CSP: Oxford man sexually assaulted juvenile over the span of four years

An Oxford man is accused of sexually assaulting a juvenile over the span of four years, according to Connecticut State Police. 

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/oxford-sexual-assault-gregory-lux-18398033.php

Police: Two men were caught by officers beating a third man in Bridgeport last week

Two men were charged after being caught by officers beating a third man on Norman Street in Bridgeport last week. 

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/luis-santiago-raymond-delgado-norman-st-beating-18397996.php

Westport police recover $3.2 million for victim of Bitcoin scam

Westport police detectives helped an individual get back more than $3 million in Bitcoin after they were tricked in an elaborate financial scam. 

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/westport-bitcoin-cryptocurrency-scam-18397171.php

Sound on Sound in Bridgeport announces weather delays

"Ongoing unprecedented rainfall" has pushed back the start time of musical festival Sound on Sound Saturday, according to the organizers.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/sound-on-sound-music-festival-delayed-weather-18397889.php

Bridgeport aims to boost cop ranks with new class, recruitment

Police officials said the department is still understaffed as it readies to help out with Sound on Sound this weekend.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-police-staffing-sound-on-sound-recruits-18375268.php

Fourth-generation barber moves shop to Trumbull Center: 'It feels more like home'

Paul's Haircutters recently opened, blending Anthony Provenzano's new style with his grandfather's traditional approach.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/trumbull-pauls-haircutters-barbershop-family-owned-18392694.php

Bridgeport man who killed and ate a man is released after spending 10 years in psychiatric hospital

He was found not guilty of murder by reason of insanity and ordered committed to a psychiatric hospital for 60 years in 2013.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-ct-tyree-smith-released-18394546.php

Police: Sacred Heart students hospitalized in head-on crash near Fairfield campus

Fairfield police said Sacred Heart University students were involved in a head-on crash at Jefferson Street and Park Avenue near the school's campus Thursday night.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/sacred-heart-university-students-crash-fairfield-18396241.php

Third Bridgeport resident sentenced for $1 million Amazon fraud scheme, feds say

The U.S. attorney's office said Kenoy Stewart, a 27-year-old Bridgeport resident, has been sentenced to nine months in prison for scamming Amazon of $1 million.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-man-sentenced-for-amazon-fraud-scheme-18395653.php

Beardsley Zoo’s only tiger to leave zoo ahead of construction

The Beardsley Zoo's only tiger is set to leave Bridgeport next week before the zoo begins construction on the new tiger enclosure. 

from News https://www.ctpost.com/living/article/beardsley-zoo-tiger-moves-construction-ct-18394465.php

Bridgeport teen pleads guilty to fatally shooting his friend

The now 17-year-old faces a potential 10 years in prison.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-teen-pleads-guilty-shooting-friend-18392529.php

Stratford superintendent warns council candidate to stop campaigning at high school football games

Stratford Public Schools has warned a town council candidate to stop distributing campaign material during high school football games, claiming the practice violates district rules.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/stratford-schools-council-candidate-campaign-18391548.php

Bridgeport man sentenced to five months for defrauding $200K from Amazon, feds say

The U.S. attorney's office said Rajhni Yankana, a 28-year-old Bridgeport man, has been sentenced to five months in prison for defrauding $210,000 from Amazon.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-man-defrauded-200k-from-amazon-prison-18393114.php

Five charged, one at large in Bridgeport Park Avenue shootout that injured suspect, two bystanders

Police said about 40 shots were fired from at least eight different weapons during the incident in August.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-park-ave-shootout-18392120.php

Bridgeport man sentenced to 12 years for accidentally shooting best friend in head

A Bridgeport man was sentenced to 12 years for accidentally shooting his best friend in the head.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/giovanni-ramos-john-patrick-bridgeport-shooting-18392135.php

Trumbull schools score highly on CT student assessment

The Trumbull Board of Education revealed that Trumbull students score high for the Smarter Balanced Assessment students took last school year.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/education/article/trumbull-students-assessment-sbac-ct-18390693.php

Bridgeport school board member arrested outside Ganim fundraiser

Bridgeport school board member Joseph Sokolovic said he was exercising his First Amendment rights in a public area. Police say he was on private property.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/sokolovic-bridgeport-ganim-boca-arrest-18391833.php

Stratford police release photos of car burglary suspect

Stratford police have released photos of a suspect they say burglarized a car Sunday on Highland Avenue. 

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/stratford-car-burglary-highland-avenue-18391354.php

Trial begins for restaurateur involved in Cobb's Mill Inn eviction case

Jury selection began Sept. 21 in connection with a first-degree larceny charge in connection to an incident in Orange.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/villano-cobbs-mill-orange-larceny-case-18389395.php

Bridgeport gets $22.5M boost as CT funds demolition of shuttered PSEG coal-burning power plant

There are currently no plans for redeveloping the still privately owned harborfront site at 1 Atlantic St. in Bridgeport's South End.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/ct-bridgeport-pseg-power-plant-demolition-18388093.php

Bridgeport files motion to stop release of absentee ballot drop box videos in primary investigation

Lawyers for Bridgeport mayoral challenger John Gomes are opposing efforts by the city to not release video footage of the city's absentee ballot boxes.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-police-absentee-ballot-box-video-18389241.php

Woman financially exploited elderly relative with dementia, Bridgeport police say

A woman designated to act on behalf of an elderly male relative neglected to meet his basic needs and depleted his life savings, according to Bridgeport police.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/vinson-financial-exploitation-relative-bridgeport-18388418.php

Suspect arraigned in 2020 Nyair Nixon shooting

A local man was arraigned in the 2020 fatal shooting in a Bridgeport club.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/nyair-nixon-keystone-2020-shooting-18387377.php

Crates full of cats dumped in Stratford woods, authorities say

A total of 15 cats left crated in the woods over the weekend had no access to food, water or shelter from the elements, according to Stratford authorities. 

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/cats-abandoned-main-street-putney-woods-stratford-18387759.php

Torrington man charged in August robbery of Milford bank

Milford police said 45-year-ol Bamm Oh, also known as "Paul Bamm Oh," is facing robbery and larceny charges in the Aug. 25 incident.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/milford-bamm-oh-torrington-arrested-bank-robbery-18387357.php

Bridgeport absentee ballot court challenge begins today

The hearing on the challenge to the results of Bridgeport's Democratic primary begins this afternoon.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-democratic-primary-gomes-ganim-ballots-18384989.php

Warrant: Police tracked stolen Aston Martin to CT ‘chop shop’ with help from Airpods, phone, witness

Police say a witness who saw a masked person driving an Aston Martin and tracking devices on a cellphone and Airpods led to arrests in Westport carjacking.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/westport-aston-martin-carjacking-berlin-chop-shop-18382746.php

Bridgeport superintendent taps retired Texas administrator to help run school system

Royce Avery, a retired superintendent, will help run the district until a permanent district is hired.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/education/article/bridgeport-schools-interim-deputy-superintendent-18381678.php

Feds: Bridgeport man pleads guilty to trafficking firearms from Georgia to CT

 A 23-year-old Bridgeport man has pleaded guilty to trafficking more than a dozen firearms from Georgia to Connecticut, according to federal prosecutors. 

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/feds-bridgeport-man-pleads-guilty-trafficking-18384663.php

Ballot controversy in Connecticut’s largest city brings court fights and calls for election monitor

Another SEEC investigation into Bridgeport's mayoral primary and a lawsuit to overturn the results is a "black eye" for Connecticut's largest city, Joe Ganim said.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-absentee-ballot-seec-investigation-18380484.php

Judge orders SEEC to provide copies of Bridgeport absentee ballots for mayoral primary lawsuit

A judge has ordered the SEEC to provide copies of Bridgeport absentee ballots and other materials so they can be reviewed in mayoral candidate's lawsuit.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-primary-ballots-seec-lawsuit-18383656.php

House of Hope food drive needed more in Bridgeport area after COVID benefits end

Officials say food donations are especially needed since the end of the extra SNAP benefits offered during the pandemic.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-connecticut-food-drive-house-of-hope-18373444.php

Motorcycle crash on I-95 in Milford reportedly results in serious injuries, state police say

An I-95 crash involving a motorcycle in the area of Exit 39A in Milford reportedly left one or more people seriously injured Friday, according to state police.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/milford-motorcycle-crash-i-95-serious-injuries-18383718.php

Who is Wanda Geter-Pataky? Bridgeport ‘shaper and mover’ is at center of absentee ballot controversy

Wanda Geter-Pataky is one of the people at the center of the state's investigations into the past two Bridgeport mayoral primaries.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/wanda-geter-patacky-bridgeport-absentee-ballots-18377614.php

Lawyers meet with judge on Bridgeport absentee ballot lawsuit

Lawyers for John Gomes and city and state officials met this morning as a prelude to the primary lawsuit case.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/gomes-ganim-primary-ballot-lawsuit-18380857.php

Wakeman Boys & Girls Club opening new $24M North End clubhouse

The North End has a new place for children and teens to go with the 45,000-square-foot center.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/wakeman-boys-girls-club-bridgeport-new-clubhouse-18377873.php

Griffin Hospital in Derby agrees to pay $1M after accused of using insulin pen on multiple patients

Griffin Hospital in Derby has agreed to a settlement in a class action lawsuit that claimed nurses used the same insulin pen on multiple patients.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/griffin-hospital-class-action-lawsuit-insulin-pens-18377992.php

Berlin man claims he wasn't involved in Westport Aston Martin carjacking

A Berlin man, charged in connection with the carjacking of an Aston Martin from a Westport garage, claims it was all a mistake.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/westport-bayberry-lane-carjacking-suspect-18380853.php

Bridgeport man, 27, sentenced to over 4 years in prison for 'violent' gang-related charges, feds say

Federal officials said that Harry Batchelor, 27, was sentenced to over four years in prison after being  involved with a "violent Bridgeport street gang."

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-east-end-gang-batchelor-sentenced-18380555.php

Video shows Fairfield business owner and customer stop daytime car theft

The owner of the Auto Spa of Fairfield and a customer stopped thieves from stealing an SUV that was being detailed last week.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/auto-spa-of-fairfield-car-theft-attempt-video-18378998.php

Westport residents say they have had enough at community meeting Wednesday after carjacking

Westport residents shared their concerns at a community meeting led by the Westport Police Department Wednesday night.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/westport-connecticut-carjacking-police-department-18377689.php

Man charged with 2020 murder of Nyair Charles Nixon in Bridgeport, police say

Bridgeport police Capt. Kevin Gilleran said Charles Young has been charged with the murder of Nyair Charles Nixon on Barnum Avenue in 2020.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/police-man-charged-in-2020-bridgeport-murder-18379112.php

Police: At least one more suspect in Westport carjacking of Aston Martin remains at-large

Westport police say they are looking for at least one more carjacking suspect and trying to connect a man from Berlin where the vehicle was found to the crime. 

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/westport-carjacking-berlin-chop-shop-18378777.php

3 Bridgeport men arrested on drug, gun charges during shooting probe, police say

Bridgeport police Capt. Kevin Gilleran said three men were arrested on Sanford Avenue Tuesday night after being found in possession of drugs and a gun.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-men-arrested-drugs-gun-sanford-ave-18378592.php

Feds: Milford man used messaging app to sell drugs 'nationally and internationally'

The suspect, 39-year-old Wilson Guzman, is due at federal court in New Haven Thursday at 2 p.m.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/wilson-guzman-milford-telegram-app-18368337.php

Trumbull seeking 'Safe Streets' funding for $11M Trumbull Center upgrades

The most important part will address the intersection at Daniels Farm Road and White Plains Road, and the traffic signal.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/trumbull-center-corridor-grant-fund-project-18373294.php

Gomes seeks judicial order for all Bridgeport absentee ballot box video

Bridgeport Democratic mayoral candidate John Gomes has asked a judge to order the city to turn over video from the Margaret Morton Government Center.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/gomes-lawsuit-bridgeport-primary-video-ballots-18377869.php

Shelton man convicted of child pornography charges, lawyer vows First Amendment appeal

Richard Dore, 65, faces between 2 and 50 years in prison at his Nov. 30 sentencing.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/shelton-richard-dore-conviction-pornography-18368333.php

Indictment charges Bridgeport man with drug, firearm offenses, feds say

A 35-year-old Bridgeport man pleaded not guilty to drug distribution and firearm possession offenses during a court appearance Monday, according to officials.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bonaparte-pleads-bridgeport-drug-gun-offenses-18376885.php

Second arrest made in disruptive July street takeover, Milford police say

A female motorcyclist participating in a July 8 street takeover obstructed a police car responding to a hit-and-run, according to Milford police.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/vega-vega-arrest-milford-july-street-takeover-18376598.php

Police: New Haven man, 37, assaulted Milford officer at gas station

Police found drugs on a man who slapped and punched a Milford police officer in the face last week, the department said. 

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/milford-police-assault-arrest-new-haven-18376449.php

Police: Man arrested in Westport carjacking after Aston Martin found at chop shop in Berlin

A Berlin man has been charged in connection with the carjacking of an Aston Martin in Westport on Sunday.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/westport-ct-carjacking-suspect-bayberry-lane-18376031.php

Surveillance video of Bridgeport ballot drop box at center of Gomes lawsuit challenging primary loss

Bridgeport mayoral candidate John Gomes, who lost to incumbent Joe Ganim in last week's Democratic primary, is seeking to overturn the results or a new primary.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-ballot-box-video-gomes-lawsuit-ganim-18375603.php

Dump truck crash backs up traffic on I-95 north in Milford, officials say

A crash involving a dump truck has backed up traffic Tuesday morning on I-95 northbound in the Milford area, officials said.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/milford-i-95-exit-38-northbound-crash-dump-truck-18375108.php

Gomes aims to overturn Ganim’s Bridgeport primary win after videos show items inserted in ballot box

Bridgeport mayoral candidate John Gomes plans to file a lawsuit to overturn Joe Ganim's Democratic primary win after videos show items inserted into ballot box.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-ballot-box-video-lawsuit-gomes-ganim-18373334.php

Bridgeport parking dispute ends with two people wielding machetes, police say

Police say three people are facing charges related to a dispute in Bridgeport Sunday over a vehicle blocking a driveway on Willow Street.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-parking-dispute-willow-street-machetes-18373404.php

Bridgeport man facing gun charges after fleeing traffic stop, police say

Bridgeport police said they arrested a man who fled on foot from a traffic stop Sunday afternoon and was found with a firearm and ammunition.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-gun-charges-weapons-traffic-stop-arrest-18373302.php

Orange cop fired shot during 'violent encounter,' police say

Police say an Orange officer fired a shot that didn't hit or injure anyone during a "violent encounter" with a suspect on Friday.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/orange-police-officer-shooting-18372946.php

Stratford to overhaul, simplify land-use regulations

Stratford officials are asking for public input as they prepare to rewrite and modernize much of the town’s long-standing land use regulations.  

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/stratford-simplify-zoning-regulations-18368997.php

Bridgeport police seize sawed-off shotgun, other weapons after gun discharges in Myrtle Avenue rooming house

Bridgeport police seized a sawed-off shotgun and several other firearms Friday after they responded to a report of a gunshot at a Myrtle Avenue rooming house, officials said. 

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-police-seize-guns-myrtle-avenue-18371234.php

Four Bridgeport men face firearms, narcotics charge after shooting guns during rooftop party in the city's East Side, police say

Four Bridgeport men are facing firearms charges after the group was caught shooting guns while partying on a roof in the East Side, police said. 

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/four-bridgeport-men-face-firearms-narcotics-18371210.php

Bridgeport police probe ‘possible misconduct’ after video shows person putting items in ballot box

Bridgeport police investigate "possible misconduct" after video posted on social media appears to show woman placing items in an absentee ballot box.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-gomes-ganim-absentee-ballot-primary-18370447.php

Judge: CT should not require sex offenders to register web IDs

A federal judge has ruled that Connecticut should not require sex offenders to register their web IDs

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/ct-sex-registry-internet-cornelio-18368562.php

Two families displaced by house fire on North Cliff Street in Ansonia, Red Cross says

A fire at an Ansonia house burned for more than an hour late Friday afternoon before firefighters managed to bring it under control, according to officials.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/smoke-inhalation-reported-ansonia-house-fire-18369831.php

Recount confirms DiGiovanni win in Derby Republican mayoral primary

Three-term incumbent Richard Dziekan vowed to remain in the race as a petitioning candidate.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/gino-digiovanni-wins-derby-recount-richard-dziekan-18368715.php

Clock ticking for Lamond Daniels to stay in Bridgeport mayor's race

Lamond Daniels is faced with whether he should stay on the November ballot or drop out to prevent splitting the vote.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/will-lamond-daniels-stay-bridgeport-mayor-race-18368766.php

Trumbull has received almost $1.7 million in funding for Long Hill Green Improvements

Town officials met Wednesday night and announced that they have received almost $1.7 million in funds for improvements to Long Green Hill. 

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/trumbull-long-hill-green-updates-funding-18366150.php

Bridgeport schools to merge as part of $80M renovation plan

Bridgeport Public Schools plan to merge Skane School with John Winthrop School as part of a multi-million dollar renovations to the aging building. 

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/education/article/bridgeport-s-winthrop-school-undergo-80m-18365510.php

Police: Bridgeport man kicked baby, fracturing six of his ribs in Stratford hotel

Bridgeport resident Luis Companiony is accused of kicking and throwing a 3-month-old child on a bed in a Stratford hotel in July, warrant shows.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-companiony-stratford-baby-assault-18368274.php

Bridgeport's Fairchild Wheeler high school closed after pipe burst

Bridgeport Public Schools says all classes and activities at Fairchild Wheeler High School are canceled Friday after a coolant pipe burst.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-fairchild-wheeler-closed-pipe-burst-18368425.php

Bridgeport fire crews battle overnight blaze in Fairfield Ave. apartment, officials say

Scott Appleby, Bridgeport's emergency management director, said the fire was upgraded to a second alarm, but noted it was contained within a first-floor apartment.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-fairfield-avenue-apartment-fire-18368277.php

Reputed Bridgeport gang members plead guilty to federal charges

The U.S. attorney's office said Michael Lockhart and Jahaz Langston, two members of Bridgeport's Original North End gang, pleaded guilty to federal charges.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/brdigeport-original-north-end-gang-18367331.php

19 Bridgeport school staffers, 41 students test positive for COVID-19 as cases rise across CT

Staff said this number was lower than this time last year but could increase and might be underreported.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/education/article/19-bridgeport-school-staffers-41-students-test-18365527.php

Bridgeport teen ID'd in fatal shooting, death ruled a homicide

Bassick High School student Daniel Grant, 16, died in Bridgeport from a gunshot wound to the head and his death has been ruled a homicide, medical examiner says.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-daniel-grant-shooting-death-bassick-18366762.php

Trumbull starts new community theater program for adults

After years of residents asking for a performing opportunity for all ages, the town has launched a new theater group.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/trumbull-community-theater-musical-auditions-18347963.php

Party-endorsed Bridgeport school board candidates narrowly beat challengers in Democratic primary

The three Bridgeport Board of Education candidates backed by the Democratic machine won the party primary Tuesday, defeating a slate of challengers.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/education/article/party-endorsed-boe-candidates-win-bridgeport-18364243.php

Ansonia man accused of sexually assaulting minor for years, Stratford police say

Stratford police say Luis Bonilla, of Ansonia, has been accused of sexually assaulting a minor for years, starting when she was 14.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/ansonia-man-charged-sexual-assault-bonilla-18363888.php

Lawsuit claims Fairfield woman sexually assaulted by patient in hospital emergency department

According to a lawsuit, a man with a lengthy criminal record entered the woman's room while she was sedated after surgery and sexually assaulted her.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/fairfield-norwalk-hospital-nuvance-sex-assault-18362166.php

Alderman charged in Jan. 6 riot leads Derby mayoral primary by 10 votes; recount coming

Gino DiGiovanni, alderman and local GOP chairman charged by federal prosecutors with illegally entering the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6, 2021 riot, leads 202-192.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/derby-ct-digiovanni-dziekan-18359751.php

Stratford Democratic primary: O'Neal unofficially wins in District 3

Alvin O'Neal has unofficially defeated Michael Singh in a rematch of their 2001 Democratic primary won by Singh.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/oneal-singh-democratic-primary-stratford-18363197.php

Motorcyclist charged in July street takeover hit-and-run, Milford police say

A 40-year-old New Haven man fled the scene of a crash that occurred during a street takeover in early July, according to Milford police.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/delgado-milford-street-takeover-hit-and-run-crash-18362553.php

Scooter rider dies days after Milford crash, police say

Milford police said 37-year-old Scott Wolf died two days after being involved in a scooter crash near Depot and Russell roads.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/milford-scooter-crash-rider-scott-wolf-dies-18362210.php

Two men found lying outside Bridgeport home apparently shot each other to death, police say

Bridgeport police say a city man and an Ansonia resident appear to have shot each other dead during an altercation early Tuesday on Carleton Avenue.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-shooting-ansonia-carleton-avenue-18361813.php

Police: 16-year-old boy dies after gun accidentally discharged in Bridgeport home

Bridgeport police said a16-year-old boy died after a gun he and a 15-year-old girl were handling in the bedroom of a Pacific Street home discharged.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-boy-shot-handling-gun-pacific-street-18361475.php

Ansonia murder case has 220,000 pieces of evidence, Jose Morales' attorney says

Suspect Jose Morales' lawyer said he had recently received the last items of discovery evidence in the case before the next court appearance.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/jose-morales-trial-dates-ansonia-18360357.php

Four Trumbull eateries cited for priority health violations in August health inspections

The Trumbull Health Department reported four priority violations in local establishments during August inspections, department records show.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/trumbull-health-violations-august-restaurants-18349978.php

Stratford's 'Batso' marks 90th birthday with airplane pull

Nick Maccharoli, the colorful Stratford senior citizen known as "Batso,” marked his 90th birthday Saturday by pulling an airplane using his neck. 

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/stratford-batso-plane-air-museum-18351328.php

Two people injured in early morning shooting on Highland Avenue, Bridgeport officials say

Bridgeport officials said that two people were shot in the area of Highland Avenue early Sunday morning.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-police-2-gunshot-victims-highland-ave-18357850.php

Bridgeport mayor's race: Gomes campaigns as an insider/outsider

Born in Cape Verde off of Africa, John Gomes could become Bridgeport's first African American mayor.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/john-gomes-bridgeport-mayor-18352950.php

Bridgeport mayor's race: Win would put Ganim on cusp of history

Joe Ganim has been Bridgeport's mayor for 20 years over two stints. Another win would put him on the brink of Jasper McLevy's record 24-year tenure.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/joe-ganim-bridgeport-mayor-mclevy-18350272.php

One dead, four hurt in Route 34 crash, Derby officials say

A crash on Roosevelt Drive, also known as Route 34, Friday evening killed one person and left at least four others injured, according to Derby authorities.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/serious-crash-shuts-down-derby-roadway-18356195.php

Bridgeport man charged with manslaughter in Success Village fire that killed elderly couple

A Bridgeport man was charged with setting a fire that killed his elderly neighbors.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-success-village-fire-pizarro-18355371.php

Connecticut United Ride canceled first time in 20 years for safety reasons: 'We never cancel'

The annual 9/11 ride was canceled due to severe storms expected, but organizers are looking to see if there's another way to honor those who died.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/connecticut-united-ride-memorial-cancelled-event-18355022.php

Former CT girls soccer coach gets 3 years for sexually assaulting player

“I’m sorry for my actions and I just hope to get on with my life and get treatment,” Adam Allerton told the judge.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/allerton-chase-waterbury-soccer-coach-bridgeport-18354817.php

Bridgeport gang member pleads guilty to racketeering charge, US attorney's office says

The U.S. attorney's office said Luis Garcia, a 25-year-old and a member of Original North End gang, has pleaded guilty to a racketeering charge.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-original-north-end-gang-racketeering-18353167.php

Police: Woman extradited from Jamaica to Bridgeport in 2022 slaying

Iyana Reynolds was extradited on a warrant charging her with murder and other charges in the 2022 shooting death of Andre Brown in Bridgeport.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-woman-charged-killing-andre-brown-2022-18354860.php

Former Stratford Dictaphone site off Broadbridge Ave. could become 234-unit housing complex

The owners of the old Dictaphone property off Broadbridge Avenue in Stratford want to transform the vacant office park into a 234-unit housing complex.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/stratford-dictaphone-234-apartments-18351623.php

Stratford cannabis dispensary proposed for former Johnny's Restaurant location

Nearly a month after plans to open Stratford's first dispensary fell through, a Michigan company is proposing to open a recreational cannabis store off Interstate 95.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/michigan-cannabis-company-seeking-open-dispensary-18349518.php

Bridgeport man arrested after child left alone in hot car was found banging on window, official says

Bridgeport resident Rubeidi Montero-Matos was arrested after leaving a child in a hot car in the parking lot of Bass Pro Shop, city official says.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-child-left-alone-hot-car-bass-pro-shop-18353023.php

Stamford man arrested after Trumbull police find pound of marijuana in his car

A Stamford man was arrested on the morning of Sept. 2 after Trumbull police say they found him sleeping in his car with a pound of marijuana.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/stamford-trumbull-police-pound-marijuana-arrest-18352211.php

Mother, two children struck by vehicle in Black Rock, Bridgeport official says

A mother and two children were hit by a vehicle near Brewster Street and Fairfield Avenue Thursday morning, according to a Bridgeport city official. 

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-black-rock-mother-children-hit-crash-18352414.php

Bridgeport's Steelpointe area to get gas station, Dunkin': luxury apartments coming 'soon'

Developer Robert Christoph Jr. said a gas station and a Dunkin' coffee and donut store is a good and needed fit for his Seaview Avenue site off of Exit 29 northbound on Interstate 95.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-steelpointe-dunkin-apartments-18351219.php

Judge orders Weston's Cobb's Mill Inn occupants back to court for sanction hearing

Lawyers representing the inn's legal owners have said the defendants have employed a "Stalingrad Defense" in the case to wear down their clients.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/weston-cobbs-mill-inn-friedman-villano-18350339.php

Judge upholds Shelton cops' discrimination suit

A federal judge has refused to throw out a discrimination lawsuit by five Shelton police officers.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/lauretti-sequeira-shelton-police-lawsuit-18350822.php

Officer shot at approaching dog during investigation, Ansonia police say

A patrol officer fired at a German shepherd that "confronted" him during an investigation Wednesday but failed to hit the dog, according to Ansonia police.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/office-fired-shots-german-shepherd-dog-ansonia-18351228.php

New music venue coming to Bridgeport, slated to open in 2025

A brand new Fillmore-branded music venue will be coming to the city Bridgeport in 2025.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/new-bridgeport-music-venue-fillmore-18350941.php

Visitors encouraged to check out Freedom Trail in Bridgeport

Connecticut Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz visited the Freeman Center on Main Street in Bridgeport to mark the beginning of Freedom Trail Month.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-bysiewicz-ganim-freedom-trail-18349975.php

Easton water main break buckles High Ridge Road, closes town buildings

A large water main break on High Ridge Road has damaged the road and closed town hall, the town library and the senior center.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/easton-water-main-break-high-ridge-road-18350433.php

Seymour man charged in 'unprovoked' attack at Milford bar, police say

A Seymour man was charged Saturday after Milford police said he seriously injured a person in an "unprovoked" attack at the Stonebridge Restaurant.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/milford-stonebridge-restaurant-fight-18349531.php

Shelton man sentenced to 1.5 years in prison for defrauding Amazon $750,000, feds say

The U.S. attorney's office said Oshane Stewart, a 31-year-old Shelton resident, was sentenced to a 18 months in prison for defrauding Amazon of $750,000.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/shelton-man-sentenced-defrauded-amazon-750k-18349296.php

New York man charged with fraud at Trumbull's Newtown Savings Bank, police say

Trumbull police Lt. Brian Weir said Daniel Ervin, a 38-year-old New York man, was charged with attempting to fraudulently cash a check at Newtown Savings Bank.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/trumbull-police-new-york-man-arrested-bank-fraud-18349017.php

Bridgeport area opens cooling centers as temps top 90s

Bridgeport area officials advise all residents to take caution and seek refuge in cooling centers during normal business hours. 

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-area-cooling-centers-westport-18347979.php

Judge commends Milford rape victim's compassion at sentencing

The judge told the man to show the same compassion after he served his 12-year sentence, to be suspended after he serves five behind bars. 

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/milford-rape-sentencing-lawrence-daddario-18348176.php

U.S. attorney appeals ruling dismissing charge in Bridgeport election fraud case

The U.S. attorney is appealing a ruling that dismissed a major charge in an election fraud case of a former Bridgeport councilman.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-election-fraud-councilman-defilippo-18348022.php

Person shot in Bridgeport near Newfield Park, official says

Bridgeport police are investigating after a person was shot in the left heel near Newfield Park Monday, an official said.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-newfield-park-shooting-18347620.php

Police: Woman found drowned in family member's pool in Shelton

A 68-year-old woman from out of the country who was in Shelton visiting family was found drowned in a pool on Huntington Street Sunday, police said. 

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/shelton-woman-drowned-huntington-street-18346577.php

Bridgeport schools still short 67 teachers as classes begin, superintendent says

Bridgeport Public Schools began the academic year this week short about 67 certified teachers, according to new Superintendent Carmela Levy-David. 

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-schools-67-teacher-vacancies-18338210.php

Woman shot in leg on Washington Terrace in Bridgeport, police say

Scott Appleby, Bridgeport's emergency management director, said a woman was shot in the leg on Washington Terrace in Bridgeport Sunday afternoon.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-woman-shot-in-leg-washington-terrace-18345980.php

Fairfield University's new college for low-income students awarded $1M grant from Bank of America

Fairfield University’s new college for low-income and first-generation students from Greater Bridgeport has been awarded a $1 million boost.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/education/article/fairfield-bellarmine-bridgeport-bank-of-america-18340101.php

Police: Bridgeport councilman under investigation for incident at rival campaign headquarters

Bridgeport Councilman Alfredo Castillo, already facing trial on 2021 threatening charge, is under investigation for an incident at campaign HQ of rival John Gomes, officials say.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-castillo-gomes-campaign-hq-flyers-18343006.php

Two hospitalized after shooting, stabbing in Bridgeport, police say

Bridgeport police said they believe a shooting and stabbing that left two injured on Friday night may be connected.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-shooting-stabbing-stratford-ave-18344284.php

Trumbull plans $2.8M repairs and upgrades at Tashua Pool

Trumbull First Selectman Vicki Tesoro says that a portion of the remaining $5 million from the American Rescue Plan Act will be used to repair Tashua Pool.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/trumbull-tashua-pool-renovation-funds-18308566.php

Bridgeport police captain's discrimination lawsuit can go forward, judge says

A federal judge refused to dismiss a discrimination lawsuit by a Bridgeport police captain.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/blackwell-garcia-bridgeport-police-lawsuit-18342618.php

Feds: More than two years after guilty plea, Bridgeport drug trafficker sentenced

A Bridgeport man who pleaded guilty to running a drug trafficking ring was sentenced to 15 years in prison Friday, according to federal officials.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/kevin-jones-sentenced-bridgeport-drug-trafficking-18343818.php

Stolen U-Haul van found occupied by suspect at Trumbull Mall, police say

A Bridgeport man in his 30s was arrested Thursday in connection with the theft of a U-Haul van in Bridgeport the day before, according to Trumbull police.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/stolen-u-haul-van-occupied-pickett-trumbull-mall-18343547.php

One in custody after knife attack, Bridgeport officials say

A male victim was injured in a knife assault in the 100 block of Louisiana Avenue Friday afternoon, according to Bridgeport officials.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/male-victim-injured-bridgeport-knife-attack-18343215.php

Bridgeport again seeks assistant police chief candidates

The city of Bridgeport is again seeking candidates for the assistant police chief job after a judge disqualified the last assistant chief.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-police-assistant-chief-18336409.php