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Month: December 2020

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Norwalk News: Burglary Arrest

Dec 18, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

#Norwalk CT--On December 15, 2020 Lindsey Lyon was arrested for being an accomplice in numerouscommercial burglaries over a two week period in October. Lyon and an accomplice broke intonumerous local business during the overnight hours, causing hundreds of dollars of damage andstealing cash. The Detective Bureau investigated these cases extensively and identified Lyon as asuspect. This is an active investigation and anyone with information is asked to contact theDetective Bureau at 203-854-3011. Arrested Lindsey Lyon ( age 32) of New CanaanCharges:Conspiracy to Commit Burglary Third (6 counts)Conspiracy to Commit Larceny Sixth (5 counts)Larceny in the Sixth Degree (5 counts)Bond $220,000

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Bridgeport News: New Fire Marshal and Promotions

Dec 18, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

#Bridgeport, CT – Chief Thode announces that the Bridgeport Board of Fire Commissioners unanimously approved Alberto Hernandez as appointed Fire Marshal, in addition fourteen officers will be promoted within the Bridgeport Fire Department.  Fire Marshal Alberto Hernandez has served in the Bridgeport Fire Department for over twenty years, most recently in the Fire Marshal's Division for the last nine years.  Hernandez is a State certified Fire Inspector, Arson Investigator, and Hazardous Materials Inspector.   In 2010, Fire Marshal Hernandez completed his college degree in Fire Science and, in 2012 earned a master's degree in Public Administration. In addition to the Fire Marshal appointment, Thode announces fourteen of Bridgeport’s bravest will be promoted effective Saturday, December 18, 2020.  Lieutenant Mark Cody will be promoted to Captain as well as Firefighters Thomas Varanelli, Thomas Coolidge, Myles Rich, Gregory Prior, Christian Teague, Derek Currao, Derek Villani, Michael Schenk, Kelley Geffert, Daniel Brelsford, and Loren Dailey who will all be elevated to Lieutenant.  Firefighters Marcos Ramos and James Bonosconi will be promoted…

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Google Anti-Trust Lawsuit

Dec 18, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

WASHINGTON, D.C U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee and the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, released the following statement in response to an antitrust lawsuit brought against Google today by a bipartisan coalition of state Attorneys General, including Connecticut Attorney General William Tong: “This suit represents an overwhelming, bipartisan coalition of state attorneys general filing a third antitrust lawsuit against Google, making the forceful case that Google has abused its dominance in search and sought to squash competition. Google has entrenched its dominant position in online search by inserting itself into countless aspects of our daily lives – our phones, our desktops, and our connected devices – and relies on its vast troves of data…

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Bridgeport Snow News

Dec 18, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

Sanitation and Recycling Thursday routes are suspended due to focus on snow removal efforts. Services will resume on Friday, December 18th.  If your normal pick up day is Thursday, it will be postponed until Friday, and Friday pick up will be on Saturday.  DPF Sanitation crews will be working through the weekend to ensure all trash and recycling is clear. Please be patient and keep toters on your property until street plowing is complete.   Please be sure that your trash and recycling toters are easily accessible so that crews may have access for proper removal.   Transfer Station will reopen on Friday, December 18th.  Snow Related Emergencies Residents may call the Bridgeport Emergency Operations Center hotline at 203-579-3829 with any snow related emergencies.   If residents suffer…

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Tractor Trailer Ban

Dec 16, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that due to the severe winter storm that is anticipated to impact Connecticut beginning tonight, he is implementing a tractor-trailer and tandem trailer travel ban on all limited-access highways in the state beginning 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 and ending at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 17, 2020. Neighboring states are implementing similar bans. In addition, he has issued a travel advisory for all other vehicles during this time and is urging motorists to stay off the roads during the peak periods of the storm. “During the peak periods of the storm, we are anticipating severe white-out conditions that will make travel very difficult, and that is why are implementing…

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Fairfield Storm Preps

Dec 16, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

As you are likely aware, our region is expecting some significant snow tonight into tomorrow. We anticipate 12-18 inches of snow, though the predictions show a broad range of possibilities. The storm is expected to begin around 5 PM tonight at a rate of up to 2 inches per hour. There also may be some minor coastal flooding and wind gusts that could lead to possible power outages.  Fairfield's Department of Public Works and Emergency Responders are prepared for this storm and I thank them for their service to our community to keep all of us safe. In light of the expected white out conditions and limited visibility, I urge residents to stay off the roads and to not park…

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