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Month: October 2022

Westport

Westport News: Multiple Charges

Oct 19, 2022 Stephen Krauchick

#Westport CT-- On October 12, 2022, at approximately 8:25 p.m., an officer on routine patrol pulled a car over for a motor vehicle violation in the area of 379 Post Road East. The driver was identified as Juan Velasco. Mr. Velasco reportedly admitted that his license was currently suspended and that the car he was driving was not registered. Additionally, the officer observed drug paraphernalia in plain view. A search of the car yielded additional paraphernalia as well as a pair of homemade nunchucks. Mr. Velasco was arrested and charged with Weapons in Vehicles, Misuse of a LicensePlate, Operating a Motor Vehicle Under Suspension, Operating an Unregistered Motor Vehicle, Failure to Display License Plates, and Failure to Wear a Seatbelt…

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Local News

SENATORS URGE RELEASE OF LIHEAP HOME HEATING AID

Oct 18, 2022 Stephen Krauchick

WASHINGTON–U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) sent a letter with a bipartisan coalition of 31 U.S. senators urging the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to release funds for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) as swiftly and at the highest level as possible. “Given the alarming increase in energy costs that is forecast for this winter, we worked to secure an additional $1 billion in emergency funding for LIHEAP in the recently enacted short-term CR. It is critical that this funding, as well as the significant base funding available under the CR, is distributed as quickly as possible so it reaches these households in time for the winter heating season,” said the lawmakers.…

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Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Electrical Car Fire After Crash

Oct 18, 2022 Stephen Krauchick

2022-10-18 @3:00PMish--#Bridgeport CT-- #ctfire--Firefighters fought a stubborn electrical car fire at Gurdon and Summit Street.  A witness told me the electrical car was rear-ended, possibly due to sun glare which was apparent in the video.  The car then veered onto Gurdon Street where it hit a school bus waiting at the stop sign.Bridgeport FD posted on their Facebook page:  Bridgeport, CT Fire Department responds to three car MVA with one vehicle on fire today at 15:10 hrs. One person transported to ER by AMR.

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Local News

Charity Scams

Oct 18, 2022 Stephen Krauchick

Attorney General William Tong and Department of Consumer Protection Commissioner Michelle Seagull are urging Connecticut charities and donors to be on alert for bad actors and scams during this year’s International Charity Fraud Awareness Week, a global campaign to prevent and fight fraud in the charity sector. All charities, NGOs and not-for-profits are susceptible to fraud and can be easily targeted by bad actors looking to take advantage of them. Those providing services and supporting local communities may be especially vulnerable to fraudsters attempting to exploit recent crises such as the war in Ukraine and Hurricanes Fiona and Ian to carry out fraud and cybercrime. Donors looking to give charitably this season are also targets for bad actors who prey upon…

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Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: SHU Burglary Arrest

Oct 17, 2022 Stephen Krauchick

#Bridgeport CT-- Over the past several months, the Bridgeport North End homes, specifically Sacred Heart University off-campus rental properties, were plagued with a rash of residential burglaries. Officers identified Holness, Rajiv as the suspect using video footage obtained at the scenes. Holness later confessed to committing the burglaries when interviewed. On October 17, 2022, Rajiv Holness was taken into custody by the Bridgeport Police Department Robbery/Burglary Unit and served with felony and misdemeanor burglary warrants. Holness was charged with one count of Burglary in the First Degree, six counts of Burglary in the Third Degree, and seven counts of Criminal Mischief in the Second Degree. His bonds total $150,000 and he is scheduled to appear in court on October 18,…

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