Bridgeport Police Chief: No Water For You!

Another source came forward and said Chief Rebecca Garcia got all new furniture in her office last month. With Thanksgiving upon us, you really wouldn’t think that drinking water at work would be something to be thankful for. That is the case at the Bridgeport Police Department. A number of sources said that right after the courts ruled that the city was wrong to name Rebeca Garcia as assistant police chief in 2019 the water deliveries stopped. Officers checked into whether it was a non-payment issue but I’ve learned that the chief told the union that “potable drinking water” is not a requirement. I reached out to union president Brad Sealy, I left a voice mail that said I reached…

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GOVERNOR LAMONT NOMINATION

Governor Ned Lamont announced that he is nominating Shannon Jacovino of West Hartford serve as ombudsman for the Connecticut Department of Developmental Services. Jacovino will succeed Edward Mambruno, who recently retired from the position. In this role, Jacovino will work with individuals, families, state agencies, municipalities, state lawmakers, and other stakeholders to help resolve their challenges with the department using a person-centered approach. She will also help individuals and families find information to solve specific issues and problems they may be having and help them navigate the Department of Developmental Services system. “The position of ombudsman is incredibly important because this person serves as an independent facilitator to ensure that individuals and their families receive the support they need to…

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BRIDGEPORT POLICE MAKE ARREST IN SHOOTING AT YOUTH BASEBALL GAME AT NEWFIELD PARK

#Bridgeport CT--The Bridgeport Police Department announced today it arrested a city man they say is responsible for firing multiple gunshots at a passing car several feet away from a youth baseball game at Newfield Park in May, causing a large crowd of children and adults to run for safety. 34 year-old Julian Geter of 427 Wilmot Ave. was charged Friday, November 19th, 2021, with Reckless Endangerment the First Degree, Risk of Injury to a Minor, Criminal Possession of a Firearm and Illegal Discharge of a Weapon. Geter is a convicted felon. His bond was set at $500,000. Superior Court Judge Tracy Lee Dayton called Geter "a danger to the community" at his arraignment on Friday. The shooting occurred while a game…

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Fairfield News: Shoplifter Caught

2021-11-22@4:11pm--#Fairfield CT-- A shoplifter from Home Depot was caught by police after a foot pursuit in the entrance to Whole Foods.

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Westport News: Crash With Injuries

2021-11-22@2:44pm--#Westport CT-- #cttraffic-- A multi-car crash I-95 southbound with injuries in the left lane.

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Obtaining Controlled Drugs by Fraud

#Westport CT-- On April 19, 2021, Isa Hills was arrested by Westport Police detectives for Obtaining aControlled Substance by Fraud. It was alleged that Mr. Hills and an accomplice called a localpharmacy and requested that the pharmacist fill two prescriptions. Upon calling the prescribingdoctor to verify whether the prescriptions were valid it was discovered that the doctor did notprescribe the medications in question. When Mr. Hills and another party arrived to pick-up themedication they were placed under arrest.At the time of this arrest, Mr. Hills’s cellular phone was seized so that furtherinvestigation could be conducted. A search warrant was granted which allowed the detective toexamine the contents of Mr. Hill’s mobile device. During the examination of Mr. Hill’s cellphone, evidence…

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The Stratford Library will present a series of free, holiday concerts on consecutive Sunday afternoons in December live in the Library Lovell Room.  Seasonal favorites are on the menu for the series which will be held on Sundays, December 5, 12 and 19 at 2 pm.  The concerts are free and open to the public. The Bob Kolb Jazz Trio will kick-off the series on December 5.  Saxophonist Bob Kolb, pianist Dave Childs and bassist Steve Roane have extensive professional musical backgrounds playing in the tri-state area with the Trio and other musicians. At the Library concert they will be playing several favorite holiday songs with their lyrical interpretations.  The series continues on December 12 with The New England Guitar Society.  NEGS was established to create a…

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Park Avenue Crash

2021-11-21@5:05pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #Fairfield CT-- A two car crash at Geduldig Avenue and Park Avenue had the northbound traffic diverted and one lane southbound was getting by. No word on any injuries.

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Fairfield News: Street Fight

2021-11-21@4:11pm--#Fairfield CT-- Report of a fight between "young adults" on Nichols Avenue near 1st Street according to radio reports. This news report is made possible by:

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