Month: March 2016

Bridgeport Police Score A Big Drug Bust

On March 5, 2016, pursuant to an ongoing investigation, members of the Tactical Narcotics Team (Officer Rosado/ Officer Garcia) obtained a search and seizure for 109 George Street, Bridgeport. This investigation was predicated on information that the subject of this investigation, identified as Darius Gamble was trafficking cocaine, heroin and marijuana from the residence. Further investigation suggested Gamble possessed several firearms. Based on the nature of the investigation, coupled with the information relative to firearms being present, ESU was summoned to execute the warrant. During a pre-raid surveillance, Gamble's girlfriend, Vivian Rodriguez was detained outside the residence, at which time ESU moved in to execute the warrant. After the residence was secured, Darius Gamble arrived home, at which time he…

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Fairfield to Participate in the State Neighborhood Assistance Act Program

Fairfield CT--The Town of Fairfield, through its Office of Community & Economic Development, is again soliciting program proposals from municipal agencies and community non-profit organizations for funding consideration under the State’s Neighborhood Assistance Act (NAA) program. This program allows businesses to claim a State tax credit for cash contributions made to qualifying community programs conducted by tax exempt or municipal agencies. The types of community programs that qualify for the NAA tax credit program include, but are not necessarily limited to: energy conservation; employment and training; child care services; neighborhood assistance; substance abuse; open space acquisition; crime prevention programs and affordable housing development. The minimum contribution on which a tax credit may be granted is $250, and the maximum contribution that any non-profit or municipal entity can receive under this program…

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Bridgeport Firefighters Douse Rubbish Fire

UPDATE: Red Cross called to relocate 2 adults and 1 child. 10:41am--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters quick response to a rubbish fire at 440 Hollister Avenue on the 3rd floor prevents it from getting out of control.   Editorial: Bridgeport has to look at cuts for the budget but please keep in mind the first responders are an investment to the citizens, property owners and business owners.  There has been no talk about cuts, please let's keep it that way!

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Flags At Half Staff In Honor of First Lady Nancy Reagan

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that – in accordance with a proclamation from President Barack Obama directing flags to be lowered to half-staff in honor of First Lady Nancy Reagan – U.S. and state flags in Connecticut will fly at half-staff beginning immediately until sunset on the day of interment. (State of Connecticut Press Release) This report is made possible by:

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On 03/04/16, at approximately 9:00pm, the victim and another male of this incident approached 2 officers in the area of 176 Post Road West stating they needed help and that Jose Correaattacked them. Correa was reportedly following the victim on Route 15, and continued to follow the victim off exit 41. When the victim’s vehicle came to as stop at a traffic light on Wilton Road, Correa exited his vehicle and jumped on the hood of the victim’s vehicle, smashing the windshield. Correa then fled the scene. Officers were able to contact Correa by cell phone and he met police on Post Road West where he was taken into custody. He was held on a $2,500.00 bond has a court date in Norwalk on 03/07/16. (Westport…

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Westport Park and Rec Registration for Spring and Summer

Online Parks and Recreation Program Registration to Begin on March 14 Parks and Recreation Director Jen Fava announced today that online spring and summer program registration will begin Monday, March 14, at 9 a.m. Walk in, fax and mailed registration, as well as continuing online registration, will begin on Monday, March 21 at the Parks and Recreation Sales Office at Longshore (260 Compo Road South) during regular business hours. Mmany programs will fill quickly and the fastest way to register will be online.  A login and password are necessary to access your account. Residents needing to edit their account should log in and make the necessary changes or contact Parks and Recreation by email at recreation@westportct.gov prior to March 11. (Town of Westport Police Report) This report…

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