Waterbury News: Now An Untimely Death Investigation of Naugatuck Man

Waterbury, CT. (July 20, 2016): State Police Detectives from Western District Major Crime (WDMC) are investigating an untimely death in the Route 8 exit 29 commuter lot in Waterbury.

On July 20, 2016 at approximately 9:15 a.m., troopers from Troop A-Southbury responded to the Route 8 exit 29 commuter lot for the report of an unconscious male in a motor vehicle. Upon arrival troopers located the unconscious male alone in the vehicle. EMS responded to the scene and pronounced the male deceased.

State Police Detectives from Western District Major Crime responded to the scene and assumed the investigation. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) also responded to the scene and will assist with the investigation. The OCME will conduct a post-mortem examination to determine cause and manner of Through the course of the investigation detectives determined there is no criminal aspect to this untimely death.

Deceased: Joseph Carlson (dob 7/31/62)   Park Ave.  Naugatuck, CT

(State Police Press Release)

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Murphy Urges White House on Mental Health

#HARTFORD – After hearing continued complaints from constituents living with mental illness and substance use disorders about equal access to treatment, U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) led a group of 17 senators on Monday in urging the White House Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Parity Task Force to consider taking a specific set of actions – including conducting random audits and establishing an online public portal – to improve compliance with parity laws and ensure that Americans receive equal access to behavioral health care. In a letter addressed to Cecilia Muñoz, Director of the Domestic Policy Council at the White House, the senators outlined the most common issues their constituents experienced while attempting to access mental health treatment, and recommended that the White House consider taking action on six specific proposals to address some of the most significant barriers to mental health parity.

 

“We are writing to applaud the President for establishing the Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Parity Task Force and to inform the Task Force recommendations,” wrote the senators. “Given that mental health parity is still not a reality for our constituents, we ask that you consider the need for the following [proposals] when developing your recommendations. We believe the steps outlined…would address some of the most significant barriers to equitable access to mental health and substance use disorder treatment.”

 

U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Continue reading Murphy Urges White House on Mental Health

State Police Detectives Investigate Off Duty Cop’s Death

State Police Update:

Deceased #1: Hallock Yocher (dob 2/20/79)    10 year veteran of the Waterbury Police Department

Deceased #2: ID pending confirmation of identity and next of kin notification

 

#Waterbury, CT. (July 20, 2016): State Police Detectives from Central District Major Crime are investigating the untimely deaths of two deceased adults. On July 20, 2016 at approximately 5:00 a.m., Waterbury Police Department responded to 31-33 Marion Ave. in Waterbury for a reported disturbance.  Upon Waterbury Police Department arrival they located two unresponsive adults at the residence. EMS responded to the scene and pronounced both adults deceased.

At the request of the Waterbury State’s Attorneys Office and the Waterbury Chief of Police, State Police Detectives from Central District Major Crime Squad responded to the scene and assumed the investigation. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) also responded to the scene and will assist with the investigation. The OCME will conduct post-mortem examinations to determine the cause and manner of death of the two individuals.

One of the deceased has been identified as an off-duty Waterbury Police Officer. Identification of both individuals is pending notification to next of kin. The individuals involved are acquainted and the extent of their relationship is under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call Troop I at 203-393- 4200 or text “TIP711” with your information to 274637. All calls/texts will be kept confidential. This is an isolated incident. There is no threat to the community.

(State Police Press Release)

 

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Fraudulent Use Of Credit Cards

The Fairfield Police Detective Bureau is investigating a fraudulent use of a credit card at the Target store located at the Westfield shopping mall in Trumbull.

On 07/01/16 a vehicle was entered while parked in the lot of Fairfield Warde High School. A gym bag containing a debit card was taken and fraudulently used at Target. The three suspects (pictured below) were captured on surveillance video utilizing the victim’s credit card to pay for the merchandise. They were then seen exiting the parking lot in a newer model, white 4 door vehicle. The card was later used at the Stratfield Mobil in Fairfield.  Anyone with information regarding the thefts or the suspects pictured below is asked to please call the Fairfield Police Detective Bureau at (203)254-4840, or Text-A- Tip to CRIMES (274637)

(Fairfield Police Press Release)

 

Bridgeport News: New Bridgeport Office of Planning and Economic Development

#Bridgeport, CT – Mayor Joe Ganim  announced the appointment of Thomas F. Gill as director of the Bridgeport Office of Planning and Economic Development (OPED).  Gill takes over for Interim Director Ed Lavernoich who will return to his position at Bridgeport Economic Development Corporation (BEDCO). Gill is leaving his position as Chief Operations Officer of Black Rock Capital, LLC to take over as director of Bridgeport OPED.

 

“I am looking forward to the economic growth Tom will bring to the city,” said Mayor Ganim.  “We have known each other for decades and Tom has a genuine love for his city. I am certain his experience in the public and private sector while bring a unique perspective to development in Bridgeport. I greatly appreciate the input we received from the regional business community and statewide economic development officials while choosing Tom Gill for this position. He is the right man for the job and will greatly benefit our community.”

 

“I am passionate about Bridgeport; this is where I am from. We have over 40 active projects that we plan to layout. These projects mean job creation, an increase in tax base and an increase in quality of life,” said Gill.

 

Gill previously served as Bridgeport director of Economic Development for six years under the administration of Mayor John Mandanici. Gill also served as President, CEO and director of Fairfield First Bank and Trust Company before becoming COO of Black Rock Capital, LLC. He is a member of the Equipment Lease and Finance Association, International Association of Diemakers and Diecutters, and Foil Stamping Association. Gill received a BA in Economics from the University of Bridgeport and a Masters of Banking and Finance from the University of Wisconsin. He served in the United States Air Force Reserves from 1966 to 1972.

 

As director of OPED, Thomas Gill will serve at the pleasure of the mayor with an annual salary of $124,000.

 

 

State Police Detectives Seize Narcotics, Firearms following Bridgeport Search Warrant

#Bridgeport, CT. (July 13, 2016): State Police detectives from the Connecticut State Police Statewide Narcotics Task Force arrested one person following a search and seizure warrant in Bridgeport.

On July 13, 2016 at approximately 5:00 a.m., the Connecticut State Police Statewide Narcotics Task Force (SNTF), with the assistance of the Bridgeport Police Emergency Services Unit, served a Search and Seizure Warrant at 28 Bell Street in Bridgeport.

The warrant was the result of an investigation into the sale of prescription pills by Miriam Almourtada- Cotto. Detectives conducted a search of the residence, which is located within 1500 feet of Harding High School, and located hundreds of prescription pills and a number of handguns and rifles.  Almourtada-Cotto was taken into custody and transported to Troop G-Bridgeport where she was fingerprinted and photographed. Almourtada-Cotto was released after posting bond pending her court date. on a $100,000.00 Non-Surety Bond and will appear at the Bridgeport Superior Court on July 27 th , 2016.  The investigation into the firearms continues.

Arrested: Miriam Almourtada-Cotto (DOB 8/13/66)   28 Bell St.  Bridgeport, CT

Charges: Sale of Narcotics, Sale of a Controlled Substance, Sale of Narcotics within 1500 feet of a School, Possession of Narcotics with the Intent to Sell, and Not Failure to Keep Prescriptions in their Proper Containers

Court: Bridgeport Superior Court  July 27, 2016

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