Bridgeport News: Crash
2022-12-22@5:25pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Report of a crash with injuries on State Street near Colorado Avenue. This news report is made possible by:
Applications For Operation Fuel Now Open
Applications for Operation Fuel, which provides emergency energy and utility assistance to Connecticut households facing financial challenges, are now open and available at www.operationfuel.org. Applicants can receive grants of up to $1,000 to heating customers earning up to the state median income, which is currently $66,270 for individuals and $127,443 for households of four. Applicants can visit www.operationfuel.org/gethelp/ for aid, with applications available online or in-person at a fuel bank partnering with Operation Fuel. The program’s website says that applicants should gather proof of the last four weeks of income for all household members, the name of their fuel vendors for deliverable fuel customers, or their utility bill and payment history for electric/gas/water customers. This press release was made possible…
Norwalk News: Narcotics and Firearm Arrest
Information received leads to surveillance resulting in an arrest for a firearm and narcotics.On December 13, 2022 the Norwalk Police Special Services Division received detailed information thatan individual was armed with a handgun and selling drugs in the South Norwalk area. Officersconducted surveillance and located the subject who matched the information they were given.The subject was safely detained and found to be in possession of a fully loaded Taurus semi-automatichandgun, with its hammer cocked back. He was also in possession of crack cocaine, powder cocaine,marijuana, scales and drug paraphernalia. Along with the above, the subject also had $22,785 dollars inUS Currency which was seized and will be applied for under asset forfeiture laws.The subject was arrested and is identified as:Sequon…
Stratford News: Man Pulled From The Water
2022-12-21@6:35pm--#Stratford News: A man was pulled from people nearby outside of Out Riggers at 605 Broad Street. First responders are currently looking for the man's dog which has been heard barking. This news report has been made possible by:
JUVENILE CAR THIEF ARRESTED IN TRUMBULL
Trumbull Police charged a juvenile boy after he ran from a stolen car that was parked at the Westfield Trumbull Mall, on Monday, December 19. The fifteen (15) year old suspect from Bridgeport was arrested and charged with auto theft for his involvement in this incident. At approximately 5:30 PM, an officer patrolling the area of the mall observed a Toyota RAV4 driving onto mall property. The vehicle had been reported stolen to the Bridgeport police on December 18, and was also reported to have been involved an evading motor vehicle accident, where a pedestrian had been hit earlier in the evening. The Toyota, occupied by two (2) males, parked on mall property when five (5) additional males walked towards…
Fairfield News: Crash!
2022-12-21@5:11pm--#Fairfield CT-- Report of a crash at Kings Highway East and Chambers road with one person in the roadway according to radio reports. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Firefighters Get A Tentative Contract!
Bridgeport, CT – Today, Mayor Ganim announced a tentative collective bargaining agreement with the International Association of Firefighters AFL-CIO Local 834. The negotiations between the International Association of Firefighters AFL-CIO Local 834 and the City of Bridgeport Department of Labor Relations occurred during an agreement on proposed issues that were considered for alteration. Mayor Ganim stated: “I want to compliment the men and women who serve as firefighters in the City of Bridgeport. It took a lot of perseverance and leadership from both sides to reach this tentative agreement.” Most of the major concerns that were mentioned for adjustment included wage increases, sick and paid leave, health care premiums, tuition reimbursement, vacation time, and stipends to cover uniform costs. Both…
Fairfield News: Smash and Grab
2022-12-21@1:22pm--#Fairfield CT-- A Centro Restaurant employee at 1435 Post Road called police to report his car was parked in the back parking lot and that someone smashed a car window and took items. This news report is made possible by:
CALLS FOR STRONGER CONSUMER PROTECTIONS AGAINST AIRLINE ABUSES
(Hartford, CT) -- Attorney General William Tong is leading a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general urging the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to take stronger measures to protect consumers from airline abuses, and to work with state attorneys general to meaningfully address the unacceptable level of airline consumer complaints. A recent draft rule from DOT proposes several important new protections for airline consumers, yet falls short of the robust protections and enforcement measures required to effectively reduce preventable flight cancellations and delays, compensate consumers for disruptions, and hold airlines accountable for unacceptable service. The proposed rule would declare it an unfair business practice under DOT’s regulatory authority for airlines to fail to provide appropriate refunds to consumers whose flights are…
Bridgeport News: Crash With Injuries
2022-12-20@6:40pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A two-car crash with injuries was reported at Lindley and Salem Street. Avoid the area if you can. This news report is made possible by: