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Month: February 2019

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Crashes

Feb 15, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

10:40pm--#Ansonia CT--#cttraffic--A three-car crash on Route 8 northbound just north of the Westfield Avenue on ramp.   10:10pm--#Easton CT-- A rollover crash  on Black Rock Turnpike just north of North Avenue.   This news report is made possible by: Accidentes 10:40pm – #Ansonia CT – #cttraffic – Un accidente de tres carros en la ruta 8 hacia el norte, justo al rampa de la Avenida Westfield. 10:10pm – #Easton CT – Un accidente que causo un carro a voltearse en Black Rock Turnpike justo al norte de la avenida North.

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Bridgeport News: Murder Arrest

Feb 15, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

#Bridgeport CT-- This morning, detectives arrested Glenn Pettway (DOB: 10-26-93 of 564 East Main St) for his role in the February 26, 2018 murder Alfanso Anderson at the Sunny Side Inn, located at 174 Lake Street. It is believed that the murder was committed while Pettway was attempting to collect a debt owed to a prostitute and that Anderson was mistakenly identified as the man that owed the debt. No evidence was uncovered to believe that Anderson had any connection to Pettway, the prostitute, or that he had engaged in any illegal conduct; it appears that he was a truly innocent victim. Pettway is charged with Murder, Felony Murder, Criminal Possession of a Pistol, Carrying a Pistol Without a Permit,…

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Bridgeport News: Store Break-In

Feb 15, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

12:38pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Big Deli Grocery at 2489 East Main Street was broken into.  When the owner entered the store to investigate the robber pushed the owner aside and ran down East Main Street on foot.   This news report is made possible by: Noticias de Bridgeport: Un robo en una tienda 12:38pm – #Bridgeport CT – Big Deli Grocery en la 2489 calle East Main fueron robados. Cuando el propietario entró en la tienda para investigar el ladrón empujó al propietario a un lado y corrió por East Main Street a pie.

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Bridgeport News: Narcotics Arrest

Feb 14, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

#Bridgeport CT--  Bridgeport Police suspected Raevon Peters of dealing cocaine out of 50 Worth Street on the third floor.  After watching him complete a deal in Milford, Peters was followed back to Bridgeport where he was detained and arrested for the sale of drugs.  Officers detained Peters and a female occupant of the Worth Street residence signed a written consent to search the premise.  Officers seized 5.0 Grams cocaine packaged for sale, 10 amphetamine pills, small amounts of Oxycodine and marijuana, Cutting agents and drug factory equipment. Officers also seized a stolen Taurus 9mm Handgun with high capacity magazine. Peters is a convicted felon and was charged with numerous Firearms and Drug Charges. Noticias de Bridgeport: Arresto de drogas #Bridgeport…

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State News

Hearing On Tolls

Feb 14, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

#NORWALK – State Reps. Gail Lavielle (R-Wilton, Norwalk, Westport) and Terrie Wood (R- Darien, Norwalk) are inviting members of the public to attend an informational forum on tolls at the Norwalk Inn & Conference Center, 99 East Avenue, Norwalk on Tuesday, February 26th from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The legislators will be joined by Transportation House Ranking Member Laura Devlin (R-Fairfield, Trumbull) along with Transportation Senate Ranking Member Henry Martin (R- Bristol, Harwinton, Plainville, Plymouth and Thomaston). Other area lawmakers will be invited to attend the forum. State Rep. Gail Lavielle, who is House Ranking Member of the Appropriations Committee and a member of the Transportation Committee, has been informed by the committee’s leadership that public hearings on toll-related bills will soon be held at the Legislative Office Building in…

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Stratford

Stratford News: Shooting Arrest

Feb 14, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

#Stratford CT-- On 02-13-2019 Jacques Smith, age 20 of Stratford was arrested in connection with a shooting that occurred at the George Force Basketball Courts located on Woodend Road in Stratford. The shooting took place on 08-07-2018. Smith was arrested by warrant and subsequently held on a $100,000 dollar bond and is scheduled to appear in Bridgeport Court on 02-21-2019.  Smith was charged with: Assault 1 st Degree       Reckless Endangerment        Weapon In A Motor Vehicle         Criminal Possession Of A Firearm             Criminal Possession Of Ammunition Carrying A Pistol Without A Permit There were several witnesses to the shooting and Investigators are asking anyone with further information to contact…

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GOVERNOR LAMONT: “WORKING FAMILIES ARE CENTRAL TO CONNECTICUT’S ECONOMIC SUCCESS AND FUTURE GROWTH”

Feb 13, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced a series of legislative proposals designed to help Connecticut’s working families, including a phased in minimum wage increase, paid family and medical leave (PFML), and a restoration of a $200 property tax credit that is currently only applicable to seniors and those with dependents. Both minimum wage increase and the PFML proposals echo existing bills recently proposed by legislators. Governor Lamont intends to work collaboratively with the business community, stakeholders and the legislature to determine the best path forward for the state.   “Working families are central to our state’s success, and we need to do more to support their long-term financial stability,”Governor Lamont said. “Most households in the 21st century have…

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Feb 13, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

1:04PM--#Bridgeport, CT- At 1:24pm fire units responded to a structure fire at 135-141 Madison Avenue.  The initial 3-story housing structure on fire subsequently became a 3-alarm fire that affected the adjacent structure which also had to be evacuated.  Units reported heavy fire on the second and third floors.  Bridgeport Fire Department safely cleared and evacuated all tenants to the outside of the homes.  A GBT bus served as a temporary warming shelter for displaced residents. Bridgeport Fire Department quickly worked on controlling and putting out the fire.   Both buildings sustained severe fire and water damage.   Approximately 31 people were evacuated, and all are now temporarily displaced at this time. The landlord of both housing structures has responded quickly and with compassion.…

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Stratford

Stratford News: Property Tax Relief

Feb 13, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

#STRATFORD CT – The Town of Stratford is now taking applications for Senior and Disabled Property Tax relief.  Applications can be made Tuesday and Thursday from 8:30am to 11:30am now through May 15, 2019 at the Assessor’s Office in Town Hall, 2725 Main Street, Stratford.* Those applying for tax relief must be 65 years of age by December 31, 2018 or approved as 100% disabled by Social Security. Applicants will need to present proof of income for 2018 and their Social Security benefit 1099 form (s) for 2018. In addition, applicants will need to supply the following documents to process their application: A complete copy of your filed 2018 Federal Tax Return, including all year end statements used to process…

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