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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The Connecticut Department of Transportation is excited to announce its first-ever “Name the Snowplow Contest.” The CTDOT Name the Snowplow Contest allows residents across Connecticut to submit their best and most creative names for four snowplows, which represent the four CTDOT maintenance districts in Connecticut. Winners will have their snowplow names featured on the side of a CTDOT tandem axle Tow Plow. The winners will be photographed next to the newly named snowplow and featured on our website and social media pages. Connecticut residents have until December 31, 2021, to submit their most creative snowplow name using the submission form on our website. In January, all qualified names will be presented to the public, who will vote and select the…

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