Former Bridgeport science teacher, 32, faces nine months jail time in sex assault of two students

Samantha Peck, 32, a teacher at the public high school for six years, pleaded guilty to four counts of second-degree sexual assault.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/samantha-peck-bridgeport-military-academy-18696062.php

Stratford school board expands probe into suspended superintendent despite calls for him to return

The Stratford Board of Education has voted to expand its investigation into Superintendent Uyi Osunde, despite calls from the public for his reinstatement.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/stratford-school-board-investigation-osunde-18693110.php

Shelton parents charged with hosting party before James McGrath's death facing fourth lawsuit

The lawsuit blames the parents, Paul and Susanna Leifer, for letting their daughter host a party at which alcohol was consumed by minors.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/paul-susanna-leifer-james-mcgrath-lawsuit-shelton-18693645.php

Proposed Trumbull veterans center gets traffic OK, bids should go out soon

Trumbull's planned Veterans and First Responders Center is expected to be shovel-ready in April, officials said. The building is not expected to cause traffic problems.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/trumbull-veterans-first-responders-center-traffic-18679508.php

After win, Bridgeport's newly reelected mayor eyes 'legacy,' aims to stay engaged with voters

Joe Ganim, fresh from his fourth victory over John Gomes, says he'd like to return to diners and houses of worship to say thanks.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-joe-ganim-mayor-gomes-election-18693061.php

Ansonia man suspected of killing wife with ax in front of their children gets 45-year plea offer

A prosecutor said that members of the victim's family "understand" the offer but would like to see more prison time.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/kamil-zielinski-ansonia-killing-grace-zielinska-18691293.php

Motorcyclist seriously hurt in crash with van in Bridgeport, police say

Police say a 40-year-old motorcyclist was in critical condition after he collided with a van on Boston Avenue Tuesday afternoon.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-serious-motorcycle-crash-boston-ave-tue-18693064.php

Trumbull took 8 months and spent nearly $50,000 to remove illegally dumped tires at Old Mine Park

The town didn't remove the tires for months in part, they said, to preserve evidence for a law enforcement investigation.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/trumbull-tires-old-mine-park-8-months-50k-18680673.php

Jury selected for CT state trooper’s trial into shooting death of Norwalk 19-year-old in West Haven

The trooper, Brian North, shot and killed Mubarak Soulemane in West Haven at the end of a state police chase that started in Norwalk.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/brian-north-mubarak-soulemane-trial-18690664.php

Former Shelton teacher facing charges after police say she hit kids with books

The 39-year-old former teacher is scheduled to appear at state Superior Court in Derby March 5.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/derby-shelton-former-teacher-laura-heckmann-18688535.php

Bridgeport man arrested for robbing, sexually assaulting, woman on Saturday, police say

Bridgeport police say Cecil Mills was charged with second-degree assault, third-degree sexual assault and three counts of third-degree robbery.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-man-robs-three-women-sexual-assault-18690189.php

Polls open Tuesday for 4th Bridgeport mayoral vote

Voters will choose between three candidates for mayor Tuesday in an unusual court-mandated fourth matchup between candidates.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/ganim-gomes-herz-election-february-bridgeport-18689200.php

Proposed Bridgeport Fillmore concert hall faces financing challenges

Bridgeport legislators say they are more focused on bringing a soccer stadium to town than the new Fillmore music venue that was proposed last September by the partners behind the city's amphitheater.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/planned-bridgeport-music-venue-faces-money-hurdles-18684467.php

Future of town-owned Stratford beachfront property complicated by 'tangled web' of legal restraints

A Lordship-based land trust claims an obscure 77-year-old agreement requires that a dilapidated beachfront cottage the town recently seized be torn down. 

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/lordship-land-trust-asks-stratford-raze-18684384.php

Home-based businesses boom in Trumbull as town sees 400 new registrations in most recent numbers

Over 400 new Trumbull businesses were registered in 2022, according to data from the Connecticut Secretary of State.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/trumbull-business-registrations-increase-2022-18667078.php

Stratford honors first two full-time Black teachers at Stratford High School — 'I was blessed'

The Stratford Town Council honored Linda Faye Dowell, 75, and Elene Crosby, 83, for being the first full-time Black teachers hired at Stratford High School.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/stratford-honors-first-two-black-teachers-18657626.php

Bridgeport prepares to vote a 4th time in marathon mayor's race

The campaign has dragged on so long that Mayor Joe Ganim's campaign committee name is a year out of date.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/ganim-and-gomes-face-off-for-4th-time-tuesday-18684472.php

Minor caught with 'ghost gun' after Bridgeport shots-fired incident, police say

A minor was arrested on multiple charges after Bridgeport police said he was caught with a ghost gun following gunfire on Karen Court Friday.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/juvenile-ghost-gun-karen-court-bridgeport-18685883.php

Warrants: Fairfield elementary school educator groped 8-year-old, sent inappropriate texts to teen

Fairfield police charged paraprofessional Peter Wheeler after parents alleged he had groped an 8-year-old at school and inappropriately texted a teen.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/fairfield-schools-peter-wheeler-police-18680211.php

Trumbull High students work to help preserve Long Island Sound; 'The environment affects everybody'

Trumbull High was one of six Connecticut schools selected to be part of the Long Island Sound School network.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/education/article/trumbull-high-school-long-island-sound-18668121.php

Bridgeport man pleads guilty to unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon, feds say

Vallejo’s criminal history includes felony convictions in state court for firearm possession, robbery, larceny, and failure to appear offenses, officials say. 

from News https://www.ctpost.com/policereports/article/dept-justice-bridgeport-man-pleads-guilty-gun-18685084.php

Bridgeport mayor's race: Ganim, Gomes raised $1.2 million as 4th election looms

Mayor Joe Ganim has nearly $90,000 on hand ahead of Tuesday's do-over general election, while Gomes has yet to file his required financial report.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/ganim-and-gomes-raise-over-1-2m-in-bridgeport-18682068.php

Bridgeport hiring 'digital forensics' pro to probe leak of ballot box videos to rival campaign

The police department is still investigating how municipal security footage was provided to John Gomes' mayoral campaign.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/ganim-hiring-expert-for-video-leak-investigation-18678268.php

Adult use cannabis retailers poised to open in the lower Naugatuck Valley

The shops are in development at locations on Pershing Drive in Derby and New Haven Road in Seymour.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/derby-seymour-cannabis-dispensaries-18677080.php

Audio: Judge wishes Stratford superintendent good luck, happy birthday in dismissing domestic case

During the hearing, Judge Claudia Baio dismissed a misdemeanor breach of peace charge lodged against Stratford Superintendent Uyi Osunde.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/uyi-osunde-court-audio-records-arrest-18679439.php

Connecticut emergency services 'closely monitoring' nationwide AT&T outage

A nationwide outage from wireless carrier AT&T, Cricket Wireless and other providers affected thousands of customers Thursday morning, including some in Connecticut.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/ct-att-cricket-wireless-verizon-outages-sos-18682243.php

USDA reports Beardsley Zoo monkeys died after delay in reaching vet

Zoo Director Gregg Dancho said the incident marked the first time the pesticide ever caused an issue at the zoo.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/feds-exotic-monkeys-died-beardsley-zoo-delayed-18677390.php

Bridgeport school board weighs naming new Bassick gym after late basketball coach Bernie Lofton

Lofton, 65, was a well-known figure among the city’s athletes and coaches and was the head coach for Bassick’s boys basketball team when he died. 

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-boe-considering-naming-new-bassick-gym-18679658.php

Lamont backs Ganim for Bridgeport mayor, also seeks election reform

After endorsing Joe Ganim for re-election, Gov. Ned Lamont says he supports some reforms to the elections process following Bridgeport's absentee ballot scandal.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/lamont-ganim-bridgeport-election-reform-18678182.php

Person found with gunshot wound during medical call in Monroe, police say

Monroe police said a patient being tended to on Laurel Drive Tuesday was found to have a gunshot wound that may have happened in another state.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/monroe-patient-found-shot-medical-call-laurel-dr-18679651.php

Derby man faces up to 45 years after jury convicts him of sexually assaulting 8-year-old relative

Police said that a 2016 investigation found that Raeon Angel had repeatedly sexually assaulted the girl between 2014 and 2016 at a family residence.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/raeon-angel-derby-sex-assault-18677923.php

Trumbull's raised walkway at Great Oak Park could get a second chance at life, officials say

The raised wooden walkway, which is about 20 years old, has been damaged by falling trees.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/trumbull-great-oak-park-bridge-repair-18667244.php

Fairfield schools paraprofessional charged with sexually assaulting elementary student, police say

Fairfield police say Peter Wheeler Jr., a school district employee already charged with possessing child pornography, sexually assaulted an elementary student.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/fairfield-school-employee-sexual-assault-student-18678555.php

Jury selection to begin for state trooper charged in 19-year-old's shooting death in West Haven

The shooting occurred on Campbell Avenue in West Haven after a state police chase of a stolen car.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/brian-north-jury-selection-mubarak-soulemane-18677335.php

Bridgeport man, 40, charged with dumping 15 cats in Stratford woods, police say

Arthur Palace of Bridgeport is believed to have dumped 15 cats, some in cages, some loose, in the woods near Main Street Putney, Stratford police say.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/stratford-arrest-palace-cats-stratford-woods-main-18677774.php

Shelton firefighters extinguish blaze at Oak Avenue duplex, officials say

The Shelton Fire Department said that no one was injured Monday after a fire broke out at a duplex on Oak Avenue. 

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/officials-shelton-firefighters-extinguish-blaze-18676226.php

Police: Car found on its side in Bridgeport Saturday; occupants leave scene

The occupants of a car found on its side left the scene in Bridgeport Saturday night. 

from News https://www.ctpost.com/policereports/article/police-occupants-leave-scene-car-side-bridgeport-18674980.php

Parole board releases Bridgeport man convicted of kidnapping, mutilating 16-year-old in 1995

 Joe Burgos Vega claimed he blacked out and doesn't recall the crimes a 1998 jury convicted him of.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/joe-burgos-vega-bridgeport-parole-mutilating-18669999.php

Trumbull senior center to get $130K upgrades: new a/c unit, enhanced entryway

The senior center is in disrepair, but it still needs the upgrades while a new center is in the works, officials said.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/trumbull-senior-center-ac-unit-improvement-funding-18658069.php

Boston firm buys Stratford's North Town Center shopping plaza for nearly $25M, records show

A Boston-based real estate firm has purchased the North Town Center shopping plaza in Stratford for $24.65 million, according to town land records. 

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/boston-firm-buys-north-town-center-stratford-18671932.php

Bridgeport council members focus of new CT election investigations, documents show

The Connecticut Elections Enforcement Commission has opened new investigations into Bridgeport City Council members Alfredo Castillo and Maria Pereira, documents show.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-election-investigation-seec-18662872.php

Fairfield fill pile case: Developer sentenced for dumping contaminated soil at parks and playgrounds

Jason Julian was accused of dumping contaminated soil at parks and playgrounds in Fairfield.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/fairfield-fill-pile-jason-julian-contamination-18671576.php

Milford police arrest minor in connection with violent street takeover

Milford police say a female minor has been arrested in connection with a street takeover on Dec. 10 and was present when an officer was assaulted.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/milford-december-street-takeover-arrest-juvenile-18671805.php

Bridgeport man convicted of killing good friend, an amateur boxer, after jury deliberates 4 hours

Tale of best friends: one shot to death and the other convicted of his murder.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-deontae-boykin-raymond-sierra-murder-18669836.php

Bridgeport mayor Joe Ganim is losing a key aide to the Bridgeport school district

Janene Hawkins is after four years leaving her job as chief administrative officer for the Bridgeport to take a human resource job with the city's public schools.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-joe-ganim-janene-hawkins-cao-18669761.php

Videos capture response to incident at Stratford school superintendent’s home that led to suspension

The video recordings capture the moments after police were called on Nov. 25 to Stratford Superintendent Uyi Osunde’s New Haven home for a domestic dispute.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/police-release-body-cam-video-stratford-18665044.php

Bridgeport man who fled to Iowa gets 25 years in machete killing outside nightclub

Following the attack Kevin Valverde fled to Iowa where he was later picked up by marshals and returned to Bridgeport.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/valverde-machete-killing-club-azul-bridgeport-18667396.php

Trumbull schools' 2024-25 budget request increases $500K to $126.1M after a drop in state funds

The Trumbull Board of Education approved the district's proposed $126,133,448 budget. The budget was increased by 5.34 percent by Superintendent Martin Semmel.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/trumbull-board-of-education-budget-approved-18653565.php

Bridgeport facing second lawsuit over apartment permits at former Testo's location

Bridgeport is facing two lawsuits, the newest in federal court, over last year's decision to revoke permits for a 177-unit apartment complex at the former Testo's restaurant in the North End.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-faces-2nd-lawsuit-over-testo-s-project-18665017.php

Bridgeport councilwoman's daughter arrested in apparent scuffle between Ganim, Gomes supporters

Jazmin Cooper, the 25-year-old daughter of Councilwoman Eneida Martinez, was charged Saturday with third-degree assault and second-degree breach of peace.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/jazmin-cooper-eneida-martinez-ganim-gomes-arrest-18662715.php

First Trumbull officer hired under renewed pension plan continues family legacy in town

Officer Joseph Dzurenda Jr. was hired as a new Trumbull police officer, adding to a legacy in Trumbull law enforcement that started with his father.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/trumbull-father-son-police-department-hire-18643067.php

Bridgeport, surrounding area preps for potential heaviest snow of year

Connecticut's weather is expected to turn nasty Tuesday, with a Nor'easter expected to hit and continue through the day.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/cities-prep-nor-easter-connecticut-s-largest-18662693.php

CT church pastor found with crystal meth during traffic stop, police say

Herbert Miller, who has been a pastor at Methodist churches in Shelton and Woodbury, was found with crystal meth during a traffic stop, police said.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/miller-woodbury-shelton-pastor-crystal-meth-arrest-18662938.php

Shelton police ID tree worker killed after he was struck by work vehicle

Shelton police said Waterbury resident Erick Irizarry was working with a tree service company when he was hit and killed by a work vehicle on School Street.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/shelton-erick-irizarry-killed-tree-service-worker-18662550.php

Stratford rejects plans for more bedrooms at 11-home subdivision on Oronoque Lane

Stratford zoning officials have blocked a proposal to increase the number of bedrooms at a planned neighborhood in the town’s North End.  

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/stratford-rejects-plans-bedrooms-north-end-18656911.php

Why workforce housing was added to Bridgeport's Steelpointe luxury development

The Steelpointe developers needed help with financing, and the state offered to step in, but wanted more affordable apartments built.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/steelpointe-development-luxury-apartments-18658848.php

Bridgeport Republican David Herz faces long odds, but 'not going to step aside' in mayor's race

Despite tough odds and no support from the state party, Republican David Herz is vying with Democrats Joe Ganim and John Gomes to run Bridgeport.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/herz-tries-to-up-name-recognition-in-mayor-s-race-18656497.php

Bridgeport police arrest two men on drug, gun charges following weeks-long probe, officials say

Two men are facing a series of firearm and drug charges following a weekslong police investigation into suspected narcotics activity, Bridgeport police said. 

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-police-arrest-two-men-drug-gun-18660354.php

Monroe's Classic Pour takes beer on the road, pouring pints from their vintage truck

Two Trumbull and Monroe residents are hitting the road with their vintage 1950 Ford F-2 pickup that boasts a modern tap system to serve beer.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/ct-classic-pour-traveling-beer-vintage-truck-18637798.php

3 men arrested, 2 guns seized after Bridgeport gunfire, police say

Police said the men were arrested after the Shotspotter system alerted them to a gunshot in the area of Oak Street on Wednesday night.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-police-arrest-men-firearms-oak-street-18658623.php

Video shows Bridgeport police fatally shoot man in Ansonia after chase

Body-camera video from Bridgeport police shows the shooting of a suspect who fled a stop in that city and led officers on a chase to Ansonia.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-police-involved-shooting-ansonia-18650776.php

Lawsuits: A CT company’s solution ruined embryos. For some, it was their ‘last chance’ to have kids.

CooperSurgical is facing a series of lawsuits alleging the Trumbull company sold a faulty solution that killed embryos of patients trying to have children.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/trumbull-cooper-surgical-lawsuit-embryo-culture-18657244.php

Stratford assistant superintendent resigns in wake of suspension, acting schools chief says

Stratford Assistant Superintendent Fallon Daniels resigned on Jan. 30, nearly a month after district officials suspended her for "work-related" issues.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/education/article/stratford-fallon-daniels-schools-assistant-18653528.php

Ansonia man facing attempted murder charge in Main Street stabbing

Ansonia police said they arrested William Petaway, 50, Wednesday in connection with the stabbing of a woman on Main Street.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/ansonia-attempted-murder-william-petaway-18655503.php

Stratford church can sue to block cannabis shop at former Johnny's Restaurant location, judge rules

Judge rules cannabis dispensaries and liquor stores must follow same zoning laws.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/stratford-cannabis-retail-johnnys-st-nicholas-18653939.php

Trumbull Health Department cites six eateries for priority item violations in January inspections

Six Trumbull businesses reportedly had priority item violations during January inspections by the Trumbull Health Department. Four of them had reinspections.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/trumbull-health-inspections-priority-violations-18639520.php

Stratford $133M school budget plan for 2024-25 includes 6.7% spending hike, job and program cuts

Acting Stratford Superintendent Heather Borges is proposing to increase the school system’s operating budget by more than $8 million for the 2024-25 school year. 

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/stratford-acting-superintendent-budget-hike-18651148.php

Bridgeport approves $45K discrimination lawsuit settlement with police captain

Police Captain Lonnie Blackwell claimed he was the victim of discrimination by Acting Police Chief Rebeca Garcia.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-blackwell-lawsuit-rebeca-garcia-police-18651260.php

CT man killed in police shooting at 'peace' after 'troubled' life, Shelton mom says

Barbara Mankewich said her son, Jonathan Bell, had a "troubled" life before he was killed Sunday by Bridgeport police in Ansonia Sunday night.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-police-shooting-ansonia-jonathan-bell-18651138.php

Bridgeport council strips Pereira of committee assignments over email, middle-finger incident

The resolution against Councilwoman Maria Pereira characterized her actions as "deplorable" and an  affront to civil discourse.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-councilwoman-pereira-email-palestinian-18650788.php

Former Fairfield officials get probation, community service in dumping scandal

As a condition of the probation each man must do 240 hours of community service.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/fairfield-fill-pile-scandal-probation-hibson-carey-18649471.php

One person hurt in Milford house fire on Amber Lane Monday night, officials say

Milford fire officials said all occupants of the house, 3 people and a dog, were able to make it out of the burning residence before firefighters arrived.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/milford-amber-lane-house-fire-1-minor-injuries-18650677.php

Stratford teen pleads guilty in connection with 2021 murder, faces 20-year sentence

Edwin Abrams, 18, faces 20 years after pleading guilty to conspiracy and robbery charges in the 2021 death of 21-year-old Jamel Hayden.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/edwin-abrams-jamel-hayden-syshone-joyner-robbery-18649415.php

Fake text message sought payment for Westport traffic violation, police say

Westport police are warning residents to ignore suspicious phone calls, text messages and emails that may be part of a scam.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/westport-scam-phone-calls-emails-text-messages-18648975.php

Bethel woman charged with DUI after wrong-way crash on Route 8 in Seymour, police say

Connecticut State Police say Heather Maton, a Bethel woman, was charged with DUI after a wrong-way crash on Route 8 in Seymour on Sunday.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/seymour-route-8-wrong-way-crash-bethel-maton-18649238.php

Reward offered in arson at former Ansonia Copper and Brass building

A reward is being offered for information that leads to an arrest and conviction related to a fire Friday in the former Ansonia Copper and Brass building.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/ansonia-fire-reward-copper-and-brass-building-18648608.php

Stratford schools expect 300-student enrollment drop over next decade

The number of students who attend Stratford Public Schools is expected to drop over the next 10 years, continuing a 20-year downward trend.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/stratford-schools-enrollment-drop-redistrict-18644403.php

CT inspector general investigating possible shooting in Ansonia, officials say

The Connecticut inspector general is investigating an incident in Ansonia on Sunday night, officials said.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/ansonia-inspector-general-police-shooting-18648216.php

Stratford's superintendent has charge dropped, still suspended by school district

According to his attorney, Superintendent of Stratford Schools Uyi Osunde has had a charge against him stemming from a domestic incident dropped.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/stratford-superintendent-schools-charges-dropped-18648055.php

Five juveniles charged in car theft, burglaries in Milford, police say

Milford police said the five juveniles were pulled over in a car reported stolen out of North Haven early Sunday morning.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/milford-juveniles-car-theft-north-haven-18647664.php

Stratford Raymark waste removal could finish by June, but more remediation projects loom

Crews working to dig up waste buried across Stratford by the defunct Raymark Industries are expected to wrap up the ongoing excavations by early summer. 

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/epa-7-500-truckloads-raymark-waste-stratford-18642294.php

Bridgeport man, 25, charged in Orchard Street gunfire incident, police say

Bridgeport police said the city's ShotSpotter system alerted them to six rounds of gunfire on Orchard Street just before 2 a.m. Saturday.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-shooting-orchard-stanley-peterkin-18646284.php

Hamden woman, Bridgeport nurse is a record-breaking powerlifter who can bench press 545 pounds

Jordan Buchla recently broke a world record for bench pressing in a powerlifting competition and is looking to break more. 

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/hamden-powerlifter-bridgeport-world-record-18641788.php

Firefighters battle blaze at former Ansonia Copper and Brass site

The Ansonia Fire Department responded to the former Ansonia Copper and Brass site on Liberty Street on Friday for a fire. 

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/ansonia-fire-copper-and-brass-liuberty-street-18645322.php

Instagram posts tied Bloomfield man to CT 'street takeovers,' warrant says

Police used a license plate shown in one post to identify a driver they said was at a street takeover in Milford in December.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/milford-street-takeover-bloomfield-warrant-18644187.php

New Rochelle man sentenced to 12 years for sexual assault of three Bridgeport girls in their home

Police said Jimmy Flor-Funsang choked and sexually assaulted three children, aged 14, 10 and 6 in their home while he was visiting their mother.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/flor-funsang-sex-assault-bridgeport-new-rochelle-18644513.php

Bridgeport school board rejects superintendent's $7.6M teacher training plan

Bridgeport Superintendent Carmela Levy-David’s plan to spend $7.6 million on teacher training is on hold after facing skepticism from school board members. 

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-superintendent-levy-david-teacher-train-18639526.php

Bridgeport city officials find 14 uncounted absentee ballots from do-over mayoral primary

Attorney John Kennelly, who represents Democratic Registrar Patricia Howard, said the 14 ballots will not affect the outcome of the primary.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-do-over-primary-absentee-ballots-18642751.php

Trumbull superintendent tops school system's highest earners list

"We hire exceptional administrators and compensate them accordingly," said Board of Education Chair Lucinda Timpanelli.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/trumbull-highest-salary-school-district-18602520.php