Month: March 2021

Bridgeport News: Police Blotter

Friday 2/26 200th block of Whitney Ave. Party robbed of a cellular phone and possible cash by unknown parties600th block of Barnum Ave. Party robbed of cellular phone by unknown parties. Saturday 2/27 Nothing of significance Sunday 2/28 40th block of James St. Apartment burglarized and vehicle stolen. Vehicle recovered.200th block of Quarry St. Garage broken into unknown items taken. Lawn/Yard equipment taken.60th block of Fifth St. Party robbed of unknown amount of money by unknown party and fled in unknown direction.2100th block of Seaview Ave. Party left hospital earlier and states they didn’t know they were injured. Medics transported party back to hospital. Party indicated he had an altercation with an unknown party earlier on Boston Ave went to the hospital and left after being…

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Fairfield Public Library Seeking Community Input Through Survey

[Fairfield, Conn., March 3, 2021]  -  The Fairfield Public Library is updating its Strategic Plan for library services and needs input from the community on ways the library impacts Fairfielders' lives. Both library patrons and non-users are needed to answer the survey. If you visit the library, what services do you use? If you're not a patron, tell us why.  Do you  check out physical books and movies or do you tend to download content on your electronic device?  Does your child or teenager participate in our Summer Reading program? Do you participate in virtual programs via Zoom? What would you like to see the Library offer to the adults, teens and children of Fairfield?   By answering these and other questions on our online survey (available…

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DMV’s Web Portal Can Be Accessed at ct.gov/DMV

HARTFORD, CT– Governor Ned Lamont announced that the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has launched a revitalized web portal for the agency that also increases the number of transactions customers are able to complete online. New online services added during this launch include the ability to request a duplicate driver’s license, a duplicate non-driver ID, and driving history. The DMV’s web portal can be accessed by visiting ct.gov/dmv. These new online services are in addition to the announcement made last month that Connecticut residents now have the ability to renew their driver’s licenses and non-driver IDs online. Renewing credentials online can take as little as seven minutes.The addition of more online services is part of the Lamont administration’s ongoing…

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Fairfield News: Pickled!~

2021-03-02@ 11:11pm--#Fairfield CT-- A man parked at North Pine Creek and Post Road reported to police that as he was parked there someone in a red sedan threw a pickle at his car. He said it also happened at 10:42pm so he must have really relished it. I don't if the police will make a big dill over this.... This news report is made possible by:

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Missing Teen

The Ansonia Police Department is looking for the public’s assistance in locating a runaway juvenile. The juvenile, Skyla Bethea age 14 was last seen on March 1, 2021 at about 10:30 P.M. in the area of Platt Street in Ansonia. Skyla is a black female, 5’5” tall, 170 pounds with black hair and brown eyes, and she has scars on both cheeks. The department is asking anyone with information to please contact 203-735-1885 or tips can be left anonymously through TIP 411 at the link below. https://www.tip411.com/tips/new?alert_group_id=21553

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Warning On Cash Apps

Hartford, CT) — Attorney General William Tong is urging consumers to be vigilant when using “peer to peer” apps like CashApp, Venmo, PayPal and Zelle to avoid losing money, giving out valuable personal information, or being victimized by scammers. Like any product, consumers must make informed decisions with regard to use of financial technology products including the “peer to peer” applications for smart phones, otherwise known as “prepaid accounts” or “P2P account.” P2P Apps have become increasingly popular through companies like Venmo, Zelle, Cash App, and PayPal. While these apps can be used safely, it is important to make sure you understand the app’s terms of use and are careful about who you are sending funds to. Consumers should carefully consider…

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