Month: March 2021

Narcotics Seizure and Arrest: Thompson

#Norwalk CT--On Friday, March 5, 2021, the Norwalk Police Department Special Services Division seized alarge quantity of narcotics and money, and arrested Rasheen Thompson for multiple narcotics –related charges.Special Services Investigators had actively been investigating narcotics trafficking occurringwithin the Roodner Court complex. A Search and Seizure Warrant was obtained and executed.As a result of the Search Warrant, Special Services Investigators seized the following evidence: approximately $8000 in US Currency 130 fentanyl pills 10.35 grams of suspected crack cocaine 27.35 grams of powder cocaine 1.77 pounds of marijuana in 39 separate bags of varying weight 30 folds of Heroin 79 Ecstasy pills 3 bags of fentanyl pills (45 total) pressed to resemble OxyContin pillsThis investigation is currently ongoing.Arrested: Rasheen Thompson, 27…

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WASHINGTON, DC] – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), a member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, led a group of seven senators in introducing legislation to support early-career researchers whose employment opportunities have been adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Supporting Early-Career Researchers Act would create a new postdoctoral fellowship program at the National Science Foundation (NSF) to prevent the loss of research talent due to job market disruptions caused by the economic decline during and after the pandemic. “This bill creates a new NSF postdoctoral fellowship program to support the next generation of STEM talent,” said Blumenthal. “STEM researchers who are just starting out in their careers, especially women and minority groups traditionally underrepresented in this field,…

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“Hamilton Trivia Night” at Stratford Library March 19

 The Stratford Library presents "Hamilton Trivia Night" on Friday, March 19 at 7 pm.  Anyone who has seen the Pulitzer Prize winning Broadway musical or its current film version on Disney+, is welcome to play via Zoom. Trivia will be presented in a Jeopardy-style format with teams competing in different categories for points.  A few lucky contestants will win Hamilton-themed prizes in a random prize drawing.  This event was planned and created by Stratford Library volunteers Avanti, Kaitlyn and Sam.     To register and reserve a spot visit: https://stratfordlibrary.libcal.com/event/75108      For further information, call the Library at: 203.385.4165. This press release was made possible by: https://www.bmwofbridgeport.com/

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Stratford News: St. Patrick’s Festivities

STRATFORD – This year’s St. Patrick’s Day festivities at Town Hall in Stratford will begin with the raising of the Irish flag in a ceremony on the green on front of Town Hall at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 17th.  Mayor Laura R. Hoydick will name the Irish Mayor for the Day, and State Senator Kevin Kelly will be master of ceremonies.  In consideration of continuing concerns associated with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the traditional reception and Irish soda bread competition which are usually a feature of the celebration will not be held this year.  “Last year the first of many public events we lost from the pandemic was our traditional celebration of St. Patrick’s Day at Town Hall,” said Mayor Laura Hoydick.  “While we remain…

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HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he plans to introduce legislation during the 2021 regular session of the Connecticut General Assembly with the goal of increasing postsecondary enrollment and success across Connecticut, particularly among first-generation, low-income, and minority students. During the COVID-19 pandemic, postsecondary enrollment has decreased across Connecticut and the country as a whole. Data from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center shows that Connecticut experienced a 3.5 percentage point decline in college enrollment from 2019 levels, which ranks 23rd of the 50 states in terms of the largest percentage point decline. Similarly, FAFSA completion among high school seniors is down 8 percent compared to this time last year. “Increasing postsecondary enrollment and success, particularly among first-generation, low-income, and…

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Bridgeport News: Police Log

Monday-              Nothing of significance Tuesday-              Fire on Bird St (reported)                               PT Barnum Party Shot (reported) Wednesday-       Female party with non-life threatening wounds due to a fight at Stratford and Bunnel. Known parties                               Fire 850 Park Ave (reported)                               Gas Rupture Robert St (reported) Thursday-            Car theft Old Town Road & Madison. Acura Stolen                               Officer involved Accident Deacon St and Seaview Ave (reported) Friday-                  Nothing of Significance Saturday-             Domestic Incident (Not Reported Due to Victim’s Rights and Safety) This news report is made possible by:

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Bridgeport News: Parked Cars Hit

2021-03-07@12:44am--#Bridgeport CT-- Police are looking for a silver car with heavy front end damager after hitting parked cars in the 400 block of Connecticut Avenue. The car may have fled onto I-95. This news report is made possible by: Click for coupons here: https://www.facebook.com/DoingItLocal/photos/a.273728507168/10158201932542169/

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