Month: March 2018

Bridgeport News: Sexual Assault On A Minor

On February 22, 2018, Orane Cole, DOB 11/25/1975, of 3412 Main Street, Bridgeport, Connecticut, was arrested on a warrant.   The arrest warrant charged Cole with Aggravated Sexual Assault in the First Degree 53a-70a, Threatening in the First Degree 53a-61aa and Unlawful Restraint in the First Degree 53a-95, stemming from an extensive investigation involving Cole sexually assaulted a young girl from the age of six to the present time. This investigation involves another Connecticut police agency and two others in the state of New York. Cole's bond was initially court set at $250,000.00 and was raised to $500,000.00 during his arraignment.

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Westport Fire Warns Of Upcoming Storm

Strong Costal Storm Forecasted to Impact Area this Friday March 2nd 2018 A Costal Flood Advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service for our area for Friday Morning to Saturday Evening. Minor to moderate flooding is expected in the most vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline. Expect around 1.5 to 3 feet of inundation above ground level in low lying, vulnerable areas. Roads and low lying properties including parking lots, parks, lawns and homes/businesses with basements near the waterfront should expect some flooding. There is currently low to moderate confidence on the magnitude of coastal flooding Friday Night, but potential remains for minor coastal flooding. Moderate confidence continues in potential for minor to locally moderate coastal flooding…

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Trumbull News: Police Arrest Man On Stolen Firearm Charges

Police served an arrest warrant on a 20-year-old Trumbull resident after locating a stolen firearm in his home during a search. Christopher Ronnow of Doe Hollow Road in Trumbull was arrested after an investigation determined that he was found to be in possession of a handgun which was reported stolen. The gun was located while detectives were serving a search warrant at Ronnow’s home for an unrelated incident that occurred earlier in Trumbull. After locating the gun, Trumbull Detectives obtained assistance from the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco & Firearms. The ATF performed a “trace” on the gun, which led to the discovery that the gun was reported stolen in March of 2017 from Pennsylvania. Christopher Ronnow was charged with Theft…

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