July 2022 – Page 4

Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Vine Street Raid

Jul 25, 2022 Stephen Krauchick

#Bridgeport News: In view of the continued gun violence in the area of Park Avenue and Vine Street, the Bridgeport Police Department (BPD) Narcotics and Vice Division conducted a criminal investigation at the Scotch Bonnett Studio located at 22 Vine Street. Narcotics and Vice Officers were able to secure a search warrant for the business, its gated parking area, and all motor vehicles positioned within said parking area where narcotics and marijuana transactions were occurring. On July 23, 2022 at approximately 8:00 PM the BPD Emergency Services Unit and Narcotics & Vice Division served the search warrant assisted by members of the BPD Patrol Division. As a result of this warrant service (8) individuals were placed under arrest, (2) vehicles, 15.68 pounds of marijuana, over…

Westport

Westport News: Structure Fire

Jul 25, 2022 Stephen Krauchick

Westport firefighters were dispatched to a report of a structure fire on Island Way. Theinitial dispatch was four Engines, one Rescue company, and the Shift Commander. Amutual aid Truck company from Norwalk also responded.Companies arrived and reported an exterior deck fire on the 2nd floor with an extension intothe wall and mechanical room of the house. A hose line was deployed from Engine 4 andthe fire was quickly extinguished. Arriving companies provided salvage, overhaul, andventilation. The fire was contained to the area of origin and is being investigated by the Westport FireMarshal’s office. Westport PD and EMS assisted on the scene along with Norwalk FD.Fairfield FD provided station coverage during the incident. The last fire department unitcleared the scene at…

Bridgeport

Fatal Accident On Route 8/25

Jul 25, 2022 Stephen Krauchick

2022-07-24@8:44pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #cttraffic--There were multiple accidents on Route 8/25, one northbound near exit 2 and the more serious one between exits 4 and 3 southbound. There were reports of fatalities.

State News

MULTISTATE AGREEMENT RECOVERING $34.2 MILLION FOR THOUSANDS OF U.S. SERVICEMEMBERS DEFRAUDED BY HARRIS JEWELRY

Jul 25, 2022 Stephen Krauchick

Harris Jewelry Required to Provide Refunds, Stop Collecting Debt, and Correct Bad Credit Scores for More Than 46,000 Servicemembers and Veterans Nationwide (Hartford, CT) – Attorney General William Tong today announced a $34.2 million settlement between 18 states, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Harris Jewelry that will provide refunds and relief to 46,000 servicemembers and veterans deceived and defrauded by the national jewelry retailer. The jewelry company used false promises of charity and deceptive marketing ploys to lure active-duty servicemembers to their financing program, falsely claiming that investing in this program would improve servicemembers’ credit scores. Instead, service members were tricked into obtaining high-interest loans on overpriced, poor-quality jewelry that saddled them with thousands of dollars of debt and…

State News

$1.8 MILLION SETTLEMENT WITH EVERSOURCE OVER UNFAIR AND DECEPTIVE NATURAL GAS MARKETING ALLEGATIONS

Jul 25, 2022 Stephen Krauchick

(Hartford, CT) – Attorney General William Tong today announced a $1.8 million settlement with Eversource over alleged false and deceptive high-pressure tactics seeking to entice consumers to convert to natural gas. “Eversource misled homeowners to get them to switch to natural gas. These high-pressure tactics are unacceptable coming from any business, much less a regulated utility. Eversource has already paid a $1.8 million civil penalty imposed by the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA), and now they will pay an additional $1.8 million to settle these serious consumer protection allegations,” said Attorney General Tong. Attorney General Tong opened an investigation following a report by Hartford Courant columnist Kevin Rennie exposing notices from Eversource claiming homeowners would be unable to connect to natural…

Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Apartment Fire

Jul 24, 2022 Stephen Krauchick

2022-07-24@5:52pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters were called to 175 Bretton Street at the Bretton Arms Apartments for a fire in one of the apartments on the 2nd floor. Firefighters were able to keep the fire contained to one of the units. There were no reported injuries.

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Bridgeport News: Pedestrian Struck

Jul 24, 2022 Stephen Krauchick

2022-07-24@4:00pm--#Bridgeport CT--Report of a pedestrian being hit by a car on Davenport Street at Kelsey Street. No other updates. This news report is made possible by:

Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Raid On Vine Street

Jul 24, 2022 Stephen Krauchick

2022-07-23@9:30PMish-- #Bridgeport CT-- Does Anyone know why there was a raid behind 22 Vine Street tonight? Most police departments will give a report the next day when asked but every time I reach out to Bridgeport I get "a warrant was served". A number of people told me vice was there. A vehicle was also towed from the premise.

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Road Rage

Jul 23, 2022 Stephen Krauchick

2022-07-23@9:01pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #Fairfield CT-- A road rage incident that began on Mountain Grove Street comes to an end on Tunxis Hill Road in Fairfield. The victim said a bottle was thrown at her car. Police from both Fairfield and Bridgeport are investigating.

Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Stabbing

Jul 23, 2022 Stephen Krauchick

2022-07-23@7:40pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Report of a stabbing in the 400 block of Logan Street. This news report is made possible by:

Bridgeport News: Vine Street Raid

Westport News: Structure Fire

Fatal Accident On Route 8/25

MULTISTATE AGREEMENT RECOVERING $34.2 MILLION FOR THOUSANDS OF U.S. SERVICEMEMBERS DEFRAUDED BY HARRIS JEWELRY

$1.8 MILLION SETTLEMENT WITH EVERSOURCE OVER UNFAIR AND DECEPTIVE NATURAL GAS MARKETING ALLEGATIONS

Bridgeport News: Apartment Fire

Bridgeport News: Pedestrian Struck

Bridgeport News: Raid On Vine Street

Road Rage

Bridgeport News: Stabbing

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