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Bridgeport
Bridgeport News: Shots Fired
Jun 13, 2024 Stephen Krauchick
2024-06-13@5:45pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police investigate a shooting on Connecticut near Union Avenue. No word if anyone or anything was hit. Thanks to all who texted to let us know about this! https://youtu.be/MnnHxuDsWHs
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Trumbull
TRUMBULL POLICE WELCOMES TWO NEW OFFICERS
Jun 13, 2024 Alex
MAY 13, 2024 The Trumbull Police Department is proud to announce the recent graduation of two (2) new officers that successfully completed the required training leading to their graduation from the Milford Police Academy. The ceremony for Officer Julian Arboleda and Officer Anthony Ormond, recruit class #31, took place on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at the Thomas Parsons Government Center Veterans Memorial Auditorium, in Milford, Connecticut. After successfully completing over six (6) months of training at the Milford Police Academy, Trumbull police recruits Arboleda and Ormond will continue their training in the Field Training phase, where they will ride with training officers who will instruct them on department policies, rules, and procedures, while exposing them to actual policing by responding…
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Bridgeport
Bridgeport News: Hit and Run!
Jun 13, 2024 Alex
Report of a Hit and Run at the 200 block of Lincoln Ave in Bridgeport. There are no reported injuries at this time.
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State News
Governor Signs Bill Restructuring Connecticut Siting Council
Jun 13, 2024 Alex
HB 5507 Becomes Law; Corrects Regulatory Bias Favoring Utility Companies Fairfield, CT, June 12, 2024 - Yesterday, Governor Ned Lamont officially signed HB 5507, a significant piece of legislation correcting regulatory bias currently favoring utility companies, into law. HB 5507—An Act Concerning State Agency and Court Proceedings Relating to Electric Transmission Lines—now ensures a fairer balance with the needs and rights of Connecticut residents, businesses, and municipalities in matters relating to infrastructure siting, use of land, and construction. The governor’s signature signals the most significant change to the regulations governing the Connecticut Siting Council (CSC) since its creation in 1981 under Connecticut Public Act 81-369. “We are grateful to Governor Lamont for hearing the voices of residents throughout the state…
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3 Arrests made related to the 2023, shooting at “In the City” Lounge
Jun 13, 2024 Stephen Krauchick
#Bridgeport CT--- On June 11, 2024, Tyquwane Gilchrist voluntarily surrendered at Bridgeport Police Headquarters in response to an outstanding arrest warrant. This warrant pertained to the September 10, 2023, shooting at “In the City” Lounge, located at 196 Fairfield Avenue, Bridgeport, CT. Gilchrist faces charges of Criminal Possession of a Pistol/Revolver, with a court-set bond of $200,000. This morning, he was arraigned at Bridgeport Superior Court. Additionally, Gilchrist was a victim of a shooting on April 27, 2024, within the 300 block of Orchard Street. On May 23, 2024, a warrant was served to 28-year-old Micherlens Thelemaque, also known as Mike T, for his involvement in the September 10, 2023, assault at “In the City” Lounge. Thelemaque is charged with…
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Bridgeport
Bridgeport News: Update on Explosion on North Ave
Jun 13, 2024 Alex
Earlier this morning, the Bridgeport Police Department’s (BPD) Forensic Identification Unit, with the assistance of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, collected several items of evidentiary value at the North Avenue scene. That evidence has been processed by BPD Detectives and will be forwarded to the lab for testing. The surrounding neighborhoods have been canvassed and numerous citizens have been interviewed. As this investigation proceeds, the Detective Bureau will continue canvassing the area for potential witnesses and additional evidence. The preliminary investigation suggests this is an isolated event. There is no viable reason to believe this occurrence was associated with terrorism. A person of interest was arrested this morning for Disorderly Conduct. That person has been identified as Nelson Diaz of…
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MURPHY INTRODUCES LEGISLATION TO MODERNIZE JOB CORPS, IMPROVE STUDENT EXPERIENCE AND OUTCOMES
Jun 13, 2024 Alex
WASHINGTON–U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.),a member of the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, andU.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-R.I.)on Wednesday introduced theJob Corps for the Next Generation Actto increase access to Job Corps programming and improve student outcomes. The legislation would improve the student experience, give local campuses more flexibility to tailor programming for their students and staff, and create a new career training program that provides a direct pathway for youth disconnected from the workforce to enter careers of strategic national importance. Job Corps is the largest free residential education and job training program for young adults ages 16-24 that helps students complete their high school education, teaches them high-value technical skills, and connects them to employment.…
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Bridgeport
Bridgeport News: Assault
Jun 13, 2024 Alex
Report of an assault at the intersection of Park Ave and Lewis Street. First responders are on the scene and there are not further details at this time.
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Norwalk
Norwalk News: Arrest Made in Marina Burglary
Jun 13, 2024 Alex
On May 17, 2024, two males unlawfully accessed Cove Marina by climbing over the fence, subsequently breaking into two docked boats and stealing tools and alcohol. Following the incident, officers collected video footage and gathered information, leading them to connect the crime with a similar one reported at a Fairfield Police marina, with Christopher McClain identified as a suspect. Through surveillance efforts, Norwalk Officers positively identified McClain and his associated vehicle, resulting in the issuance of an arrest warrant. On June 11th, McClain was apprehended without resistance at his residence. Christopher McClain, aged 19, faces charges including Burglary in the Third Degree, Criminal Trespass in the Third Degree, and Larceny in the Fifth Degree, with a court-set bond of $25,000.
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Stratford
FARMER’S MARKET SET TO OPEN FOR SEASON AT PARADISE GREEN ON MONDAY, JUNE 17, RAIN OR SHINE
Jun 13, 2024 Alex
The Paradise Green Farmer’s Market is set to open for the season on Monday, June 17th on Paradise Green,121 Huntington Road in Stratford. The market will run every Monday until the end of October from 2:00 to 6:00 pm, rain or shine. Parking is available at the Stratford Baptist Church and all along Main Street in the retail center. As in previous years, Connecticut-grown produce, local meats, fish, cheeses, baked goods, and crafts will be featured. In addition to purchasing locally grown and made products, the market continues to be a great place to hang out with friends and neighbors and socialize. Creative art activities for kids are available every week! While live music is not provided weekly, recorded music…
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