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Fairfield

Town of Fairfield to Host 2nd Annual Oktoberfest

Aug 6, 2024 Alex

FAIRFIELD, CT — The Town of Fairfield is excited to announce that Fairfield Oktoberfest will return on September 14 from 2:00 – 6:00 PM in the Lot at FTC located at 70 Sanford Street in downtown Fairfield. Now in its second year, this event is a partnership of the Fairfield Office of Community & Economic Development, Fairfield Parks & Recreation Department, and Fairfield Theatre Company. The event will feature live music by Dennis Polisky & Maestro’s Men and the Benny Mikula Band (of Alpaca Gnomes) along with axe throwing and corn hole. Local food trucks with festive food offerings will be on site as well as vendors presenting a curated selection of adult beverages for those 21 and older. Commemorative…

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Norwalk

Norwalk News: Additional Arrests Made in Ely Avenue Shooting Case

Aug 5, 2024 Alex

On Saturday, July 13, 2024, at 6:54 PM, Norwalk Police Combined Dispatch received multiple 911 calls reporting shots fired at the 200 block of Ely Avenue, the Roodner Court Public Housing Complex. Patrol Officers arrived and found evidence of gunfire. A 15-year-old victim was subsequently dropped off at Norwalk Hospital with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. The Detective Bureau took over the investigation, leading to the swift arrest of the shooter. Further investigation revealed the involvement of other participants, resulting in arrest warrants for those individuals. As of now, all involved parties have been arrested. Essence Broome, 33, was arrested on August 2, 2024. She faces charges of Risk of Injury to a Child and Trespassing 3rd Degree, with a bond…

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State News

GOVERNOR LAMONT ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF NEW STATE GRANT PROGRAM ON HOME HEALTH CARE WORKER SAFETY

Aug 5, 2024 Alex

Home Health and Access Agencies Can Begin Applying for the Grants on August 7, 2024 (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced the impending launch of the In-Home Safety Grant Program, a new state grant program administered by the Connecticut Department of Social Services aimed at enhancing the safety and security of home health care workers in Connecticut. Established by the enactment of Public Act 24-19 – which was approved by the Connecticut General Assembly during the 2024 regular legislative session and then signed into law by Governor Lamont – this program will provide grants to home health and access agencies to fund improved safety protocols and support services for their workers. This includes items such as emergency alert buttons, buddy…

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Milford

Milford Police Arrest Suspect in Cube Smart Storage Burglary

Aug 3, 2024 Alex

On May 6, 2024, Milford Police were dispatched to Cube Smart Storage at 90 Rowe Ave following a report of a burglary in progress. Upon arrival, officers discovered several storage units had been broken into, with numerous broken locks scattered on the ground. The Detective Bureau took over the investigation, and the Crime Scene Unit processed the scene. After an extensive investigation, two arrest warrants were issued. On July 31, 2024, officers responded to New Haven to serve one of these warrants and took custody of Tylon Gardner, 34, of Derby. Gardner was charged with Burglary in the 3rd degree, Conspiracy to Commit Burglary in the 3rd degree, Larceny in the 3rd degree, and Conspiracy to Commit Larceny in the…

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State News

BLUMENTHAL, WARREN & WATERS INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO PROTECT CONSUMERS FROM PAYMENT SCAMS

Aug 3, 2024 Alex

[Hartford, CT] - Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Chairman of the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) joined Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), Ranking Member of the House Financial Services Committee, to announce introduction of the Protecting Consumers from Payment Scams Act, legislation to better protect consumers making online payments through digital payment platforms like Zelle. As payment fraud skyrockets, the legislation would update the Electronic Fund Transfer Act (EFTA) to clarify ambiguities and strengthen the law to better protect consumers harmed when they make payments. Specifically, it would protect consumers when they are defrauded into initiating a payment sent to a bad actor, when they lose funds through fraudulent bank wire transfers, and when their accounts are inexplicably frozen…

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Trumbull

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

Aug 3, 2024 Alex

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.…

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State News

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

Aug 2, 2024 Alex

(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,…

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