I-95 Crash
2020-01-03@2:30pm--#Fairfield CT-- A crash on I-95 southbound at exit 21 in the left lane. No word on any injuries. Traffic is backing up.
Westport News: Fraudulent Check Charges
#Westport CT-- On Monday December 23, 2019 at approximately 4:11pm, officers responded to TD Bank, located at 185 Main Street, on a complaint of a female customer attempting to cash a fraudulent check in the amount of $988.00. Bank employees further reported that prior to this attempt, the bank had received a fraud alert email advising that this same female accompanied two other males had been involved in recent fraudulent activity in neighboring jurisdictions earlier that day. This informational message reported the suspects were traveling in a silver sport utility vehicle. Upon officers’ arrival, the female suspect, later identified as Tanika Smith, was at the counter and was detained while the matter was further investigated. It was ultimately determined that…
Blumenthal On Iraq Airstrike
U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) posted the following tweets after American airstrikes killed Qassem Soleimani, the leader of the Quds Force of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps: Trump Admin owes a full explanation of airstrike reports—all the facts—to Congress & the American people. The present authorizations for use of military force in no way cover starting a possible new war. This step could bring the most consequential military confrontation in decades. This press release was made possible by:
Ansonia News: Person Shot
2019-01-02@7:50pm--#Ansonia CT-- Report of a person shot on Mytrle Avenue. This news report is made possible by:
Fairfield News: Wind Surfer In Distress
2020-1-2@3:18pm--#Fairfield CT-- Fairfiled marine units dispatched from Penfield Beach to assist a wind surfer in distress. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Carjacking
2020-1-2@8:00am--#Bridgeport CT-- Bridgeport police said that at Approximately 8am this morning a vehicle was stolen allegedly at gunpoint from the 400 block of Wells Street. No injuries were sustained by the victim. Victim reports he was warming up his car when an individual made entry and left with the vehicle. Bridgeport PD advises the public to deter from warming up their vehicles when no one is present. This press release was made possible by:
Westport News: Threatening
On Wednesday December 18, 2019 at approximately 4:01pm, a resident came to police headquarters to report that she had received a letter in her mailbox which she construed as threatening in nature. The victim reported that the letter had apparently been hand delivered, as it was not postmarked, and alleged that it had been signed by Scott Fishoff. An investigation into the complaint was subsequently conducted in which Fishoff was interviewed. In the course of that interview, he reportedly did admit to delivering the letter to the victim’s residence. An arrest warrant was subsequently applied for and granted for him in connection with this incident. On the evening of Friday December 27, 2019, Fishoff responded to police headquarters to turn…
Blumenthal Wants Action On YouTube Influencers
WASHINGTON, D.C --In a letter to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chairman, Joseph Simons, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) urged the agency to take immediate, aggressive action against YouTube influencers who are deceptively and unfairly advertising to children as young as two years old through their content. Led by Blumenthal, the letter was also signed by U.S. Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and U.S. Representative Anna Eshoo (D- Calif.). “The popularity of YouTube with children has created a new generation of child-directed “online influencers,” video channels starring kids and young adults who play, live their lives, and review toys with their friends and family for millions of viewers. What parents may not see is that many of these channels…
Bridgeport News: Two Firearms Recovered
2020-01-01@10:11pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police received a shot spotter activation (Google it if you don't know what that is) in the 800 block of Connecticut Avenue. Police pulled over a suspicious vehicle at Central and Ordinance Court and recover two firearms. Four were in the vehicle but no mention of how many were arrested. I bet they can use our sponsor right about now! [caption id="attachment_74833" align="aligncenter" width="420"] For more information visit: https://www.acesbailbondsct.com/[/caption]
Possible Sighting Of Vanessa Morales
Ansonia Police UPDATE: On January 1, 2020 at approximately 8:00 p.m., the Bridgeport Police Department contacted the Ansonia Police Department regarding a possible sighting of Vanessa Morales at Bridgeport Hospital. Ansonia Detectives responded to Bridgeport Hospital and reviewed surveillance video that showed a female child, which resembled Vanessa Morales with several other people. Detectives were able to identify and make contact with the people in the video. The child in the video was not Vanessa Morales. The Ansonia Police Department continues to investigate the homicide of Christine Holloway and disappearance of Vanessa Holloway. We are following up on all information and leads received and encourage people to report any information they have regarding the investigation. Anyone with information can contact the…