Month: May 2021

2021-05-05@7:49pm–#Easton CT– First responders on Far Horizon Drive where a man may have had the tip of his finger bitten off by a dog.

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2021-05-05@7:38pm–#Stratford CT– #cttraffic— A one car rollover accident I-95 northbound near exit 30. No report of any injuries.

2021-05-05@5:05pm– A four car accident with a spinout on Route northbound before exit 5. No word on injuries. Traffic is backing up.

2021-05-05@5:07pm–#Stratford CT– Report of a rollover accident in front of UPS at 1010 Honeyspot Road.

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On May 5, 2021 at approximately 12:27AM Bridgeport Police received a ShotSpotter activation within the 600 block of Trumbull Avenue.   Shortly thereafter the Bridgeport Emergency Operations Center reported a male victim arriving at an area hospital with a gunshot wound to the face.

The victim, a 16-year-old Bridgeport teen, was fortunate to have only suffered a minor grazing wound to her/his face.  The victim was treated and reunited with his/her mother at the hospital.

Bridgeport Police Detective Elizabeth Santora has been assigned as the case officer.  Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact her at 203 581-5291 or utilize the Bridgeport Police Tips Line at 203-576-TIPS.

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I am a 25-year resident of Fairfield, Connecticut, as is my husband, Lansing, who is my company’s lead education advisor as a 20-year education veteran in the Fairfield School system as a High School English Teacher. He has been a private tutor since 1995. Our daughter, Audrey, is my company’s University Education Ambassador and Advisor. Audrey, 19, is an honors graduate of Warde High School and a three-time nominee and winner of a Halo award for her role as Molly in Peter and the Starcatcher, performed by Fairfield Preparatory’s Prep Players troupe. Halos are  the highest honors conferred to outstanding High School Theater students in the U.S. Audrey is currently a ‘Sophomore Theatre Arts Major at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, and a private tutor and mentor to underprivileged children in Los Angeles for the past two years.    

This month, I celebrated the 14th anniversary of my brand and business strategy agency, Burns Communications. I’ve been doing business in Fairfield County, Connecticut for more than three decades. 

2021-05-05@11:30AMish– A box truck has hit the overpass at Seaview and Crescent Avenue. Surprisingly the traffic wasn’t backed up. If only there was a sign warning the truck drivers….

2021-05-05@11:00AMish– Reports of shot fired in the Island Brook Avenue area. No reports of anyone hit. Police are looking for a gold sedan responsible, last seen on the East End.

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(Hartford, CT) — Attorney General William Tong and Department of Consumer Protection Commissioner Michelle H. Seagull are urging Connecticut residents to be wary of summer rental scams as they plan their vacations for the season.

Fraudulent rentals are one of the most common scams during summertime. Especially this year, as Connecticut and other top summer travel destinations see a higher demand for rental properties, it is important to be vigilant of deals that are scams.

“With so many of us getting vaccinated and able to travel this summer, scammers will be poised to take advantage of a hot summer rental market and a shortage of available rentals. Don’t fall victim to their predatory tactics,” Attorney General Tong said. “If you’re planning a vacation and want to rent a property, make sure you do your research. Seek out reviews of the rental company, read the fine print before you sign a contract and remember, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.”

“We’re all excited to get out of town after a year spent mostly at home, but getting scammed out of a place to stay isn’t the best way to start a vacation,” said DCP Commissioner Michelle H. Seagull. “Start your travel on the right note by doing your research and making sure your vacation rental is legitimate before you even leave the house. Look for verified rentals and other customer reviews before booking, and add an extra layer of protection by paying with a credit card.”

Scammers know that finding the perfect vacation rental for your family and friends isn’t an easy task and that good deals are hard to pass up. Some scammers will copy a real rental listing but change the contact info and lower the price. The scammers will place the advertisement on another site like Craigslist. A victim will see the ad, believe it is legitimate and fall for the scammers fraudulent listing. In many cases, victims don’t realize that they’ve been scammed until they arrive at the location and discover their rental doesn’t exist or was never for sale.

To avoid a summer rental scam, take these precautions:

• Visit the property before you book if possible and confirm it exists and is available for rent. If you can’t do that, look for reviews online.
• If there are no reviews, ask for references from former renters.
• Be on the lookout for red flags such as the owner asking you to wire money or wanting you to pay a deposit before meeting you or signing an agreement. If the owner cannot meet in person because they are out of the country, that is another red flag.
• If you are communicating with a real estate agent, always ask for their license number and check it at eLicense Online (ct.gov).
• Always make payments with your credit card if possible so that the charge can be reversed if the situation arises.

If you believe you have been the victim of a scam or have been contacted by a scammer, contact the Office of the Attorney General at 860-808-5318 or attorney.general@ct.gov. 

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2021-05-04@9:37pm–#Bridgeport CT– A crash with injuries reported at Summerfield and Grant Street.

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