Month: July 2021

2021-07-06@5:09pm–#Fairfield CT– A downed tree is blocking traffic on Brookside Road. Department of Public Works requested to the scene to remove the tree.

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2021-07-06@4:29pm–#Southport CT– A River Street resident is reporting to police that their home was entered and gone through within the last hour while they were gone.

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2021-07-06@2:58pm–#Fairfield CT– Fairfield Police are taking a report from Chris who has video at Fairfield Motor Works on Berwick Road of someone taking picture of their cars. The law says if you or your property can be seen from the public right-away you are not entitled to privacy. Bring them in or hide them from public view!

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Amicus Brief Filed in Case of New York Business Suing to Refuse to Offer Wedding Photography Services to LGBTQ+ Couples

(Hartford, CT) – Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in support of the constitutionality of New York’s anti-discrimination law.

The briefwas filed with the United States District Court for the Western District of New York in the case of Emilee Carpenter, LLC v. James. The case was brought by a photography business refusing to offer its services to same-sex couples. Specifically, the plaintiffs, Emilee Carpenter and her business Emilee Carpenter LLC, are seeking to post an online notice stating that their services are not for LGBTQ+ couples. Plaintiffs claim New York’s anti-discrimination law violates their First Amendment rights to freedom of speech and exercise of religion. Today’s brief supports New York’s motion to dismiss the lawsuit and its opposition of the plaintiffs’ request for a preliminary injunction.

“Refusing to serve someone because of who they love is morally reprehensible and flies in the face of New York’s anti-discrimination laws,” Attorney General Tong said. “The First Amendment does not protect those who chose to discriminate against LGBTQ+ people. We stand with our partners in New York and the LGBTQ+ community.”

In the brief, the attorneys general argue that states across the country have enacted laws to prohibit discrimination against LGBTQ+ people in places of public accommodations to prevent severe economic, personal, and social harm. Discrimination by places of public accommodation “denies equal access to important goods and services and, by segregating the market, has a well-established ‘substantial and harmful effect’ on the economy.”

According to the brief, a majority of Americans – 189 million – now live in communities that expressly prohibit places of public accommodation from discriminating on the basis of sexual orientation. Twenty-two states, including Connecticut and the District of Columbia have such laws. The brief further argues that prejudice “on account of sexual orientation ‘has severely limited or actually prevented access to employment, housing and other basic necessities of life, leading to deprivation and suffering’ and fostered a general climate of hostility and distrust, leading in some instances to physical violence.’” The brief points out that the Supreme Court has long held that discrimination in public accommodations is a “unique evil.”

The attorneys general argue that the First Amendment does not allow a business to exclude customers in violation of anti-discrimination laws. It also does not protect the speech in advertisements that give notice that places of public accommodations will refuse service on the basis of a protected characteristic.

Finally, the attorneys general call on the Court to follow the Supreme Court’s instruction to ensure that LGBTQ+ individuals are not subjected to “indignities when they seek goods and services in an open market.”

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#Bridgeport CT–Special Thanks to the viewers who asked about this shooting. I don’t think we would know about it they didn’t tell me about it! See something, message me on Facebook or TEXT me at 203-769-6961 (text is faster).

Around 0159HRS this morning,  there was an assault with firearm that took place in the area of  the 500^th block of Noble Ave-  Initial reports indicated there were 2 gunshots heard.  Shortly after the initial call to 911, additional calls were received reporting a male victim shot near the above location. Initial on scene reports indicated the male victim suffered gunshot wounds to the stomach and leg.  He was transported to Bridgeport Hospital in a unknown condition at this time. Detectives are investigating this incident.

2021-07-06@12:18pm–#Stratford CT– #cttraffic– A car fire on I-95 on exit 32 has the exit ramp closed temporarily.

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#Westport CT– On July 4, 2021, at approximately 10:05 p.m., Westport Police officers responded to a
local address on a report of a disturbance. The complainant stated that she was arguing with
Jeremy Heitz. She alleged that during this argument Mr. Heitz purposely damaged a television
set and threatened her.
Mr. Heitz was placed under arrest and charged with Disorderly Conduct, Threatening,
and Criminal Mischief in the Third Degree. He was held on a $5,000.00 bond and was
transported to Stamford Superior Court the morning of July 6, 2021, for his arraignment. This press release was made possible by:

12:00a July 2 to 8:00a July 5, 2021

Calls for Service: 4,389
SPEEDING: 370
TOTAL VIOLATIONS: 764
(to include unsafe lane change, Following Too Closely, Cell Phone, Texting, Speeding, Seatbelt, etc.)
DUI ARREST: 23
ACCIDENTS:
Investigated: 313
With injury: 40
Fatal: 3 accidents resulting in a fatality

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2021-07-05@8:03pm–#Bridgeport CT– Today’s vehicle fire is being hosted by Bridgeport on Broadbridge Avenue.

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2021-07-05@4:32pm–#Bridgeport CT– #cttraffic– I-95 southbound crash near exit 26, left and middle lane.