2022-03-05@3:35pm–#Shelton CT– #cttraffic– Report of a car down the embankment after a head on collision at Levenworth Road at Indian Wells Road. Extrication is required in both vehicles.
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2022-02-26@7:07pm–#Fairfield CT– Fairfield Police reported that an unlocked 2021 Hyundai Elantra was stolen with the engine running while parked at Pokémoto at 1512 Post Road. The car was later recovered in New Haven on February 27.
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2022-03-04@11:21pm– There were multiple injuries on this crash that started on Stratford Avenue at East Main and ended in the entrance to Boca Restaurant. I was told that one vehicle fled the scene.
2022-03-04@9:39pm–#Bridgeport CT– Firefighters were called to the Barnum House at 140 Fairfield Avenue for an odor of smoke on the 10th floor. They then began receiving calls from the 11th floor and additional resources were called to investigate. Firefighters quickly discovered it was food burning on a stove in one of the apartments, no fire.
Bridgeport Police Promotions#Bridgeport CT– Here are the back of the heads of those promoted to detective today away from the public eye in the police chief’s newly decorated office. I requested to report on the this secret event and was told “According to PD Administration the event is for officers and family. They will be recording the event and will disseminate the video to all media”. Great job, eh? I guess they didn’t want to see the upgrades to Chief Garcia’s office and inquire on the expenses. As a citizen of Bridgeport you have to ask why the secrecy? Why city controlled media? It all started when Mayor Joe Ganim took the press’s ability to monitor the police dispatch channel. What other secrets are there?
Regardless, the city released this statement to the press (17 minute dark video of the same angle throughout can be viewed here: (https://bit.ly/BPDDetectives)”Bridgeport, CT – Today, the promotional oath of office was administered for five Bridgeport Police officers in the Police Chief’s Office at the Bridgeport Police Department Headquarters at 300 Congress Street. The ceremony elevated Police Officers Anthony Caiazzo, Damien Csech, Eliud Henry, Kateema Riettie, and Scott Peslak to their new role as Detectives in the City of Bridgeport.
Acting Chief Garcia stated, “ I am proud of the continued commitment on behalf of the members of the police department, as exhibited by these officers, to members of our community. The Oath of office affirms that the newly appointed Detectives will continue to faithfully and impartially serve the City of Bridgeport to the best of their skill, wisdom, judgement, and ability.”
The ceremony was open to families and Supervisors of the officers only. Our new Police Recruits were also present and able to witness the opportunities for advancement within the department. Photos and video captured from the event can be viewed virtually on the Bridgeport Police Department Facebook page”.
Trumbull News: Monroe News: Fires2022-03-04@3:05pm– #Monroe CT– #Trumbull CT– #ctfire–Firefighters were very busy with two fires at the same time. The first was on Wood Drive in Monroe and another on Greenwood Drive in Trumbull. Special thanks to John Cotter of Nutmeg Adjusters for providing the photo from Monroe.
#Stratford CT– On 03-01-2022 Harold Bolling age 64 of Stratford was arrested as the result of a warrant. Bolling was charged with the following;
1. Operating a Motor Vehicle Under the Influence of Alcohol and or Drugs (1 count)2. Reckless Endangerment (1 count)3. Risk of Injury to A Minor (26 counts)The charges stem from a motor vehicle accident that occurred in this town on 01-12-2022 in the area of 3241 Main Street. Bolling was operating a school bus at the time with 26 students aboard. During the crash the school bus struck a FedEx truck and subsequently came to rest on the lawn of 3241 Main Street. There were no injuries reported at the time of the accident.Bolling was held on a $100,000 dollar bond and brought to court on 03-02-2022 for arraignment.T
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2022-03-04@1:37pm–#Bridgeport CT– It was just cigarettes burning in an ashtray in the basement, no fire on Platt Street, no fire. But now you know what all the noise was about!
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2022-03-04@1:22pm–#Fairfield CT– Mill Plain Green is closed between Mill Plain Road and Sturges Road due to low hanging wires which is being repaired right now.
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#STRATFORD – The Connecticut Urban Forest Climate Change Grants Program has awarded the Town of Stratford $37,000 to replant trees along neighborhood streets.
The grant came in response to the Town’s application for funding for a “Street Tree Replanting” project. It is one of only five grants awarded by The Connecticut Urban Forest Council during the grant period, and the $37,000 award is the maximum amount granted.
With the funding the Town will purchase approximately 100 trees for planting along streets in two areas designated as Environmental Justice Communities – the South End and the West Side. As part of the grant program, the Town will provide project oversight by Environmental Conservation Superintendent Kelly Kerrigan, who spearheaded the grant application, and planting services by the Department of Public Works tree crew.
Kerrigan plans to meet with members of the neighborhoods before finalizing precise locations for the new trees and planting the new trees during 2022.
Mayor Laura R. Hoydick said, “I am grateful to the Connecticut Urban Forest Council for awarding this grant that will support my administration’s continuing efforts to focus on Environmental Justice in all parts of town. I am proud of the work being done by the Department of Public Works and Conservation Superintendent Kelly Kerrigan to develop this tree replanting project and obtain grant funding for it.”
Kerrigan added, “Trees provide a myriad of well-documented benefits ranging from mitigating the effects of excess stormwater to even improving mental health for those living and working in the area. I’m thankful to CUFC for this grant which will serve to springboard urban forestry education and tree replanting efforts here in Stratford.”
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