Year: 2024

Bridgeport News: Unresponsive On Route 8

2024-02-10@5:50pm–#Bridgeport CT– #cttraffic– According to radio reports there is a car with two responsive people inside a car on Route 8 north on ramp. They just made a special call for one person who was still unresponsive. This is breaking news, the reports are unconfirmed so the details and facts can and will probably change, but now you know what all the emergency vehicles were about!

The Connecticut Association for Human Services Announces the Greater Bridgeport Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Kickoff

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Bridgeport, CT – Today, a press conference was held to announce the Greater Bridgeport Volunteer Income Tax (VITA) Kickoff, hosted by the Connecticut Association for Human Services. The VITA program is comprised of volunteer tax preparers that would provide free tax preparation and assistance to households that have made $63,000 or less during 2023.

Mayor Ganim stated, “The vitality of this program is made possible by the volunteers and the leadership of those who work tirelessly to help our residents receive much-needed assistance and the tax credits they may be eligible for. It’s programs like these that are going to provide our hardworking families with the extra money they need to make ends meet and I’m grateful that this has expanded to another location for our residents to have access to.”

For residents that are interested in taking advantage of the VITA program, there are multiple options for submission. Residents can visit www.getyourrefund.org to submit their tax forms online for preparation. Residents may also visit any of the sites below to meet with a volunteer tax preparer:

Alliance for Community Empowerment – Drop-off by appointment only

1070 Park Ave

Tues, Wednesday, & Thursday 2:00 – 4:00 PM

Burroughs Community Center – Drop-off or In-Person Appointments

2470 Fairfield Ave

203-334-0293

Monday-Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Monday: 6:00 – 9:00 PM

Sunday: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Housatonic Community College – By Appointment Only

875 Broad St

Call 211 for appointment

Tuesday & Friday 5:00 – 9:00 PM

Bridgeport OIC

510 Barnum Ave #104

Call 211 for appointment

Thursday & Friday 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

For those that are unsure of their eligibility, all are encouraged to visit irs.gov/VITA to check their eligibility status and to find locations in neighboring cities and towns. Residents are also encouraged to visit www.cahs.org/vita.html or uwc.211ct.org/taxhelp for more information or call 2-1-1, press option 3, then option 6.

ATTORNEY GENERAL TONG CONCLUDES WHISTLEBLOWER INVESTIGATION INTO CONNECTICUT PORT AUTHORITY


(Hartford, CT) – Attorney General William Tong today released a letter to the Connecticut Auditors of Public Accounts summarizing and concluding a whistleblower investigation into the Connecticut Port Authority.

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In January 2020, the Auditors received several allegations from a whistleblower regarding potentially improper and unethical conduct by Port Authority employees, board members and a contractor, Seabury PFRA LLC (“Seabury”).

The APA reviewed the whistleblower’s allegations and, in April 2020, reported its findings to the Office of the Attorney General. Upon receipt of those findings, The Office of the Attorney General opened an investigation pursuant to Sections 4-61dd(a) and (d) of the Connecticut General Statues.

As part of that investigation, the Office of the Attorney General conducted interviews and reviewed over 223,000 pages of records. The investigation developed evidence of several potential violations of Codes of Ethics, which were referred to the Office of State Ethics and the Office of the Chief State’s Attorney. Those referrals formed the basis of four enforcement actions by the Office of State Ethics, including two against Seabury, and actions against former Port Authority Board Member and Seabury employee Henry W. Juan III, and former Port Authority employee Andrew Lavigne.

Aside from Codes of Ethics violations, the investigation did not develop evidence of additional illegal conduct. Accordingly, the whistleblower investigation is now closed.

“Our investigation did not substantiate the whistleblower’s allegations of impropriety regarding ‘success fees’, but it did substantiate allegations of unethical behavior, as well as develop evidence of multiple alleged violations of both the Code of Ethics for Public Officials and the Code of Ethics for Lobbyists.  The agency tasked with enforcing Codes of Ethics violations—namely, the Office of State Ethics—did just that.  We thank the OSE for its hard work and dedication to enforcing Connecticut’s ethics laws,” Attorney General Tong states in the letter. “While the investigation did not develop evidence of illegal conduct for which the OAG has enforcement authority, we stand ready to implement and utilize our enforcement jurisdiction whenever violations of law giving rise to that authority occurs.”

ELDERLY SCAM THWARTED, ARREST MADE

On February 6, 2024, the Fairfield Police Department arrested Bin Sun) of Brooklyn, NY on charges of Criminal Attempt at Larceny 1st Degree following a reported scam targeting an elderly resident.

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The investigation began when the victim received an email earlier in the day, purportedly from “Geek Squad,” falsely claiming a $525.00 purchase. To dispute the charge, the victim called the phone number provided in the email and spoke with a male who claimed to be a member of Geek Squad. Believing the interaction to be legitimate, the victim unsuspectingly provided bank account information and granted remote access to her computer, under the false pretense of receiving a refund.

The scammer manipulated the victim into believing a fictitious refund of $25,000.00 had been mistakenly processed. The victim was then coerced into withdrawing $20,000.00 in cash from her bank, with additional plans to collect $5,000.00 the following day. The scammer assured the victim that someone would stop by their home to collect the initial $20,000.

Fairfield Police Detectives, in collaboration with the victim, initiated a surveillance operation to apprehend the scammer. Detectives observed a vehicle park across from the victim’s home, matching the description provided by the scammer. The operator of the vehicle was subsequently identified as Bin Sun and was detained. Upon detaining Sun, a search revealed a substantial amount of cash on his person. Further investigation revealed that Sun had traveled from Brooklyn, NY, with the intent to fraudulently obtain funds.

Bin Sun was charged with Criminal Attempt at Larceny 1st Degree and was initially held on a $10,000.00 bond. He is scheduled to appear at Bridgeport Superior Court on 02/20/2024. Sun was released from custody after posting the state-required minimum of 7% of his bond.

Pending charges represent allegations only. Arrest information does not indicate convictions. All arrested/accused persons are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. Information may not be inclusive of recent arrests or events. Information should be used at your discretion as updates may be pending. Names and addresses may not be accurate at the time of posting.

Manhunt After Shots Fired On I-95

Unconfirmed radio reports said there were shots fired on I-95 in Stratford. State police located the vehicle which allegedly crashed in Milford at exit 35 with a manhunt in the wooded area. Again this is breaking news and details will more than likely change. Police just said they have everyone in custody and that the firearm was recovered.

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