I-95 Crash
2024-02-29@10:10pm--#Milford CT-- #cttraffic-- A multi-car accident on I-95 southbound near exit 39B. No word on injuries at this time.
ATTORNEY GENERAL TONG SEEKS TO BAN PREDATORY AND DECEPTIVE REAL ESTATE LISTING AGREEMENTS FOLLOWING CONNECTICUT INVESTIGATION
(Hartford, CT) – Following an investigation that uncovered nearly 400 deceptive real estate agreements in Connecticut through the company MV Realty, Attorney General William Tong today urged legislators to pass legislation banning the multi-year predatory listing deals and nullifying all existing unfair contracts. MV Realty is a Florida-based company with two licensed realtors in Connecticut. An investigation conducted by the Office of the Attorney General revealed that the company has targeted hundreds of lower-income homeowners in Connecticut, offering residential exclusive listing agreements, which MV calls “Homeowner Benefit Agreements.” Through these agreements, MV provides a small cash payment of a few hundred dollars in exchange for the exclusive right to list their homes for sale for a period of 40 years.…
Brooklyn Man Arrested for Stealing Israel Flag Signs in Westport
On February 27, 2024, William Banks, a 27-year-old resident of Brooklyn, NY, was arrested by the Westport Police on charges of Larceny 6th. The arrest stemmed from a larceny investigation initiated by the Westport Police on December 30, 2023. The investigation was prompted by a complaint regarding the theft of Israel Flag yard signs in the Colony Road neighborhood. During the investigation, the officer in charge witnessed William Banks, who was driving a white vehicle, stealing another yard sign and fleeing the area while speaking with the complainant. Subsequent inquiries revealed that a total of five (5) Israel Flag yard signs were stolen. With the assistance of law enforcement sharing, the suspect was identified as William Banks, leading to the…
Utility Pole Fire Shuts Down Fairfield Av
2024-02-28@11:20pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Fairfield Avenue will be closed in BOTH directions from Davis to Poland Street due to a utility pole fire.
ATTORNEY GENERAL TONG SEEKS BANKING CONSUMER PROTECTION REFORMS
(Hartford, CT) – Attorney General William Tong submitted testimony and will testify today before the Banking Committee in support of expanded authority to investigate and bring civil enforcement actions regarding bank consumer financial protection failures. Attorney General Tong will testify remotely at the Banking Committee hearing taking place at 11 a.m. today, February 27 in Room 1B of the Legislative Office Building. The legislation would empower the Office of the Attorney General to enforce critical provisions of the federal Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 (CFPA), also known as title X of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform Act. The bill would authorize the Attorney General to conduct investigations of alleged deceptive and anti-consumer practices. Federal authorities and other state attorneys general have…
Bridgeport News: 3 car crash
Report of a 3 car crash at the intersection of Cleveland Ave and Norman Street in Bridgeport. No word on injuries at this time. We have a report of one party who fled from the scene.
Double Header: Crash at Brooklawn Ave and TJ Maxx
Report of a crash on Brooklawn Ave and ANOTHER in the parking lot at TJ Maxx. No word at this time on injuries.
Bridgeport News: Found Child
2024-02-28@11:21am--#Bridgeport CT-- A Davenport Street resident called the police to report a child that is not theirs walked into their home.
I-95 Crash
2024-02-28@11:11am--#Milford CT-- #cttraffic-- Heavy police activity on I-95 rest area in Milford. Radio reports say it is a crash.
Motorcyclist Extricated From Under Van
Police UPDATE: A preliminary investigation confirmed a red 2011 Yamaha YZFR6L motorcycle being operated by a 40-year-old male, was traveling west on Boston Avenue. The motorcycle continued traveling west on Boston Avenue past Boston Terrace and collided with a white 2023 Ram PRM van. The van was traveling east on Boston Avenue and attempted to turn left into the Boston Terrace Condominiums driveway, and it was struck by the motorcycle. The van was being operated by a 59-year-old male with a 51-year-old female passenger. The occupants in the van didn’t sustain any injuries from the collision. The 40-year-old male motorcyclist is listed in serious critical condition. The collision is being investigated by the Bridgeport Police Serious Crash Team. Anyone with…