Month: October 2023

CONNECTICUT RESIDENTS CAN NOW SIGN UP FOR PRESCRIPTION DRUG DISCOUNT CARD

Free Discount Card Enables Consumers To Receive Savings on Certain Prescription Drugs

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont and Comptroller Sean Scanlon announced that effective today, Connecticut residents can now enroll in a newly launched program enabling them to receive a discount card that can be presented at pharmacies to receive savings on certain medication.

The discount card is provided through ArrayRx, a multistate consortium Connecticut recently joined that has a goal of providing accessible pharmacy solutions for state partners. Other participating states include Nevada, Oregon, and Washington. The multistate consortium uses the leverage of bulk purchasing to offer up to 80% savings on generic prescription drugs and 20% savings on name-brand prescription drugs.

To receive a discount card, Connecticut residents must apply online at arrayrxcard.com. A valid physical Connecticut address and e-mail address are required to enroll. The card is provided to consumers digitally via e-mail and can be downloaded to smartphone wallets. There is no cost to receive a discount card, and there are no age or income restrictions.

Authorization for Connecticut to join the partnership was established by a provision of Governor Lamont’s health care affordability bill, which was approved by the General Assembly and signed into law earlier this year (Public Act 23-171). The program is administered by the Office of the State Comptroller.

“Obtaining this discount card is a way that consumers can save some money on medications they need to stay healthy,” Governor Lamont said. “I encourage all Connecticut residents to sign up for a discount card and use it at the pharmacy.”

“Affording prescription drugs is a significant obstacle many Connecticut residents are facing at a time when costs are rising and insurance covers less than it used to,” Comptroller Scanlon said. “Governor Lamont and I are working hard to rein in high healthcare costs, and the ArrayRx card is a free and secure tool all residents can use to save at their local pharmacy. Regardless of their health insurance status, I urge all Connecticut residents to take advantage of this free program.”

BRIDGEPORT POLICE DEPARTMENT – ELDER FINANCIAL EXPLOITATION – ARREST OF LESLIE VINSON FOR LARCENY IN THE 1ST DEGREE

On September 22, 2023, 60-year-old Leslie Vinson of Bridgeport CT turned herself into the Bridgeport Police Department where she was served with an arrest warrant charging her with Larceny in the 1st Degree.  

Leslie Vinson was given the status of Power of Attorney for an elderly relative. That relative suffers from Frontotemporal dementia and is severely cognitively impaired. A forensic audit of the victim’s finances was conducted, and the case was transferred to the Chief State’s Attorney for criminal prosecution. 

This case was assigned to Assistant State’s Attorney Jonathan Lewin and Bridgeport Police Detective Jeremy Kelly.   The criminal investigation showed that Vinson neglected the victim’s basic needs such as personal hygiene.  She did not ensure the relatives living conditions were sanitary.  Vinson neglected to pay the victim’s bills.  Instead, she knowingly and intentionally exploited the victim financially. Vinson depleted the victim’s life savings by writing and endorsing checks to herself, her family members, and a personal business in an amount greater than $200,000.00.  This left the victim with approximately five hundred dollars in his account. 

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Norwalk Police Phone Issues

Norwalk Police said in a statement that they are experiencing a service interruption with our routine phone lines, and have been working with Frontier Communications to resolve the issue. The 911 EMERGENCY line is unaffected and continues available for emergencies.

We ask that for non-emergency police services the public please email us at: PoliceHQUnit@norwalkct.gov, or TEXT us at TIP411(847411) and in the text field write NORWALK PD followed by your message.

Please be sure to include your full contact information with phone number and the location and nature of the incident you are reporting.

Remember to still use 911 for EMERGENCIES.

NORWALK NEWS: SHOOTING INVESTIGATION

On Saturday, September 30, 2023, at 7:21 PM, Norwalk Police Combined Dispatch Center received a call reporting that a man had been shot in the parking lot at 36 Fairfield Avenue. Patrol Officers quickly arrived on scene and found an adult male on the sidewalk in front of 36 Fairfield Avenue, and began providing medical aid for his gunshot wound to the abdomen. The victim was quickly transported to Norwalk Hospital by EMS.

Officers searched the area for the suspect with the assistance of a Police K9 handler. A canvass by Officers and Detectives resulted in the recovery of two shell casings near the location of the shooting. Detectives are actively investigating and reviewing video of the incident. The victim is reported to be in stable condition after surgery.

This is an ongoing investigation, and anyone with information is asked to contact Norwalk Police Detective Kougioumtzidis at (203) 854-3185 or by email at: nkougioumtzidis@norwalkct.gov.

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