Local News in Bridgeport, Fairfield, Stratford, Norwalk, and Beyond!
Bridgeport, Conn. (Nov. 12, 2015) – Today, the Bridgeport Police Department announced the arrest of a man for stealing several bags of shrimp from Food Bazaar (500 Sylvan Ave.). On Monday, police officers were dispatched to Food Bazaar following a shoplifting complaint. Upon arrival on scene, police officers located an individual sitting on the floor next to the store manager.
The man on the floor – Carlos Muniz (DOB: 6/25/1978) – was identified as the shoplifter, and the police officer handcuffed and detained him. Police officers also determined that there was an active warrant for Muniz. After police officers reviewed video surveillance of the incident, it was evident that Muniz attempted to walk out of the store while concealing five bags of shrimp under his sweatshirt and sweatpants. All of the merchandise was recovered. Muniz was charged with larceny in the 6th degree. Bond has been set at $500.00.
Good Sunday evening everyone… we hope you had a great weekend! Its back to the grind tomorrow… pretty easy week forecast wise for us!
Monday and Tuesday are nice mild fall days!
Wednesday starts off nice and then we look for some light showers to move in during the late afternoon/early evening hours.
Thursday is still up in the air…do the showers and drizzle stick around?? As of now not much at all but the chance is there.
A early look at next weekend shows a mostly cloudy forecast but dry as of today.
Could we be seeing the last of the 60 degrees this week?? Cant say that totally 100% but the long range shows us settling back to some what normal to slightly above normal when it comes to temperatures. We should be in the 40’s with some 50’s not 60’s so enjoy it while it does last!
No snow storms as of yet in the next 2 weeks ahead. We will wait patiently wait!
5:19pm–#Fairfield CT– Police were called to break up a fight a Nutmeg Bowl at 802 Villa Avenue according to radio reports. No other details at this time.
5:05pm–#Stratford CT– Police called to 447 Jackson Avenue where a group showed up and pulled a gun on their son according radio reports. They fled in an unknown direction.
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1:33pm–#Bridgeport CT– The manager at the Public Storage Units on Wordin Avenue has called police that over 30 storage units have been broken into. The entire first floor and many on the 2nd floor have been broken into according to radio reports.
#Bridgeport, Conn. (November 10, 2015) – The Bridgeport Police Department announced the arrest of three people that were part of an incident involving a firearm. Around 2:00 a.m. on Friday, November 7, police officers responded to a call regarding three Hispanic males who were threatening patrons at an establishment – one of whom was flashing a firearm – near the corner of Madison Ave. and Morgan Ave. Upon arrival on scene, police officers were notified that the suspects fled the establishment on foot toward a parked car, which was believed to be owned by the suspect carrying a firearm. The suspect holding the firearm was also believed to be wearing khaki shorts. The three suspects were later seen on the side of a multi-family home near the corner of Madison Ave. and Windsor St.
After a witness confirmed that the three Hispanic males seen at the multi-family home were those who threatened patrons at the aforementioned establishment, police officers put each of them in handcuffs, and patted each of them down. None of the suspects had firearms on them when patted down. However, police officers searched the side of the multi-family home near the corner of Madison Ave. and Windsor St. where they found a .38 Special loaded with 4 copper jacketed, brass case live rounds. The three suspects were identified as Ruben Fuente (DOB: 7/17/1990), Rene Lopez (DOB: 7/20/1976), and Angel Ramos (DOB: 1/27/1983).
Mr. Fuente was charged with the following: Carrying a pistol without a permit. Threatening in the 1st degree. Breach of Peach in the 2nd degree.
Mr. Lopez was charged with the following: Breach of Peace in the 2nd degree.
Mr. Ramos was charged with the following: Breach of Peace.
8:40am–#Shelton CT– A report of a one car crash on Route 110 at Oranoque according to radio reports. One person is trapped in the car and firefighters are working to free the man.
#Bridgeport, Conn. (Nov. 12, 2015) – The Bridgeport Police Department announced that two roommates have been arrested on charges of disorderly conduct and threatening in the 2nd degree. On Monday, November 9, police officers were dispatched to an apartment near the corner of Shelton St. and Pembroke St. after it was reported that a roommate had threatened another roommate with a knife. When police officers arrived, they entered the room of Jaime Feliciano from Bridgeport (DOB: 3/21/1978).
Upon entering Mr. Feliciano’s room, police officers witnessed him holding a spring loaded knife. Once police officers told Mr. Feliciano to put down the knife, he did immediately. Mr. Feliciano stated that he was renting a room from his roommate, Renzo Estuella from Bridgeport (10/30/1960), who was issued an eviction notice by their landlord due to failure to pay rent. Mr. Feliciano also stated that he had been giving Mr. Estuella funds for his half of the rent, and in Mr. Estuella claimed he was giving it to the landlord with his half of the rent. Apparently, Mr. Estuella was lying to the landlord by claiming the Mr. Feliciano’s half of the rent as his own, according to Mr. Feliciano. Mr. Feliciano then stated that when he confronted Mr. Estuella about it, he responded by grabbing a machete and threatening Mr. Feliciano with it. In self defense, Mr. Feliciano grabbed a knife, according to his account. When police officers asked Mr. Renzo if he owned a machete, he said “no.” A quick canvass of Mr. Renzo’s room turned up a machete under his mattress. Mr. Renzo then stated that he did not pull out the machete and threaten Mr. Feliciano with it.
Both Mr. Renzo and Mr. Feliciano were arrested and transported to booking. Mr. Renzo was charged with disorderly conduct, and threatening in the 2nd degree. Bond has been set at $5,000. Mr. Feliciano was charged with disorderly conduct, and threatening in the 2nd degree. Bond has been set at $5,000. (Bridgeport Police Press Release)
