Black Rock Garage Break In
4:44pm--#Bridgeport CT--A garage was broken into in the 100 block of Clarkson Street. Dirt bikes were taken. Police are investigating.
Street Robbery
3:40pm--#Bridgeport CT--A street robbery occurred at Granfield and Pallisades Ave. and a cellphone was taken during the robbery. No weapon was shown but implied.
Federal Lawsuit Against Police Dismmissed
A federal judge has thrown out an excessive force and wrongful arrest lawsuit against two city police officers. The judge granted the city’s motion for summary judgment in Junior Huertas v James Ivanko and Omar Jimenez, meaning the case was dismissed because the judge concluded there was not enough evidence to proceed to trial. Bridgeport police were attempting to clear the crowded streets after the Puerto Rican Day Parade on June 12, 2009. It was estimated that there were 2,500 to 3,000 revelers in the area of Park Avenue. Police encountered a house party at 358 Park Ave. with a DJ and two speakers pointed toward the street. Between 8:15 and 8:30 p.m., police approached the DJ and asked him…
Trumbull brush fire
3:30PM--#Trumbull CT--#ctfire-- Possible brush fire on the corner of Madison ave and Brittany ave.
Man electrocuted
2:21pm--#Bridgeport- A man working on at building at Wood and Wade Street hit his ladder onto a power line and has been electrocuted. Fire, EMS on scene. He is a 27 year old male and is unresponsive at this time. On the way to St. V's.
No Animals at Westport Beaches Effective April 1
Westport Parks & Recreation Director Stuart McCarthy today reminded citizens that as of April 1 the “no animals at the beaches” regulation will be in effect. It includes Compo, Burying Hill and Old Mill beaches. “Animals will not be permitted on any beach property, which includes all grass, sand, and the parking areas, except Soundview parking lot at Compo Beach, as well as the roads within the beach area,” said McCarthy. “This regulation will be in effect until Oct. 1.” Parking emblems will be required on all vehicles entering town beaches beginning Tuesday, May 1.
Student takes pill from another student
12:11am--#Bridgeport CT--EMS and police are on the way to the Park City Magnet School located at 1526 Chopsey Hill Rd for a student with a severe headache after taking a pill given to him by another student.
2013 Town’s holocaust commemoration
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3: Town of Fairfield’s 30th Annual Holocaust Commemoration: an educational, uplifting and thoughtful evening of remembrance, with former local resident and retired educator Bob Gillette, who authored the Virginia Plan, a true story of rescue. There will be a short presentation by Mr. Gillette, musical selections by Fairfield County Children’s Choir and Fairfield Ludlowe Ensemble, a candle lighting ceremony and a reception. The event will be held at First Church Congregational, 148 Beach Road, Fairfield at 7:30pm. FREE ADMISSION. Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/FHC2013 Website: http://fairfieldholocaustcommemoration.org
Westport Youth Commission Seeks Volunteers
Human Services Director Barbara Butler announced today that the Westport Youth Commission is seeking Westport high school students and community adults interested in serving on the commission beginning next fall 2013. “The Youth Commission serves as a public forum for youth issues, and advocates for youth needs and concerns in the community,” said Butler. “Its 30 members, 15 students and 15 adults, are appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the First Selectman.” Among the Youth Commission’s past achievements are the creation of Toquet Hall; startup of the Compo Beach skate park; the development of Speedial, a pocket-sized informational and help guide for teens; the development of a comprehensive community plan to address underage drinking; outdoor summer movies for…
Calling All Young Artists
Congressman Himes announced Monday that is my pleasure to announce the 2013 Congressional Art Competition, an annual, nation-wide art contest sponsored by the U.S. House of Representatives. I encourage all students in grades 9-12 who reside in or attend high school in Connecticut's Fourth Congressional District to participate. This is one of my favorite annual events, and meeting the student artists and their families is something I look forward to each May. Entries are judged by a panel of local artists and representatives of arts organizations in Southwest Connecticut. The winning entry from our district is displayed for one year in the United States Capitol alongside artwork from every congressional district across the country. The winning artist from our district will receive two roundtrip tickets to attend a national reception in…