Fairfield News: Amazon Truck Takes Out Garage Door
2022-04-29@4:30pm--#Fairfield CT-- Firefighters help remove a garage door that an Amazon delivery truck crashed into. I'm sure Amazon Prime can deliver a new one tomorrow!
Bridgeport Police Retirements
Congratulations to Officer Heriberto Rodriguez and Sergeant Gilbert Valentin on your retirement from the Bridgeport Police. Thank you for your service. This brings the police force down to 309 active out of a force of 425 officers. There are only 12 expected from the academy with no other replacements. This news report is made possible by:
HEATING AND WATER ASSISTANCE, DEADLINE EXTENDED
Connecticut Residents Encouraged to Apply for Assistance Before June 30, 2022 (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced the launch of a new online application for heating and water assistance programs that help income-eligible families from Connecticut pay their utility bills. Eligible residents can now apply for the Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) and the Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) through a joint online application that is available at ct.gov/heatinghelp/apply. The online application is part of the Lamont administration’s ongoing efforts to make more state government services available to be conducted over the internet to ensure that outdated bureaucratic processes are not a hindrance to accessing critical goods and services in times of need. Governor Lamont also announced that…
Fairfield News: Shoplifters Cause Crash UPDATE
2022-04-20@5:23pm--Fairfield CT-- #Fairfield CT-- A white female shoplifter took beer and fled in a Hyundai Sonata from Villa Avenue Stop and Shop. A female entered the passenger seat of a vehicle which fled the parking lot at a high rate of speed and subsequently crashed into a vehicle fleeing the lot. The male operator and female passenger fled the vehicle on foot and was subsequently apprehended by police a short distance away. The driver and passenger were transported to the hospital for minor injuries sustained following a motor vehicle accident. The fleeing vehicle was bearing a misused plate and its vehicle identification showed that it was a Stolen Vehicle out of Bridgeport. Arrested- Joshua Paul Johnson of New Haven. Charges:Larceny…
Westport News: Assault
#Westport CT--On April 23, 2022, Westport Police officers responded to a construction site on Saugatuck Avenue on a report that a male had fallen from a roof. Upon arrival, it was determined that the victim had not fallen, and that the injury was the result of an assault committed by a coworker. The coworker, identified as Michael Gomes-Liandro, allegedly struck the victim in the arm with a metal pipe. Mr. Gomes-Liandro left the scene prior to the officers’ arrival. He was quickly located at the Saugatuck Train Station and was reportedly positively identified as the person who committed the assault. Mr. Gomes-Liandro was arrested and charged with Assault in the Second Degree. He wasreleased after posting a $75,000.00 bond and…
Risk of Injury to a Child
#Westport CT--- On January 27, 2022, the Westport Police Department’s Detective Bureau received areport that a Bedford Middle School teacher possibly touched a student inappropriately. The teacher was identified as Arthur Ellis. The complainant stated that she had Mr. Ellis for a class, and it was alleged that the inappropriate touching occurred this past December during class time. The detective assigned to this case conducted an extensive investigation and based on the results a warrant for Mr. Ellis’s arrest was completed and signed by a Superior Court Judge. On the afternoon of April 27, 2022, Mr. Ellis turned himself in at the Westport PoliceDepartment. Per the warrant, he was charged with Sexual Assault in the Fourth Degree and Risk of…
Mayor Laura R. Hoydick Announces Annual Veterans Breakfast
Mayor Laura R. Hoydick has announced that the Town of Stratford will host this year’s Veterans Breakfast on Wednesday, May 25, 2022. The annual event, which has provided breakfast for more than 1,000 veterans since 2012, is scheduled to start at 9 a.m., and will be held at Vazzano’s Four Seasons in Stratford. There is no charge for veterans or their guest, who will receive a full traditional breakfast. The Stratford Veterans Museum will be scanning pictures of veterans, preferably in uniform, to display at the museum. Veterans are encouraged to bring a photo. All photos will be returned. The deadline to register is Wednesday, May 18, 2022. Veterans and non-veterans who are interested in attending may register by calling…
I-95 Rollover
2022-04-28@9:40pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #cttraffic-- A 3 car accident. 1 car rollover on I-95 northbound near exit 27A. Looks like the new paint scheme is working in preventing last minute people from pulling over to 27A.
Bridgeport News: Police Investigate Homicide #5
Police UPDATE: The homicide victim from Newfield Avenue has been identified as 35 year old Michael John Bernardo III. Michael had ties to the local area as well as in Port Saint Lucie Florida. The Bridgeport Police Department offers its condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Michael Bernardo. #Bridgeport CT-- 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. Upon arrival Officers found the establishment was locked with no answer at the door. A second call was received at approximately 1:05 pm with reports of a possible robbery and a party shot inside the establishment. Upon 2nd arrival officers entered…
Bridgeport News: Truck Hits Tree
2022-04-28@1:42pm-- Bridgeport CT-- A truck hit a tree on Central Avenue near Deacon Street. The truck approached the construction zone, was waved on by the police officer but for some reason veered off hitting the tree.