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2:44pm–#Milford CT– Apparently Milford took Bridgeport’s water rescue of 4 as a challenge and Milford firefighters had to rescue 7 people off the breakwaters near Trumbull and Rogers Avenue.

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WASHINGTON, DC— Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) released the following statement on President Trump’s likely withdrawal from the JCPOA:

 

“Yesterday, according to the Washington Post, sources indicated that President Trump would take initial steps toward ending the United States’ agreement with Iran to halt the development of nuclear weapons. By declaring the JCPOA to be against the United States’ national interest, and refusing to acknowledge Iranian compliance with the agreement by October 15^th, the President could undo years of delicate negotiations and greatly increase the likelihood of a nuclear Iran. This would be a dangerous and shortsighted decision.

 

“The JCPOA is working. You don’t have to take my word for it – the President’s Secretary of Defense, James Mattis, said the agreement is in the United States’ national security interest and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, said the agreement has “delayed the development of a nuclear capability by Iran.” We also have means of independent verification through international inspectors and both our intelligence apparatus and those of our allies. There is simply no reasonable doubt that Iran is further away from a nuclear weapon now than if this deal had not gone into effect.

 

“Additionally, as we face down the threat of a nuclear North Korea, we must have access to every diplomatic option in order to ensure the best outcome. If we withdraw from the Iran deal, we disincentivize North Korea from peaceful resolution.  Our adherence to binding agreements is the bedrock of our international standing. With that eroded, our ability to bring Kim Jong Un to the bargaining table is lessened, and armed conflict becomes more likely.

 

“I sincerely hope that the President, who has put so much stock in surrounding himself with great military strategists, will heed their advice and stay the course on the JCPOA for a safer world.”

(Congressman Jim Himes Press Release)

 

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5:15PMish–#Milford CT–State police are reporting that Troop G had received reports of a an unknown person had discharged a handgun striking another vehicle on on I-95 southbound near the exit 36 off ramp.  Police say it could have originated anywhere between exits 41 to 35.  Troop G is asking anyone who had witnessed this incident to contact Trooper Costella by phone at 203-696-2500 or email him at christopher.costella@ct.gov

 

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2:50pm–#Milford CT– There is a utility pole fire and brush fire in front of 354 Woodmont Road.  Avoid the area.

 

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2:52pm–#Milford CT–#cttraffic– Here is something you don’t see everyday, a hitchhiker on I-95 near the rest area.  In my day it was a common site, today it’s newsworthy!

 

 

2:55pm–#Milford CT–#cttraffic– A truck is leaking fuel on I-95 northbound between exits 34 and 35.  It does not appear to be causing any major backups.

 

Connecticut State Troopers were patrolling highways and roads in Connecticut over the 2017 Labor Day weekend. During this enforcement period,  troopers utilized both traditional and non-traditional patrol cars. The enforcement period started at 12:01 a.m. on 09/01/17 and ran until 11:59 p.m. on 09/05/17.    Troopers were focused on drunken driving violations, aggressive drivers, distracted drivers and speeding. Sobriety
checkpoints and targeted DUI patrols were also in place over the entire weekend.  These State Police stats cover the time period starting on September 1, 2017 at 12:01 a.m. to September 5, 2017 at 11:59 p.m.:

SPEEDING: 1189               SEAT BELT VIOLATIONS: 46           TOTAL MOVING VIOLATIONS: 2764 (to include unsafe lane change, Following Too Closely, Cell Phone, Texting, etc.)
DUI ARRESTS:          47 ACCIDENTS         Investigated: 529     With injury: 78     Fatal: 1

 
2016 Labor Day Weekend Enforcement Stats:
Speeding: 1699       Seatbelt violations: 165         Total moving Violations: 3,552 (These include unsafe lane change, following too closely, cellphone/texting, etc.)
DUI Arrests: 51      Accidents: Investigated: 283   With injury: 43   Fatal: 0

 

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