Seymour Armed Robbery
2022-10-13@10:16pm--#Seymour CT-- Report of an armed robbery by a black male in a dark-colored Chevy. Sounds like the same suspect as the robberies in Stratford and Norwalk. This news report is made possible by:
Shelton News: Downed Tree Blocks Road
2022-10-13@10:00pm--#Shelton CT -- A downed tree blocks the road at Booth Hill and Hurd Road taking wires with it. This news report is made possible by: https://www.bmwofbridgeport.com/
Stratford News: Armed Robbery
202210-13@9:40pm--#Stratford CT-- Police are investigating an armed robbery at the CVS on Hawley Lane. The only description was a black male wearing all black. Its not known if this is connected to the two armed robberies in Norwalk earlier. This news report is made possible by:
Fairfield News: Shoplifter Apprehended
2022-10-13@9:24pm--#Fairfield News: A man was taken into custody for allegedly shoplifting health and beauty items from Stop and Shop on Villa Avenue. EMS was on the way after the suspect was tased.
Norwalk News: 2 Armed Robberies
2022-10-13@8:53pm--#Norwalk CT-- Two armed robberies at gas stations. 1st one at 93 Main Street, the Global Gas Station by a black male in a gray face mask. 2nd robbery happened at the Mobil Gas Station at 31 North Avenue by a black male with a blue face mask, this suspect fled in a car. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Crash!
2022-10-13@5:11pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Report of a crash at East Main and Pennsylvania Avenue. No word on injuries. This news report is made possible by:
Norwalk News: Child Ingests Detergent
2022-10-13@4:47pm--#Norwalk CT-- A child on Karen Drive reportedly ingested Ajax laundry detergent. EMS on the way. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport Police Promote 11 To Detective
Bridgeport, CT– Mayor Ganim announced today that he has approved the promotion of eleven (11) police officers to join the ranks of the Bridgeport Police Department Detective Bureau. The Detective Bureau is the investigative division of the Police Department. Detectives assigned to the Bureau are responsible for the follow-up investigation of criminal offenses reported to the Department and for building a factual case file to be presented in court. Successful investigations are then forwarded to the Connecticut State’s Attorney's offices for prosecution. The eleven officers to be promoted to Detective are: Carlos Vazquez, Jose Bahr, Robert Pascone, Phillip Norris, Jr., Victor Rodriguez, Jr., Joseph Cruz Ill, Alfred Cesar Aaron Rivera, John Knapp, Davon Polite, and Michael Davila. https://youtu.be/cq5Uzrkc3RE
Local Infrastructure Projects Are Focused On Generating Economic Activity and Creating Jobs
(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is approving the release of $6.8 million in state grants to fund seven projects in six municipalities across Connecticut under a competitive grant program that supports transit-oriented development and is targeted at boosting economic activity and creating jobs. The grants are part of the state’s Transit-Oriented Development Grant Program, which is administered by the Office of Policy and Management (OPM). The program provides grants for shovel-ready capital projects located within one-half mile of existing public transportation facilities and promotes the development of infrastructure with the goal of creating walkable, mixed-use spaces that support vibrant, sustainable, and equitable communities. “Investments in transportation infrastructure are investments in the future of our communities, our…