2022-12-27@9:23pm--#Bridgeport CT--#cttraffic-- A crash involving a state trooper and a civilian car on Route 8/25 north near exit 4 had traffic backed up. According to radio reports the trooper had minor injuries. A person who was pumping gas on North Avenue told he did hear sirens leading up to the crash. A light pole and guard rail was struck.
#Norwalk CT--In January of 2021, the Department of Children and Families received an anonymous tip regarding the sex trafficking of juveniles in Norwalk. The Department of Children and Families notified the Special Victims Unit of the Norwalk Police Department and an investigation was launched by Detective Patrick English. After a lengthy and complex investigation, Detective English identified multiple victims and the two suspects, Teresa Martinez and Eugene Luini. On December 26, 2022, members of the Special Victims Unit arrested Martinez in the City of Bridgeport and Luini in the Town of Fairfield. Anyone with information about these crimes is asked to contact the Norwalk Police Department Special Victims Unit at 203-854-3043 or Sergeant David Orr at 203-854-3008. Anonymous tips can…
2022-12-26 @ 10:35pm--#Fairfield CT-- A man and woman parked at the northbound rest stop and Fairfield. They went into the convenience store where according to witnesses were arguing very loudly. They were asked to leave the store when the woman allegedly stabbed the man a number of times. State police were first on the scene and the witnesses said state police applied a tourniquet to the leg and arm to stop the bleeding and possibly saved the man's life. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5jaTb1RJpk
2022-12-26@7:28pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Today's car fire was located on Garfield Avenue. The fire was contained to the engine compartment. This news report is made possible by:
#BridgeportCT--On December 26, 2022, at approximately 9:10 am Bridgeport Police were dispatched to the 100 block of Sherwood Avenue on the report of a kidnapping. The victim, a 14-year-old child, reported that two women sitting on a bench near the intersection of Wood Avenue & Olive Street attempted to kidnap him. Video surveillance in that area showed suspicious criminal activity. The video surveillance did not indicate an attempted kidnapping. The Detective Bureau has taken over the investigation and view the suspects behavior to be consistent with felony Risk of Injury to a Minor. Anyone with information about this crime is requested to contact the case officer, Detective David Garcia, at 203-581-5233. Citizens can also utilize the Bridgeport Police Tips Line at 203-576-TIPS.
2022-12-26@3:20pm--#Bridgeport CT-- 2 accidents at exit 2 Route 8/25 southbbound. One in the break-down lane and the other in the right lane. It appears only the left lane is getting by at this time.
(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont announced that he has renewed a declaration that will enable Connecticut to continue receiving federal support throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. This federal support provides funds for supplemental food benefits for households in need and non-congregate housing for individuals experiencing homelessness and survivors of domestic violence. The declaration will continue through June 28, 2023, or until the federal public health emergency ends, whichever is earlier. This declaration is an extension of the one he issued in June, which is set to expire on December 28, 2022. The governor reiterated, as he did in June, that he will not issue any emergency executive orders under this declaration. The purpose of the declaration is to ensure that…
2022-12-25@9:38pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters on scene in the 200 block of Anton Drive where there was an alarm of carbon monoxide, the resident has a headache and they have readings of 50 parts per million. This news report is made possible by:
The following are the 2022 Connecticut State Police Christmas holiday traffic statistics from Friday, 12/23/2022, at 12:00 AM to Sunday 12/25/22, at 8:00 AM: Calls for service: 2,897 Motorist Assists: 175 Speeding Citations: 43 DUI arrests: 9 Motor vehicle accidents: 171 Serious: 1 Fatal: 2 This press release was made possible by:
HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont announced the Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) will allow all participating households that heat with deliverable fuels such as home heating oil to receive an additional crisis assistance benefit worth $430 this winter season, above the amount they were already able to receive. Earlier today, Congress approved the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, which includes an additional $1 billion for the national Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) that will provide Connecticut with an estimated $20 million in additional funding for CEAP. This press release was made possible by: CEAP is administered by the Connecticut Department of Social Services (DSS) in partnership with the state’s community action agencies and is normally funded entirely through…
