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Month: January 2024

State News

GOVERNOR LAMONT ANNOUNCES $12.1 MILLION IN SMALL CITIES GRANTS AWARDED TO EIGHT MUNICIPALITIES TO MODERNIZE AND REHABILITATE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE

Jan 24, 2024 Alex

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut Housing Commissioner Seila-Mosquera Bruno today announced that the Connecticut Department of Housing is awarding $12.1 million in grants to eight municipalities for upgrades that will modernize and rehabilitate housing for low and moderate-income individuals, as well as community infrastructure. The grants are being awarded through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Small Cities program, which is administered by the Connecticut Department of Housing with funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Eligible projects are required to be in a municipality with a population of fewer than 50,000 residents. “These grants go a long way in improving neighborhoods so that we can make our communities more attractive and encourage economic growth…

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Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: North Avenue Crash UPDATE

Jan 24, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

#Bridgeport CT-- At approximately 6:44pm the Bridgeport Emergency Operation Center received several calls for a motor vehicle crash involving a vehicle crashing into a parked tractor trailer with airbags deployed. The Bridgeport Fire Department and AMR responded to the scene along with Bridgeport Police Officers to render aid. A preliminary investigation confirmed a 2002 tan Acura MDX traveling westbound on North Avenue between Remer Street and Wells Street crashed into the rear of a parked tractor trailer. The Acura was occupied by two males and the operator fled the scene on foot prior to emergency responders arriving. The passenger was seriously injured, and the fire department was forced to remove several sections of the vehicle to access the injured passenger…

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Fairfield

Fairfield School Employee Arrested On Child Pornography

Jan 23, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

On November 13, 2023, the Fairfield Police Department was notified by the Connecticut State Police Computer Crimes Unit of a tip they received involving the potential possession of child pornography within the Town of Fairfield. The Fairfield Police Department Investigative Division conducted an exhaustive investigation, including numerous search and seizure warrants, which led them to develop Peter Wheeler, Jr. (DOB 01/30/2000) of Fairfield, CT as a potential suspect. The investigation also revealed that Wheeler was an employee of the Fairfield Public School system. The Fairfield Public School administration was notified once this information was confirmed earlier this month. Wheeler was removed from having any further interactions with students and staff immediately and not permitted into any buildings. On January 11,…

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Bridgeport

Bridgeport Police Department Regional Auto Theft Task Force, Shelton Police, and Connecticut State Police Gang Unit Make 3 Arrests

Jan 23, 2024 Alex

On January 19, 2024, the Bridgeport Police Department’s Regional Auto Theft Task Force, Shelton Police Department, and Connecticut State Police Gang Unit conducted a joint investigation into several robberies occurring in Fairfield County.  Law Enforcement received specific information that a vehicle recently used in an armed robbery in Shelton Connecticut was now within the 2000 block of Boston Avenue in Bridgeport, Connecticut.  Police Officers attempted a motor vehicle stop on Boston Avenue at which time the vehicle fled the scene traveling northbound onto Weber Avenue.  Police pursued the vehicle to North Summerfield Avenue where it became disabled and eventually came to a stop.  At least three occupants fled the scene on foot but where quickly apprehended by responding officers.  A loaded Smith and…

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Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Fire On Lenox Ave

Jan 22, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

Firefighters were called to a two-family house fire in the 300 block of Lenox Avenue. Viewer Joel Gonzalez said that normally there are a lot of cars parked there but not today. Fire Chief Edwards confirmed everyone made it safely. A second alarm was sounded due to the cold temperatures to bring in more resources and personnel to the scene. Firefighters had the bulk of the fire out within a half hour. There were no reported injuries. https://youtu.be/aoBEO8aKBlw

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Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Fire At Old Harding High School

Jan 21, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

2024-11-21@3:04pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters received calls of black smoke coming from the old Harding High School in the 1700 block of Central Avenue. The smoke column could be seen from I-95 and surrounding areas. Firefighters arrived and found an active fire and called for a second alarm which brought additional firefighters and resources to the scene. Despite the frigid temperatures the firefighters had the bulk of the fire under control within a half hour. I asked acting Fire Chief Edwards if it was possible to determine the cause, if possibly squatters trying to keep warm and he said it was too early to determine, but he was confident the fire marshal would determine the cause. There were no reported injuries. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=naM9_K7YyDM

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State News

MURPHY, COLLEAGUES TO INTRODUCE RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF U.S. SOCCER’S BID FOR THE 2027 WOMEN’S WORLD CUP

Jan 21, 2024 Alex

WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and other members of Congress on Thursday announced that they will introduce a bipartisan, bicameral concurrent resolution in support of the United States Soccer Federation's bid for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup, which would be hosted jointly by the United States and Mexico. The full text of the Senate Concurrent Resolution can be read here. The full text of the House Concurrent Resolution can be read here.  Murphy is leading the resolution along with U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), and Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.). U.S. Representatives Darin LaHood (R-Ill.-16), Rick Larsen (D-Wash.-2), Don Bacon (R-Neb.-2), and Kathy Castor (D-Fla.-14), are also leading the resolution from the side of the House…

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