Month: March 2020

Norwalk News: Murder Suicide

The Detective Bureau continues to investigate this morning’s incident with the assistance of the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. The incident is being investigated as a family violence murder/suicide. On March 23, 2020, at 7:35am Patrol Division Officers responded to 8 Elizabeth Street after Norwalk Combined Dispatch received a 911 hang-up call. Arriving officers found 3 deceased persons in a detached garage on the property. The Detective Bureau and Crime Scene Unit are on the scene at this time. Based upon the preliminary investigation, this appears to be an isolated incident and there is no danger to the public.   The victims have been identified as Gessell Moncada, age 5 and Jesus Moncada age 4, both of Norwalk. They…

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Important Resources for Workers During COVID-19 Challenges

The CT Department of Labor now has important information on unemployment benefits and frequently asked questions related to COVID-19 on their website at www.ctdol.state.ct.us/DOLCOVIDFAQ.PDF  . More help available at filectui.com  . This includes information for workers and information employers can share with their employees. DISASTER LOANS The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved CT’s request asking the federal agency to issue a declaration that will enable Connecticut’s small business owners to receive economic injury disaster loans. Small businesses and nonprofit organizations in Connecticut that have been negatively impacted by the global COVID-19 outbreak are now eligible for disaster relief loans of up to $2 million from the SBA. Small businesses can learn more about the program and apply for financial assistance at www.sba.gov/disaster   or…

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Bridgeport News: Homicide Suspect Arrested

#Bridgeport CT--This morning, Victor Arroyo (DOB: 1/9/98 of 25 Ashley Street) was arrested and charged with the February 14, 2020 shooting death of Phillip Ingram. The evidence shows that Arroyo became upset with Ingram because he was almost struck by his car as he was walking on East Main Street. Arroyo threw a bin at Ingram's car and brandished a gun. Ingram called 911 and followed Arroyo as he walked away, but before police could arrive, Ingram confronted Arroyo and was shot multiple times. Arroyo is charged with Murder and Carrying a Pistol Without a Permit. He is being held on a $2,000,000 bond. This arrest is the result of outstanding work by Detective Winkler and all those who assisted…

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Norwalk News: 3 Found Dead In Garage

The Detective Bureau continues to investigate this morning’s incident with the assistance of the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. The incident is being investigated as a family violence murder/suicide.   On March 23, 2020, at 7:35am Patrol Division Officers responded to 8 Elizabeth Street after Norwalk Combined Dispatch received a 911 hang-up call. Arriving officers found 3 deceased persons in a detached garage on the property. The Detective Bureau and Crime Scene Unit are on the scene at this time. Based upon the preliminary investigation, this appears to be an isolated incident and there is no danger to the public. Elizabeth Street remains closed to traffic. The names of the deceased are being withheld pending the notification of next…

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Westport Police Department Modifies Operations

#Westport CT-- The Westport Police Department has always been and continues to be a service-oriented agency committed to protecting our community and prioritizing the safety of our residents and visitors. It has become apparent that the COVID-19 outbreak is an unprecedented public health crisis; one that will necessitate the modifications of our current operations in the interest of furthering the above goal. With that in mind, effective immediately and until further notice, the Westport Police Department has implemented some important changes to our current operations in the interest of protecting both our public and our officers alike from the spread of this illness.   We encourage those requiring our services to contact us via telephone rather than traveling to the…

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