Wonderland at Roseville: Wonderland at Roseville, located at 226 Roseville Terrace in Fairfield, is a celebrated holiday light display hosted by Gene and Mary Halliwell. Now in its 25th year, the wonderland features an array of dazzling lights, festive decorations,…

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Bridgeport News: Man Arrested After Police Pursuit, Gas Station Altercation Involving Firearm

On December 27th, around 11:20 a.m., an altercation occurred at a gas station in the 900 Block of Park Avenue involving three parties, including Curtis Dwayne Gibbs. During the incident, a firearm was discharged, though no injuries were reported. Later that day, at approximately 2:45 p.m., Bridgeport Police stopped a motor vehicle near Norman Street and State Street. Curtis Dwayne Gibbs, a passenger in the vehicle, refused to exit and ignored verbal commands from officers, leading to a vehicle pursuit through the City of Bridgeport. The chase caused a motor vehicle accident and continued onto I-95 north. With assistance from Milford Police and the Connecticut State Police, the vehicle was eventually stopped at Exit 41. Curtis Dwayne Gibbs was arrested…

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Norwalk Police Bust Vape Shop Selling Illegal Cannabis Products

On Friday, December 20, 2024, the Norwalk Police Special Services Division executed a search and seizure warrant at the R & R Smoke & Convenience Store, located at 213 Main Avenue. The execution of this warrant is part of the ongoing investigation into smoke shops that sell cannabis without a cannabis license. In Connecticut, it is illegal to sell products with a total THC concentration greater than 0.3% without a cannabis license. Officers received information that this location was selling pure marijuana and products that were well above the legal THC level. The search warrant yielded several hundred products that were above the 0.3% THC threshold. In addition, pure marijuana, THC gummies, and Galaxy Gas nitrous oxide were also seized.…

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