Threatening Roommate Arrested: Convicted Felon Found with Two Handguns

On August 31, 2024, at approximately 3:52 AM, dispatch received a call about a threatening incident involving a firearm at 175 Helen St. The suspect, later identified as Willie Tyron Johnson, was reported to be chasing his roommates down the street while making threats with a firearm. Officers were quickly provided with a description of Johnson and his direction of travel, leading to his swift arrest by patrol officers. An investigation began immediately to find additional evidence. Johnson was subleasing a room at the address where the incident occurred. Since the firearm was not found on Johnson during his initial arrest, officers applied for a risk search warrant to locate it. The judge approved the warrant based on the facts…

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Union Solidarity

Today the Bridgeport Teacher's Union met at Fairfield Woods Middle School in Fairfield for a closed all-member union meeting. Jeff Morrissey is the president of the Bridgeport Education Association (BEA), the union that represents the teachers in Bridgeport Public Schools told us that the meeting will address recent changes and listening to member's concerns.

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Bridgeport News: Donuts attract cops, leads to drug and firearm arrest

On September 1, 2024, at approximately 5:44 a.m., officers responded to an alarm call at Boca Oyster Bar, located at 10 East Main St. The alarm was determined to be false. As the officers were preparing to leave the scene, they noticed a Dodge Charger in the Bass Pro parking lot across the street performing "donuts" and spinning its tires, leaving fresh circular skid marks on the pavement. The driver of the Dodge Charger was later identified as Luis G. Hartwell. After completing the reckless driving maneuvers, Hartwell parked his vehicle next to another car, which was occupied by a male spectator. Officers approached Hartwell as he exited his vehicle. As he attempted to return to his car and opened…

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Ansonia News: Armed Robbery at Laundromat; Four suspects sought

On August 31, 2024 at 7:12 P.M., the Ansonia Police Department investigated a robbery at the AC Washing Well, 133 North Main Street. An employee reported that four Hispanic males enter the business and a short time later one of the males approached, displayed a handgun and demanded money. The suspect took money from the register and another area of the business and all four males then fled the store leaving in a white Honda Civic. The suspects were described as follows; male 19 to 20 years old wearing black pants, hoodie, and sneakers wearing a black mask armed with a handgun, male 16 years old wearing black pants, hoodie and sneakers, male 16 years old wearing black pants, hoodie…

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Bridgeport News: Seaview Ave Double Header Crash!

https://youtu.be/Llhnb0G-Hfg Report of two separate motor vehicle accidents, the first at the intersection of Seaview Ave and Williston Street, where a vehicle went through a metal fence into a tree. The second is reported by unconfirmed witness reports to be a hit and run with one car striking a building at Seaview Ave and Crescent Ave. Despite being only a block away, there is not at this time a known connection between the two crashes.

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Shelton News: Two Arrested in Stolen Vehicle

On 09-03-24 just after midnight, Shelton Police were notified about a recent stolen vehicle out of Stratford. Several Shelton officers were working a construction job downtown at the time and noticed the vehicle in a parking lot on Center St. As officers approached the vehicle, three people fled on foot. Officers searched the area and were able to locate two of the three suspects. 18-year-old Devin Overton of Ansonia was arrested and charged with Larceny of a Motor Vehicle, Conspiracy to Commit Larceny of a Motor Vehicle, and Interfering. Overton was released after posting a $5,000 bond and is scheduledto appear at Derby Superior Court on 10-24-24. A 17-year-old male from Shelton was arrested for the same charges and released.

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