Fairfield News: Downed Tree
2022-12-22@11:11pm--#Fairfield CT-- The winds are starting to kick in and there is a downed tree in the 700 block of Sturges Road. This news report is made possible by:
MULTIPLE WEST SIDE ARMED ROBBERIES NOT PREVIOUSLY REPORTED
#Bridgeport CT-- On Wednesday the Bridgeport Police Department's Robbery/Burglary Unit arrested a 17 year-old male teenager from the West Side and charged him with multiple armed robberies that occurred in that part of the city. The Juvenile suspect was taken into custody and served with an active felony warrant for a robbery that occurred within the 400 block of Poplar St. on 07/08/22 The investigation by Detective Albert Palatiello resulted in charges of Robbery in the First Degree, Strangulation in the Second Degree, Reckless Endangerment in the First Degree and Risk of Injury to a Minor. The Juvenile suspect was also charged Wednesday for a robbery that occurred earlier this week, on Tuesday, December 20th, at the Omega Deli-Market located…
Bridgeport News: Crash
2022-12-22@5:25pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Report of a crash with injuries on State Street near Colorado Avenue. This news report is made possible by:
Applications For Operation Fuel Now Open
Applications for Operation Fuel, which provides emergency energy and utility assistance to Connecticut households facing financial challenges, are now open and available at www.operationfuel.org. Applicants can receive grants of up to $1,000 to heating customers earning up to the state median income, which is currently $66,270 for individuals and $127,443 for households of four. Applicants can visit www.operationfuel.org/gethelp/ for aid, with applications available online or in-person at a fuel bank partnering with Operation Fuel. The program’s website says that applicants should gather proof of the last four weeks of income for all household members, the name of their fuel vendors for deliverable fuel customers, or their utility bill and payment history for electric/gas/water customers. This press release was made possible…
Norwalk News: Narcotics and Firearm Arrest
Information received leads to surveillance resulting in an arrest for a firearm and narcotics.On December 13, 2022 the Norwalk Police Special Services Division received detailed information thatan individual was armed with a handgun and selling drugs in the South Norwalk area. Officersconducted surveillance and located the subject who matched the information they were given.The subject was safely detained and found to be in possession of a fully loaded Taurus semi-automatichandgun, with its hammer cocked back. He was also in possession of crack cocaine, powder cocaine,marijuana, scales and drug paraphernalia. Along with the above, the subject also had $22,785 dollars inUS Currency which was seized and will be applied for under asset forfeiture laws.The subject was arrested and is identified as:Sequon…
Stratford News: Man Pulled From The Water
2022-12-21@6:35pm--#Stratford News: A man was pulled from people nearby outside of Out Riggers at 605 Broad Street. First responders are currently looking for the man's dog which has been heard barking. This news report has been made possible by:
JUVENILE CAR THIEF ARRESTED IN TRUMBULL
Trumbull Police charged a juvenile boy after he ran from a stolen car that was parked at the Westfield Trumbull Mall, on Monday, December 19. The fifteen (15) year old suspect from Bridgeport was arrested and charged with auto theft for his involvement in this incident. At approximately 5:30 PM, an officer patrolling the area of the mall observed a Toyota RAV4 driving onto mall property. The vehicle had been reported stolen to the Bridgeport police on December 18, and was also reported to have been involved an evading motor vehicle accident, where a pedestrian had been hit earlier in the evening. The Toyota, occupied by two (2) males, parked on mall property when five (5) additional males walked towards…
Fairfield News: Crash!
2022-12-21@5:11pm--#Fairfield CT-- Report of a crash at Kings Highway East and Chambers road with one person in the roadway according to radio reports. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Firefighters Get A Tentative Contract!
Bridgeport, CT – Today, Mayor Ganim announced a tentative collective bargaining agreement with the International Association of Firefighters AFL-CIO Local 834. The negotiations between the International Association of Firefighters AFL-CIO Local 834 and the City of Bridgeport Department of Labor Relations occurred during an agreement on proposed issues that were considered for alteration. Mayor Ganim stated: “I want to compliment the men and women who serve as firefighters in the City of Bridgeport. It took a lot of perseverance and leadership from both sides to reach this tentative agreement.” Most of the major concerns that were mentioned for adjustment included wage increases, sick and paid leave, health care premiums, tuition reimbursement, vacation time, and stipends to cover uniform costs. Both…
Fairfield News: Smash and Grab
2022-12-21@1:22pm--#Fairfield CT-- A Centro Restaurant employee at 1435 Post Road called police to report his car was parked in the back parking lot and that someone smashed a car window and took items. This news report is made possible by: