Bridgeport News: Gas Rupture
2020-11-06@11:00am--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters on scene of a gas line rupture at Caroline Street. Avoid the area. This news report is made possible by our safe heating sponsor:
Norwalk News: Roommate Stabbing
2020-11-05@12:30AMish--Early Thursday morning, officers were called to an address on Bouton Street fora male bleeding from the neck. Responding officers detained the suspect, Walter Brooks-Rivera,while he was running from the scene. The victim sustained multiple stab wounds and wasbrought to the hospital and is still being treated. Detectives were called in to investigate, andhave determined the stabbing was an altercation between two roommates. This case remainsunder investigation. The suspect, Walter Brooks-Rivera was charged in this case. Anyone withinformation is asked to contact the Norwalk Police Detective Bureau at 203-854-3011 Arrested Walter Brooks-Rivera (age19) of NorwalkCharges: Assault in the First Degree Bond $500,000
Coronavirus Relief Fund
(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has approved the allocation of $3.4 million in grants from the state’s Coronavirus Relief Fund, which uses federal CARES Act money, to finance programs in several towns across Connecticut that will be used for homeless shelter improvements, homeless prevention services, and financial assistance for low-income residents at-risk of becoming homeless. Administered by the Connecticut Department of Housing, the grants will provide critically needed assistance to many who have been impacted by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. “These grants will be used to ensure the supports are in place for those who are on the verge of becoming homeless and we can rapidly respond to the situations they are facing,” Governor Lamont said.…
REOPENING OF RESIDENTIAL RENTERS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AMID COVID-19 PANDEMIC
HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut Housing Commissioner Seila Mosquera-Bruno today announced that the State of Connecticut is opening a second round of funding under the Temporary Rental Housing Assistance Program (TRHAP) to applicants seeking assistance with residential rent payments delayed by financial stress related to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. In this round, the program will for the first time accept applications directly from small landlords. TRHAP provides landlords with up to $4,000 in rental assistance on behalf of approved tenants. During the first round, more than $2.2 million in residential rent relief was distributed to landlords on behalf of 826 households. The program had been paused for intake late in the summer after receiving overwhelming interest and…
Bridgeport News: Paintball Attacks
2020-11-05--#Bridgeport CT-- 5:17pm-- A person was shot by someone in a car in the 2400 block of Maison Avenue. 7:14pm--A man was shot by someone in a van with paintballs on Lakeside Drive. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Car Hits Tree-Occupants Flee
2020-11-05@8:40pm-- #Bridgeport CT--A car hit a tree at Gurdon and Summit Street and the occupants flee the scene. This news report is made possible by:
Ansonia News: Target Arrest Made
On November 5, 2020, the Ansonia Police Department with the assistance of the Bridgeport Police Department, Stratford Police Department, Connecticut State Police Gang Task Force and the FBI Safe Streets Task Force served two search warrants in Bridgeport and arrested Michael Lockhart for the October 21, 2020 armed robbery in the Target parking lot in Ansonia. The search warrants took place at residences on East Main Street and Maplewood Avenue in Bridgeport. The investigation is ongoing an additional arrests are expected. Michael Lockhart, age 21, of Bridgeport was arrested for his involvement in the robbery and charged with Robbery First Degree, Conspiracy to Commit Robbery First Degree, Criminal Attempt Robbery First Degree, Larceny Second Degree, Conspiracy to Commit Larceny Second…
AG MOVES TO REVOKE OR REDUCE PENSIONS OF FORMER BRIDGEPORT POLICE CHIEF AND PERSONNEL DIRECTOR
Hartford, CT – Attorney General William Tong has moved to revoke or reduce the pensions of former Bridgeport Police Chief Armando “A.J.” Perez and Personnel Director David Dunn following federal guilty pleas involving the scheme to award Perez the Chief of Police position under false and fraudulent pretenses. Both men have pleaded guilty to federal Wire Fraud and False Statements charges. Perez currently receives a $102,072.36 annual pension through the Municipal Employees Retirement System (MERS). Dunn receives a $80,769.24 pension through MERS. “Perez and Dunn abused their positions for personal gain. As a police officer, A.J. Perez had the highest ethical duty to obey and respect the law, making his misconduct particularly unconscionable. State law requires that my office take action to…
Bridgeport News: Pedestrian Struck
On November 4, 2020 at approximately 6:59 pm, the Bridgeport Emergency Operations Center received a telephone call regarding a serious crash at the intersection of Granfield Avenue & Success Avenue, Bridgeport, CT (vehicle vs pedestrian). Bridgeport Police, Fire, and AMR Ambulance were dispatched to the scene. A green 2001 Ford F350 pickup truck was traveling eastbound on Granfield Avenue approaching its intersection with Success Avenue. There is a four way stop at the intersection of Granfield Avenue & Success Avenue. The Ford pickup truck failed to stop for the stop sign and struck a 70 year old Bridgeport woman as she crossed Granfield Avenue from the northwest corner of the intersection. The operator of the Ford pickup truck has been identified as 25 year…
Bridgeport News: Police-Involved In A 5 Car Crash
Police UPDATE: Last night at 1022hrs a Bridgeport Police Officer responding to a call for service lost control of their police vehicle and struck a parked vehicle on Park Avenue near Rooster River Boulevard causing a chain reaction into 4 other parked vehicles. The officer was transported to the hospital for non-life threatening injuries and for evaluation. The Bridgeport Police Patrol Division is investigating the accident. 2020-10-04@10:45PMish-- #Bridgeport CT-- #SHU-- Police ae investigating a crash involving one of their own on Park Avenue near Rooster River Boulevard. A total of five cars were involved. The officer was checked by EMS but it is uncertain if he or anyone else sustained any injuries. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqQeYzzVo_Q&feature=youtu.be