Norwalk News: Shooting Investigation

#Norwalk CT--On September 24, 2020 officers were called to Norwalk Hospital for a victim sufferingfrom a single gunshot wound. Detectives began investigating the incident and spoke to thevictim who admitted he was playing with a gun in his back yard and accidentallydischarged the gun, striking himself near his right shoulder. During the investigation,detectives recovered a flare gun that had been altered to hold and fire a single bullet.Detectives discovered that Josue Saravina-Pineda is a convicted felon and prohibited frompossessing a firearm. Yesterday, Saravina-Pineda turned himself in at Norwalk PoliceHeadquarters on an outstanding arrest warrant issued from this incident. Arrested Josue Saravina-Pineda (age 26) of NorwalkCharges Criminal Possession of a Firearm & Unlawful Discharge of a FirearmBond $50,000 Norwalk Police Tip…

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Police Advise Residents to Use Caution When Using Ride-Sharing Services During National Crime Prevention Month

FAIRFIELD – Chief Christopher Lyddy and the Fairfield Police Department would like to advise residents to always use caution when using ride-sharing apps as a means of transportation. "While ride-sharing apps provide a safe alternative for when you are unable to drive, they do pose risks as well," Chief Lyddy said. "We encourage all of our residents to follow the safety tips below to ensure that they remain safe while using ride-sharing as a mode of transportation." October is National Crime Prevention Month. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administrationlists ride-sharing services as a viable means of travel or to get home, especially if under the influence of alcohol, but urges all users to review the following measures to ensure the…

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Westport News: Inn At Longshore CC Lease Change

Westport, CT – The Westport Boards of Finance and Selectman have approved the request to assign the operating lease for the Inn at Longshore to Longshore Hospitality, LLC.  The town’s long-time tenant, Longshore Associates of Westport LP, commonly known by its principal, Rory Tagert, sought permission to assign its lease to a new and experienced group of hotel and restaurant operators known as Longshore Hospitality LLC, a partnership led by the Greenwich Hospitality Group.  The transfer to the new management team was negotiated and structured by Jim Randel of the Randel Law Offices, LLC of Westport, CT. One of the other principals, Michael Ryan, is a Westport resident.  “We’ve greatly enjoyed our 35 years here in Westport running the inn,” said…

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Money For Bridges

HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont, Senator Richard Blumenthal, Senator Chris Murphy, Representative Jim Himes, and Representative Joe Courtney announced that Connecticut has been awarded more than $144 million from the Federal-State Partnership for State of Good Repair Grant Program to help fund the replacement of the Walk Bridge in Norwalk and the Connecticut River Bridge between Old Lyme and Old Saybrook. “One of Connecticut’s many strengths is the state’s access to rail and the major cities to our East and South,” Governor Lamont said. “Fixing our aging bridges is about public safety and speeding up our transportation system. Our Department of Transportation will do a great job in making these improvements for our rail passengers. Thank you to the Connecticut…

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WASHINGTON, D.C – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), and Senator Chris Murphy released the following statement on the confirmation of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to be an Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court: Blumenthal said:“There is a clear and present danger of a humanitarian, moral, and constitutional crisis, as the Supreme Court shifts radically to the right and prepares to strike down laws vital to health and American values.” “Americans across the country are scared and saddened tonight. Families with sick children are scared they won’t be able to pay for their health care if the Affordable Care Act is struck down. Women are scared the Supreme Court will overturn Roe v. Wade and punish them for…

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Bridgeport News: Pursuit Ends In Arrest

2020-10-26@8:50pm--#Bridgeport CT- - Bridgeport Police pursued a stolen Jeep Grand Cherokee from Boston Avenue to Seaview Avenue where it entered I-95 southbound. The driver got off exit 25 driving to PT Barnum Housing. The driver then fled on foot but was later apprehended. This news report is made possible by:

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Westport News: TVs Taken From Realty Group

Police UPDATE: On Monday, October 26, 2020 at approximately 10:40am, officers responded to aWestport business on a report of a burglary. The victim reported that a piece of furniture hadbeen stolen from the business sometime between the prior evening and the time of the call.Entry into the business had apparently been gained through an unlocked door. Through areview of surveillance video, a suspect was developed; identified as Timothy Holmstrom.Detectives ultimately recovered the missing piece of furniture from Holmstrom, who alsoreportedly confessed to the commission of the burglary. Holmstrom was charged with 53a-103 Burglary 3 rd Degree and 53a-124 Larceny FourthDegree. He was released on a $2,500.00 non-surety bond. Holmstrom is scheduled to bearraigned at Norwalk Superior Court on the morning…

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Ansonia Police Need Your Help

2020-10-20 #Ansonia CT--Police need your help in identifying the person and/or vehicle in the robbery of the S & A Mart 95 Division Street. The suspect was described as tall and thin, wearing a blue sweatshirt, and gray pants, armed with a dark-colored handgun. The vehicle used is a light-colored large SUV. The Ansonia Police Department is asking anyone with information to please contact 203-735-1885 or tips can be left anonymously through TIP 411 at the link below.

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Stratford Library Hosts Four November Programs “Sunday Afternoon Talks”

The Stratford Library will present four special sessions of its popular “Sunday Afternoon Talks” series of informative and entertaining talks featuring prominent local guest speakers, on Sunday, November 1-22 at 2 pm. The four talks will be presented on consecutive Sundays on the Zoom platform. They are free and open to the public. American Revolutionary War historian, Eric Chandler, will return to the Library with his talk, "In the Beginning and the Wars before the Revolution: We're all Englishmen, Right?" on Sunday, November 1. Chandler explores the series of bloody confrontations between Native Americans, as well as in the North American theaters of European wars as the Great Powers maneuvered to extend their empires abroad and how they helped fan…

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SENATOR BLASTS EVERSOURCE’S RESPONSE TO ISAIAS IN PURA TESTIMONY

HARTFORD, CT) – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) submitted testimony to the Connecticut Public Utility and Regulatory Authority (PURA) regarding its inquiry into the response of Eversource and United Illuminated following Tropical Storm Isaias. “Now is the time for aggressive consumer protections.   Many of Connecticut ratepayers are unemployed or retired.  Families and small businesses are struggling through an economic crisis unprecedented in our lifetime.  A health care crisis continues.   It is deeply and flagrantly unfair that they are paying the highest electricity rates in the continental United States,” testified Blumenthal. “It is time to start putting the public first in our public utility.” Blumenthal also submitted excerpts from 115 complaints about Eversource’s response to Tropical Storm Isaias. Residents from small towns…

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