6:11pm–#Fairfield Connecticut– There is a crash on Congress Street near Joan Drive which has the road closed until the accident is cleared and DPW treats the roads. Another Crash at Black Rock Turnpike and North Street reported.
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6:06pm–#Trumbull Connecticut– There are slick roads everywhere and a Trumbull police car was involved in a minor crash on Lake Avenue. No injuries were reported.
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3:15pm–01/12–#Bridgeport Connecticut– On Thursday, the Statewide Urban Violence Cooperative Crime Control Task Force assisted by SNTF-SW executed a search warrant located on the second floor of the 3 family residence located at #357 Beechwood Avenue in Bridgeport. Surveillance had been set-up for approx. 3 hours and the primary suspect was stopped in a MV after leaving the residence. The suspect was detained and a soft entry was made. Another suspect was located behind the residence working on a car. That suspect was detained and was allowed to go into the basement with Police to get his ID when Narcotics were observed in plain view. That subject lived in a basement apartment which was not included in the original Search Warrant. There was a second Search Warrant for a 2004 Honda Accord that was seized at the residence.
The Basement Apartment was secured and a third Search Warrant was obtained for that Apartment and was executed at approx. 10:00pm. Seized from the second floor and the basement of the residence as well as the Basement Apartment was 238 Grams of Cocaine and Crack (1/2 Pound), 797 Grams of Marihuana (28 ounces = 1 3⁄4 pounds), 207 Grams of Marihuana Wax (6 ounces), 44 Grams of Edible Marihuana, 16 fluid ounces of Hydrocodone (Opioid), Narcotics Packaging, Scales, Grinders as well as a “Kilo Press”. There was also $14,839.00 in cash seized as well as Five (5) Handguns (2 with laser sights) and two (2) Sawed-Off shotguns (14 and 15 inch barrels). Also seized from the rear of the residence was a 2009 Kawasaki Ninja Motorcycle with a Stolen Engine from another 2009 Kawasaki Ninja MC that had been stolen on 09/05/2015 from Derby.
Arrested wasCarlos FONTANEZ, aged 25 of #357 Beechwood Ave, Bridgeport, CT. Charges: Possession of Narcotics WITS, Possession of Narcotics WITS within 1500 feet of School, Possession of Marijuana WITS, Possession of Controlled Substance, Possession of Sawed-Off Shotgun (2 Counts), Possession Handgun with Mutilated Serial Numbers, Operating a Drug Factory. Bond was set at $250,000.00.
(Bridgeport Police Press Release)
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#Shelton Connecticut–A man identified by Shelton Police say 69-year old Randol Rios, of Shelton was found at the base of the building at 33 Hull Street early this morning badly burned. Firefighter began receiving calls just after 5am and when firefighters arrived they found the fourth floor engulfed in flames. The man worked alone in a machine shop on the fourth floor where firefighters said the fire originated. Rios was transported to Bridgeport Hospital where he died from his injuries. Shelton Police, Shelton Fire Marshal and the Connecticut Fire Marshal’s office. Mike Plavcan posted this photo on the Facebook page CT Fire and Rescue Incidents
Bridgeport – Bridgeport Police today are announcing the arrests of two juvenile suspects in connection with a shooting incident on November 12, 2016 where five people were shot at Club Sportivo, located at 2500 Park Avenue in Bridgeport.
“I want to thank the men and women of the Bridgeport Police Detective Bureau for their round the clock efforts and good, thorough police work that has led to the arrests of these two individuals,” said Bridgeport Police Chief Armando “AJ” Perez. “We will continue to investigate this crime until we bring all those responsible to justice. Bringing guns to a teenage sweet 16 and crashing the party, causing a ruckus where people end up getting shot is totally unacceptable. Playing around recklessly with illegal guns puts people’s lives in danger and we have zero tolerance for it in Bridgeport. If anyone has further information about this crime, I ask that you call the Bridgeport police anonymous tips line 203-576-TIPS or 203-576-8477.”
On November 12, 2016 at approximately 2239 hours, Bridgeport Police began to receive multiple calls about a large group of people fighting both inside and outside Club Sportivo, located at 2500 Park Avenue Bridgeport. Police dispatch then began receiving 911 calls of “shots fired” at this location. Approximately twenty police officers responded to the scene and located five (5) gunshot victims. These victims were transported to local hospitals, and all five survived their injuries. Several days later, a sixth gunshot victim was located, who initially did not seek medical treatment. Due to the complexity of the crime scene, all evidence processing was completed by the Bridgeport Police Department Identification Unit.
This investigation began on November 12, 2016 and is still ongoing. After speaking with multiple witnesses, victims and suspects, and reviewing surveillance of the scene and evidence, detectives determined the following:
On November 12, 2016, Club Sportivo was rented out to the family of a 16 year old female to host a Sweet Sixteen party. This party was by invitation only, but at approximately 2200 hours, the hosts of the party began to charge admission for an “after party”. Many people who were not invited to the Sweet Sixteen paid admission to enter the party, and some were patted down for weapons by adult males, who appeared to be acting as security. At approximately 2220 hours, a fight erupted on the dance floor, and spilled out into the vestibule. Several males were then seen displaying firearms inside the club. Several minutes later, shots were fired outside the club, resulting in six victims being shot.
Based on this investigation, probable cause existed to charge two juvenile males with various assault and weapons offenses. Juvenile #1 is a 15 year old male. An arrest warrant was issued for him on January 6, 2017 charging him with Criminal Attempt at Assault first Degree, Carrying a Pistol without a Permit, Unlawful Discharge of Firearms, Reckless Endangerment in the First Degree and Breach of Peace in the Second Degree. Juvenile #1 was arrested on January 9, 2017. Juvenile #2 is a 17 year old male. An arrest warrant was issued for him on December 21, 2016 charging him with Carrying a Pistol Without a Permit, Unlawful Discharge of Firearms, Reckless Endangerment in the First Degree and Breach of Peace in the Second Degree. Juvenile #2 was arrested on this warrant on January 13, 2017.
Due to the fact that this is an ongoing investigation, and that those arrested so far are juveniles, no additional information will be released at this time.
11:55pm–#Fairfield Connecticut–#cttraffic– I-95 northbound between exits 19 and 20 a two car crash in the right lane with injuries reported. Traffic is backed up but moving.
8:11pm– A fight during dinner between a minor brother and sister resulted in the sister being struck and cut by a knife thrown by the brother on Maplewood Avenue. Detective Captain Fitzgerald told me it was less serious than it looked and that the girl was not very seriously injured.
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6:49pm–#Westport Connecticut–cttraffic–A report of a car fire on the Merritt Parkway northbound between exits 41 and 42. First responders on the way.
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6:36pm–#Bridgeport Connecticut– Police break up a street fight outside Compare Foods on Fairfield Avenue. EMS were on scene evaluating injuries.
