4:17pm–#Westport Connecticut– A strong armed robbery at Brandy Melville at 142 Main Street. Security attempted to detain a Hispanic woman wearing a bright pink long sleeved shirt for concealing shirts in her purse. She became combative and knocked over the security guard. She fled with another young female down Main Street.
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4:14pm–#cttraffic–#Fairfield CT–#Westport CT– A crash on the Merritt Parkway northbound in the left lane in no mans land between exits 42 and 44.
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12:17pm–#Bridgeport Connecticut– Bushwick Steel on Housatonic Avenue is reporting to police that over $1,500 is missing sometime during the night.
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#WINDSOR LOCKS, CT – With the summer travel season kicking into high gear over the next several weeks, Governor Dannel P. Malloy, Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman, and other state officials today announced that a Zika education and warning campaign will soon be underway at Bradley International Airport. The campaign, a joint effort between the state Department of Public Health (DPH), Connecticut Airport Authority (CAA), federal Transportation Security Administration (TSA), and JetBlue, will focus on passengers traveling to and from San Juan, Puerto Rico on JetBlue’s two daily flights, but will also be seen by other travelers who may be connecting through other airports on their way to areas in the Caribbean, or Central/South America currently affected by Zika virus.
Starting tomorrow, posters in both English and Spanish will be placed on the jet bridges for the flights to San Juan. The posters warn travelers to the American Tropics of the risk for mosquito-borne diseases, including Zika, and advise steps to avoid mosquito bites. Other posters focus on travelers returning from the American Tropics, providing information on symptoms to watch for and advise seeking treatment if symptoms arise. Posters will also be displayed on the JetBlue baggage carousel with advice for returning travelers. DPH has also produced a wallet-sized, fold out pamphlet with Zika information that will be handed out to passengers boarding the JetBlue flights to San Juan. The TSA will begin showing a series of public service announcements (PSAs) on Zika virus featuring Lt. Governor Wyman and DPH Commissioner Dr. Raul Pino on the video monitors
(State of Connecticut Press Release)
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11:34am–#Bridgeport Connecticut–Police have one in custody and one at large after a foot pursuit on Golden Hill Street with a firearm. The gun was dropped in front of the courthouse. He was caught near city hall running towards the police station. According to radio reports they are still looking for one more person.
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On Thursday, June 2, 2016, the Westport Police Department welcomed two new officers to the organization and promoted another to the rank of Sergeant. The ceremony took place in the Westport Police Department classroom, where First Selectman Jim Marpe administered the oath of Desk Officer David Librandi was promoted to the rank of Sergeant. Sergeant Librandi is a 12-year veteran of the police force, joining the department in February 2004. He served as a field training officer for several years, was appointed to corporal in June 2014, acting desk officer in March 2015 and full desk officer in April 2016. Sergeant Librandi has received several awards during his career including the department’s Medal of Valor in 2008. He lives in Stamford with his wife Michele and two children.
Officer Robert Cole comes to the Westport Police Department following a 21-year career with the Orange Police Department, where he recently retired at the rank lieutenant. Officer Cole received a Bachelor of Arts degree in history from Niagara University and lives in Milford with his wife Dawn and 5 children.
Officer Joseph Velky joins the Westport Police Department after a 28-year career with the Trumbull Police Department. Officer Velky served in several assignments in Trumbull, including recruitment and selection and communications. He is also a certified police diver. Officer Velky spent time as the Trumbull PBA president. He lives in Monroe with his wife, Karen, and daughters, Jennifer and Megan.
(Westport Police Press Release)
11:22pm–#Bridgeport Connecticut– A crash with injuries reported on North Avenue in front of the McDonald’s
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4:18pm–#Bridgeport Connecticut– An unstable woman set fire to her home on Platt Street according to numerous reports. She was detained in the ambulance and is in custody. Police credit firefighters very quick response to the fire not becoming bigger. Thanks for the assist Garth!
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8:01pm–#Bridgeport Connecticut– A pedestrian has been hit by a car that fled the scene in front of 583 Connecticut Avenue.
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#Westport Connecticut–The State of Connecticut Department of Transportation (CT DOT) has informed Town officials that the North Avenue Bridge will be closed to all traffic commencing June 20. It is anticipated that the bridge will be reopened by August 25 and that the overall construction project will be completed by September 15. Detour notices will be in place, residents are urged to seek alternate routes and to allow for additional travel time in that area.
The CT DOT has been engaged in the major repair project on the North Avenue Bridge which crosses the Merritt Parkway since early 2015. Due to unforeseen engineering problems and safety concerns surrounding the repair, the original completion date was extended. Work ceased for the winter months and the bridge was limited to alternating single lane traffic. The construction and repair work is commencing once again, and now requires that the bridge be First Selectman Jim Marpe stated, “I am very disappointed that the nature of the construction now requires full closure of the Bridge. However, safety is the first priority. Expediency is important as well. While this is a project that is controlled and managed by the CT DOT, this office, along with the Department of Public Works, has made every attempt to work with DOT to expedite these repairs and to minimize the impact to Westport residents and traffic patterns in Mr. Marpe continued, “We will closely monitor the repair activities to insure that the bridge can be reopened before school begins in August. We will continue to look for opportunities for the bridge to be opened whenever possible during the construction process and will to the best of our capabilities attempt to inform residents of the progress. I want to thank all those affected by this construction for your continued cooperation and patience.”
(Town of Westport Press Release)
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