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4:26pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Report of a strong arm robbery on Main Street near the Greene Homes on Highland Avenue. The man, wearing a white t-shirt with khaki pants knocked a female to the ground and stole her phone.
2:10pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A school bus was aledgedly struck by a Safelite van at 1734 Central Avenue. The van is reported to have fled down Boston Avenue. There are no reported injuries.
Legislation Authorizes State Library to Create E-Book Platform (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today signed P.A. 14-82, An Act Concerning a State-wide Platform for the Distribution of Electronic Books, authorizing the State Library to create and maintain a state platform for the distribution of electronic books (e-books) to public library patrons. The bill was passed in response to legislation Governor Malloy signed last year that commissioned the Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) to study how Connecticut’s public libraries could gain fairer access to e-books. “As the role of libraries changes, it’s critical that we continue to provide invaluable resources that support the educational advancement of Connecticut citizens in a digital age,” said Governor Malloy. “We are leading the…
(Bridgeport, CT – June 2, 2014) – A city man faces charges after making threats and yelling racial epithets at the downtown bus station. Officer Luis Melendez responded Sunday at noon to a disturbance at the Water Street depot. Other patrons were about to physically confront the suspect, later identified as Lawrence Lucher, 44, of Bridgeport, when a security guard intervened. After initially refusing to leave, Lucher walked out of the station. When police arrived, the security guard pointed out the suspect to police. Upon seeing the security guard, he hurled another racial epithet and did so again when he was brought to the booking area of the police department. Because of his erratic behavior and other bizarre statements he made, he was…
(Bridgeport, CT – June 2, 2014) -- A city man faces a drunk driving charge after a three-car accident that involved a police cruiser. Officer Ryan Mullenax responded Friday to a report of an accident at Bishop and East avenues just before 9 p.m. There were no serious injuries but police noticed the operator of a vehicle that collided with the police car appeared to be impaired. The driver, Miguel Rivera, 44, of Bridgeport, acknowledged that he had drank “a couple of beers.” He was arrested after failing field sobriety tests, and a subsequent breathalyzer test put his blood alcohol level at more than twice the legal limit. Rivera was charged with DUI, reckless driving and failure to carry an insurance card.
2:00pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A man was assaulted on a city bus near the intersection of Bond Street and Tudor Street.
First Selectman Jim Marpe announced today that as part of the YOUR DOWNTOWN campaign, a Downtown Visioning Workshop will be held on Saturday, June 7 from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Bedford Middle School. The workshop is a critical part of the development of the Downtown Westport Master Plan. “Westport residents, this is Your Downtown,” Marpe said. “Please mark your calendars to attend the June 7th of determining how Downtown evolves over the next 10 to 20 years.” The workshop will be highly visual and interactive so that residents can discuss topics and share opinions with each other and make clear, thoughtful choices about what’s appropriate for Downtown, what might make it more successful and vibrant, and how it…
First Selectman Mike Tetreau announced today that following a press release recently issued by Governor Dannel Malloy, which stated that the Atlantic Hurricane Season runs from June 1, 2014 to November 30, 2014 with the possible principal threat period for Connecticut occurring between mid-August and mid-October, the Fairfield community is encouraged to take necessary precautions and be prepared. First Selectman Tetreau said, “While we hope no hurricanes or major storms come our way, it is always important for our residents to be proactive and be prepared as much as possible. Not only do I recommend the public starts now in following tips issued by the Governor and the Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, but I also…
‘Go Back to Get Ahead’ Provides Incentives to Re-Enroll Students to Complete Degrees (HARTFORD, CT) - In a drive to give “lapsed” college students the opportunity to get their college education back on track, and to develop a better educated workforce and more competitive state economy, Governor Dannel P. Malloy announced that the Board of Regents for Higher Education today launched the Go Back to Get Ahead program, offering in-state residents who have started, but not completed a degree, free college courses when they re-enroll. For a limited time, individuals who took college courses before Dec. 1, 2012, but left before completing their degree, can get up to three free 3-credit courses, by enrolling in one of Connecticut’s 17…
Barbara Butler, Director of the Westport Department of Human Services announces the return of the CTWorks Career Coach at Westport Town Hall on Thursday, June 19. The Coach will offer a beginner’s class in Microsoft Word 2007 from 10 pm to 12 noon followed by an intermediate class in Word 2007 from 1 pm to 3 pm. Contact the Westport Department of Human Services for specific course description information. The Career Coach is a “training center” tour bus equipped with ten wireless computer labs offering free computer classes to residents in the greater Norwalk area. The mobile unit operates on a monthly schedule of visits to various community locations and is accessible to people with disabilities. Area residents interested in…