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2020-01-08@8:41pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A woman on Capital Avenue near Wood Avenue reported to police that as she was unloading her car from shopping two masked teens stole her purse from her car, her two children were still in the car when the incident occurred. The two teens fled down Capital Avenue on foot. This news report is made possible by:
2020-01-08@7:48pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A man called police to report his girlfriend cut open his pocket while he was sleeping and stole money from him. The incident occurred in the 2000 block of Main Street near Tom Thumb Street. This news report is made possible by:
2020-01-08@4:30pm--#Bridgeport Ct-- A two car crash on Hewitt at Kelsey Street (off Stratford Avenue). One of the vehicles was stolen and the driver fled on foot. No word of any injuries.
Stratford- On 01/07/2020 the Stratford Narcotics Vice and Intel Unit, with the assistance of the Bridgeport Police Task Force as well as the FBI Safe Streets Task Force, executed a Search Warrant for Narcotics and Firearms related violations. The Search Warrant was the culmination of an investigation conducted by the Stratford Narcotics and Vice Unit that focused on Narcotics Sales and Firearms related crimes within the Town of Stratford and Fairfield County. Through the investigation, Detectives learned that Kevin Tobar, and his associates were responsible for the distribution of a large amount of Marijuana, Heroin and illegal THC vape pens. The Targets of the investigation, Kevin Tobar D.O.B 08/31/1996 and Jonathan Matos D.O.B 08/12/1991 were taken into custody without…
#Trumbull CT--On Monday, January 6, 2020, Trumbull Police promoted two (2) officers to ranking positions in their department. Brian Falkenstein and Robert Harry, who are both military service veterans, were promoted to the rank of lieutenant and sergeant, respectively, in a brief ceremony hosted by officials at Town Hall. Falkenstein, most recently served as a detective sergeant and has been with Trumbull’s police force for more than thirteen (13) years. His previous assignments included a term at Trumbull High School as a School Resource Officer (SRO). In addition to working in the Patrol Division as a Field Training Officer and later, as a Patrol sergeant, he has held additional positions with the department’s Honor Guard and regional Emergency Response…
2020-01-07@5:20pm--#Fairfield CT-- A tractor trailer has hit the railroad over pass at North Pine Creek and the Post Road. No vehicles can pass, the tractor trailer is stuck under it. This news report is made possible by:
2020-01-07 @ 1:00PMish--#Bridgeport CT-- A two block pursuit ended when the suspects hit a landscaping truck at the intersection of Noble and Barnum Avenue. One of the suspects was injured in the crash and transported to the hospital. Police spokesperson Terron Jones said "At this time, original reasoning for the pursuit is not immediately available" but I did observe a number of under cover officers at the scene.
HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont announced that he signed into law legislation his administration negotiated that brings a long-sought solution to the ongoing legal issue concerning wages earned by restaurant employees. The legislation was approved by overwhelming bipartisan votes in both chambers of the Connecticut General Assembly during a special session last month. “This complex area of law governing wages earned by restaurant workers stirred up passions from those on all sides of the issue,” Governor Lamont said. “In the end, we were able to deliver a fair solution that strikes an appropriate balance that both ensures wages rightfully earned by employees are protected and provides some relief to restaurant owners who made good faith efforts to comply with…
UPDATE: The American Red Cross is helping five families – fifteen adults – one child after a fire today on Maplewood Street; Bridgeport. The Red Cross provided assistance to meet the families’ immediate needs. Responders included: Denny Davila, Carmen Davila and Susan Shaw. The Red Cross is also providing comfort kits containing personal care items such as toothbrushes, deodorant; shaving supplies and other items a resident might need when suddenly displaced from their home by a fire. In addition, a recovery envelope containing information helpful to families recovering from a fire, including tips on cleanup; notification of important contacts; dealing with damaged items and more was provided. Those affected will connect with Red Cross caseworkers in the coming days to work on a longer-term recovery plan. The Red Cross is…
2020-01-06@6:09pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A pedestrian has been hit by a car on Palisades near Stewart Street. No word on the person's condition.