A person was hit by shrapnel after a barrage of gunfire at PT Barnum Housing near building 12 according to radio reports. Numerous viewers messaged me to report 10 to 20 shots fired.
2024-08-16@9:05pm
Person Injured From Gunfire
Milford News: Milford Police Arrest Suspect in Storage Facility Burglary After Months-Long Investigation
Milford, CT – On May 6, 2024, Milford Police responded to CubeSmart Storage at 90 Rowe Avenue following a report of an active burglary. Upon arrival, officers discovered multiple storage units had been broken into, with several broken locks scattered at the scene. The Detective Bureau immediately took over the investigation, with the Crime Scene Unit processing the area for evidence.
After an extensive investigation, authorities secured arrest warrants for two suspects. On August 13, 2024, Milford Police apprehended Colt Meadows, 20, of 4 Glade Street, West Haven. Meadows has been charged with Burglary 3rd Degree, Conspiracy to Commit Burglary 3rd Degree, Larceny 3rd Degree, and Conspiracy to Commit Larceny 3rd Degree. A $25,000 court-set bond was placed on Meadows, who is scheduled to appear in Milford court on September 10, 2024.
Busy Night For Seymour Fire
I-95 Shutdown
I-95 north and southbound are closed for a short period as they move the new span for the overpass at exit 15.
2024-08-15@9:50pm–#Norwalk CT– #cttraffic
Haven Hot Chicken Opens Their Newest Location in Fairfield at 907 Post Road
FAIRFIELD, CT – Haven Hot Chicken, New England’s go-to destination for Nashville Hot Chicken, is excited to announce the opening of its newest location at 907 Post Road in Fairfield. The restaurant is the ninth for the rapidly growing brand, founded by local restaurateurs Rob LaTronica, Craig Sklar, Jason Sobocinski, and Etkin Tekin.
Haven Hot Chicken specializes in authentic Nashville Hot Chicken with options ranging from mild to extremely spicy, including vegetarian alternatives. Known for its high-quality, fully halal-certified, antibiotic-free chicken, Haven’s preparation process ensures every bite delivers exceptional flavor. As Jason Sobocinski describes, “We also do a three-day process in marinating, drying, dredging, double frying, dipping into oil. So our chicken is crispy, crunchy, juicy, spicy, delicious in all ways.”
At the ribbon-cutting event, Jason Sobocinski expressed the brand’s excitement to be part of the Fairfield community, noting the significance of engaging with local institutions such as Fairfield University, Sacred Heart University, and the Fairfield Theatre Company. The team is eager to integrate with the community and share the Haven experience.
The brand continues its impactful partnership with CT Foodshare through the “Great Banana Pudding Drive,” which donates the cost of a meal to support food-insecure individuals across Connecticut for every banana pudding sold. To date, this initiative has provided over 100,000 meals to those in need.
Haven Hot Chicken invites Fairfield residents and visitors to come experience its famous Nashville Hot Chicken in a welcoming environment.
For more information, visit Haven Hot Chicken’s website.
Bridgeport News: Man Fatally Shot in Greene Homes Housing Community; Homicide Squad Investigating
On August 14, 2024, at approximately 10:15 pm Bridgeport Police responded to reports of a party shot within the Greene Homes Housing Community (Building 4). Upon arrival, officers discovered an unresponsive 45-year-old Bridgeport man in the hallway on the fifth floor. He was found lying down and appeared to have succumbed to fatal injuries. Medics quickly arrived and confirmed the victim was deceased.
Patrol Officers secured the crime scene and notified the Detective Bureau (DB). The DB Homicide Squad has taken charge of the investigation. They are being assisted by Detectives from the Forensic Identification Unit. The Detective Bureau is currently in the process of interviewing witnesses, collecting evidence, and notifying next of kin.
Multiple shots were fired during this incident and the victim appears to have been targeted.
The Bridgeport Police Department is asking for your help in solving this crime. Anyone with information is asked to contact the case officer, Detective Thomas Harper, at 203-581-5239. Citizens can also utilize the Bridgeport Police Tips line at 203 576-TIPS.
Bridgeport News: Possible Shooting
A possible shooting occurred near Building 4 on Highland Ave. There is no reported victim at this time, which is why there is such a heavy police presence.
BLUMENTHAL & GRAHAM STATEMENT ON VISIT TO UKRAINE
[Hartford, CT]– Today U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Connecticut) and Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) issued a statement following their visit to Ukraine.
The senators met with United States and Ukraine government officials today, including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
“After our sixth visit to Kyiv, we are more hopeful than ever that the tide of war has turned against Putin and his cronies. Ukraine’s decision to go on the offensive in the Kursk region of Russia was bold and brilliant.
“Bipartisan support for Ukraine is critical to American interests, and we will do whatever we can in 2024 to build on these successes and secure additional future military aid necessary to maintain the momentum.
“We urge NATO to issue an invitation this year to Ukraine for membership, making real what has been described as inevitable.
“President Zelensky was excited about and was committed to obtaining a strategic agreement with the U.S. regarding the more than a trillion dollars-worth of rare earth minerals owned by Ukraine and expressed a commitment to create a working group with the U.S. to make this happen.
“Expanding economic cooperation with Ukraine makes America stronger and accelerates Ukraine’s economic recovery. Ukraine is blessed with significant lithium, titanium, and other rare earth minerals that are needed by the American economy. An agreement with Ukraine in this area would make the U.S. less dependent on foreign adversaries for rare earth minerals.
“In addition, we will introduce the Stand With Ukraine Act, led by Senator Blumenthal, when the Senate reconvenes in September. This bipartisan piece of legislation will codify the bilateral security agreement reached by the Biden Administration and Zelensky’s government this past July. We believe this will send an important signal to the world and show that the United States continues to stand with Ukraine.
“After listening to President Zelensky, we urge the Biden Administration to lift restrictions on weapons provided by the United States so they can strike the Russian invaders more effectively.
“Additionally, President Zelensky told us both that he would be looking to supplement his Air Force by establishing a program to enlist retired NATO F-16 fighter pilots. We support this effort. Ukraine is already fielding units of freedom fighters on the ground, and this volunteer force should be replicated in the air.
“Now is the time to form a strategic partnership with Ukraine that can have tremendous economic benefits to the United States and lead to stability in Europe. Ukraine has demonstrated it has a genuine desire to join the democratic family of nations. We must not abandon them in their hour of need. We should accelerate the gains that have been achieved through dogged determination and courage.”
Milford News: Serious crash involving moped ends in death
On August 13, 2024, at approximately 2:06PM, the Milford Police Department Traffic Division was called to investigate a serious motor vehicle accident with life threatening injuries in the area of 1061 Boston Post Rd. A preliminary investigation reveals that a car was traveling east on Boston Post Rd when it was struck by an Asceno R2/50 moped. The operator of the moped was transported to Bridgeport Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. The operator of the moped was identified as Brian McGrory, 65, of Milford. If anyone has any additional information on this accident, please contact Milford Police Department at 203-878-4764.
BRIDGEPORT POLICE ARREST CITY WOMAN FOR ROBBERY THAT WAS TIED TO MARCH HOMICIDES
Back on March 30th, 2024, two city men were shot and killed while committing an armed robbery inside an illegal gambling club on Stratford Avenue.
On Tuesday, the Bridgeport Police arrested a Bridgeport woman who helped run the club by conspiring with those men to pull off the crime.
Shanica Merced, 35, was taken into custody on an active felony warrant during a motor vehicle stop by Bridgeport Police Task Force Officers on the East Side. She was charged with Conspiracy to Commit Robbery in the First Degree, as well as Illegal Gambling, for her role in helping to run the club.
Merced’s bond was $250,000.
Shortly before midnight on March 30th, Tayvon Geter, 33, and Richard Davis, 30, were killed in an exchange of gunfire, when of one the gamblers they were robbing at gunpoint inside of the club opened fire. The gambler was also struck by several bullets, but survived. Shanica Merced was grazed by a round while fleeing the gunfire.
In June, Marcus Famer, 37, also of Bridgeport, was also arrested on an illegal Gambling warrant for his role in running the club. Farmer was inside the club at the time of the incident. Police do not believe he was involved in the robbery. Farmer was a parole obsconder when he turned himself in on the warrant.
He was also charged with stealing a gun from one of the suspects, after the suspect was shot, and was laying on the ground. Farmer was also charged with Criminal Possession of a Firearm and Tampering with Evidence. He was remanded to the custody of the State Department of Corrections.
The investigation found that Merced and Farmer also had a personal relationship, outside of their roles in operating the club.
Sean Ellam, 38, of Bridgeport, was also arrested in May as part of the investigation. Police found Ellam stole a gun from the other suspect while the suspect lay dead on the ground outside of the club in the aftermath of the shootings. Ellam was charged with Stealing a Firearm, Criminal Possession of a Firearm, and Tampering with Evidence.
The arrests were part of a comprehensive investigation into the incident, which was conducted by Bridgeport Police Department’s Homicide Unit, with assistance from the Office of the State’s Attorney.
Detectives used extensive surveillance video as part of their investigation. The video showed Shanica Merced allowing Geter and Davis, who were the only ones wearing masks, into the club, and sitting alone with them for an extended period before they began the robbery.
Bridgeport Mayor Joseph P. Ganim, Bridgeport Police Chief Roderick Porter Sr., and other city officials held a press conference outside of the shuttered club at 1542 Stratford Ave. following the shootings, to ensure that it would not be reopened, and to encourage citizens to report the presence of such establishments in their neighborhoods.