Month: October 2020

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I-95 Still Backed Up

Oct 14, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

#Stratford CT-- #cttraffic-- Traffic remains backed up on I-95 in Stratford in both directions after this morning's crash and truck fire. Only one lane is getting by northbound and southbound is backed up mainly from rubbernecking. #Stratford CT--At approx. 6.37 am, The Stratford Fire Dept. was dispatched onto I95 North at exit 32,for a motor vehicle accident involving two tractor-trailers with one tractor on fire.Engines 1, 2, 3, Tac5, Truck 1, Hazmat and Car 3 responded to the Incident. Uponarrival, one tractor-trailer was in the breakdown lane with a ruptured saddle tank leakingdiesel fuel, approx. 75yards away the second tractor-trailer transporting beer had its cabfully involved in fire.Stratford fire crews stretched 2 hose lines and set up a water supply.…

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Fairfield Energy Assistance

Oct 14, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

Fairfield residents should apply for help now. If you need help with your heating bill, Fairfield Social Services can help families with the process. It's important to apply now because the utility moratorium on power/heat shut-offs ends October 1, 2020. Fairfield Social Services is now making appointments to assist Fairfield residents with applications for the Connecticut Energy Assistance Program. Energy assistance pays for a household's primary heating source such as oil, natural gas, electricity, propane, kerosene, coal, wood and wood pellets on behalf of eligible households. The amount of heat assistance may not be sufficient to cover a household's entire winter heating cost. Homeowners and renters may apply. Due to risks associated with Covid-19, there will be no in-person appointments…

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Stratford News: Bank Robbery

Oct 14, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

2020-10-13@4:00pm--#Stratford CT-- An armed robbery occurred at the Chase Bank located at 2855 Main Street inStratford. Two (2) unidentified white males entered the bank at approximately 4pm. Onesuspect approached the teller, displayed a handgun and a note demanding money. The secondmale stood away from the teller windows. The pair fled with approximately $1,000 dollars.Suspect one is a white male with blue eyes and short hair. He was last seen wearing jeans and ablack hooded sweatshirt and a black mask. He was armed with a silver handgun.Suspect two is a white male with longer hair. He was last seen wearing a blue hoodedsweatshirt. Anyone with information can call the Stratford Police Investigative Division at 203-385-4125,203-385-4119 or the TIP line at 203-375-8477

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State News

Grant For Metro-North Study

Oct 14, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

Representatives Jim Himes (CT-04) and Jahana Hayes (CT-05) announced the Western Connecticut Council of Governments received a $400,000 federal grant from the Department of Transportation. The Better Utilizing Investment to Leverage Development (BUILD) Grant will be used to perform a study on the best method to finance improvements to the Metro-North Danbury and New Canaan Branch Lines.   “Improving Metro-North is essential for our economy and our environment,” said Congressman Jim Himes. “Without efficient public transportation, job creation is hindered and our region’s economic growth is stunted. Plus, a larger Metro-North ridership means fewer cars on the road, cleaner air, and less CO2 emissions. I’m thrilled to see federal dollars invested into Southwest Connecticut’s transportation infrastructure. I look forward to working with Western CT Council of Governments in the future to continue to bring federal investments to the district.”   “I am pleased that the U.S. Department of Transportation awarded the Western CT Council of Governments a $400,000 grant for…

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Fairfield News: Bank Robbery Part II

Oct 13, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

Police UPDATE: Fairfield Police received several 911 calls reporting that a bank robberyhad occurred at Peoples Bank, located within Stop & Shop at 1160 Kings Highway Cutoff. Officers,K-9’s and Detectives were immediately dispatched. Witnesses reported seeing the suspect fleeing onfoot running out of Stop & Shop and zig-zag westbound through the parking lot between parkedvehicles. The suspect fled prior to police arrival and is believed to have fled the scene in a vehicleafter K-9 tracks were unsuccessful. It was determined a lone white male, described as 5’8’” tall with long shoulder-length hair, wearing ablack hat and grey button-down shirt with a dark-colored tie entered Stop & Shop and presentedthe teller at Peoples Bank a note and displayed a firearm.The Peoples…

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Bridgeport News: Worth Street Homicide Suspect Captured

Oct 13, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

#Bridgeport CT-- Detectives arrested Jarrel Baker (DOB: 9/8/97 of Bridgeport, CT) for the September 27th murder of Daron Jones at 90 Worth Street in the City. Baker had been arrested earlier in the day by members of the Tactical Narcotics Teams. At the time of his arrest, Baker was in possession of a handgun. During a subsequent interview with detectives, Baker confessed to using that gun to murder Jones over an ongoing feud with an associate of Jones. In addition to the original gun charges, Baker is charged with Murder, Criminal Possession of a Firearm, and Carrying a Pistol Without a Permit. He is being held on a $1,000,000 bond.  The arrest is the result of outstanding work by members of the Detective Bureau, in particular, the case detective, Martin Heanue. Additionally, the Tactical Narcotics Team, under Lieutenant Cummings and…

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ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE PRESCRIPTIONS FOR LOW-INCOME PATIENTS

Oct 13, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

“My office will not stand idly by while [drug makers] prioritize profits over access to affordable prescription medications and other critical medical services for vulnerable communities.  Therefore, I urge [Eli Lilly, Astra Zeneca, Merck, Sanofi, and Novartis] to abandon [their] unilateral and unlawful actions,” Attorney General Tong states in the letters. The 340B Drug Pricing Program requires drug manufacturers to provide discounted drugs to eligible health centers and hospitals, including community health centers, nonprofit and public hospitals, and Ryan White HIV/AIDS clinics. The facilities can either directly provide discounted drugs to low-income patients, or contract with pharmacies to dispense the drugs at a discount. Since 1992, the 340B Drug Pricing Program has been a lifeline to low-income patients and community-based health…

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