Bridgeport News: Pedestrian Hit By Car
Bridgeport News: Pedestrian Hit By Car 2023-10-05@6:47pm--#Bridgeport CT-- First responders on the way to Cowels Street for a pedestrian being struck by a car. No further updates.
Trumbull – Bridgeport News: Shot(s) Fired
2023-10-05 @5:47pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #Trumbull CT- State police radio report of shot(s) in the Grey Rock Road/Route 25 Exit 6 area by a person in a black SUV.
Fairfield News: Naked Man
2023-10-05@4:04pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Report of a naked man on Grasmere Avenue. Police apprehended him on Ash Street.
Bridgeport News: Crash With Injuries
2023-10-05@1:05pm--#Bridgeport CT--Report of a crash with multiple injuries at 710 Water Street.
Bridgeport News: Crash!
2023-10--5@12:51am--#Bridgeport CT-- A report of a crash in the 1500 block of Stratford Avenue (near Hollister Avenue), possible injuries.
Westport Police Recover 3 Million Dollars’ worth of Bitcoin
(Westport, CT) In May 2023, the Westport Police Detective Bureau initiated an investigation after a victim fell victim to a sophisticated financial scam. The victim, who was ensnared in January 2023, transferred money from their retirement account into a "Kraken" Cryptocurrency account. Subsequently, between January and March 2023, scammers managed to siphon off over three million dollars' worth of Bitcoin to cryptocurrency wallets beyond the victim's control. Collaborating with the CT State Police Organized Crime Task Force, the Westport Police Detective Bureau successfully traced the transactions and froze all associated accounts, ultimately leading to individuals in Pakistan. While apprehending the culprits is unlikely, Westport Police are pleased to announce the recovery of 3.2 million dollars, returned to the victim. Westport…
Derby News: Structure Fire
2023-10-04@12:09pm--#Derby CT-- Firefighters are on scene in the 100 block of Caroline Street for a structure fire. Sounds like an attic fire according to radio reports. A second alarm was sounded.
BLUMENTHAL, HIRONO, & MARKEY INTRODUCE BOSS & SWIFT ACT TO PROTECT CONSUMERS FROM PREDATORY TICKET SELLERS & FEES
Legislation would bring give concertgoers & sports fans transparency about the marketing, distribution, and pricing of tickets [WASHINGTON, DC] – Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Mazie Hirono (D-MA), and Edward J. Markey (D-MA) introduced the BOSS and SWIFT Act, legislation to protect consumers from unfair and deceptive practices in the primary and secondary ticket marketplaces. Named after Bruce Springsteen, Taylor Swift, and fans of other artists and teams who have faced outrageous prices, long wait times, site crashes, and other disruptions, the legislation would require sellers to be transparent about base prices, added fees, the distribution of tickets, and refund policies. “This measure will be a major step toward stopping all the hidden fees and exorbitant prices that have plagued concertgoers…
AQUARION SCHEDULES OUTAGES AFFECTING MAIN STREET, WOODEND ROAD AREA ON OCTOBER 3RD, 11PM – 7AM
Aquarion will conduct a valve replacement in the area of Main Street and Woodend Road on October 3, 2023, from approximately 11 PM to 7 AM. Residents and businesses within the 900 through 1300 blocks of Main Street and where Main Street and Woodend Road intersect are expected to be affected directly. Per Aquarion’s alert, the Town of Stratford advises that, during and after the outage event, some residents may experience discolored water. Aquarion recommends to delay laundry washing and use stored water for drinking and cooking during this time. Prior to resuming use for these purposes, run your cold-water faucet until the water runs clear. Visit www.aquarionwater.com/alerts for outage updates. If you have any questions, please reach out to…
GOVERNOR LAMONT ANNOUNCES BOND COMMISSION SET TO APPROVE $25 MILLION FOR NEW VOTING MACHINES
(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the Connecticut State Bond Commission will vote at its upcoming meeting to approve an allocation of $25 million that will be used to purchase new ballot-counting tabulators for use in elections and primaries statewide. The equipment will replace Connecticut’s existing voting machines, which are used at every polling place in the state to tabulate the choices that voters make on their paper ballots. The governor, who serves as chair of the commission and sets its meeting agendas, said that he is recommending the members to approve the funding because the existing machines, which were first put into use in 2006, are beginning to show signs of aging and should be replaced…