Troopers Seek Suspect ID in Commuter Lot Larceny from a Vehicle

#Shelton CT-- (November 3, 2015): Troopers from Troop I-Bethany are currently investigating the larceny of a debit card and cash from a motor vehicle parked in the exit 13 commuter lot adjacent to Route 8 On November 2, 2015 at approx. 2:45pm Troopers from Troop I-Bethany were called to the commuter lot to investigate a larceny from a CT Department of Transportation vehicle. The complainant stated that when he returned to the vehicle, he noticed that his wallet was  removed from his lunch cooler. Troopers later found the wallet discarded on the ground in the commuter lot, missing from the wallet was a Wells Fargo Visa Debit card along with $10 U.S. Currency. Through the course of the investigation, Troopers discovered that the debit card…

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Election Day–See Something Let Us Know!

When I was at the state police press conference last week, two reporters wanted to know who I thought was going to be the next mayor in Bridgeport.  I told them I really don't know.  The reason is that there is seven candidates running.   Governor Malloy asked the Secretary of the State to dispatch staff to monitor the vote for any problems or potential fraud.   The secretary of the state pretty much said no, that the state" can't intervene if there is no inappropriate activity".  Well if see something, take a picture if you can and let us know!  Call/Text tips and photos to 203-769-6961 and I will work to have it investigated.  Of course everything will be…

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Bridgeport Police Department Arrests Man for Possession of a Paintball and Airsoft Guns

#Bridgeport, Conn. (November 2, 2015 Press Release) – Today, the Bridgeport Police Department announced the arrest of a suspect, Carl Brooks (DOB: 06/13/94), for possession and use of paintball and airsoft guns.   On Saturday, October 31 at around 5:45 p.m., police officers responded to a call about shots fired at Marina Village Building #22.   Upon arrival, a police officer observed a few young males sitting on the front steps of building #22. As the police officer approached the young males, the officer heard muffled sound of shots, possibly, projectiles being fired from a pellet gun, paint ball gun, or airsoft rifle.  The police officer observed the building across from Building #22 had its windows broken and was covered by blue…

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Extensive Fuel Leak I-95

#cttraffic--#Milford CT--Firefighters on the scene of an extensive fuel leak on I-95 from exit 32 to Bridgeport Avenue to Baker Street on Milford Roadways.  Guesstimates are about 30 gallons, with 10 gallons going into a storm drain.  DOT with a sand truck requested as well as Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.

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