Stratford News: Elderly Woman Sexually Assaulted
7:02pm--#Stratford CT--An elderly woman on Canaan Road was sexually assaulted by a black male, slim build, approximately 17-20 years old wearing a white hoodie and black pants.
Tonight’s Car Fire
7:14pm--#Bridgeport CT--Today's car fire is a Chevy Impala fully involved in front of 97 Orland Street.
Fairfield News: Bomb Threat at Warde HS
#Fairfield CT--From FairfieldSchools.org: On 5/8/2014 a note was found scribbled on a desk at Fairfield Warde HS. The note simply said ?Going to bomb school? on 5/9/2014. There are no indications that the message is credible, especially in light of several recent and similar bomb hoaxes in the area. The Fairfield Police Department is investigating this message and are taking steps to ensure that the school is safe. Fairfield Warde High and all other schools will be open tomorrow May 9.
GOV. MALLOY: FIVE MORE SCHOOLS JOIN COMMISSIONER’S NETWORK
State Board of Education approves new Turnaround Plans (HARTFORD, CT)—Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Commissioner of Education Stefan Pryor today announced that five schools will join the Commissioner’s Network, the state’s lead initiative to turn around the most chronically low-performing schools in Connecticut. The State Board of Education approved applications from John C. Clark School in Hartford, serving prekindergarten-Grade 8; Lincoln-Bassett School in New Haven, serving prekindergarten–Grade 6; Robert J. O’Brien STEM Academy in East Hartford, serving kindergarten–Grade 6; Luis Muñoz Marin School in Bridgeport, serving prekindergarten–Grade 8; and Uncas Elementary School in Norwich, serving kindergarten–Grade 5. This year, Connecticut is investing more than $15 million in Commissioner’s Network schools. This is the third group to join the network, bringing…
Trumbull News: Structure fire
4:42pm--#Trumbull CT-- Report of a structure fire at 43 Locust street. Fire fighters are on the scene.
Derby News: Motor Vehicle Accident
3:29pm--#Derby CT-- #cttraffic-- Report of a motor vehicle accident on Route 8 Northbound near the exit 17 ramp.
Police Investigate Shooting
(Bridgeport, CT – May 7, 2014) – Detectives are investigating a shooting that wounded a 28-year-old man early today. Police responded to the area of Club Delight, 1611 Barnum Ave., on a report of shots fired. Police encountered a large crowd and multiple cars fleeing the scene after a dispute inside spilled into the lot outside. Subsequently, police located a two vehicles involved in a motor vehicle accident on Summerfield Avenue. Detectives are working to determine whether that incident is related to the gunshots. Police located evidence outside the nightclub indicating that two different weapons were fired. Just after 1 a.m., about 20 minutes after the initial call, detectives were informed that a gunshot victim had arrived at Bridgeport Hospital.…
Police Charge Man in 2011 Cold Case Homicide
(Bridgeport, CT – May 8, 2014) – A cold case investigation led to the arrest of a 30-year-old man in connection with the 2011 fatal shooting of his longtime girlfriend. Abimael Ramos, who currently is jailed on unrelated drug charges, was charged today with murder in connection with the fatal shooting on May 23, 2011, of Luz Morales at the Wood Avenue apartment that they shared. Ramos claimed that Morales was fatally shot during a home invasion. “Homicide cases are never closed, filed away and forgotten. We owe that to our victims,” said Capt. James Viadero. “There are times that a fresh set of eyes can help move a case forward. I also want to thank the State’s Attorney’s office…
Police Seek Public’s Help in Identifying Suspect
(Bridgeport, CT – May 7, 2014) – The Bridgeport Police Department is attempting to identify a suspect in an attempted armed robbery that occurred on May 5, 2014, at the CVS Pharmacy at 3710 Main St. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Chris Borona at 203-581-5235.
As legislative session nears end, Mayor Finch, Representative Alexander and advocates push for adoption rights
“It’s crucial that the state passes this bill, which allows adopted children to access their birth records. This will help ensure that adoptees not only have a fair shot at knowing their medical history, but also at finding their identity.” – Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch Bridgeport, Connecticut (May 6, 2014) – With less than 48 hours left in the legislative session, Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch and Representative David Alexander (D-58) joined advocates from Access Connecticut urging passage of adoptee rights legislation (H.B. 5144). “As an adoptee, I know first-hand what it’s like to lack access to your birth records,” said Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch. “It’s crucial that the state passes this bill, which allows adopted children to access their birth…