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Town of Fairfield to Host 2nd Annual Oktoberfest

Aug 6, 2024 Alex

FAIRFIELD, CT — The Town of Fairfield is excited to announce that Fairfield Oktoberfest will return on September 14 from 2:00 – 6:00 PM in the Lot at FTC located at 70 Sanford Street in downtown Fairfield. Now in its second year, this event is a partnership of the Fairfield Office of Community & Economic Development, Fairfield Parks & Recreation Department, and Fairfield Theatre Company. The event will feature live music by Dennis Polisky & Maestro’s Men and the Benny Mikula Band (of Alpaca Gnomes) along with axe throwing and corn hole. Local food trucks with festive food offerings will be on site as well as vendors presenting a curated selection of adult beverages for those 21 and older. Commemorative…

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Bridgeport

Bridgeport House Fire

Aug 5, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

Fire Department UPDATE: At 5:45pm Bridgeport Fire Department was dispatched to the 1700 block of Noble Ave for a structure fire in a single family home. Arriving units found heavy smoke showing from the structure and commenced an aggressive interior fire attach while searching for occupants. Fire was declared under control in approximately 30 minutes with no injuries to department members. AMR evaluated 1 civilian for possible smoke inhalation and the Red Cross will be relocating 2 adults and 1 teenage son. The Fire Marshal’s Office will be investigating the cause of the fire. The homeowners came home and found the fire department in their house in the 1700 block of Noble Avenue. An unconfirmed report said it started in…

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Norwalk

Norwalk News: Additional Arrests Made in Ely Avenue Shooting Case

Aug 5, 2024 Alex

On Saturday, July 13, 2024, at 6:54 PM, Norwalk Police Combined Dispatch received multiple 911 calls reporting shots fired at the 200 block of Ely Avenue, the Roodner Court Public Housing Complex. Patrol Officers arrived and found evidence of gunfire. A 15-year-old victim was subsequently dropped off at Norwalk Hospital with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. The Detective Bureau took over the investigation, leading to the swift arrest of the shooter. Further investigation revealed the involvement of other participants, resulting in arrest warrants for those individuals. As of now, all involved parties have been arrested. Essence Broome, 33, was arrested on August 2, 2024. She faces charges of Risk of Injury to a Child and Trespassing 3rd Degree, with a bond…

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State News

GOVERNOR LAMONT ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF NEW STATE GRANT PROGRAM ON HOME HEALTH CARE WORKER SAFETY

Aug 5, 2024 Alex

Home Health and Access Agencies Can Begin Applying for the Grants on August 7, 2024 (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced the impending launch of the In-Home Safety Grant Program, a new state grant program administered by the Connecticut Department of Social Services aimed at enhancing the safety and security of home health care workers in Connecticut. Established by the enactment of Public Act 24-19 – which was approved by the Connecticut General Assembly during the 2024 regular legislative session and then signed into law by Governor Lamont – this program will provide grants to home health and access agencies to fund improved safety protocols and support services for their workers. This includes items such as emergency alert buttons, buddy…

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Bridgeport

Violent Night In Bridgeport

Aug 4, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

1. On August 3, 2024, at approximately 11:15 pm the Bridgeport Emergency Operations Center received reports of a male victim arriving at an area hospital via private vehicle suffering from a gunshot wound to the buttocks. The victim has been identified as a 38-year-old Bridgeport man from the “Hollow” neighborhood. He is listed in stable condition. There were no ShotSpotter activations in the hour prior to this incident. Police have determined the shooting likely occurred inside the lobby of building 5 - Charles F. Greene Homes Housing Community. The Detective Bureau has responded and taken charge of the criminal investigation. Detectives have conducted interviews and canvassed the area at and around the Housing Community. 2. On August 4, 2024, at…

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Fairfield

Fairfield Water Rescue

Aug 3, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

https://youtu.be/v1B4qFgrtq8 On August 3, 2024, at approximately 12:10 PM, the Fairfield County Regional Dispatch Center received a report of two individuals struggling in the water near Lighthouse Point and Penfield Reef. Several nearby bystanders assisted in rescuing one of the individuals. The second male was not able to be immediately located, and a rescue attempt was initiated. Fairfield Police and Fire Departments responded and were assisted by several other agencies, including Westport Police and Fire Departments, Trumbull Police, AMR Ambulance, and the U.S. Coast Guard. At approximately 3:00 PM, the missing male was located with the aid of the United States Coast Guard, utilizing a helicopter. Fairfield Police personnel recovered him, transferred him to a marine unit, and transported him…

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Milford

Milford Police Arrest Suspect in Cube Smart Storage Burglary

Aug 3, 2024 Alex

On May 6, 2024, Milford Police were dispatched to Cube Smart Storage at 90 Rowe Ave following a report of a burglary in progress. Upon arrival, officers discovered several storage units had been broken into, with numerous broken locks scattered on the ground. The Detective Bureau took over the investigation, and the Crime Scene Unit processed the scene. After an extensive investigation, two arrest warrants were issued. On July 31, 2024, officers responded to New Haven to serve one of these warrants and took custody of Tylon Gardner, 34, of Derby. Gardner was charged with Burglary in the 3rd degree, Conspiracy to Commit Burglary in the 3rd degree, Larceny in the 3rd degree, and Conspiracy to Commit Larceny in the…

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