Last week, the children at Wakeman Boys and Girls Club were treated to an exhibition put on by Jurassic World and the Webster Bank Arena. The children were able to get a sneak peak in the behind the scene magic that goes to putting on a show like Jurassic World Live Tour and how they bring the animals to life. They also stressed the teamwork aspect of the show, like how they do stunts, motorcycle stunts or aspects of the video wall. This was one presentation that had no trouble getting the children involved, as John, the representative from Jurassic World Live Tour said Jurassic is such a beloved franchise, after all, “what kid doesn’t love dinosaurs”?
Westport, CT – Public Works Director Peter Ratkiewich reminds the public that the first phase of work on the Kings Highway Bridge over Willow Brook will be commencing on February 24. This first phase will involve the installation of a 36-inch diameter sleeve underneath the existing bridge to accommodate a 24-inch waterline. This is an important first step in the effort to replace the existing bridge later on in 2020.
In order to facilitate the work, it will be necessary to close Kings Highway at the actual bridge location. All residents and businesses that are adjacent to the bridge on either side will be able to access their properties during construction, but the bridge itself will be closed. It is anticipated that the first phase of the work will take up to two months. The actual bridge replacement work is expected to begin in early June of 2020.
The Kings Highway Bridge was originally constructed in the early 1900s. In August of 2016, the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CT DOT) conducted a bridge inspection and found it to be in critical condition. The CT DOT de-rated the allowable load for crossing the bridge to 4 tons, and directed the Town to prepare a replacement design. The bridge is eligible for State funding under the State Local Bridge program, which provides 50% reimbursement of costs.
#Trumbull CT– On Thursday, February 20, Trumbull Police detectives conducted a warrant sweep to serve outstanding arrest warrants on local criminals in the area, which resulted in four (4) arrests and the recovery of a stolen car.
Detectives coordinated efforts with other local police agencies to track down individuals who have not been held accountable for criminal incidents that they had been involved in, and during this time, a recently stolen vehicle was recovered.
During the arrest warrant sweep, Trumbull detectives located a vehicle in Bridgeport that had been stolen the night before from LA Fitness, at the Westfield Trumbull Mall. The vehicle was subsequently stopped near the intersection of Chopsey Hill Rd. and Reservoir Ave., where the operator, Elijah Watkins, age 20, of Bridgeport was arrested. Watkins was transported to Trumbull Police Headquarters and was charged with Larceny in the second degree. He was held on a $10,000 bond, and given a court date of March 2, 2020 at Bridgeport Superior Court.
The other arrests include the following:
Anthony Flores, age 21, of Bridgeport was arrested at his home on Taft Ave. He was transported to Trumbull Police Headquarters and charged with Conspiracy to Commit Criminal Mischief. Flores was involved in a recent case where an office building on Silver Lane was vandalized, which resulted in $4,000 worth of damage. Flores was held on a $4,000 bond and given a court date of March 2, 2020, at Bridgeport Superior Court.
Daniel Reyes, age 20, of Bridgeport, later turned himself in to Trumbull Police where he was also arrested and charged for his involvement in the same vandalism incident that took place on Silver Lane in Trumbull. Reyes was charged with Criminal Mischief in the first degree, held on a $4,000 bond, and given a court date of March 2, 2020 at Bridgeport Superior Court.
Roberto Rodriguez, age 55, of Bridgeport also turned himself in to Trumbull Police after learning that detectives were searching for him. Rodriguez was charged with Sexual Assault in the fourth degree, Unlawful Restraint, and Disorderly conduct for an incident where Rodriguez had assaulted a female resident while he was at the home to perform plumbing repair work. Rodriguez was held on a $30,000 bond and given a court date of March 3, 2020, at Bridgeport Superior Court.
Police periodically seek to locate offenders who fail to respond to charges brought by arrest warrant or failure to appear in court when obligated to do so.
Anyone with information on wanted individuals may provide information to their local police department. To provide information to the Trumbull Police Department please call (203) 261-3665, or online at www.trumbull-ct.gov. All tips may remain anonymous.
2020-02-28@11;17pm–A man was being shot at East main and Ogden Street. The shooter missed the man but hit a woman sitting in a car in the arm. Police are investigating.
2020-02-23@10:10pm–#Bridgeport CT– Reports of shots fired Pearl Harbor Street. Police locate a shot-up car in the 600 block of Pearl Harbor Street. So far the hospitals check clear of any gunshot victims.
2020-02-23@8:11pm–#Bridgeport CT– A crash on Barnum Avenue has the roadway closed from Pixlee to Willow Street. One of the drivers fled on foot from the scene.
