Batten Down The Hatches
11:54am--#Fairfield CT--A woman in a white jeep called police that the fencing surrounding the dumpsters at Bob's Stores on the Post Road swung open by the gusty winds, hit her jeep and dislodging the driver's side fender.
Detectives Obtain Arrest Warrant for Suspect in Groping Case
(Bridgeport, CT – April 14, 2014) -- Detectives have secured an arrest warrant charging a city man with approaching and groping two high school students on separate occasions in the East Side. Detectives Martin Heanue and Jorge Cintron secured the warrant on Thursday charging Harry Rodriguez, 40, of Hallet Street. He currently is jailed on unrelated charges. The warrant charges him with two counts of fourth-degree sexual assault, unlawful restraint and two counts each of risk of injury to a minor and breach of peace. He will be served with the warrant in Superior Court. The warrant stems from an investigation started after a report of six incidents in March where a male approached females, improperly touched them and then ran off. Rodriguez…
GOV. MALLOY RELEASES CONNECTICUT’S CYBERSECURITY STRATEGY
(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today released a cybersecurity plan for Connecticut’s utilities to help strengthen defense against possible future threats, such as a cyberattack. Connecticut is the first state to present a cybersecurity strategy in partnership with the utilities, and will share it with other states working on similar plans. Governor Malloy initiated the report as part of his 2013 Comprehensive Energy Strategy, which called on the state Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) to work with state agencies and conduct a review of Connecticut’s electricity, natural gas, and major water companies to assess the adequacy of their capabilities to deter interruption of service and recommend actions strengthening deterrence. “Fulfilling the promise of a more reliable energy future requires…
TUESDAY: GOV. MALLOY ANNOUNCES SEVERAL MAJOR PROJECTS TO UPGRADE CONNECTICUT’S TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE
(HARTFORD, CT) – On Tuesday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will hold a news conference in Waterbury to announce state funding for several major projects throughout the state to renovate and upgrade Connecticut’s transportation infrastructure, including highways, bridges and rail. He will be joined by U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal, U.S. Senator Chris Murphy, Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty, Mayor Neil O’Leary, state Department of Transportation Commissioner James P. Redeker, state lawmakers, representatives from the Connecticut Business and Industry Association (CBIA), and labor groups. WHO: Governor Malloy, Senator Blumenthal, Senator Murphy, Congresswoman Esty, Mayor O’Leary, Commissioner Redeker, state lawmakers, representatives from CBIA, labor groups WHAT: Governor Malloy holds news conference to announce several major projects to upgrade Connecticut’s transportation infrastructure WHEN:…
Three Males Report Armed Robbery
(Bridgeport, CT – April 14, 2014) – Three youths reported being robbed by two people, including one with a handgun. Officer Daniel Orlich responded to Moffit Street Sunday for a possible shooting but could find no evidence of an incident. A short time later, he was sent to a house several streets away and spoke to the victims. They stated that they were walking just before 9 p.m. when two males approached and robbed them at gunpoint. When one of the victims attempted to flee, he heard a loud gunshot. No one was injured.
Himes Unveils Legislation to Increase Oversight of Intelligence Agencies
PCLOB Oversight Enhancement Act requires regular reports to civil liberties oversight board WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) announced he will introduce a bill to guarantee timely intelligence reports to the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board (PCLOB), the presidential advisory board tasked with protecting the civil liberties of all Americans. The PCLOB Oversight Enhancement Act requires intelligence agencies to provide the PCLOB with copies of the detailed reports on their surveillance programs they already submit to the House Intelligence Committee, on which Himes serves. “As a member of the House Intelligence Committee, I help ensure that our intelligence agencies are respecting the law and Americans’ right to privacy while conducting their mission to protect our national security,” said…
Fairfield News: Man Takes Own Life Causing Hazmat Situation
6:06pm--#Fairfield CT-- Around 6pm Monday police received a call to check on the welfare of their friend who lived at Clinton Street. When police arrived they found the house locked and requested help from the fire department in gaining access. When firefighters arrived they found that the man took his life by drinking a vial of potassium cyanide. Assistant Fire Chief said he did not intend to harm anyone else but himself and left a warning note to first responders. Two firefighters and two police officers were taken to the hospital as a precaution and quickly released and returned to the scene. Fire officials called in the Fairfield County Hazardous Materials Team as well as the Department of Energy…
Bridgeport-Trumbull News: Accident Main Street
11:33pm--#Bridgeport Ct #Trumbull Ct--First responders on teh way to Main Street and Old Town Road for an accident, Trumbull Police reporting it maybe on Quarry Street.
Stratford News: Crash on Main Street
10:20pm--#Stratford CT-- Police are investigating a crash at Putney and Main Street. A work truck has crashed into a wall. Injuries and extrication a possibility.
Fairfield News: 4 First Responders Exposed To Cyanide
#Fairfield CT-- Two police and two firefighters possibly exposed to cyanide during a well being check and transported to the hospital as a precaution. Police were sent for a well being check on a 70 year old man at 32 Clinton Road. The man was found dead but uncertain what took his life. Video report soon.