8:37pm–#Bridgeport CT #cttraffic–Firefighters on scene at police headquarters at 300 Congress Street for an odor of gas indoors.
Black Rock Garage Break In
4:44pm–#Bridgeport CT–A garage was broken into in the 100 block of Clarkson Street. Dirt bikes were taken. Police are investigating.
Street Robbery
3:40pm–#Bridgeport CT–A street robbery occurred at Granfield and Pallisades Ave. and a cellphone was taken during the robbery. No weapon was shown but implied.
Federal Lawsuit Against Police Dismmissed
A federal judge has thrown out an excessive force and wrongful arrest lawsuit against two city police officers. The judge granted the city’s motion for summary judgment in Junior Huertas v James Ivanko and Omar Jimenez, meaning the case was dismissed because the judge concluded there was not enough evidence to proceed to trial.
Bridgeport police were attempting to clear the crowded streets after the Puerto Rican Day Parade on June 12, 2009. It was estimated that there were 2,500 to 3,000 revelers in the area of Park Avenue. Police encountered a house party at 358 Park Ave. with a DJ and two speakers pointed toward the street. Between 8:15 and 8:30 p.m., police approached the DJ and asked him to turn down the music. The DJ complied but screamed at police in protest. About 15 minutes later, police continued to clear the street and an officer tried to speak to a man on the porch of 358 Park Ave. The man cursed at the officer, inciting a large crowd, and after the man continued to refuse to quiet down police moved to arrest him. Huertas then intervened, stating “You ain’t touching him.” Standing no more than 12 inches from the officers, Huertas repeatedly refused to back up. When police told him to stop or face arrest, Huertas began yelling and inciting the crowd of about 40 to 50 people. Two police officers moved to arrest him and separate him from Jimenez but Huertas resisted. Huertas fell over the porch railing but a police officer grabbed his legs to prevent him from falling to the ground. He let go when a female attacked him from behind and started punching the officer. On the ground, Huertas continued to resist officers’ efforts to get him on the ground and kept grabbing onto an officer’s duty belt and weapon. Huertas sued, naming Officers James Ivanko and Omar Jimenez as defendants.
Trumbull brush fire
3:30PM–#Trumbull CT–#ctfire– Possible brush fire on the corner of Madison ave and Brittany ave.
Man electrocuted
2:21pm–#Bridgeport- A man working on at building at Wood and Wade Street hit his ladder onto a power line and has been electrocuted. Fire, EMS on scene. He is a 27 year old male and is unresponsive at this time. On the way to St. V’s.
No Animals at Westport Beaches Effective April 1
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 Oct. 1.”
Parking emblems will be required on all vehicles entering town beaches beginning Tuesday, May 1.
Student takes pill from another student
12:11am–#Bridgeport CT–EMS and police are on the way to the Park City Magnet School located at 1526 Chopsey Hill Rd for a student with a severe headache after taking a pill given to him by another student.
2013 Town’s holocaust commemoration
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3: Town of Fairfield’s 30th Annual Holocaust Commemoration: an educational, uplifting and
thoughtful evening of remembrance, with former local resident and retired educator Bob Gillette, who authored the
Virginia Plan, a true story of rescue. There will be a short presentation by Mr. Gillette, musical selections by Fairfield
County Children’s Choir and Fairfield Ludlowe Ensemble, a candle lighting ceremony and a reception. The event will be
held at First Church Congregational, 148 Beach Road, Fairfield at 7:30pm. FREE ADMISSION.
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/FHC2013
Website: http://fairfieldholocaustcommemoration.org
Westport Youth Commission Seeks Volunteers
Human Services Director Barbara Butler announced today that the Westport Youth Commission is seeking Westport high school students and community adults interested in serving on the commission beginning next fall 2013.
“The Youth Commission serves as a public forum for youth issues, and advocates for youth needs and concerns in the community,” said Butler. “Its 30 members, 15 students and 15 adults, are appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the First Selectman.”
Among the Youth Commission’s past achievements are the creation of Toquet Hall; startup of the Compo Beach skate park; the development of Speedial, a pocket-sized informational and help guide for teens; the development of a comprehensive community plan to address underage drinking; outdoor summer movies for teens at the Levitt Pavilion; and the I-Mentor program, a student-run Internet safety program for young people, the Westport Kindness Project and the Westport Police Youth Collaborative.
In addition, the commission continues to welcome public input regarding issues important to youth and families in town.
The Youth Commission meets monthly. Members serve on committees according to their interests throughout the school year. Youth members are eligible for appointment in grades 10 through 12, and interested ninth graders may serve on a freshman committee.
For further information and necessary forms go to www.westportct.gov or contact Elaine Daignault at 203-341-1165, or elained@westportct.gov.