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Month: June 2022

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Home Assistance For Low To Moderate Homebuyers

Jun 14, 2022 Stephen Krauchick

Governor Ned Lamont announced today the launch of Time to Own, a new state program offering down payment assistance to low and moderate-income homebuyers in Connecticut. Now accepting applications as of today, the program provides a new source of funds for down payment and closing costs for applicants applying to the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority’s (CHFA) First-Time Homebuyer Program. It is being administered by CHFA on behalf of the Connecticut Department of Housing and is funded with $20 million that was allocated for homebuyer assistance by the State Bond Commission in December. “We all know one of the greatest obstacles to homeownership is having a down payment and covering closing costs,” Governor Lamont said. “This program breaks new ground, offering homebuyers the…

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Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Homicide #11

Jun 13, 2022 Stephen Krauchick

VIDEO REPORT: On June 13, 2022 at approximately 8:30 pm, Bridgeport Police responded to the PT Barnum Housing Complex on a ShotSpotter activation and citizens reporting numerous shots fired with a person shot near buildings 10 and 11. Patrol Officers and AMR Ambulance responded to the scene to find a 22-year-old Shelton man laying down on the ground next to building 11 suffering from numerous gunshot wounds.  Medics pronounced the man deceased at the scene. Bridgeport Patrol Officers secured the crime scene and notified the Detective Bureau (DB).  The DB Homicide Squad has taken charge of the investigation with Detectives from the Identification Unit currently collecting evidence within the housing complex.  Detectives are working several leads and the scene remains…

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Westport

Westport News: Traffic Advisory – Yankee Doodle Fair June 16 th -19th

Jun 13, 2022 Stephen Krauchick

The Westport Women’s Club will be holding its annual Yankee Doodle Fairbeginning on Thursday, June 16th. The hours of the event are 6:00pm – 10:00pmThursday and Friday, 1:00pm – 10:00pm Saturday and 1:00pm – 5:00pm onSunday, June 19th. The event takes place at the Westport Women’s Club, 44Imperial Avenue, and in the Westport Municipal parking lot located on ImperialAvenue.Attendees are advised there is no parking on Thomas Road during the YankeeDoodle Fair. With a downtown outdoor shopping event also being held thatSaturday, residents and motorists can expect traffic congestion and temporarydelays. Motorists are asked to exercise caution while driving through the area dueto increased pedestrian traffic, and to allow extra time to arrive at their destinationsor seek alternate routes around…

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Bridgeport Stratford

Bridgeport News: 2 Shot

Jun 12, 2022 Stephen Krauchick

Police UPDATE: Bridgeport Police: At 1521hrs the Bridgeport ECC receive several calls regarding possible parties shot in the area of Fourth St. BPD was immediately dispatched to the area. While enroute the Bridgeport ECC received a call from Bridgeport Hospital reporting a GSW party was dropped off by a private vehicle. Unknown extent of injured. Preliminary reports indicate the incident may have occurred in Stratford and both victims fled into Bridgeport. This is an active investigation. Stratford Police: On 6/12/22 at approximately 3:18pm officers from the Stratford Police Department  with assistance from the Bridgeport Police Department investigated a shooting incident that occurred at the Walgreens Pharmacy located at 1606 Barnum Avenue.   During the incident several persons were involved in…

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Ansonia News: Shooting Arrest

Jun 11, 2022 Stephen Krauchick

#Ansonia CT--On June 8, 2022, the Ansonia Police Department arrested by warrant, Zaire Flowers, age 22, of Ansonia for his involvement in the September 2, 2021 shots fired investigation on Water Street in Ansonia. After Flowers was developed as a suspect, a search warrant was done at Flowers’ Ansonia residence. During the search, a gun was recovered and testing of the gun linked it to the 9/2/2021 shooting. Flowers was charged with Criminal Attempt at Assault First Degree, Unlawful Discharge, Reckless Endangerment First Degree, Carrying a Pistol Without a Permit, and Criminal Mischief Third Degree. He was arraigned at Derby Court his bond was set at $30,000.00 and his next court date is June 30, 2022. Flowers is currently in…

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