Former CT real estate developer gets 5 years in prison for investment fraud scheme

A Connecticut developer who defrauded investors of millions of dollars was sentenced Monday to serve more than five years in federal prison. 

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/ct-feds-investment-fraud-developer-matthews-18269555.php

Bridgeport attorney: Council has no vote on Sikorsky Airport leases

The commission is made up of Bridgeport's mayor, Stratford's mayor - Sikorsky is located in that town, and Bridgeport's finance director, city clerk and council president.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-sikorsky-airport-atlantic-aviation-18264516.php

Kolbe Cathedral athletic director Roderick Ricketts ordered to stay away from former student

Roderick Ricketts, Kolbe Cathedral High School's athletic director, was in court in Bridgeport Monday after a prior student accused him of sexual assault. 

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/kolbe-cathedral-athletic-director-sexual-assault-18269557.php

Newtown nanny charged in Fairfield crash that killed Meghan Raveis due in court today

Newtown nanny Meghan Rice will be arraigned Monday in connection with the fatal Fairfield crash that killed Meghan Raveis on Redding Road last month.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/fairfield-meghan-raveis-death-redding-road-18269447.php

17-year-old bystander wounded in Bridgeport shooting, police say

A 17-year-old Bridgeport boy was likely not the target when he was wounded in an East Main Street shooting on Saturday, police said.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-boy-shooting-east-main-street-18268624.php

Bridgeport battle over Testo's apartments moves to next stage as developers consider next move

The zoning application was originally submitted in December 2021 by then-Testo's owners Mario Testa, longtime head of Bridgeport's Democrats, and his nephew Ralph Giacobbe.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-testos-apartments-north-end-madison-ave-18266833.php

Swimmers cross the Sound from Long Island to CT in annual cancer fundraiser

The annual Swim Across the Sound challenged teams to make the 18-mile swim from Port Jefferson in N.Y. to Captain's Cove in Bridgeport to benefit St. Vincent's.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/st-vincent-s-swim-across-sound-port-jefferson-18266220.php

85-year-old woman unresponsive after being pulled from Long Meadow Pond in Bethlehem, officials say

An unresponsive 85-year-old woman was hospitalized Saturday after bystanders pulled her from Long Meadow Pond in Bethlehem, officials said. 

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/unresponsive-woman-pulled-long-meadow-pond-18268138.php

In Photos: Bridgeport shows its pride

Greater Bridgeport Pride held its 13th parade and celebration Saturday at several downtown sites.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-pride-parade-broad-street-painted-steps-18266306.php

Trumbull police: 3 arrested at mall after car theft, $2,000 shopping spree with stolen credit cards

Trumbull police said three Meriden residents were arrested after a crime spree involving car theft, using stolen credit cards and shoplifting at the mall.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/trumbull-mall-arrest-shoplifting-stolen-car-18267902.php

Ansonia man charged in local 2021 shooting sentenced by feds in New York for trafficking ghost guns

An Ansonia man charged in a 2021 Sixth Street shooting was sentenced by a federal judge in New York for trafficking ghost guns, documents said. 

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/ansonia-melvin-burroughs-ghost-guns-fed-sentence-18266627.php

Stratford's Little Pub approved to open 'food truck park' at seawall in Lordship

Stratford has given the owner of the Little Pub in Lordship permission to offer outdoor dining and live music at a nearby Beach Drive lot.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/stratford-little-pub-food-truck-seawall-lordship-18265455.php

State trooper charged in New Haven teen's shooting death rejects plea offer

Trooper Brian North, who is charged with shooting Mubarak Soulemane, 19, of New Haven off I-95 in West Haven, appeared in Superior Court Thursday.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/ct-state-trooper-new-haven-teen-shooting-death-18264449.php

Stratford man injured in West Side shooting, Bridgeport police say

A Stratford man who turned up at an area hospital with a gunshot wound said he was driving on the West Side when he was shot, according to Bridgeport police. 

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/stratford-man-shot-injured-bridgeport-west-sidee-18263285.php

Police looking for person that shot 8-year-old on Orchard Street in Bridgeport

Bridgeport police Capt. Kevin Gilleran said they are seeking help identifying the person who shot an 8-year-old on Orchard Street.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-orchard-street-shooting-injured-boy-18263205.php

Bridgeport police investigating after gunshot victim dropped off at hospital

Scott Appleby, Bridgeport emergency management director, said someone with a gunshot wound to the hand turned up at St. Vincent's Medical Center.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-gunshot-wound-victim-st-vincents-18262566.php

Bridgeport Democrats unanimously endorse Mayor Joe Ganim for reelection

Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim won the support of city Democrats for his reelection bid Tuesday night during an at-times raucous party convention. 

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-democrats-endorse-mayor-joe-ganim-18258537.php

Kolbe Cathedral athletic director charged with sex assault at Stratford home, officials say

Roderick Ricketts, 44, the athletic director at Kolbe Cathedral High School in Bridgeport, has been charged with sexually assaulting a former student.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/kolbe-cathedral-ricketts-sex-assault-stratford-18260091.php

Suspect brought back from Ohio to face charges in Bridgeport woman's shooting death faces judge

Man charged with killing his former girlfriend in her Bridgeport home faces a judge.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/accused-bridgeport-killer-brought-back-ohio-faces-18259677.php

Truck crashes snarl traffic on I-95 southbound, Westport fire officials say

The crashes occurred during or after thunderstorms that caused flooding in some parts of Connecticut Tuesday afternoon, including Fairfield County.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/truck-crashes-hinder-traffic-i-95-south-westport-18260969.php

Male victim seriously injured in stabbing, Bridgeport officials say

A stabbing that reportedly took place on Kossuth Street sent a male victim to the hospital with a serious injury Tuesday, according to Bridgeport officials.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/male-victim-seriously-injured-stabbing-bridgeport-18260562.php

Suspects fleeing police cause multiple crashes in Bridgeport, official says

Reports indicated people fleeing from police struck multiple vehicles on Taft Avenue on Tuesday afternoon, a Bridgeport official said.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-police-pursuit-car-crashes-taft-avenue-18260095.php

Ansonia man accused of sexually assaulting 7-year-old pleads to reduced charge

In a statement read by her lawyer, the victim summarized the long-lasting effects the sexual assault had on her and her family.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/ansonia-man-takes-plea-deal-sex-assault-7-year-old-18259735.php

Bridgeport moves to take over former Warnaco factory and blighted sites in the Hollow neighborhood

The City Council's economic development committee authorized efforts to gain control over the former Warnaco clothing factory and nine other properties.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-move-take-former-warnaco-factory-sites-18257242.php

Former Fairfield official sentenced to 18 months in illegal dumping case

Scott Bartlett, Fairfield's former public works superintendent was sentenced after he was found guilty of dumping contaminated soil on town property.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/scott-bartlett-fill-pile-fairfield-sentencing-18257589.php

Social media post on Bridgeport Democratic convention rankles Italian-American community leaders

The controversy stems from the Democratic Town Committee's renting the Circolo Sportivo Italian America Club on Park Avenue in the North End for Tuesday's meeting.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/social-media-post-irks-bridgeport-18257668.php

Trumbull Mall sets Saturday curfew for youths under 17

The new policy goes into effect 4 p.m. Aug. 5, according to a prepared statement from Namdar Realty Group and Mason Asset Management.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/trumbull-mall-announces-new-curfew-unaccompanied-18257534.php

Traffic backed up for miles on I-95 South in Fairfield and Bridgeport

Traffic on Interstate 95 southbound is backed up for miles in Fairfield and Bridgeport on Monday morning.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/i95-south-traffic-monday-exit-22-fairfield-18257193.php

Police: 8-year-old grazed by bullet in Bridgeport shootout on Orchard Street

An 8-year-old child was grazed by a bullet during a Bridgeport shootout on Orchard Street Sunday night, a city official said.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-child-grazed-orchard-street-shootout-18257066.php

Veteran police officers, firefighters top list of highest paid Stratford employees

Veteran police officers and firefighters topped Stratford's list of the highest-paid town employees last year, continuing a long-standing trend. 

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/veteran-cops-firefighters-top-list-highest-paid-18209692.php

Stratford approves $18M in upgrades for schools, parks, Shakespeare redevelopment and more

School buildings, tennis courts, playgrounds, and the former Shakespeare theater property in Stratford are set to receive millions of dollars in repairs and upgrades next year. 

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/stratford-approves-18m-upgrades-schools-parks-18209696.php

Bridgeport farm cultivates gardening, leadership skills for local teens — 'It's like a safe haven'

About a dozen teenagers are spending the summer pulling weeds and harvesting produce as part of a paid eight-week program at Bridgeport's Reservoir Community Farm.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-urban-farm-aims-turn-teens-gardeners-18209315.php

Colombian hot dog party relocates after Bridgeport denies permit

Rather than outside of El Latino, the block party is now scheduled for a private building and parking lot at 61 Hurd Ave., in Bridgeport, about a mile-and-a-half away.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/colombian-hot-dog-party-relocates-bridgeport-18225233.php

Judges: Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim can't have law license back

A three-judge panel has denied Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim's request to reinstate his law license, which was revoked after he was convicted in 2003 of federal crimes. 

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-mayor-joe-ganim-law-license-ruling-18254296.php

With deal between Bridgeport, CT Airport Authority dead, what is Sikorsky Airport's future?

The possibility of the CT Airport Authority either purchasing or operating the Bridgeport-owned, Stratford-based Sikorsky was announced in November 2021 by Democratic Gov. Ned Lamont.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/with-bridgeport-caa-deal-dead-next-sikorsky-18225594.php

Bridgeport police trainees demonstrate fitness for the job at Harding High recruitment drive

The exam for recruits consists of a series of physical tests, including sit-ups, push-ups, a 300-meter sprint and a 1.5-mile run.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-police-recruits-run-open-workout-18210611.php

Stratford teen wounded in Bridgeport shooting on Trumbull Avenue, police say.

Bridgeport police said a 16-year-old from Stratford was shot in the leg on Trumbull Avenue Thursday night.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-shooting-trumbull-avenue-stratford-teen-18253600.php

Seymour man sentenced to six years for string of robberies in three states, feds say

The U.S. attorney's office said Steven Galarza, a 25-year-old Seymour resident, was sentenced to six years in prison for a string of robberies in three states.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/feds-seymour-man-sentenced-six-years-11-robberies-18253288.php

Bridgeport Ferry delayed, canceled after boat has mechanical issues

The Bridgeport & Port Jefferson Steamboat Co. says a mechanical issue with one of its ferries caused several crossings to be delayed or canceled.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-ferry-mechanical-issue-causes-delays-18245188.php

Norwalk man facing 70 years in 2017 killing of Bridgeport father of six

A Norwalk man was convicted of killing a Bridgeport father of six whose car had broken down.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/norwalk-man-convicted-killing-bridgeport-father-18210716.php

Bridgeport police investigating crash that hurt four teens, damaged two homes

Four teens were injured in a crash on Chopsey Hill Road on Saturday that damaged two Bridgeport homes, police said.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-crash-chopsey-hill-road-teens-hurt-18210734.php

Fairfield man charged in viral tirade at smoothie shop accused of financial fraud, complaint shows

James Iannazzo, a Fairfield man charged in 2022 Robeks smoothie shop tirade captured in viral TikTok video, has been accused of financial fraud, complaint shows. 

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/james-iannazzo-robeks-smoothie-tiktok-video-fraud-18208353.php

Couple of 50 years killed in Bridgeport Success Village fire 'were the kindest people'

Officials are still investigating the cause of the fire at Success Village, which fatally injured Jose and Rose Pizarro, sparking calls for fire safety efforts.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/deadly-bridgeport-apartment-fire-success-village-18206748.php

Monroe smoke shop caught selling marijuana, police say

Monroe police Lt. Stephen Corrone said Area 51 Smoke Shop was found to be illegally selling marijuana and other THC products, and criminal charges are pending.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/monroe-area-51-smoke-shop-sold-marijuana-illegally-18209734.php

Derby man charged with distributing meth, U.S. attorney says

The U.S. attorney's office said Andre Messam was arrested Wednesday and charged with possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/derby-man-arrested-charged-for-selling-meth-18209582.php

CT Airport Authority ends talks with Bridgeport to run Sikorsky

The CT Airport Authority board, citing uncertainties about state funding, voted to suspend talks with Bridgeport to buy or operate Sikorsky Airport.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/ct-airport-authority-ends-talks-bridgeport-run-18209280.php

Jordan Hinton sentenced to 40 years in death of Bridgeport's 'hero barber'

The man charged in the death of a Bridgeport barber, who leaped in front of his customers to protect them, was sentenced to 40 years.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/40-year-sentence-death-bridgeport-hero-barber-18208857.php

Legal fight over Bridgeport train tracks at former Remington site paused as sides seek deal

Developer Sal DiNardo, according to records, has claimed the rails were worth at least $1.4 million and wants them replaced.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/dinardo-bridgeport-pause-legal-fight-remington-18204156.php

Member of CT catalytic converter theft ring sentenced to two years in prison, feds say

The U.S. attorney's office said Francisco Ayala, an Ansonia man, was sentenced to two years in prison for his involvement in a catalytic converter theft ring.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/ansonia-man-prison-for-catalytic-converters-thefts-18207492.php

Feds: Bridgeport man pleads guilty to trafficking charge after authorities seize a kilogram of fentanyl

A Bridgeport man pleaded guilty to a drug trafficking charge after authorities seized more than a kilogram of fentanyl from his home, federal officials said. 

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/ct-bridgeport-feds-fentanyl-trafficking-18207259.php

Warrant: Off-duty firefighter wrestled gun from man charged in Ansonia road rage incident in June

An off-duty firefighter was able to wrestle a firearm from a man in an Ansonia road rage incident, making it safe for others, a witness told police. 

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/ansonia-road-rage-shooting-18206262.php

Truck leaking human waste on I-95 in Bridgeport causes multiple crashes, driver charged, police say

Connecticut State Police have charged the truck driver they said knew he was leaking sewage on I-95 that caused "multiple" collisions Monday in Bridgeport.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-i-95-sewage-truck-crash-18206469.php

Two arrested in knifepoint robbery at Macy's in Connecticut Post Mall, police say

A man and woman were arrested in connection with a robbery at Macy's at CT Post Mall on Saturday afternoon, Milford police said.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/milford-post-mall-macys-robbery-knifepoint-arrest-18206347.php

Monroe mourns death of middle school basketball coach Panagiotis "Pete" Simoulidis

Panagiotis "Pete" Simoulidis, a 44-year-old Jockey Hollow Middle School basketball coach, died on July 12.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/monroe-mourns-death-middle-school-basketball-coach-18200668.php

Investigation underway after second Bridgeport fire victim dies, police say

Married couple Jose and Rose Pizarro died in the hospital three days apart after suffering "critical injuries" in a fire Friday, according to Bridgeport police.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/pizarro-second-bridgeport-victim-dies-fatal-fire-18205585.php

Woman charged in death of Redding Road pedestrian Raveis, Fairfield police say

Victim Meghan Raveis was a daughter-in-law of real estate mogul William Raveis and the managing director of the William Raveis Charitable Fund.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/meghan-rice-charged-pedestrian-crash-death-raveis-18205456.php

Demolition could begin this week at Bridgeport's former Testo's, 177 apartments planned for site

The municipal building department on Monday issued permits to tear down the Italian eatery and catering hall on Madison Avenue and two neighboring homes.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/demolition-permit-issued-closed-testo-s-bridgeport-18204704.php

Shelton man claims Twitter threat to kill Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis was a joke, affidavit says

Brendan Hughes, of Shelton, claims he was joking when he posted on Twitter a threat to kill Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, affidavit shows.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/shelton-ct-twitter-threat-florida-ron-desantis-18204196.php

Man charged in Bridgeport mother's homicide to appear in court today

Derrick Francis, who was charged with killing Brianna Destiny McKoy earlier this year, is scheduled to be arraigned in court Monday, Bridgeport police said.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/brianna-mckoy-bridgeport-killing-18204061.php

Bridgeport man accused of killing girlfriend extradited from Ohio, police say

Bridgeport police Capt. Kevin Gilleran said Derrick Francis, who is accused of killing Brianna McKoy in April, has been extradited from Ohio.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-man-murer-suspect-extradited-from-ohio-18203533.php

Julie Jason: Are you wealthy?

Do you consider yourself wealthy?

Forty-eight percent of more than 1,000 adults between the ages of 21 and 75 surveyed recently answered “yes” when they were asked if they felt they were wealthy. The Charles Schwab Modern Wealth Survey, released in June, was conducted online in March 2023 ( tinyurl.com/4zzkwsfw).

I’m a firm believer in wealth as a broad concept, not limited to the bank account. Very simply, there is a lot more to life, including health, family, friends, free time, work — and achieving one’s purpose in life.

But, what about that cash?

The Schwab study found something interesting. The average net worth (including retirement funds held by employers, but not including any real estate) of those who said they felt either “very wealthy” or “somewhat wealthy” was $560,000. Not a million-plus, but just over about one-half of that amount.

When probed further, respondents did indeed define wealth broadly. When asked “What does wealthy mean to you?” only 32 percent said “money.” Forty percent said “well-being.” In response to a separate question, 61 percent said it was more important to have time than to have money.

What about you? Where do you stand? Schwab’s 10-question self-assessment will help you get some insight. There are no “wrong” answers.

The beginning part of the question for each of the following comparisons is “Please select which statement best describes how you think of wealth. To me wealth means … ”:

• Having a fulfilling personal life OR working on my career.

• Not having to stress over money OR having more money than most people I know.

•...

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/julie-jason-are-you-wealthy-18201909.php

Four seriously injured in crash into Bridgeport homes, police say

Police said that several people were seriously injured and multiple houses were damaged after a single-car crash on Chopsey Hill Road Saturday night.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-crash-serious-injuries-chopsey-hill-18203178.php

Bridgeport BOE approves contract new superintendent, sets salary at $250,000

Superintendent Carmela Levy-David will earn $250,000 a year as part of a three-year contract, which the school board approved ahead of her Aug. 1 start date.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-school-board-approves-contract-new-18199948.php

Stratford Democrats hold edge in town council fundraising

Stratford Town Council candidates have raised nearly $40,000 as the race for control of the 10-member body begins to heat up. 

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/stratford-town-council-candidates-raise-nearly-18198514.php

Suspects wanted in fatal shooting of Ansonia man, 30, are 'armed and dangerous,' police say

Ansonia police said Saturday that they located the vehicle taken after its owner, Abduljalil Humphrey, was shot and killed on Hodge Avenue Friday afternoon.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/ansonia-wanted-shooting-suspects-hodge-avenue-18202395.php

Fiery crash closes Milford stretch of Merritt Parkway, state police say

State police said Friday that the southbound lanes of the Merritt Parkway were “completely closed” at Exit 54 in Milford due to a fiery multi-vehicle crash.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/fiery-crash-closes-merritt-parkway-stretch-milford-18201560.php

Shelton man charged with threatening to kill Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, police say

A 22-year-old Shelton man said on Twitter that he was "going to kill Ron Desantis with a gun," according to local police.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/brendan-hughes-death-threat-twitter-ron-desantis-18201428.php

Bridgeport man gets 20 years for fatally shooting neighbor after argument in plea deal

A Bridgeport man was sentenced to 20 years for fatally shooting his neighbor.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-man-gets-20-years-fatally-shooting-18200919.php

Madison Ave. Stop & Shop property owner takes Bridgeport to court over self-storage rejection

Hugh Scott through his Simcove limited liability corporation purchased the shuttered Madison Avenue Stop & Shop in August 2021 for $4 million. 

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/stop-shop-owner-takes-bridgeport-court-18199684.php

Two people rescued from Bridgeport apartment fire, official says

Two people were hospitalized after being rescued from a Bridgeport apartment fire on Success Avenue early Friday, a city official said.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-apartment-fire-rescue-success-avenue-18200453.php

Cannabis-infused snack maker aims to open Stratford facility

A company that makes marijuana-infused snacks and drinks is aiming to open a manufacturing center in an old craft brewery on Honeyspot Road in Stratford. 

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/marijuana-infused-snack-maker-aims-open-stratford-18198509.php

Fishing pier two decades in the making opens in Derby

The new pier at O'Sullivan's Island is 80 feet long, 16 feet wide and extends 30 feet into where the Housatonic and Naugatuck rivers meet.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/fishing-pier-opens-osullivans-island-derby-18198866.php

Marilyn Moore urges Bridgeport Democrats to back her in challenge to Ganim

State Sen. Marilyn Moore has formally requested the support of Bridgeport Democrats in her challenge to incumbent Mayor Joe Ganim.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/sen-moore-letter-urges-bridgeport-dems-back-mayor-18197547.php

Police: Bridgeport man shot in neck on Wood Avenue

Bridgeport police said the shooting was reported Wednesday night on Wood Avenue near the Park Avenue intersection.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-shooting-park-wood-avenue-18198348.php

Stratford town council hears plan for black box theater at former Shakespeare site

Mayor Laura Hoydick’s proposed replacement for the old American Shakespeare Theater would feature about 500 seats, according to the architect who helped design the venue. 

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/stratford-details-plans-500-seat-theater-old-18196617.php

15 years prison for driver in DUI death of Bridgeport lawyer, Greek community leader

A Bridgeport man, who pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated and killing a popular Bridgeport lawyer, was sentenced to 15 years.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/man-gets-15-years-dui-death-popular-bridgeport-18195240.php

Rebeca Garcia, Bridgeport's former interim police chief, seeks city council seat

Former Acting Chief Rebeca Garcia formally filed paperwork with the Town Clerk declaring her candidacy for a seat representing the North End's 133rd District.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/former-bridgeport-cop-chief-rebeca-garcia-18196974.php

Confrontation led to shooting in Ansonia shopping center parking lot, police say

Police say Jonathan Martinez has been arrested in connection with a June shooting outside the Marshalls store on Main Street in Ansonia.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/jonathan-martinez-ansonia-shooting-marshalls-main-18195528.php

Crash with street sweeper sends SUV driver, passenger to hospital, Oxford officials say

A street sweeper collided with a Jeep Compass occupied by two women Tuesday, trapping one inside the vehicle, according to Oxford fire officials.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/crash-street-sweeper-jeep-oxford-two-hospitalized-18195344.php

Bridgeport man who set fire to apartment building while free on sex assault charges sentenced

A Bridgeport man, who pleaded guilty to setting an apartment building on fire while free on sex assault charges, was sentenced to 30 months.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-man-gets-30-months-setting-apartment-18194815.php

Bridgeport teen girls attack security guard in Trumbull movie theater brawl, police say

Three teen girls from Bridgeport were charged with fighting and assaulting a security officer at the AMC movie theater in Trumbull Friday night, police said.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/trumbull-movie-theater-amc-fight-security-guard-18194814.php

Norwalk native killed in Stratford hit-and-run was 'living sunshine' family says

The family of Michelle Rodríguez a Norwalk native killed in a Stratford hit-and-run crash, said she touched many lives right up until her death.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/stratford-hit-run-michelle-rodriguez-norwalk-18184245.php

Bridgeport mayor candidates near $1M fundraising mark in Democratic primary race

Some combination of the contenders, all Democrats — Mayor Joe Ganim, Lamond Daniels, John Gomes and state Sen. Marilyn Moore — is expected face-off in the Sept. 12 party primary and possibly, depending on those results, November's general election.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/ganim-leads-bridgeport-mayoral-candidate-18193721.php

Homicide suspect caught in Georgia Bridgeport police say

A suspect in a 2020 assault that caused the death of the victim is awaiting extradition in the custody of Georgia authorities, according to Bridgeport police.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/anthony-marion-homicide-suspect-caught-georgia-18193664.php

Bridgeport Puerto Rican festivities go 'smoothly' organizers say police detail was 'amazing'

Police and event organizers agreed Monday that Bridgeport's Puerto Rican parade and festival Sunday went smoothly, due in part to a positive police presence.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/no-issues-bridgeport-puerto-rican-festivities-18192801.php

Judge: Ansonia murder suspect Kamil Zielinski competent to stand trial

Police say Kamil Zielinski killed his wife Nov. 9, 2021 while the couple’s 3-year-old and 4-month old were in the family’s Root Avenue home.

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Police: Driver struck 4 cars while going wrong way on Route 8 in Bridgeport

State police say a woman driving the wrong way on Route 8 in Bridgeport Sunday struck four other vehicles, sending two people to the hospital.

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Wrong-way driver causes crash injuries on Route 8 in Bridgeport police say

Connecticut State Police say a driver went the wrong way on Route 8 in Bridgeport and caused a multi-vehicle accident with injuries on Sunday.

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Firefighters fight house fire on Rockwood Avenue in Ansonia

The Ansonia Fire Department said a fire at a Rockwood Avenue home on Sunday afternoon started in the bedroom, but was quickly put out. 

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In photos: Bridgeport celebrates the 30th anniversary of the Puerto Rican Parade of Fairfield County

Bridgeport hosted the 30th anniversary of the Puerto Rican Parade of Fairfield County on Sunday.

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Bridgeport clinical services director on paid leave following arrest in Branford officials say

Bridgeport's director of clinical services will be placed on leave after he was arrested for threatening and restraining an individual in Branford, officials said. 

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Officials question lower visitation to Bridgeport's Pleasure Beach

Some wonder if the lower numbers is due to a lack of interest in the peninsula or if the city has made it less appealing or accessible.

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'Decomposed' body of 30-year-old man found inside Black Avenue apartment Bridgeport police say

Bridgeport police said they found the "decomposed" body of a 30-year-old man in a Black Avenue apartment last month.

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Police: Norwalk kidnapping suspect also charged with Ansonia assault

A woman told investigators that 23-year-old Enrique Rivas-Castillo hit her in the ribs and beat her head and face against the pavement, Ansonia police said.

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Bridgeport's Pleasure Beach to open for the season Saturday

The beach's opening had been delayed while the city treated it for ticks, something that will continue through the season.

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Buffalo N.Y. man charged in Fairfield cell phone robbery from 2019; arrest is second in case

A Buffalo N.Y. man was charged with robbing a woman in Fairfield of her cell phone.

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Milford rape suspect ordered to turn in guns after posting $500000 bond

The suspect, 46-year-old Anthony Lake, is accused of raping a girl when she was between 9 and 11 years old.

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Bids for new Bridgeport Congress St. Bridge millions over budget

Bids for the bridge connecting downtown and the East Side stand at $42.55 million, $48.04 million, $56.93 million and $57.63 million, far more than the original $24 million estimate.

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Ansonia celebrates opening of new downtown senior center

The 11,000-square-foot center is located in the same building as the police department and includes a media room, computer lab, craft station and gym.

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Police say Stratford man found with child porn on his phone

Christian Elias had been convicted of  risk of injury to children in 2020 and sentenced to five years of probation.

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Milford man accused of sexually assaulting minor for years police say

Milford police say Anthony Lake, 46, has been charged with aggravated sexual assault  for incidents involving a minor between 2019 and 2021.

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Police: 'Primary suspect' arrested in accidental shooting at Trumbull mall

Trumbull police said the "primary suspect"  in an accidental shooting at the Trumbull mall in May — a 16-year-old Bridgeport boy — turned himself in Wednesday. 

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Trial begins for Shelton man accused of possessing child porn

If found guilty on all counts, 65-year-old Richard Dore would be sentenced to a minimum of 10 years in prison.

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Feds: Bridgeport man pleads guilty to gun trafficking

The U.S. attorney's office says Daquan Lamont Wright, a 26-year-old Bridgeport man, has pleaded guilty to illegal trafficking of firearms. 

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Stratford OK plans to open day care in 103-year-old Soundview Avenue warehouse

An empty 103-year-old warehouse on Soundview Avenue in Stratford — once owned by an Italian-based coffee company — will soon be home to a day care.

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Bridgeport's empty SNET building and nearby parking lot get almost $2M in state loans for cleanup

Kiumarz Geula bought the vacant Southern New England Telephone building at 430 John St., Bridgeport and its adjacent parking lot for $2.5 million

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Don Smith Monroe EMS leader and former Fairfield deputy police chief dies of cancer

Don Smith, Monroe EMS leader and former Fairfield deputy police chief, died Tuesday of cancer, officials said.

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In Photos: Trumbull celebrates Fourth of July with Declaration of Independence reading

The town held its annual reading of the Declaration of Independence including the We the People Team, choir, scouts and historical society.

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X-Golf to open virtual golf lounge at Stratford's North Town center

A new sports bar featuring state-of-the-art indoor golf simulators is coming to Stratford's North Town Center shopping plaza. 

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Bridgeport Puerto Rican festival still on despite policing worries

Organizers said they've shortened the festival's hours, didn't book an international musical act that would draw more people, reduced the number of vendors and provided some private security.

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Bridgeport seeks to take over blighted Warnaco factory

Bridgeport City Council is seeking authorization to "gain development control" over 330 Myrtle through more than a dozen possible scenarios.

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Man found napping inside stolen Jeep Trumbull police say

When roused from his nap, the man denied stealing the car and told officers someone had asked him if he wanted to borrow it, according to Trumbull police.

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Stormy conditions cause power outages Fairfield police say

More than 1,150 power outages were reported in Fairfield around 8:10 p.m. Monday, according to United Illuminating data.

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Bridgeport man cops say was driving 119 mph prior to fatal West Haven crash takes plea deal

Police said Alexander Orozco was driving between 119 and 128 mph prior to the fatal crash on Dec. 18, 2020 on I-95 south near Exit 43 in West Haven.

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CT towns bump pay alter recruitment to get more lifeguards

The changes come after some communities had to occasionally close their pools last year because they didn't have enough lifeguards. 

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Bridgeport works to establish food truck scene at downtown Seaside Park locations

One issue is the need for residents and out of towners to purchase day or seasonal passes in order to gain entry to Seaside.

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In Photos: 2023 Barnum Festival Great Street Parade

The annual Barnum Festival, a seasonal celebration of Bridgeport and the surrounding communities, concluded with the Great Street Parade Sunday.

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Watertown police seek information on robbers who held two people at gunpoint stole money

Police are looking for help finding two people who robbed two others in a Watertown backyard on Saturday. One of the robbers, who was identified as a 6-foot-tall man, pointed a firearm at the two people. No one was injured, according to police.

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Bridgeport police are searching for person who shot Shelton man in legs

Police are looking for assistance in identifying a man who shot a Shelton man several times in the legs after he left a Bridgeport diner.

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Julie Jason: Didnt file a 2019 tax return because you didnt owe? Act now

In case you’re wondering how to do some “good” over this July Fourth weekend, I’ll give you 1.5 million possibilities worth an estimated $1.5 billion. The 1.5 million figure is the number of people who need to file their 2019 tax returns before July 17, 2023, in order to get their share of $1.5 billion in 2019 tax refunds — and in some cases, eligibility for that refund may come as a surprise ( tinyurl.com/yc5u4nx6).

Why a surprise? You may not have filed a tax return because your earnings were below the tax filing threshold. You may still be eligible for a refund, according to the IRS ( tinyurl.com/kmym4psd), based on:

• Having excess federal income tax withheld.

• Making estimated tax payments (or having money withheld from your retirement fund and Social Security disbursements).

• Qualifying for refundable tax credits.

Among the refundable tax credits is the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), which “helps low- to moderate-income workers and families get a tax break,” according to the IRS website ( tinyurl.com/2jvcevxu).

You would potentially be eligible for an EITC for 2019 if you had an income below $50,162 ($55,952 if married filing jointly) and had three or more qualifying children. There are different income levels for two qualifying children, one qualifying child or no qualifying children — see the 2019 listing at tinyurl.com/3wxs4upe for more details.

In case you’re wondering about the July 17 filing date, a taxpayer has three years to file his tax return and claim a...

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Abandoned tug at Bridgeport marina among state's largest discarded vessels

A 49-foot tugboat left behind at Captain's Cove Seaport is the largest of the 54 vessels reported abandoned across Connecticut this year. 

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In Photos: Trumbull Day returns with food music and fireworks

The 2023 Trumbull Day celebration featured food trucks, live music, a carnival midway and the annual town fireworks display.

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Man arrested after hit-and-run crash that killed Stratford woman 19

Stratford police say they’ve arrested a man in connection to a hit-and-run crash that killed a 19-year-old Stratford resident just after midnight Saturday.

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Lawyer for suspect in Julie Minogue murder 'hopeful' psychiatric report will aid defense

During a brief hearing Friday, Judge Peter Brown granted a request from State's Attorney Margaret Kelley for police to obtain a DNA sample from Dewitt.

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