Bridgeport News: Sexual Assault

#Bridgeport CT--On February 17, 2022 Detectives assigned to the Bridgeport Police Special Victim’s Unit responded to St. Vincent’s Hospital on the report of a 55-year-old female being treated for a violent sexual assault that occurred earlier that morning. As a result of their criminal investigation, Detectives determined the victim was assaulted at a residence within the 300 block of Griffin Avenue. Detectives were also able to confirm 57-year-old Harold Clarke Sr. as a suspect in the assault. Clarke Sr. turned himself into the Bridgeport Police Department this morning on an arrest warrant charging him with Aggravated Sexual Assault in the 1st Degree 53a-70a. Bond has been set at $250,000 and he is scheduled to be arraigned in Bridgeport Superior Court…

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FREE CONCERT SET AT STRATFORD LIBRARY

Chase & Bernat To Perform May 10 at 7 pm The Stratford Library will present a special, live concert with Juilliard School musicians Cameron Chase and David Bernat on Tuesday, May 10 at 7 pm. The violinists will be performing a violin/viola duo program including works by Mozart, Martinu and Handel/Halverson. The concert, held in the Library’s Lovell Room, is free and open to the public. This press release was made possible by:

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Wesport News: Fire Equipment Being Sent to Ukraine

Westport Fire Department donated used personal protective equipment such as coats, pants, boots that they can no longer use to Ukraine. On behalf of the Westport Fire Department, Fire Marshal Nathaniel Gibbons organized the project and delivered the fire turnout gear yesterday for a shipment being sent abroad to the Ukrainian firefighters. Gibbons stated, “Firefighters support one another around the county or the world. The men and women of Ukraine fighting fire under war conditions reached out for our support- so we responded. We support them and their fight for freedom.” Chief Michael Kronick stated, “Imagine trying to put out a fire without the proper fire equipment. There are raging fires in cities, forests, and fields from the numerous bombing…

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THE FY 2023 BUDGET

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont, Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz, and Office of Policy and Management Secretary Jeffrey Beckham released the following statements following the final passage by the General Assembly of the FY 2023 Budget:  Governor Lamont said, “This bipartisan budget is the Connecticut difference I spoke of on the opening day of this legislative session. Tonight, the General Assembly voted to give taxpayers their largest tax cut in history, while paying down $3.5 billion in unfunded liabilities, making groundbreaking investments in childcare, crime prevention, environment protection, and caring for our most vulnerable residents. We are transforming Connecticut, making it a place where people and businesses want to grow and set down roots. I want to thank the members of the General Assembly, town leaders, and…

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Garcia Market Shooting Likely Self Defense

#Bridgeport CT-- As Mayor Ganim’s office continues to keep the gag order in place at the police department I’ve had to rely on sources to tell you what has been happening. Today’s report is NOT CONFIRMED, but a number of sources and their reports all come to the same conclusion: According to police reports “On April 28, 2022, at approximately 12:20 pm, Bridgeport Police responded to 239 Newfield Avenue on the report of a disturbance inside the Garcia Mini Market” (Bridgeport Police press release). Multiple sources told me that the owner of the market asked 35 year old Michael John Bernardo III to leave the store. He refused and a physical fight allegedly ensued. The younger Bernardo quickly gained the…

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Fairfield Man Rescued From Fire. FAIRFIELD, CT, 5/3/2022 : At approximately 5:06 AM, the FairfieldRegional Dispatch Center received a call from a passerbyreporting smoke and fire coming from a house at 577 KingsHighway East in Fairfield. Car 3, Engine 2 and Ladder 2 arrivedwithin four minutes of dispatch and reported fire showing fromthe first floor of a residential home. Engine 2, under thecommand of LT Robb Delmhorst, quickly attacked the fire whileLadder 2 conducted a search of the residence. A male victim wasfound on the first floor and removed by fire personnel to anawaiting AMR ambulance who initiated advanced life supporttreatment. The patient was transported to Bridgeport Hospital,the patient’s condition is unknown at the time of this pressreleaseIncident Commander, A/C…

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