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Month: September 2024

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Ansonia News: Correction from the Ansonia Police

Sep 6, 2024 Alex

There have been incorrect postings on social media and the internet regarding an investigation into the possession of a weapon in Ansonia. The incident did not occur at the Ansonia Middle School or any other school in Ansonia, it happened the previous night, Wednesday September 4, 2024, but was not reported until yesterday, September 5, 2024, at about 1:20 P.M.. The incident was reported to the Ansonia Police Department by the Ansonia Middle School Administration immediately after they were advised of the incident by a student. At no point during the investigation was there any verified threat made regarding a shooting at any of our schools nor was there any verified threat to shoot any person. Based on the investigation…

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Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: 4 AM fire at Don Raphael

Sep 6, 2024 Alex

The Bridgeport Fire Department was dispatched to the Don Raphael Restaurant at 256 Oak Street at approximately 4:30 am for a fire in a commercial building. Fire units arrived on scene to find smoke and fire visible from the building at which time an aggressive interior fire attack was conducted. This was placed under control at 5:19 am and no injuries were reported. The Fire Marshall’s office is investigating.

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Norwalk

Norwalk News: Oyster Festival

Sep 6, 2024 Alex

The annual Norwalk Seaport Association Oyster Festival starts Friday September 6, 2024, and runs through Sunday September 8, 2024. Motorists should expect delays in lower East Norwalk as well as South Norwalk due to festival traffic.Seaview Avenue will be closed from Fort Point Street to East Avenue during the festival operating hours. East Avenue between Seaview Avenue and Van Zant Street will be one-way for northbound traffic only from Friday at 4:00pm through Sunday at 9:00pm.

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Fairfield

Elicit Brewing Company Celebrates Grand Opening of New Location in Fairfield

Sep 6, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

https://youtu.be/DaweFiV60jc Fairfield, CT – Elicit Brewing Company has officially opened the doors of its newest location in Fairfield, following a ribbon-cutting ceremony that welcomed local officials and the community. Situated in the vibrant Black Rock neighborhood, this new venue promises to be a cornerstone of entertainment and social life in the area. Elicit Brewing Company, originally rooted in the restaurant industry, has taken its successful brewery concept to the next level with this second location. Combining the best aspects of its original space, the Fairfield venue offers an expansive experience, including a beer hall, cocktail bar, lounge, game room, and restaurant serving food made entirely from scratch. With a mix of in-house brews, cocktails, and a curated selection of beverages…

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Bridgeport

Threatening Roommate Arrested: Convicted Felon Found with Two Handguns

Sep 5, 2024 Alex

On August 31, 2024, at approximately 3:52 AM, dispatch received a call about a threatening incident involving a firearm at 175 Helen St. The suspect, later identified as Willie Tyron Johnson, was reported to be chasing his roommates down the street while making threats with a firearm. Officers were quickly provided with a description of Johnson and his direction of travel, leading to his swift arrest by patrol officers. An investigation began immediately to find additional evidence. Johnson was subleasing a room at the address where the incident occurred. Since the firearm was not found on Johnson during his initial arrest, officers applied for a risk search warrant to locate it. The judge approved the warrant based on the facts…

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Bridgeport

Union Solidarity

Sep 5, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

Today the Bridgeport Teacher's Union met at Fairfield Woods Middle School in Fairfield for a closed all-member union meeting. Jeff Morrissey is the president of the Bridgeport Education Association (BEA), the union that represents the teachers in Bridgeport Public Schools told us that the meeting will address recent changes and listening to member's concerns.

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Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Donuts attract cops, leads to drug and firearm arrest

Sep 5, 2024 Alex

On September 1, 2024, at approximately 5:44 a.m., officers responded to an alarm call at Boca Oyster Bar, located at 10 East Main St. The alarm was determined to be false. As the officers were preparing to leave the scene, they noticed a Dodge Charger in the Bass Pro parking lot across the street performing "donuts" and spinning its tires, leaving fresh circular skid marks on the pavement. The driver of the Dodge Charger was later identified as Luis G. Hartwell. After completing the reckless driving maneuvers, Hartwell parked his vehicle next to another car, which was occupied by a male spectator. Officers approached Hartwell as he exited his vehicle. As he attempted to return to his car and opened…

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Ansonia News: Armed Robbery at Laundromat; Four suspects sought

Sep 4, 2024 Alex

On August 31, 2024 at 7:12 P.M., the Ansonia Police Department investigated a robbery at the AC Washing Well, 133 North Main Street. An employee reported that four Hispanic males enter the business and a short time later one of the males approached, displayed a handgun and demanded money. The suspect took money from the register and another area of the business and all four males then fled the store leaving in a white Honda Civic. The suspects were described as follows; male 19 to 20 years old wearing black pants, hoodie, and sneakers wearing a black mask armed with a handgun, male 16 years old wearing black pants, hoodie and sneakers, male 16 years old wearing black pants, hoodie…

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