Naugatuck man killed in Shelton motorcycle crash, police say

State police said the crash, which happened on Route 8 Sunday morning, is under investigation.

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Ansonia police seek public’s help in search for missing woman

The woman has not returned since she left her home Wednesday and needs her medication, police said.

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Police: Two people rescued in Bridgeport after canoe overturns

Police said they arrived to find two people holding onto the pilings of the old Pleasure Beach Bridge

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Griffin Hospital awarded over $1M by the state to replace old generator

The hospital said the generator needed to be replaced due to worries it could not adequately power the hospital in case of an emergency.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Griffin-Hospital-awarded-over-1M-by-the-state-to-17339284.php

Fairfield U., Diocese move quickly to set up Bridgeport college

The partners have secured a zone change that some community leaders said was granted too fast.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Fairfield-U-Diocese-move-quickly-to-set-up-17339244.php

Mega Millions: Winning $1.28B lottery ticket sold in Illinois; $10K prize in CT

Check your ticket: One player in the Nutmeg State won a prize of $10,000 by matching four numbers and the Mega Ball, according to CTLottery.org.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Mega-Millions-1-28-billion-jackpot-winner-bought-17340101.php

‘Every day is a battle’: Survivor of double fatal Shelton DUI crash still trying to recover

A judge on Monday sentenced the man behind the wheel to serve 12 years in prison.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Every-day-is-a-battle-Survivor-of-double-17338866.php

Ansonia mayor chased by zombies in promotional video

The video encourages residents to watch the film showing at Warsaw Park on Saturday.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Ansonia-mayor-chased-by-zombies-in-promotional-17339023.php

Despite recent zoning approval, some Black Rock residents plan to continue to fight apartment buildings

Scale Back Black Rock, a group opposed to the projects, is considering litigation to block the construction of a 44-unit and a 123-unit residential building

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Despite-recent-zoning-approval-some-Black-Rock-17338950.php

After 10 years of rejecting the legal marijuana industry, Bridgeport will now welcome it

The zoning commission this week approved rules allowing recreational marijuana retail sales in a majority of the city’s commercial strips, undoing last fall’s vote that defined the industry the same as strip clubs and pornography shops and hid the future storefronts away.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/After-10-years-of-rejecting-the-legal-marijuana-17338818.php

Two new prosecutors join Bridgeport courthouse

Stephen Lojo and Candace Solis were sworn in as deputy assistant state’s attorneys by State’s Attorney Joseph Corradino during a brief ceremony Friday.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Two-new-prosecutors-join-Bridgeport-courthouse-17338938.php

Bridgeport house fire displaces 13 people, official says

A fire at a Bridgeport multi-family home displaced 12 adults and a child Friday morning, a city official said.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Bridgeport-house-fire-displaces-13-people-17339022.php

Former Norwalk youth minister charged with sexually assaulting boys in Bridgeport

These charges are in addition to charges Bernard faces from his arrest by Norwalk police in February.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Former-Norwalk-youth-minister-charged-with-17338747.php

Police: Man wounded in Stratford shooting

Stratford police say a person was taken into custody after a man was shot Thursday night on Dover Street.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Police-Man-wounded-in-Stratford-shooting-17337685.php

EPA: ‘Most complicated’ remediation of Raymark waste still ahead in Stratford

Nearly 2,800 truckloads of contaminated soil have been extracted from the western bank of the Housatonic River as part of an ongoing cleanup effort.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/EPA-Most-complicated-remediation-of-17336387.php

Judge throws out police captain’s discrimination lawsuit over Bridgeport chief job

A federal judge has ruled a former police captain has not proven he was discriminated against when he was passed over for the Bridgeport police chief’s job.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Judge-throws-out-police-captain-s-17336264.php

Derby audit questions city’s strategy for paying school bill

The missing money, according to the auditor, was the result of the city habitually using the next fiscal year to pay for expenses from the previous fiscal year.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Derby-audit-questions-city-s-strategy-for-17336107.php

Beardsley Zoo welcomes two spider monkeys

The zoo announced the new additions would join two spider monkeys currently at the enclosure and zoo Director Gregg Dancho said they’re already a hit with attendees.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Beardsley-Zoo-welcomes-two-spider-monkeys-17336055.php

Judge rules Stratford man, 18, to be tried for felony murder in Bridgeport homicide

Edwin Abrams claimed he was a bystander in the fatal shooting of Jamel Hayden, but a judge ruled he can be tried for felony murder in the case.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Judge-rules-Stratford-man-18-to-be-tried-for-17335935.php

Nineteen in the running to be Bridgeport’s next police chief

The city released some details about the candidates, but not whether they are from within or outside of the department.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Nineteen-in-the-running-to-be-Bridgeport-s-next-17335063.php

Stratford developer wants to build apartments above Barnum Avenue restaurant

The owner of 2152 Barnum Ave., the home of Mangoz Bar & Lounge, plans to add six apartments to the single-story structure.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Stratford-developer-wants-to-build-apartments-17332927.php

Westport police investigating ‘offensive’ racist graffiti found at Compo Beach

The Westport Police Department is investigating racist graffiti that was found on the basketball courts at Compo Beach Tuesday evening.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Westport-police-investigating-offensive-17333573.php

Bridgeport woman accused of beating victim with pipe in front of children

A Bridgeport woman is accused of breaking into the apartment of another city woman and beating the victim with a pipe.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Bridgeport-woman-accused-of-beating-victim-with-17331933.php

Former Bridgeport school board chair Jessica Martinez allegedly violated bond release conditions

Martinez was arrested last year and is now accused of using cocaine while out on bond in federal campaign financing case.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Former-Bridgeport-school-board-chair-Jessica-17330567.php

Max Reiss, Lamont spokesman, leaving administration

Max Reiss, the former television reporter who helped frame messaging for Gov. Ned Lamont for the past three years, is departing the administration next month to become a senior vice president at M&T Bank.

He is stepping down as communications director for Lamont in the final months of the Democratic governor’s first term to manage communications at M&T as it raises its profile after taking over People’s United Bank.

The transition of People’s branches to the M&T brand is scheduled for the weekend of Sept. 2.

Reiss, a former political reporter for NBC Connecticut, joined the administration in mid-2019, when Lamont’s approval rating plummeted as he pushed a highway tolls proposal that never came to a vote in the General Assembly.

The governor recovered in the polls once he abandoned the tolls plan and the administration became consumed in early 2020 by managing the COVID-19 pandemic, including daily televised briefings by Lamont.

Lamont, a candidate for reelection, has been leading in public polling.

“Particularly when it came to the state’s response and communications regarding the global outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, Max has been a passionate guiding force and a committed public servant,” Lamont said. “He is incredibly focused at everything he does, and he has become a close friend and collaborator.”

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Max-Reiss-Lamont-spokesman-leaving-17330550.php

Stratford council asks Bridgeport peers to sell Sikorsky Airport to town

Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim’s administration has instead been negotiating a deal with the Connecticut Airport Authority after the airport authority turned down Stratford’s offer.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Stratford-council-asks-Bridgeport-peers-to-sell-17330486.php

Drunk driver gets 12 years for 2020 Shelton crash that killed two

Rakiem Reid, 32, had pleaded guilty to two counts of second-degree manslaughter with a motor vehicle and a single count of second-degree assault with a motor vehicle.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Drunk-driver-gets-12-years-for-2020-Shelton-crash-17330045.php

CT launches $150M loan fund for small business

The state’s Small Business Boost Fund will offer low interest loans from $5,000 to $500,000, funded by three banks with matching money from the state.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/CT-launches-150M-loan-fund-for-small-business-17328725.php

Multiple dead, injured after multi-car crash in Bridgeport

State police said multiple people were hurt or died after a multi-car crash that shut down Route 8 for several hours on Sunday.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Multiple-dead-injured-after-multi-car-crash-in-17328305.php

Parking garage next to Bridgeport arena in need of repairs

Built in 2000 by the city, the state took over ownership of the structure in question — known as the Bridgeport Transportation Center garage — in 2012.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Parking-garage-next-to-Bridgeport-arena-in-need-17328183.php

Lamont, in Bridgeport, unveils $150M small business loan program

Governor Ned Lamont announced the start of the Connecticut Small Business Boost Fund on Monday.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Lamont-in-Bridgeport-unveils-150M-small-17327835.php

Charges dropped against Bridgeport man accused of shooting man at party

A Bridgeport man, about to go to trial on assault and gun charges, instead had his case dismissed.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Judge-dismisses-assault-gun-charges-against-17327268.php

Police: 1 killed, others hurt in 2 wrong-way crashes in 48 hours on highways in Bridgeport

One person died and others were injured in two wrong-way crashes on highways in Bridgeport over the weekend, police said.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Police-1-killed-others-hurt-in-2-wrong-way-17326909.php

Dal Mare Pizzeria serves up homemade food in Stratford’s Lordship

The pizzeria has been open since Memorial Day, according to co-owner Melissa Emanuel. She and her son run the restaurant, which has so far garnered rave reviews for its menu items.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Dal-Mare-Pizzeria-serves-up-homemade-food-in-17323523.php

Bridgeport vice officers arrest eight in raid at Vine Street business

Police seized three handguns and 15 pounds of marijuana from the Scotch Bonnett Studio following an investigation into gun violence

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Bridgeport-vice-officers-arrest-eight-in-raid-at-17326118.php

Bridgeport’s Pleasure Beach closed due to extreme heat, city says

The isolated public beach was shuttered due to the rising heat index, according to city officials.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Bridgeport-s-Pleasure-Beach-closed-due-to-17325874.php

Route 8 in Shelton closed after crash

Shelton police said Route 8 southbound is still closed between Exits 11 and 10 Sunday morning.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Route-8-in-Shelton-closed-after-crash-17325537.php

Ansonia and Derby seek state money for regional senior center

Ansonia and Derby’s mayors both signed a letter asking for state support to fund a senior center. But Derby’s aldermen said they weren’t sure if they would support the idea.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Ansonia-and-Derby-seek-state-money-for-regional-17323407.php

Is Bridgeport’s Congress St. Bridge finally getting replaced?

The permitting process is winding down, but some property owners have concerns about the design.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Is-Bridgeport-s-Congress-St-Bridge-finally-17323398.php

Bridgeport man arrested after suspected shots, police chase

BRIDGEPORT — A city man was arrested early Saturday after leading police investigating a potential shooting on a chase, according to Bridgeport police.

The city’s emergency communications center received a ShotSpotter activation on Center Street near the Greene Homes at 1:38 a.m., according to Scott Appleby, the city emergency management director.

Police arriving at the scene saw a person, later allegedly identified as Joshua Hernandez, 32, “placing a firearm” in his waistband, Appleby said.

He “proceeded to speed away on a motorcycle,” chased by officers onto Route 8, then the Merritt Parkway.

Milford police later informed the department that the individual had crashed in the city.

No gun was found at the scene, Appleby said.

“Bridgeport PD was able to identify the party, detain the party with the assistance of Milford PD, and the party’s motorcycle was towed to the police garage,” said Appleby. “On-scene reports indicated no parties were injured, and the party did not shoot at officers as reported in media outlets.”

Stratford police Capt. Frank Eannotti issued a statement Saturday morning, noting that town police were not involved in the gunfire.

Hernandez was charged with operating an unregistered vehicle, operating without insurance, driving with a suspended license, reckless driving, engaging police in a pursuit, six counts of failure to obey traffic control signals and two counts of failing to obey a stop sign, Appleby said.

His bond was set at $20,000.

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Police: Catalytic converter thieves point gun at witnesses, flee cops in Milford

Milford police are warning residents after a gun was pointed at two people this week and a man was slashed interrupting a catalytic converter theft last month.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Police-Catalytic-converter-thieves-point-gun-at-17324470.php

Prosecutors: New Haven man, 18, carjacked woman who posted car for sale on Facebook

Federal prosecutors say the 18-year-old is accused of carjacking the Bridgeport woman and is suspected of other similar crimes in Connecticut.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Prosecutors-New-Haven-man-18-carjacked-woman-17324389.php

Former Stratford cop claims religious discrimination in lawsuit

Police Chief Joseph McNeil said in an email Friday that, “We are a diverse and inclusive department.”

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Former-Stratford-cop-claims-religious-17323376.php

How Bridgeport Fire Department has changed since death of 2 firefighters: ‘profound effect’

Lt. Steven Velasquez and firefighter Michel Baik died in the Elmwood Avenue house fire on July 24, 2010 — 12 years ago as of this weekend.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/How-Bridgeport-Fire-Department-has-changed-since-17323559.php

‘This is the farming of the future:’ Stratford urban farm begins harvesting crops grown indoors

The innovative facility, built by a Bridgeport-based nonprofit, aims to feed residents who do not have access to fresh fruits and vegetables.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/This-is-the-farming-of-the-future-17323440.php

Milford woman charged with DUI after Stratford head-on crash

A Milford woman was charged with driving under the influence after police said she crashed head-on into another car at a Stratford intersection.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Milford-woman-charged-with-DUI-after-Stratford-17322931.php

Why Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim wants to get back the ‘privilege to practice law’

Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim is trying to get back his law license even as he seeks a third consecutive term in 2023.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Why-Bridgeport-Mayor-Joe-Ganim-wants-to-get-back-17322778.php

Ortiz plans to continue Bridgeport state Senate bid as third party candidate

The Democrat will gather signatures to run in the 23rd District as the Working Families Party’s contender.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Ortiz-plans-to-continue-Bridgeport-state-Senate-17322698.php

Families displaced after Bridgeport fire, official says

A fire broke out early Friday morning at a North Avenue building consisting of residential units above commercial space, a Bridgeport official said.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Families-displaced-after-Bridgeport-fire-17322753.php

Police: Second victim, 18, dies after Bridgeport gas station drive-by shooting

Police said 18-year-old Bridgeport resident Kazzmaire Dorsey has died following a July 10 shooting at a gas station on Fairfield Avenue.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Police-Second-victim-18-dies-after-Bridgeport-17322349.php

Vincent Tonucci, nine-term state rep. for Ansonia & Derby, dies at 72

Vincent Tonucci was born in 1950 and was a teacher and real estate agent before running for state office in 1986.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Vincent-Tonucci-nine-term-state-rep-for-Ansonia-17320308.php

2nd Annual Bridgeport Film Festival opens Friday

Organizers want to elevate filmmaking as a local art form and present Bridgeport in a positive light.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/2nd-Annual-Bridgeport-Film-Festival-opens-Friday-17320335.php

Stratford sewer rates rise for first time since 2015

Town residents will now be on the hook for $484 a year for access to the sewer system, a 22% increase.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Stratford-sewer-rates-rise-for-first-time-since-17319659.php

New Bridgeport deputy superintendent faced controversy in Ridgefield

Superintendent Michael Testani extended an employment offer this week to Karen Baldwin for the role of deputy superintendent.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/New-Bridgeport-deputy-school-superintendent-left-17315682.php

Ansonia Police garage suffering from structural issues

The Ansonia Police Department opened their new headquarters in the fall of 2021, but officers cannot use the garage due to water damage according to city officials. Police have been forced to park their cars outside the building as a result.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Ansonia-Police-garage-suffering-from-structural-17317645.php

Bridgeport cop placed on paid leave after arrest

Wally Franco, who has been a Bridgeport police officer since April 2017, was arrested in Monroe last week.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Bridgeport-cop-placed-on-paid-leave-after-arrest-17317559.php

Former Bridgeport assistant chief again vies to be top cop

James Nardozzi has a lawsuit pending alleging he should have been a finalist for chief four years ago.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Former-Bridgeport-assistant-chief-again-vies-to-17315628.php

Avoid heat stroke, dehydration by heading to these greater Bridgeport cooling centers

An ongoing heat wave has led several municipalities in the greater Bridgeport area to open up cooling centers, mostly libraries and senior centers.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Avoid-heat-stroke-dehydration-by-heading-to-17315570.php

Stratford man who served 25 years for home invasion gets 60-year sentence for Bridgeport murder

Lonnie Mebane was accused of shooting Eric Diaz on Sept. 14, 2017 during a drug transaction in Mebane’s car at Newfield Avenue and Beardsley Street.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Stratford-man-released-from-prison-11-years-ago-17315100.php

State committee to hold hearing on Ganim getting law license back

A state committee has scheduled a hearing on Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim’s request to get his law license back.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/State-committee-to-hold-hearing-on-Ganim-getting-17312946.php

Bridgeport’s Applegate appointed Danbury top prosecutor

David Applegate, a senior state prosecutor in Bridgeport, has been appointed the new state’s attorney for the Danbury office.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Bridgeport-s-Applegate-appointed-Danbury-top-17313196.php

Firefighters battle blaze at Oxford Dollar General, official says

First responders were called to a fire at the Dollar General on Oxford Road Monday afternoon. The fire department warned drivers to use caution in the area.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Firefighters-battle-blaze-at-Oxford-Dollar-17312777.php

Developer seeks Stratford’s OK for 129 apartments on Hawley Lane

The development was proposed under 8-30g, which allows developers to bypass local zoning laws if some of the units are set aside for affordable housing

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Developer-seeks-Stratford-s-OK-for-129-17312611.php

Who are the Bridgeport cops that have been arrested in the past 5 years?

Since 2017, at least a half-dozen Bridgeport police officers have been arrested on charges ranging from fraud to assault to larceny.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Who-are-the-Bridgeport-cops-that-have-been-17312531.php

Police: Youth struck, seriously injured by speeding car in Milford parking lot

Milford police said the speeding car drove “in a circle” in the parking lot of Eisenhower Park Friday night.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Police-Youth-struck-seriously-injured-by-17312243.php

Derby to consider possible memorial for local man

Richard Ciardi was an 18-year-old Derby resident who died after a car accident in 2020. His family is now advocating for a memorial to their son that would be located in Witek Park.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Derby-to-consider-possible-memorial-for-local-man-17308727.php

Stratford seeks grant to add social worker to police department

Police officials hope a full-time social worker will help officers better engage with people suffering from mental illness or substance-use disorders.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Stratford-seeks-grant-to-add-social-worker-to-17308576.php

Zoning change complicates Park City Wind’s Bridgeport plans

The renewable energy project cannot use land on Seaview Avenue to help build its wind farm.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Zoning-change-complicates-Park-City-Wind-s-17308436.php

In Photos: Shark Week blimp fuels up in Stratford

It is one of two of AirSign’s blimps flying over beaches on both the east and west coasts this summer to promote Shark Week, which debuts its 2022 season at the end of July.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/In-Photos-Shark-Week-blimp-fuels-up-in-Stratford-17308523.php

Leader of Bridgeport-based drug operation sentenced to 25 years in prison, federal officials say

A Naugatuck man and the leader of a Bridgeport-based drug operation was sentenced in federal court Friday to 25 years in prison. He distributed large amounts of heroin, fentanyl and crack cocaine.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Leader-of-Bridgeport-based-drug-operation-17308928.php

Pretending to deliver pizza, man steals $9,000 from Milford home, police say

Milford police said a man was caught on camera pretending to deliver a pizza before stealing thousands of dollars in cash from a home on Thursday.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Pretending-to-deliver-pizza-man-steals-9-000-17308204.php

Bridgeport man charged with torching gas station

Police said a Bridgeport man threw a Molotov cocktail at a Park Avenue gas station.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Bridgeport-man-charged-with-torching-gas-station-17308141.php

Police: Bridgeport cop arrested in Monroe for disorderly conduct

Wally Franco, 34, who has been on the Police Department about four years, can’t carry a gun as a result of a protective order.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Bridgeport-cop-arrested-in-Monroe-for-disorderly-17308125.php

Bridgeport detective disciplined in Brenda Lee Rawls death notification case

The police union confirmed that Detective Angel Llanos was recently penalized by Acting Police Chief Rebeca Garcia.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Bridgeport-detective-disciplined-in-Brenda-Lee-17307984.php

Milford teen to appear in court today in James McGrath homicide

Raul “Lito” Valle, 16, will appear Friday in state Superior Court in Milford on charges related to the death of Fairfield Prep student James McGrath.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Milford-teen-to-appear-in-court-today-in-James-17307191.php

Nearly week after fatal Fairfield party shooting, few details emerge

No arrests have been made and little information has been released about the shooting that killed Zion Burton last Saturday at a party in Fairfield.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Nearly-week-after-fatal-Fairfield-party-shooting-17306990.php

Acting Chief Rebeca Garcia applies to be Bridgeport’s permanent top cop

The chief confirmed she will compete to keep the job after months of keeping her intentions quiet.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Acting-Chief-Garcia-applies-to-be-Bridgeport-s-17305852.php

Derby finance director returns to work as health care payment concerns arise

Agata Herasimowicz’s first day back as the city’s finance director was uneventful. While she said she was happy to be back, the city is also facing criticism over its handling of health insurance payments.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Derby-finance-director-returns-to-work-as-health-17305524.php

Police: 4 masked men steal narcotics from Monroe pharmacy

The Monroe incident on Wednesday follows four similar thefts that occurred last month in the New Haven area.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Police-4-masked-men-steal-narcotics-from-Monroe-17305512.php

Bridgeport police: Woman who helped domestic violence murder suspect under arrest

U.S. Marshals found Melanie Castro, 21, and served her with a warrant charging her with criminal liability for acts of another for murder and second-degree hindering prosecution.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Bridgeport-police-Woman-who-helped-domestic-17304926.php

New Bridgeport PAC aims to unseat Mayor Joe Ganim

Formed earlier this year, Bridgeport Now has raised over $50,000.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/New-Bridgeport-PAC-aims-to-unseat-Mayor-Joe-Ganim-17304589.php

Husband-and-wife police officers adopt dog shot in Derby

A Shelton couple has adopted the German Shepherd whose front leg was amputated after police said his owners shot him in Derby earlier this year.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Husband-and-wife-police-officers-adopt-dog-shot-17304441.php

Trumbull Police find pounds of marijuana, nunchuck-style weapons during traffic stop

Trumbull Police stopped a van after it ran a red light near Old Town Road Tuesday. Police found about 6 pounds of marijuana and weapons in the car, police said.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Trumbull-Police-find-pounds-of-marijuana-17303848.php

Stratford man sentenced for selling fentnayl pills disguised as oxycodone, U.S. Attorney’s Office says

A Stratford man was sentenced to more than two years in prison Tuesday after he sold dozens of fentnayl pills disguised as oxycodone, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Stratford-man-sentenced-for-selling-fentnayl-17303767.php

Ortiz loses suit to get on Bridgeport primary ballot

A judge has ruled that Juliemar Ortiz did not get all the required signatures to get on the primary ballot for the 23rd senate district.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Ortiz-loses-suit-to-get-on-Bridgeport-primary-17303542.php

Bridgeport man pleads guilty to standing by as wife staged her uncle’s death

A Bridgeport man is facing seven years after pleading guilty to not taking action as his wife kill her elderly uncle and then propped up the body on the front porch.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Bridgeport-man-pleads-guilty-after-standing-by-as-17302861.php

Ansonia waives charter rule, approves sale of Olson Drive property to Primrose Companies

The city approved the sale after a public meeting as residents voiced disapproval of the sale while others praised the redevelopment of the property.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Ansonia-waives-charter-rule-approves-sale-of-17302342.php

Bridgeport schools extend Superintendent Michael Testani’s contract, drop residency requirement

The board voted 6-3 on Monday to approve a new employment agreement that includes guaranted raises in the contract’s second and third years

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‘A nice young man’: Communities mourn Zion Burton, 15, killed at Fairfield party

Waterbury and Stratford schools, where Zion Burton previously attended, are mourning the death of the 15-year-old who was shot at a party in Fairfield.

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Bridgeport cop arrested in Milford road rage incident

A veteran Bridgeport police officer, who had a previous assault complaint against him, has been arrested in Milford for what police describe as a road rage incident.

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Police ID Stratford woman, 34, found dead in parking lot of Levitt Pavilion in Westport

The state’s chief medical examiner is still investigating Joanna Smith’s cause of death after she was found Sunday night in a Westport parking lot.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Police-ID-Stratford-woman-34-found-dead-in-17300395.php

Chef provides tips on making fried rice at Bridgeport farm stand

The demo was part of St. Vincent’s Farm Stand, which is open every Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. until late fall.

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‘It’s very frustrating:’ Family wants answers in search for missing Ansonia toddler Vanessa Morales

In a court appearance Tuesday, a lawyer for Vanessa’s father, Jose Morales, said he had gone through “well in excess” of 95 percent of the 248,000 pieces of evidence.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/It-s-very-frustrating-Family-wants-17300311.php

Police: 2 men on scooter wanted in homicide at Bridgeport biker gathering

Bridgeport police say the passenger on a scooter opened fire, killing a 32-year-old Hartford man, at a gathering of motorcyclists and ATV riders.

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Stamford man gets 18 years in Bridgeport cold case killing

A man who avoided arrest for 27 years for the killing of a restaurant employee during a robbery, was sentenced to 18 years in prison.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Stamford-man-gets-18-years-in-Bridgeport-cold-17297794.php

Bus drivers rally at court to support Bridgeport driver allegedly beaten by irate passenger

Seventy-five Connecticut transit drivers attended the arraignment of a Bridgeport man accused of beating a bus driver on the bus.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Bus-drivers-rally-at-court-to-support-Bridgeport-17297703.php

Police: No arrests yet in killing of Bridgeport 15-year-old Zion Burton in Fairfield

A memorial for Burton was attended by dozens of people at the Johnson Academy in Stratford Sunday.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Police-No-arrests-yet-in-killing-of-Bridgeport-17297535.php

Police: Motorcycle rider seriously hurt in Milford crash

Milford police said the crash occurred Sunday near Broad Street and Bridgeport Avenue.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Police-Motorcycle-rider-seriously-hurt-in-17297020.php

Charles Island Music Festival in Milford postponed due to insurance issue, organizers say

The music festival was scheduled for July 23 with acts performing on a floating stage off Charles Island in Milford.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Charles-Island-Music-Festival-in-Milford-17296639.php

One injured, one killed in Bridgeport shooting

The incident took place Sunday afternoon at the intersection of Fairfield Avenue and State Street, police said.

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Lease for Bridgeport Park City Wind project remains up in the air

The offshore wind project is supposed to set up a Bridgeport staging area, but the deal is not finalized.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Lease-for-Bridgeport-Park-City-Wind-project-17293597.php

Food truck operators hoping for big business at Bridgeport’s Seaside Park

The city offered a dozen permits and so far there are nine takers.

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Puerto Rican Day Parade makes full return to Bridgeport Sunday

The parade has been around since 1993 but COVID had limited its size until this year.

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Embattled Derby finance director to return Monday

Agata Herasimowicz will return to her position as the city’s finance director a week after the Board of Aldermen & Alderwomen voted to reinstate her.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Embattled-Derby-finance-director-to-return-Monday-17291057.php

Bridgeport school board member stripped of committee assignments over ‘combative’ emails

The punishment was handed down after Chair John Weldon and Joseph Sokolovic engaged in a tense exchange over email last month.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Bridgeport-school-board-member-stripped-of-17290812.php

City clerk, councilwoman file suit over Bridgeport redistrict map

Two city officials are challenging in court the city’s redistricting process.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/City-clerk-councilwoman-file-suit-over-17290606.php

Feds: Bridgeport man indicted on federal gun possession charge

Kimani Williams, 30, was indicted by a federal grand jury Wednesday on a charge of unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon, the U.S. Attorny’s office said

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Feds-Bridgeport-man-indicted-on-federal-gun-17290458.php

Ansonia activist recalled as selfless advocate for neighborhood

Malika Mosley was known throughout the community first as a volunteer of the Tinney Community Center and as an advocate for social justice causes.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Ansonia-activist-recalled-as-selfless-advocate-17288706.php

Medical emergency with John Mayer's father forces cancellation of Dead & Company concert

A medical emergency with John Mayer's father, Richard Mayer, has forced Grateful Dead offshoot — Dead and Company — to cancel its Wednesday night show at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center in Saratoga Springs.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/John-Mayer-father-Dead-Co-Saratoga-17288470.php

Bridgeport settles suit with white cop who claimed discrimination

A Bridgeport police officer, who claimed he was discriminated against in the department because he is white, has won a settlement from the city.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Bridgeport-settles-suit-with-white-cop-who-17288484.php

Acting Bridgeport Chief Rebeca Garcia mum on seeking permanent job

Garcia has a week let to submit her application to compete in the national search for a top cop.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Acting-Bridgeport-Chief-Rebeca-Garcia-mum-on-17288430.php

Westport nature center buzzing as bee colony expands

The Earthplace is a nonprofit conservation organization in Westport and its observation beehive is used to teach the public about the importance of honeybees.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Westport-museum-buzzing-as-bee-colony-expands-17288331.php

Bridgeport loses two key zoning officials

A retirement and resignation means that department has lost a third of its staff.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Bridgeport-loses-two-key-zoning-officials-17286009.php

Alleged Bridgeport gang member admits to role in shooting that killed rival in 2019

A purported member of the East End gang in Bridgeport pleaded guilty to a charge stemming from his involvement in a fatal shooting of a rival in July 2019.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Alleged-Bridgeport-gang-member-admits-to-role-in-17286469.php

Testimony ends in Bridgeport state Senate ballot court challenge

City attorney confirms nine rejected petition signatures should have counted, but Senate candidate Juliemar Ortiz may still be 22 short of required 1,585.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Testimony-ends-in-Bridgeport-state-Senate-ballot-17285982.php

Mom accused of leaving toddlers in car to get nails done granted court delay

A Bridgeport woman, accused of leaving her two toddlers in a locked car while getting her nails done, got a continuance to hire a lawyer.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Mom-accused-of-leaving-toddlers-in-car-to-get-17285774.php

Major one-way Bridgeport roads might go two-way

Stratford and Connecticut avenues link the East End to downtown and neighboring Stratford.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Major-one-way-Bridgeport-roads-might-go-two-way-17280351.php

Southport shooting came after repeated incidents at restaurant, records show

In the months leading up to the recent shooting, Fairfield police have been called to the restaurant numerous times for complaints such as underage drinking, public urination and a bouncer pepper spraying a crowd.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Southport-shooting-came-after-repeated-incidents-17283648.php

Bridgeport police charge 'Joker' with selling crack cocaine

Bridgeport Police found more than 150 grams of crack cocaine in a home on Hallett Street last week. They arrested a man known as "Joker" and his alleged associate.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Bridgeport-police-charge-Joker-with-selling-17283630.php

Waterbury man shot while riding scooter on Stratford Avenue in Bridgeport, police say

Police were called to Stratford Avenue near Union Avenue in Bridgeport late Sunday night and determined multiple shooters fired more than 25 shots in the area.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Waterbury-man-shot-while-riding-scooter-on-17283513.php

Long-time Housatonic art director steps down

Robbin Zella first began at the museum in 1998. She oversaw the growth of the museum’s art collection and the college will create a scholarship named after her.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Housatonic-Museum-of-Art-Director-Robbin-Zella-17280009.php

Motorcycle crash closes Route 8 in Shelton

SHELTON — Northbound traffic on Route 8 was halted Sunday following a crash involving a motorcycle, according to the state Department of Transportation.

The agency said the multi-vehicle crash took place between exits 11 and 12. The collision was reported around 4:05 p.m.

It is unclear if the crash resulted in any injuries. There was no further information immediately available.

richard.chumney@hearstmediact.com`

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State police identify two men killed in I-95 crash in Milford

Police said Bridgeport residents Delroy Morris, 28, and Tashane Errol Boothe, 30, died at the scene of the crash after being ejected from a vehicle

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/State-police-identify-two-men-killed-in-I-95-17282433.php

Officials focus on future of shuttered Bridgeport coal plant

The shuttered coal plant in the South End is recognized by it’s red-and-white striped smoke stack.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Officials-focus-on-future-of-shuttered-Bridgeport-17280309.php

Barge bursts into flames at Westport fireworks event, fire chief says

No one was hurt Thursday night when a barge burst into flames at the Westport Police Athletic League’s annual fireworks celebration, the fire chief said.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Barge-bursts-into-flames-at-Westport-fireworks-17279936.php

Police: Bridgeport mom left toddlers in car to get nails done

Police said the two boys, ages 1 and 4, were found unconscious in the backseat of the car.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Police-Bridgeport-mom-left-toddlers-in-car-to-17279777.php

Jury delivers not-guilty verdict in Bridgeport rape case

 A young woman burst into tears in the courtroom Friday as a jury found the man accused of raping her not guilty.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Jury-delivers-not-guilty-verdict-in-Bridgeport-17279785.php

Juliemar Ortiz, Bridgeport state Senate candidate, asks judge for spot on ballot

A candidate for state senate is appealing in court the rejection of her petitions to get on the primary ballot.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Juliemar-Ortiz-Bridgeport-state-Senate-17279638.php

Ansonia meeting on Olson Drive property moved to July 12

City officials want to turn it into a sports complex, but residents claim the city didn’t follow its own charter rules.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Ansonia-meeting-on-Olson-Drive-property-moved-to-17279389.php

Crashes closes I-95 northbound in Bridgeport, DOT says

Interstate 95 in Bridgeport was shut down Friday morning because of a rollover crash.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Crashes-closes-I-95-northbound-in-Bridgeport-DOT-17279177.php