HARTFORD, CT– Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that he has signed an executive order reinforcing the state’s nondiscrimination policies within the Connecticut Military Department following an announcement from President Trump this morning that he intends to ban people who are transgender from serving in the military in any capacity. The order directs the Connecticut National Guard, the Connecticut Air National Guard, and the other armed forces of the state to take no action that discriminates against service members in enlistment, promotion, or any other aspect of their service, on the basis of their gender identity or expression, unless superseded by federal law, regulation, or formal directive from the U.S. Department of Defense. It also directs the Connecticut Military Department…
Fairfield CT– Pit Bull Threatens Home
1:11pm--#Fairfield CT--A tan pit bull entered a yard in the 200 block of Berkley Road threatening the children of the residence. A short time later police report two pit bulls were fighting in the yard. Animal control was called to the scene.
Norwalk News: Sexual Arrest
#Norwalk CT--On July 25, 2017, Patrol Officers responded to a suspicious person complaint on Washington Street. Officers located the suspect, Carlos Olivera on North Main Street. The Norwalk Police Department held an active arrest warrant for Olivera stemming from a sexual assault investigation conducted by the Special Victim’s Unit. SVU began the investigation on July 20, 2017 and quickly learned that Olivera had sexual contact with a victim who was known to him. During the assault, Olivera threatened to kill the victim’s family members if the victim told anyone. Arrested: Carlos Olivera, 40 of 79 Washington Street Norwalk Charges: Sexual Assault 4, Risk of Injury to a Minor, Unlawful Restraint 1, Threatening 2 Bond: $50,000 Court: August 2, 2017 Norwalk…
First Pool of Mosquitoes in Stratford Test Positive for West Nile Virus
#Stratford, Connecticut - The Stratford Health Department announced that the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station reported Culex pipiens mosquitoes trapped at Beacon Point on July 19th, 2017 have tested positive for West Nile Virus. “This is about the time of year we see positive WNV-carrying mosquitos,” said Andrea Boissevain, Director of Health, “Take quick and easy steps to prevent exposure and bites like wearing long sleeves, especially at dawn and dusk and use insect repellent.” Christina Batoh, Stratford’s Environmental Conservation Administrator noted that the Town started treating for mosquitos in early June using a biological larvicide. “All 5,281 catch basins were treated. The treatment attacks at larval stage so they never grow into adult mosquitos and lasts several weeks.” Dr. Batoh…
Stratford News: Stratford K-9 Visits Learning Center
#Stratford CT--This week the children at Creative Starts Learning Center (2189 Barnum Avenue) had received a special visit from Officer Steve and Officer McNeil from the Stratford Police Department. Officer Steve brought his partner K-9 dog named Logan with him. We learned that Logan speaks Dutch, and his sense of smell is way more accurate than ours. We also learned that Logan helps Officer Steve find the bad guys, and rescue people! Officer McNeil taught us about everyday safety, and give us our own Police booklets with crayons to take home.
Norwalk News: Narcotics Arrest
On July 24, 2017, a member of the Special Services Division conducted an undercover buy/bust operation. During this operation, an undercover officer contacted Derrick Wiggins, who officers had learned was selling crack cocaine in Norwalk. The undercover officer met with Wiggins and found him to be in possession of crack cocaine. Officers then moved in and arrested Wiggins on New Canaan Avenue near Tindall Place. Wiggins resisted arrest and was tased before officers were finally able to secure him in handcuffs.The crack cocaine that Wiggins was in possession of field-tested positive for the presenceof Fentanyl. Arrested: Derrick Wiggins, 43 of 116 Soundview Street Waterbury, CT Charges: Possession of Narcotics, Possession of Narcotics with Intent to Sell, Possession of Narcotics…
Bridgeport News: Mayor Ganim: Negative Effects To Bridgeport Of The State Not Having A Budget
The state of Connecticut is now in special session to get a budget for the state and there still is no state budget. It can mean cuts to many towns and cities. I met with Mayor Ganim to see what impact no budget will have on Bridgeport. Mayor Ganim said the lack of budget will cut over twenty-seven million dollars from Bridgeport's budget. This is only five percent across the board. “I guess when you say it this way it doesn't sound like much,” Ganim admitted. However, it will be difficult as police, fire, education, and employees will not be cut. The mayor is concerned about it, and so far the mayor has made some budget and hiring freezes. The…
Bridgeport News: Practice Makes It Look Easy
9:11am--#Bridgeport CT-- You often hear me say how the firefighters in our area make difficult things looks easy. It, of course, does not happen by all by itself. This morning Bridgeport Firefighters conducted a drill of a man trapped in a confined space with hazardous materials at the RESCO plant at 6 Howard Avenue. They also worked with the Fairfield County Hazmat team in the simulation in how to handle and deal with the hazardous materials.
Bridgeport News: Teens Robbed Person
9:23pm--Police are looking two young teens on bicycles who robbed a person on Pequonnock Street. This news report is made possible by :
Bridgeport News: Water Rescue
8:55pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Bridgeport Fire Marine Unit rescued two on a raft near the breakwater at Seaside Park. This news report is made possible by: