Norwalk News: Drug Bust

#Norwalk CT–On February 3, 2016, the Norwalk Police Department Special Services Unit and the Unites States Marshals Service Violent Fugitive Task Force went to 8 Muffin Lane as part of an ongoing fugitive investigation. Investigators  contacted an occupant of the residence while other investigators set up a perimeter around the house. As investigators approached the rear of the residence, a male ran out of the backdoor and fled into a wooded area behind the residence.

Investigators and Norwalk Patrol Officers gave chase and captured the male, who was identified as Zachary Fisher, in a yard on County Street. Fisher was in possession of a duffel bag that contained one pound of marijuana and $14,203.  Investigators returned to 8 Muffin Lane and secured the house, while a search warrant was obtained. Once the search warrant was issued, Special Services Investigators executed the warrant and located additional contraband. Over a pound of additional marijuana, 5.57 grams of cocaine, a prescription Lidocaine patch, marijuana grow lamps, components to a surveillance system and an additional $1,310 were seized. Fisher was not the fugitive investigators were attempting to locate.

Arrestee: Zachary Fisher, 23 of 8 Muffin Lane Norwalk   Charges: Possession of Narcotics, Possession of Narcotics with Intent to Sell, Possession of Narcotics within 1500’ School, Possession of Narcotics with Intent to Sell within 1500’ School, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Sell, Possession of Marijuana within 1500’ School, Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Sell within 1500’ School, Possessionof Drug Paraphernalia and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia within 1500’ School. Bond: $15,000 Court: February 16, 2016

(Norwalk Police Press Release)

 

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Westport News: Changed Perscriptions

#Westport CT–On 02/04/16, Westport Officers responded to CVS, 397 Post Road East, on a report that a male suspect had fraudulently changed his prescription given to him by his medical doctor. The Officers and Pharmacist were able to  confirm with the doctor that the prescription for Vicodin was changed from “5” Mg to “7.5” Mg. The Pharmacist noticed the 7 was written in a different color ink. Douglas Lucas was located later in the day at his home in Fairfield and taken into custody. Lucas posted the $250.00 cash bond and has a court date in Norwalk on 02/16/16.

(Westport Police Press Release)

 

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Fairfield Selectmen Honor Girl Scout Gold Award Recipients

First Selectman Mike Tetreau announced today that the Fairfield Board of Selectmen issued
proclamations to Caroline and Isabella Carrano who earned the Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest and most prestigious award that a girl can earn in Girl Scouting. This award is given out to less than 6% of all girl scouts.

The Gold Award requires at least 80 hours researching issues, assessing community needs and resources, building a team, and making a sustainable impact in the community. After completing prerequisites, each girl must plan, implement and lead a unique project that addresses a community issue and improves lives.

Before earning the Girl Scout Gold Award, Caroline and Isabella each earned the Girl Scout Silver Award after completing a take action project to show respect and appreciation for veterans. During their years in Girl Scouts, they have participated in numerous community service activities including raising funds to end childhood cancer, cooking meals for others, raking leaves for local residents, baking cookies for senior citizens, comforting local families in crisis, collecting and donating items for others in need, and leading empowerment workshops for younger girls. For the past seven years, they helped run a water station at the Fairfield Half Marathon.

Caroline Carrano was a Daisy, Brownie and Junior Girl Scout in Troop 2107 at Riverfield Elementary School. She was active in Troop 32054 as a Cadette, Senior and Ambassador Girl Scout in grades 6-12 grade.

While at Fairfield Ludlowe High School (FLHS), Caroline was founder and president of Music Mentors; a member of the Tri M Music Honor Society; a volunteer tutor at the Caroline House; and recipient of scholarships from The Fairfield Music Parents Association, The Connecticut Association of Realtors, and the Riverfield School PTA. Caroline graduated with honors from FLHS in 2015. She has worked as a camp counselor for the Town and volunteered as a sailing instructor at the Fairfield Sailing School at Jennings Beach.

Caroline is a Presidential Scholar at Marist College in Poughkeepsie, NY where she also received a music merit scholarship. As a freshman, she is very active in several music ensembles on campus including the Wind Symphony, the marching band, the pep band and the Symphonic Band. Although undecided on her major, she plans to minor in music and she endeavors to have a career that helps others.

For her Girl Scout Gold Award project, Caroline worked on a project during her senior year to encourage middle school students to continue with music in high school. Recognizing the many benefits of music education, Caroline started a club called Music Mentors. High school music students met with the Roger Ludlowe Middle School 8th grade band weekly to increase musicianship, build bonds of friendship, and foster a lifelong love of music. As a result of Caroline’s Gold Award project, FLHS has a record number of 9th grade band students this year.

Beginning in kindergarten at Riverfield Elementary School, Isabella Carrano has continuously been an active member of Troop 32074, from kindergarten through her senior year at FLHS.

A senior at FLHS, Isabella is a member of the National Honor Society, the Spanish honor society, and the math honor society. She was recognized for Excellence in World Language. She plays the flute in the FLHS Wind Ensemble and is a Music Mentor. She is president and founder of the FLHS Caroline House Club. A three season athlete, Isabella is captain of the FLHS Girls Varsity Swim team and was recently honored as an FCIAC Scholar Athlete. Last summer, Isabella worked as a technology coordinator and robotics consultant at Stanford University.

For her Girl Scout Gold Award project, Isabella created a relationship between her school and the Caroline House, a nonprofit organization in Bridgeport. Isabella raised awareness of the Achievement Gap, a disparity in the rate of learning among different groups caused by socioeconomic factors. She encouraged high school students to tutor children in reading and math after school at the Caroline House. Classroom teachers in Bridgeport report improved attitudes, increased self-esteem and a greater willingness to learn in their students after their experiences with the high school tutors.

First Selectman Tetreau said, “It is so rewarding for our community to recognize these girl scouts-and those before them-for working hard to achieve this high honor. Not only are the recipients of this prestigious award well-rounded individuals, but they have already acquired key skills that set them apart as community leaders. I want to thank the national and local Girl Scouts for all they do.”

Cathy Carrano, Girl Scout Leader for Ambassador Troops 32074 and 32054 and mother to Caroline and Isabella, said, “It is important to increase awareness of the Gold Award and encourage girls to continue in Girl Scouts. Girl scouting builds courage, confidence and character helping girls make the world a better place.”

The photo shows Selectman Chris Tymniak, Selectman Laurie McArdle, Caroline and Isabella Carrano, First Selectman Mike Tetreau and Cathy Carrano, Girl Scout Leader for Ambassador Troops 32074 and 32054.

Bridgeport News: Street Robbery

11:48pm–#Bridgeport CT–  A man was robbed at Colorado and North Avenue by  two people.  The first was a white female with green eyes and slender built wearing pajamas.  The other was a Hispanic male wearing a black jacket and jeans.  No mention of his build or eye color.  The victim said they had some sort of weapon but could not see what it was.  I guess he was looking at other things…..

 

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Access Health Has Strong Enrollment In The State

#Hartford, CT – Lieutenant Governor Nancy Wyman, Chair of the Board of Access Health CT (AHCT), and AHCT CEO Jim Wadleigh today announced that 116,019 consumers purchased healthcare coverage through Access Health CT during the 2016 Open Enrollment Period.  This represents the strongest enrollment period the state has seen since the implementation of the Affordable Care Act.

 

“This is good news for Connecticut,” said Lt. Governor Wyman. “The AHCT team did a great job of reaching out to Connecticut’s uninsured—and connecting with some of the hardest residents to reach. We are very pleased to report that this our most successful open enrollment to date. It means healthier communities, a stronger, healthier risk pool, and a more productive state.”

 

From November 1, 2015 through January 31, 2016, AHCT enrolled a total of 116,019 Qualified Health Plan private insurance members, 20,000 of whom are brand new to the system. Working with the Connecticut Department of Social Services (DSS), they also enrolled 258,000 residents in Medicaid, 41,000 of whom are new. Total open enrollment in 2016 was more than 374,000 people.

 

“Connecticut’s exchange is making a difference in the lives of residents—these numbers represent 61,000 citizens who were not previously insured and who now have access to affordable healthcare,” said CEO Wadleigh. “Our outreach efforts are help reduce the number of uninsured in Connecticut, assisting residents in learning to use their healthcare coverage, and most importantly, ensuring all of our residents get the care they need to live healthy lives.”

 

“Strong enrollment gains, better health outcomes, and steady cost-effectiveness in Medicaid are major factors in Connecticut’s national-leading implementation of the Affordable Care Act,” said DSS Commissioner Roderick L. Bremby. “Together with Governor Malloy, Lieutenant Governor Wyman, Access Health CT, an extensive medical provider network and many service partners, we are bringing quality health coverage to nearly 750,000 Connecticut residents in Medicaid.  Medicaid enrollment is available year-round through Access Health CT and DSS.”

 

Customers have 90 days to submit their verification documents and 10-14 days to pay their premium invoices in order to activate their coverage. Consumers are urged to file their 2014 and 2015 taxes to ensure they keep any subsidies.

 

About Access Health CT

 

Access Health CT (AHCT), Connecticut’s official health insurance marketplace, is a quasi-public agency created by the Connecticut legislature in 2011 to satisfy requirements of the federal Affordable Care Act. AHCT’s mission is to increase the number of insured residents in Connecticut, promote health, lower costs, and eliminate health disparities. Connecticut residents and small business owners can compare and enroll in health care coverage and apply for tax credits for individuals through AHCT. AHCT (or the Marketplace) also coordinates eligibility and enrollment with state Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Programs. For more information, please visit www.AccessHealthCT.com, like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/AccessHealthCT and follow us on Twitter @AccessHealthCT.

(State of Connecticut Press Release)

 

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