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Month: April 2023

Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Person Shot During Robbery

Apr 29, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

#Bridgeport CT--On April 29, 2023, at approximately 5:55 am a 54-year-old Bridgeport man presented at an area hospital suffering from a single gunshot wound to the stomach. The victim states he out walking early this morning on Atlantic Street near its intersection with Waldemere Avenue when he was approached by an unidentified male. The unidentified male demanded money, shot the victim, and immediately fled the area on foot in an unknown direction. Nothing was taken. The victim returned to his car, that was parked close by, and drove himself to the hospital. The victim’s injury is reported to be non-life-threatening. He is listed in stable condition. Their last ShotSpotter activation in the City of Bridgeport was this morning at 12:55…

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State News

LEGISLATION OPENING THE COURTHOUSE DOORS

Apr 29, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

TO CONSUMERS, WORKERS [WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and U.S. Representative Hank Johnson (D-GA) led a group of 37 senators, including U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT), and more than 80 members of the House of Representatives in introducing legislation to stop the use of unfair forced arbitration clauses, which are widely used to limit Americans’ access to justice. The FAIR (Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal) Act would eliminate forced arbitration clauses in consumer, antitrust, employment, and civil rights cases, and would allow consumers and workers to freely choose arbitration after a dispute occurs. “Forced arbitration is unfair and un-American. Workers forced into a rigged arbitration system have lost one of the most powerful tools they have to hold…

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State News

TONG CALLS ON PUBLIC UTILITIES REGULATORY AUTHORITY TO REJECT “BLOATED, UNSUPPORTED” RATE HIKE

Apr 28, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

(Hartford, CT) – Attorney General William Tong today called on the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority to reject a “bloated, unsupported” $130.7 million rate hike sought by United Illuminating, and to further impose a $2 million annual penalty for the company’s ongoing failure to remediate the former English Station power plant in New Haven. United Illuminating is requesting to raise electric rates by as much as 8 percent over three years, increasing its revenues by $91.1 million in the first year alone, followed by an additional $20.1 million in the second year, and yet another $19.5 million in the third year.  New rates would take effect after September 2023. Attorney General Tong’s brief identifies numerous areas where the utility is seeking to…

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Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Shots Fired

Apr 28, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

2023-04-28@1:45pm--#Bridgeport CT-- It was a viewer tip of shots fired that I was able to report on the homicide on Denver Avenue the other day. Today, a viewer called to say that there shots were fired on Vine Street near Park Avenue. Only shell casings were found. All is well in Ganimville. Message me if you hear anything or send photos!

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Bridgeport News: Attempt To Kidnap Student

Apr 28, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

#Bridgeport CT--On April 27, 2023, at approximately 11:00 am, Bridgeport Police Officer Dani Soto was dispatched to Central High School to check on the welfare of an 18-year-old female student. The student lost cell phone contact with a friend as she was leaving the school campus walking towards North Avenue. Upon arrival, Officer Soto confirmed with school security that the female student was located off campus and was in a safe environment. #Bridgeport CT--On April 27, 2023, at approximately 11:00 am, Bridgeport Police Officer Dani Soto was dispatched to Central High School to check on the welfare of an 18-year-old female student. The student lost cell phone contact with a friend as she was leaving the school campus walking towards…

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Bridgeport Fairfield

Fairfield Police Don’t Play- 3 Incidents In 3 Days Quickly Resolved

Apr 27, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

#Fairfield CT-- On Thursday, April 27, 2023, at approximately 12:30am, the Fairfield County Regional Dispatch Center received a 911 call reporting that a female was found on Johnson Drive and was claiming to have been robbed of $15,000 in cash. The “victim” reported that she was driving her vehicle when two black males, operating an older model sedan-type vehicle, activated flashing blue and red emergency lights and pulled her over at the intersection of Johnson Drive and Chambers Street. She was then approached by one of the males who identified himself as a police officer and was wearing a police badge around his neck. She then claimed that she was ordered out of her vehicle, and handcuffed, and a search…

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Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Homicide On Denver Avenue

Apr 27, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

Police UPDATE: On April 26, 2023, at approximately 8:15 pm, Bridgeport Police responded to the 100 block of Denver Avenue on a ShotSpotter activation.  ShotSpotter is a gunshot detection system.  Once gunshots are fired in an area covered by this service, police receive a notification within one minute directing them to the location of the gunfire.    Police officers responded to Denver Avenue, collected several items of evidence, conducted interviews, canvassed the area, and documented their investigation. On April 27, 2023, at approximately 8:30 am, a citizen called police stating he found a body on the side of a house located within the 100 block of Denver Avenue.  Officers responded to the area and located an unresponsive 25-year-old Bridgeport man positioned…

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