Renters’ Rebate for Elderly and/or Disabled

Program Begins Accepting Applications on April 1 Westport, CT - Human Services Director Elaine Daignault reminds qualifying residents that the 2024 State of Connecticut's Renters' Rebate Program begins accepting applications on April 1, 2024. Westport residents must contact the Westport Human Services Department on or after April 1, 2024, to make an appointment to complete the application. The State of CT Renters' Rebate Program provides income-based reimbursement for seniors aged 65+ and/or individuals with disabilities who collect Social Security income. The renters' rebate amount is based on qualifying income and the amount of rent and utility payments (excluding telephone) made in the previous calendar year (2023). The maximum income for a single person to qualify is $43,800 or $53,400 for a married…

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Westport Police Arrest Three in Overnight Car Burglary

(Westport, CT) On March 26, 2024 at approximately 12:42 am, Westport Police responded to a residence near Compo Beach on a report from a homeowner that their vehicle was being burglarized. The complainant reported that their Ring doorbell camera activated when a suspect entered a vehicle parked in the driveway. The complainant reported that a dark colored vehicle was waiting in the street for the suspect. Westport Police were on scene almost immediately and set up a perimeter in the area of Hills Point Road, Greens Farms Road, and Compo Road South. One of the responding officers located a suspicious vehicle exiting Mimi Lane and initiated a traffic stop. The vehicle did not stop for the officer and fled the…

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Bridgeport News: Shots Fired

UPDATE: Bridgeport Police Department said one individual sustained a superficial graze wound. The responsible party is not present at the scene. The victim is currently being transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. There is an ongoing police investigation. 2024-03-26@6:15PMish--#Bridgeport CT-- Shots fired on Pequonnock Street. Witnesses said 5-6 shots were fired. No reports of anyone or anything hit.

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STATE POLICE WARN OF INVESTMENT/ROMANCE SCAMS KNOWN AS“PIG BUTCHERING”

Transnational criminal organizations targeting Americans in complex investment scams,older Connecticut residents at increased risk.(MIDDLETOWN CT – March 26, 2024) – According to the FBI’s Internet CrimesComplaint Center (IC3), cryptocurrency investment fraud grew more than 53% in 2023 toapproximately $4.5 billion. But it may be far worse, as a recent study suggests that the total since2021 may actually be $75 billion.What is causing this loss? Law enforcement has identified this scam as “pig butchering.”In pig butchering investment scams, also known as sha zhu pan (杀猪盘) in Chinese, thefraudster initially contacts the victim through dating apps, social media, or professionalnetworking platforms. They build trust with the victim over several weeks or months, oftenfeigning romantic interest or establishing a friendly rapport. Once the…

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