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Burglary Suspect Arrested in the Act

Mar 24, 2014 Alex

(Bridgeport, CT – March 21, 2014) – Police arrested a 50-year-old man on a burglary charge Thursday. Officer Stavros Mirtsopoulos was dispatched to 1 Yaremich Drive, a vacant house, on a report of a burglary in progress. Officers had positioned themselves in the front and rear of the building when the suspect, Willie Cox, of Bridgeport, attempted to flee out the front door. When he encountered police, he attempted to go back into the house but police apprehended him. He was treated for lacerations to his hands that he suffered when he broke the window to gain entry and for a laceration on his head. He was treated and released at the hospital and then booked on charges of third-degree…

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Familiar Phone Number Leads Detectives to Arrest Teen in Robbery

Mar 24, 2014 Alex

(Bridgeport, CT – March 20, 2014) – A teenaged robber had ordered pizza from his cell phone with a just-stolen credit card. The larcenous act provided detectives with a key lead when one of the detectives remembered the same cell phone number in connection with another January robbery he investigated. Now the same teen will face charges in connection with a second robbery. On Jan. 13, a mugging victim came to police headquarters for an interview with Detectives Martin Heanue and Jorge Cintron about a street robbery that had happened on Jan. 2 on Beechwood Avenue. She was walking home and reached her door when she was grabbed from behind and had her purse stolen by two males. In the…

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Bridgeport News: Carjacking

Mar 24, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

12:55pm--#Bridgeport CT--#Fairfield-- A carjacking just occurred at at the Fitness Edge in Fairfield and ended at Seaside Park. Taken at gunpoint was an elderly man's wallet and blue Chrysler Pacifica with CT plates 176 UJH. UPDATE--The vehcile has just been located at Cottage and Norman Street in Bridgeport.

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Police Interrupt Drug Deal, Two Men Arrested

Mar 24, 2014 Alex

(Bridgeport, CT – March 21, 2014) – Two men face charges after police interrupted a drug deal Thursday on Norman Street. Officers Christopher Martin and Elizabeth Santora made the arrest after noticing the occupant of BMW acting suspiciously. They later observed him pull over on Norman Street and, a moment later, saw a gray Chevrolet Equinox park along side of him. The BMW driver, Michael Mott, 34, of Naugatuck, partially exited his car and reached into the Chevy. Believing a drug deal was taking place, police converged. Mott got back into his car and attempted to flee but was stopped by police. He claimed he was only buying a “$20 bag,” a reference to an amount of drugs. While searching…

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GOV. MALLOY APPOINTS FIVE TO STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTANCY

Mar 24, 2014 Alex

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that he is appointing five Connecticut residents to fill vacancies on the State Board of Accountancy, the panel responsible for licensing and regulating accountants in the state. “The State Board of Accountability plays a critical role in providing oversight and setting standards for this important profession,” Governor Malloy said. “The personal and professional experiences of each of these appointees provides them with valuable perspective for this role, and will help guide them in carrying out their responsibilities on the Board of Accountancy.” The members appointed today, including the board’s chairman, are: John H. Schuyler of Simsbury (Chairman) – Partner at Marcum, LLP Timothy F. Egan of…

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Westport Accepting Applications for 2014 Neighborhood Assistance Act

Mar 24, 2014 Alex

Tax Credit Program Westport Director of Human Services, Barbara Butler announced today that the Town of Westport is currently accepting applications for the 2014 Neighborhood Assistance Act (NAA) Tax Credit Program sponsored by the CT Dept. of Revenue Services (DRS). The NAA program is designed to provide funding for municipal and tax exempt organizations by providing a corporation business tax credit for businesses that make cash contributions to these entities. The NAA program allows businesses to claim a State tax credit for cash contributions made to qualifying community programs conducted by tax exempt or municipal agencies. The types of community programs that qualify for the NAA tax credit program include but are not necessarily limited to: energy conservation; employment and…

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The WorkPlace Board of Director’s Meeting

Mar 24, 2014 Alex

Bridgeport, CT – March 20, 2014 The WorkPlace Board of Directors will convene its quarterly meeting continuing the oversight of the development of Southwestern Connecticut’s Regional Workforce. WHO: Joseph M. Carbone, CEO & President, The WorkPlace WHAT: The WorkPlace’s Board of Directors Meeting WHERE: Holiday Inn, Bridgeport 1070 Main Street, Bridgeport, CT WHEN: Friday, March 21, 2014 8:15 AM – 9:30 AM DIRECTIONS: From I-95 (North or South) take exit 27A and then take exit 2. Turn right off the exit to Lafayette Square and turn left at the traffic light onto…

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Westport News: No animals on the beach

Mar 24, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

Westport Parks & Recreation Director Stuart McCarthy today reminded citizens that as of April 1 the “no animals at the beaches” regulation will be in effect. It includes Compo, Burying Hill and Old Mill beaches. “Animals will not be permitted on any beach property, which includes all grass, sand, and the parking areas, except Soundview parking lot at Compo Beach, as well as the roads within the beach area,” said McCarthy. “This regulation will be in effect until October 1.” Parking emblems will be required on all vehicles entering town beaches beginning Tuesday, May 1.