Rollover On I-95
Use caution on I-95 northbound near exit 18 for a two-car accident with one car rolled over in the left lane. No word on injuries. 2024-12-20@12:57pm--Westport CT
Back-to-Back Vehicle Break-Ins Reported in Bridgeport
Bridgeport authorities are investigating two separate morning incidents of vehicle vandalism that occurred just a short drive apart. On December 17, at approximately 7:38 a.m., security at the University of Bridgeport reported that 5-6 vehicles had their windows smashed in an early morning act of vandalism. Then, on December 19 at around 6:08 a.m., multiple vehicles were broken into on the 50 block of Middle Street. The timing and proximity of these incidents, though more than 24 hours apart, have raised concerns among local residents. While it remains unclear if the two incidents are connected, the Bridgeport Police Department is actively investigating both cases. Authorities are urging residents to take precautions, such as removing personal and valuable items from their…
Norwalk Police Investigate Hate Incident Involving Prejudicial Flyers Found Near City Hall
The Norwalk Police Department is conducting an active investigation into a hate incident near Norwalk City Hall. Reports received by Combined Dispatch this morning described paper flyers scattered across several streets in the area. These flyers contained prejudicial messages targeting certain cultures and religions, written in various languages. Authorities are urging anyone with information about this incident to contact the Norwalk Detective Bureau at 203-854-3011. Additional tips can be submitted anonymously via the Norwalk Police Tip Line at 203-854-3111, through the Norwalk Police website at www.norwalkpd.com, or by sending a text with "NORWALKPD" followed by the message to TIP411 (847411).
Rhode Island Man Extradited to Connecticut for Assault and Strangulation of a Child
On December 16, 2024, Ariel Dejesus Valdez, a 28-year-old from Providence, Rhode Island, was extradited to Connecticut following an assault at the North Fairfield Service Plaza on December 7. After the incident, Valdez fled Connecticut and was apprehended in Rhode Island once an extraditable arrest warrant was issued. Valdez was charged with risk of injury to a child, two counts of reckless endangerment, second-degree strangulation or suffocation, second-degree criminal mischief, third-degree larceny, and second-degree breach of peace. Unable to post a $100,000 bond, he was held at the Bridgeport Correctional Center and was scheduled for arraignment at Bridgeport Superior Court on December 17.
Senator Tony Hwang Appointed Republican Leader of Aging Committee
HARTFORD – Senator Tony Hwang has officially been reappointed by Senate Republican Leader Stephen Harding to serve as Chief Deputy Leader of the Connecticut Senate Republican Caucus for the upcoming 2025-2026 session of the Connecticut General Assembly. Hwang was also appointed to be the Republican Leader of the Connecticut General Assembly’s Aging Committee. This committee has cognizance over all matters pertaining to senior citizens. Senator Hwang has long championed issues benefiting seniors, furthering efforts to allow Connecticut’s elderly residents to age in the setting of their choice. Senate Republican Leader Stephen Harding in his appointment of Hwang said, “Senator Hwang has been a strong leader in our caucus, playing an integral role in accomplishing major goals for Senate Republicans, as…
GOVERNOR LAMONT ANNOUNCES NEARLY 23,000 CONNECTICUT RESIDENTS WILL HAVE $30 MILLION IN MEDICAL DEBT ERASED UNDER FIRST ROUND OF STATE’S NEWLY LAUNCHED PARTNERSHIP WITH NONPROFIT
Letters Will Be Mailed Beginning December 23 Notifying Individuals and Families That Their Medical Debt Has Been Erased (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that nearly 23,000 Connecticut residents who have medical debt will be notified in the coming days that some or all of that debt has been eliminated under the first round of a major initiative his administration launched through a partnership with the national nonprofit organization Undue Medical Debt. The nonprofit contracts with state and local governments and leverages public investments to negotiate with hospitals and other providers on the elimination of large, bundled portfolios of qualifying medical debt owed by patients whose income is at or below four times (400%) the federal poverty level…
Bridgeport Shots Fired
State Police radio indicated that there were shots fired on Stratford Avenue. A car fled the scene with misused plates on it but no description of the car. No reported gunshot victims at this time. 2024-12-18@11:11pm--#Bridgeport CT
Mural Unveiled AND Behind The Scenes of a Press Conference
https://youtu.be/JYO8E1iATpM In all jobs, there is behind-the-scenes work. A press conference is no different. You see them all the time, how is it put together? I thought you might enjoy this! Bridgeport, CT – Today, the City of Bridgeport proudly unveiled the historic Hi-Ho Towers mural, a dynamic new addition to the City’s urban landscape, located on North Avenue. This project reflects a collaborative investment of approximately $70,000 each by the City of Bridgeport and Hi-Ho Energy Services, demonstrating a shared commitment to beautifying the City and celebrating its rich history. Hi-Ho Energy Services, originally founded in 1927 in the Whiskey Hill neighborhood of Bridgeport, has deep roots in the City. Though now primarily providing oil and HVAC services in…
Pedestrian Struck
A 21-year-old male was stuck by a vehicle at Barnum and Harriet Street and transported to the hospital according to unconfirmed radio reports. 2024-12-18@5:55pm--#Bridgeport CT
Waterbury Man Arrested After Fleeing Police, Drugs Worth $18,000 Seized
On December 12, 2024, officers spotted a black BMW driving recklessly throughout various city streets at different times. The vehicle was observed in the North End, the East Side, and later back in the North End. Despite numerous attempts to conduct motor vehicle stops, these efforts were unsuccessful. Subsequently, dispatch reported that a vehicle had struck several cars on Main Street and Fairview Avenue, and a male suspect was fleeing the scene. Shortly thereafter, the suspect, identified as 28-year-old Jose Guillermo Rosado of Waterbury, was spotted on Westfield Avenue and taken into custody by Officer Sorie Kamara. An inventory search of the suspect's vehicle revealed significant evidence. Officers found 1,325 wax folds containing a white powder substance, which tested positive…