Bridgeport News: Child Shot
2023-06-17@9:15pm First responders on scene at Sage Avenue for a child beingshot by a BB gun. No details on the extent of the injuries.
Milford News: Homeless Man Arrested
Milford News: On June 14, 2023, Joseph Caviness, a 40-year-old homeless white man, was arrested for shoplifting at Boscov's. He was caught on camera taking merchandise worth $113 on two separate occasions. Caviness also has an active warrant for his arrest in New York City. He is being held on a $250,500 bond.
ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS DAY, HIGHLIGHT PROGRAMS THAT HELP SUPPORT OLDER ADULTS LIVING IN CONNECTICUT
(Hartford, CT) — Lieutenant Governor Susan Bysiewicz today joined state agency and community leaders to mark World Elder Abuse Awareness Day and highlight the programs and systems in place to support older adults living in Connecticut. During Thursday’s press conference at Windham Senior Center, Lt. Governor Bysiewicz was joined by Department of Aging and Disability Services Commissioner Amy Porter, Long Term Care Ombudsman Mairead Painter, Department of Banking Director of Government Relations and Consumer Affairs Matt Smith, State Representative Susan Johnson, Windham Mayor Tom DeVivo, and AARP Connecticut Director Nora Duncan. “Our state agencies and advocates work hard every day to build strong support in order to protect our seniors and prevent elder abuse in Connecticut. Combating elder abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation is always of top priority,” said Lt. Governor Bysiewicz. “World Elder…
Milford News: Shoplifting and 5 Warrants
Milford News: On June 15, 2023, Carmen Fabozzi, a 49-year-old white man from Naugatuck, was arrested at Target for shoplifting. He had concealed merchandise worth $222.95 and had five warrants for failure to appear in court. He was taken into custody and his bond was set at $13,000. This news report is made possible by:
I-95 Crash
2023-06-15@9:30pm Bridgeport News: Crash on I-95 northbound at Seaview Avenue ramp one car on its side. Nothing is visible on the traffic cams.
Bridgeport News: Street Fight
2023-06-15@12:34pm--#Bridgeport CT-- An old school street fight using just fists at Beechwood and Poplar Street. No word on the extent of injuries.
Bridgeport News: Crash
2023-06-15@12:26pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A crash with injuries at State and Colorado Avenue.
Bridgeport News: Person Shot
2023-06-14@11:00pm--#Brideport CT-- Neighbors told me there were over 10 shots fired in the parking lot at Benham and Park Avenue. One person was shot and went to the hospital in a private vehicle with non-life-threatening injuries. A couple of parked vehicles were probably hit as well. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/fiuDH1d5AMo
JUNETEENTH AS A LEGAL STATE HOLIDAY FOR THE FIRST TIME ON JUNE 19
(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the State of Connecticut will observe Juneteenth Independence Day as a legal state holiday for the first time in the state’s history on Monday, June 19, 2023. Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, is the oldest known celebration commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. While the Emancipation Proclamation became effective on January 1, 1863, the news took time to make its way around the country. As such, it was not until June 19, 1865, when the Union army brought word of the proclamation to enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, making them among the last to be freed. “For far too long, Juneteenth and the end…
Route 8/25 Crash
2023-06-14@2:49pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A crash on Route 8/25 northbound near exit 5 taking up the right shoulder and right lane. No word on injuries.