Stratford News: Homicide Investigation

Homicide Investigation:The Stratford Police Department is investigating a shooting incident that occurred on LightStreet near Barnum Avenue at approximately 1am on this date. During the incident twoindividuals were shot by an unknown assailant. The male victim was pronounced dead at the scene. A female victim was transported to a localhospital and is being treated for wounds received during the assault. At this time no names arebeing released until next of kin can be notified. The scene is active and Barnum Avenue will be closed to traffic between Bruce Avenue andBoston Avenue until approximately noon. Use Boston Avenue as an alternate route.There is no further information being released at this time. If anyone has any information concerning the shooting please contact…

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BOUGHTON TO SERVE AS SENIOR ADVISOR TO THE GOVERNOR FOR INFRASTRUCTURE

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont announced that he has tapped Connecticut Department of Revenue Services Commissioner Mark Boughton to serve as his senior advisor for infrastructure. In this new role, Commissioner Boughton will act as the Lamont administration’s senior voice on infrastructure and will coordinate multi-agency approaches to administering funds from the recently approved, bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. As Governor Lamont explained, seamless coordination across agencies and partnership with the Office of Policy and Management will spur new ideas, enable a comprehensive approach to equity and climate justice, and strengthen Connecticut’s applications for competitive federal grants. “Connecticut has been a leader over the past year when it has come to implementing complex federal programs and looking out…

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Bridgeport News: Homicide #21 — Police UPDATE:

BRIDGEPORT—On Thursday December 16, 2021 at 2116 hours, the Bridgeport EmergencyCommunications Center received a call of a party shot in Sammy’s Grocery & Dollar Store at 500 ParkAvenue. When Bridgeport Police officers arrived, they found the victim, Clinton Taylor (DOB: 6/25/98 of273 West Ave, Apt 211), deceased from multiple gunshot wounds. Within minutes, Officer Cavalierelocated a suspect about a block away. After a foot pursuit, and with the assistance of other patrolofficers, the suspect was taken into custody. A handgun, believed to be the weapon used to kill Taylor,was recovered nearby. The suspect refused to give his name or any personal information, stating only that he is “Lucifer”. Whilefleeing, he broke his leg and was taken to Bridgeport Hospital for…

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Norwalk News: Fugitive Apprehended

#Norwalk CT-- Norwalk Police Department Special Services Division continues to bring cases to successfulclosure, and in this case, a wanted, violent felon, off of our streets.On October 25, 2021, Shane Tomlin was accused of Threatening 2nd in a Domestic Violencerelated case. A warrant was issued for his arrest. On November 25, 2021, Tomlin was accusedof Assault 3rd Assault 3rd, Disorderly Conduct, and Risk of Injury to a Child, leading to a seconddomestic violence warrant for his arrest. On November 25, 2021, the same day as the assault,Tomlin was sought by officers, and once spotted, was alleged to have engaged police inpursuit. A warrant was granted for this incident for Engaging Police in Pursuit, RecklessDriving, and other related charges. Additionally, Tomlin…

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Grants For Community Interests

(December 16, 2021 — The Affinity Foundation is pleased to announce its grantrecipients for the third quarter of 2021, having issued $20,000 to 11 organizations. The Foundationsupports organizations aligned with its mission of providing our members and communities withfinancial wellness solutions, educational programs that enable self-sufficiency, and support that ensuresaccess to essential health care services. “We are proud to partner with these exceptional organizations that are providing critical services in thecommunities they serve,” said Karla Wallack, executive director of the Foundation. “This year, ourpartners include health care organizations, which is a new focus area for the Foundation in 2021.”Center for Great Expectations in Somerset, New Jersey, received $1,000 for their critical programs thatassist homeless pregnant and/or parenting women in empowering…

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