Seymour News: Tire Eatin’ Pothole Route 8
2024-01-21@12:30pm--#Seymour CT-- A report of 7 cars with flat tires due to a pothole on Route 8 near exit 22. State police are on the scene giving those with flats a DOT claim form.
Smash & Grab At The Trumbull Mall
2024-01-20 #Trumbull CT--A viewer sent in this video of a smash-and-grab at a kiosk at the Trumbull Mall on Main Street
Milford News: Robbery Arrest
On January 16, 2024, at approximately 6:40pm, officers responded to a Wilson Street residence for a report of a robbery with a firearm. The victim stated that they were robbed at gunpoint inside the residence by two males,who were known to the victim. The suspects fled the residence in a white vehicle. A short time later, a responding officer spotted a vehicle matching the description and it was stopped on Schoolhouse Road.Two juveniles in the vehicle were later identified as the suspects in the robbery. Narcotics were found in the vehicle.During the investigation, it was learned that the firearm used in the robbery was dropped off at another Milford residence after the robbery. The Milford Police Department Detective Bureau began…
OFFICIALS WARN AGAINST POTENTIAL GOVERNMENT IMPOSTER SCAM TARGETING CONNECTICUT BUSINESSES
(Hartford, CT) – Attorney General William Tong, Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas, Commissioner of Banking Jorge Perez, and Commissioner of Consumer Protection Bryan T. Cafferelli today warned businesses to avoid an ongoing potential government imposter scam targeting Connecticut businesses. In this scheme, a company called CT UCC Statement Service, attempts to get businesses to pay $90 for a copy of a Uniform Commercial Code report. While the solicitation is designed to look like a government notice, this company has no affiliation with the State of Connecticut. In fact, UCC reports may be accessed for free via the Secretary of the State’s website at business.ct.gov. A UCC financing statement is a form documenting that a creditor, such as a bank, has a…
Route 8 Crash
2024-01-20@11:20am--#Shelton CT-- #cttraffic--A crash at Route 8 southbound near exit 13.
Norwalk News: Ink-somnia
2024-01-19@9:39pm--#Norwalk CT-- A 26 year old man passed out while receiving a tattoo at the tattoo shop in the 300 block of Westport Avenue.
Today’s 2nd Vehicle Fire
2024-01-19@7:14pm--#Derby CT-- Route 34 near Camptown Street is closed due to a car fire.
Milford News: Arrest in Sexual Assault Case
On October 31, 2023, officers received a complaint that a juvenile had been sexually assaulted in the past. The Milford Police Department Detective Bureau began an investigation and John MacSweeney was developed as a suspect. Detective Gallagher submitted a warrant for his arrest, and it was issued by Milford Superior Court.On January 15, 2023, MacSweeney came to the Milford Police Department and turned himself in for the arrest warrant.John MacSweeney, 39, of the 500 block of Washington Avenue, Waterbury, was charged withSexual Assault 4th Degree (2 Counts) and Risk of Injury to a Minor (2 Counts). He was released on a Promise to Appear and is scheduled to appear in Milford Superior Court on February 13, 2024.
Bridgeport News: Affinity Ribbon Cutting
Today, a ribbon was cut at Bridgeport’s first cannabis dispensary, Affinity Dispensary, located in the West End at 2000 Commerce Drive. This dispensary is one of four locations set to open throughout Bridgeport. Ray Pantalena, the operator of Affinity, has dubbed this privately-owned location a "superstore," boasting an impressive 8,000 square feet, providing ample space to cater to both adult users and medical patients. Due to its substantial size, Affinity Bridgeport has earned the distinction of being the largest dispensary in Connecticut. Moreover, it is anticipated to generate 50 new jobs. Additionally, the dispensary is committed to contributing 3% of its sales tax back into Bridgeport through the Cannabis Trust Fund, an initiative currently underway with the Bridgeport City Council.…