Month: August 2024

MEN ARRESTED AFTER ARRIVING IN STOLEN CAR TO BREAK INTO VEHICLES IN TRUMBULL

Trumbull Police arrested three (3) men after they parked a stolen car and were entering nearby vehicles during the night of Saturday, July 27. Jamere Sutton, age 18, of Park Avenue, Bridgeport, Jamarri Covington, age 20, and Timothy Covington, age 22, both of Dyer Street, New Haven were apprehended and charged for their involvement in these crimes. Around 10:30 PM, Trumbull officers were dispatched to the area of Smith Drive for reports of males entering and stealing items from vehicles in the neighborhood. The first responding officer observed three males, matching the suspects’ descriptions, walking on Lorma Avenue near Blackhouse Road. The officer detained all three men who told the officer that they were lost and looking for their car. As officers attempted to positively identify them, they all provided officers with false information as to their true identities. As officers were investigating and speaking with these men witnesses arrived on scene and positively identified them as the suspects that were responsible for opening and entering their vehicle which they had recorded on video. These men were arrested and found to be in possession various stolen items to include identifications and credit cards that were issued under the names of various other victims. Timothy was also found to be in possession of a key to a Nissan which was able to gain access into a black Nissan Murano that was parked nearby on Lorma Avenue. The license plate on this Nissan Murano had been reported stolen from Hamden, and this Nissan Murano had been reported stolen from New Haven. Jamarri, Timothy, and Jamere were all transported to the Trumbull Police Department where they were processed and charged with Possession of a Stolen Motor Vehicle, Criminal

2 Trespass 3rd degree, Forgery 3rd degree, Possession of Stolen Credit Cards, Interfering with an Officer, Breach of peace, and Conspiracy to Commit Larceny of Motor Vehicle (3 counts). They were each held on a $20,000. Bond, and are scheduled to appear in Bridgeport Superior Court on August 5, 2024. Timothy was additionally charged with Possession of a Stolen License Plate, and Misuse of a License Plate. The Trumbull Police would also like to remind all residents of the continued thefts from unlocked motor vehicles, stolen vehicle complaints where keys are left inside, and stress the importance to ALWAYS LOCK YOUR VEHICLES, remove all packages and valuables, and never leave their keys inside.

ATTORNEY GENERAL TONG ANNOUNCES INVESTIGATION INTO ENERGYBILLCRUNCHER OVER FALSE CLAIM THAT ‘GOVERNMENT WILL COVER THE COST TO INSTALL SOLAR’

(Hartford, CT) – Attorney General William Tong today announced he has opened an investigation into EnergyBillCruncher.com regarding false claims on social media that “Government will cover the cost to install solar.”

In addition to falsely claiming that the “Government” will cover the cost of solar installation, the company inappropriately uses the Connecticut state seal and creates a false sense of urgency, claiming that homeowners must “do this before Friday.”

In an inquiry letter sent today, the Office of the Attorney General seeks information on the ownership of the EnergyBillCruncher website and social media accounts. The inquiry also seeks information regarding the number of inquiries received from Connecticut residents, information the company provided to Connecticut residents, and any Connecticut solar financing, install, sale or distribution companies that may have partnered with the company.

“Free solar does not exist, and the state does not endorse any solar company or any marketing materials making those kinds of false and misleading claims. Electric rates are sky high right now, and we’re all looking for ways to save. But never, ever feel pressured into a contract without checking the facts and crunching the numbers,” said Attorney General Tong.

Connecticut state government does not endorse any solar company or program. While some solar installations may have no up-front cost, and tax credits may be available, there is no such thing as a free solar system. Costs and benefits will vary for each homeowner, and consumers should always do their own research to analyze whether solar is a good investment.

This is the latest in a series of actions Attorney General Tong has taken regarding unfair solar panel sales tactics. Last month, Attorney General Tong sued SunRun Inc., SunRun Installation Services, Bright Planet Solar, Inc., Elevate Solar Solutions LLC and salespeople Dakota Grumet and Sierra Howes alleging deceptive, unfair and otherwise unlawful sales of solar panel systems, including locking consumers into long-term contracts without consent by various means, including impersonating consumers, and installing non-functional systems. In 2022, Attorney General Tong and the Department of Consumer Protection announced an investigation and enforcement action against Solar Wolf Energy over failures to complete, or even begin, promised work. Solar Wolf is currently blocked from doing business in Connecticut as a result of a court order and has since filed for bankruptcy. In 2023, Attorney General Tong sued Vision Solar following more than a dozen consumer complaints regarding predatory high-pressure sales tactics, misrepresentations about financing and tax credits, and unpermitted work that left homeowners saddled with nonfunctioning systems and unaffordable loans. Vision Solar has since filed for bankruptcy.

BLUMENTHAL & BARRAGÁN INTRODUCE BICAMERAL LEGISLATION TO IMPROVE END-OF-LIFE CARE

[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and U.S. Representative Nanette Barragán (D-CA) today introduced the Compassionate Care Act,legislation to promote advance care planning and end-of-life care. Many Americans do not have plans in place in the event they experience severe illness. In order to help patients access the care they need and that is right for them, the Compassionate Care Act provides critical resources to educate patients and providers, develop core end-of-life quality measures, and expand access to advance care planning via telehealth. 

“Our measure will empower Americans who are without plans for end-of-life care to be prepared in the event they experience severe illness,” said Blumenthal. “By promoting end-of-life care through public awareness, expanding telehealth services, and working with physicians, we can ensure that patients of all ages are able to access the care that is best for them.”

“We must ensure that every patient’s healthcare rights and wishes are respected by increased access to advance care planning (ACP),” said Barragán. “Few patients discuss ACP with their providers, and marginalized communities, including individuals with low incomes and non-English speakers, are even less likely to have the conversation. I am proud to introduce the Compassionate Care Act with Senator Blumenthal, as it will create clear guidelines, increase physician education and public awareness, and enhance ACP access for all.”

“Passing the Compassionate Care Act of 2024 will be a groundbreaking step towards modernizing end of life care by permanently allowing patients to access hospice care through telehealth, and equipping providers with the necessary tools for comprehensive end-of-life planning,” said Kim Callinan, President/CEO of Compassion & Choices, the nation’s largest and oldest end-of-life care advocacy organization.  “We thank Senator Blumenthal for his leadership on this important issue and will work with him to secure congressional support to pass this compassionate and crucial legislation.”

“The Coalition to Transform Advanced Care is extremely grateful to Senator Blumenthal for reintroducing the Compassionate Care Act.  The senator’s leadership directly improves the lives of individuals with serious illness,” said Jon Broyles, CEO of Coalition to Transform Advanced Care (C-TAC).  “This legislation includes critical improvements in advance care planning (ACP) guidelines, and by making permanent telehealth provisions for hospice recertification and ACP at home and by audio only. This along with the much-needed provider and public education will help ensure that patients’ care preferences are understood, recorded, and followed, the foundation of patient-centered care that C-TAC promotes.”

Among other provisions, the Compassionate Care Act would:

  • Establish guidelines for advance care planning between health providers and patients;
  • Launch a National Public Awareness Campaign that would encourage patients and providers to make end-of-life plans;
  • Direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to develop education resources for providers to engage with patients, work with providers, state boards of medicine, and clinical associations to develop advance care education resources and solicit feedback from providers and develop quality measures;
  • Improve access to advance care planning by expanding telehealth options for providers and patients; and,
  • Facilitate a study on a national advanced care planning registry that would allow patients to transfer their advanced directives from state to state.

This legislation is supported by numerous organizations, including Compassion & Choices, C-TAC, National Partnership for Healthcare & Hospice Innovation (NPHI), National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO), National Patient Advocate Foundation (NPAF), American Heart Association, AMDA – The Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine, LeadingAge, LeadingAge Connecticut, American Academy of Home Care Medicine (AAHCM), Consumer Coalition for Quality Health Care, Connecticut Center for Patient Safety, Connecticut Long Term Care Ombudsman Program, and the National Association for Home Care & 

Rapid Gunfire

I received a number of texts/messages for rapid gunfire on Stratford Avenue in the Union/Carroll/Central Avenue area. So far no reports of anyone or anything hit.

There appears to be an increase of “automatic” in town. Two were arrested in a raid at Trumbull Gardens and a handgun that according to the press release said “a Glock 9mm semi-automatic pistol with an extended magazine equipped with a switch that converts the firearm to fully automatic. “

2024-08-01@9:00PMish–Bridgeport CT–

Stratford News: Joint Task Force Arrests Heroin Dealer, Seizes Drugs and Firearms

The Stratford Police Narcotics, Vice, and Intelligence Unit, in collaboration with the FBI Safe Street Task Force, conducted an investigation into Angel Nunez, identified as a mid-level narcotics dealer trafficking and selling significant amounts of heroin laced with fentanyl. On July 23, 2024, investigators, with the assistance of the FBI Safe Streets Task Force and Bridgeport Police Task Force, executed search warrants at a residence identified as Nunez’s stash apartment. They seized approximately 15.2 grams of raw heroin, packaging material, and items used to process heroin. Additionally, two firearms, an assortment of ammunition, and a tactical vest were found and confiscated.

As a previously convicted felon, Nunez is prohibited from possessing firearms. He was taken into custody at his residence and charged with multiple offenses, including criminal possession of ammunition (2 counts), criminal possession of a pistol/revolver (2 counts), illegal transfer of a pistol/revolver, possession with intent to sell a narcotic substance (subsequent offense), and operating a drug factory.

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Milford News: Man Arrested for Vandalism and Probation Violation at Boscov’s

On July 26, 2024, Milford Police were dispatched to Boscov’s at 1201 Boston Post Road in response to a report of a male breaking items inside the store. The investigation led to the arrest of Jonathan Gripes, who was accused of smashing items in the jewelry section and knocking things off shelves. Additionally, Gripes was found to have an active PRAWN warrant for violating probation. He was charged with criminal mischief, breach of peace, and violation of probation, with a bond set at $75,250.

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