Bridgeport News: Structure Fire
2021-12-08@6:02pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters on scene of a structure fire in the 200 block of Lafayette Street. Working fire declared. This news report is made possible by:
GOVERNOR LAMONT ANNOUNCES STATE COLLECTS $1.7 MILLION FROM FIRST MONTH OF SPORTS WAGERING AND ONLINE CASINO GAMING
Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection Publishes Data on Sports Wagering and Online Casino Gaming for Month of October (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the State of Connecticut has collected roughly $1.7 million during the first month of legalized online gaming and sports wagering, which began in Connecticut with a soft launch on October 12. Between the soft launch through October 31, the state collected approximately $513,000 from sports wagering and $1.2 million from online casino gaming. The funds will be deposited into the state’s general fund. “This first revenue collection for our state reinforces the process and approach by my administration when it came to ensuring our sports betting and iCasino platforms worked seamlessly for consumers,” Governor…
GOVERNOR LAMONT RAISES AWARENESS OF CONNECTICUT’S TAX AMNESTY PROGRAM
Tax Amnesty Program is in Effect Through January 31, 2022 (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont and Department of Revenue Services Commissioner Mark Boughton today are raising awareness about the 2021 Connecticut Tax Amnesty program, which offers individuals and businesses the opportunity to pay back taxes at a reduced interest rate and no penalties. The program launched on November 1, 2021 and will end on January 31, 2022. It provides a 75% reduction in interest and waives penalties and the possibility of criminal prosecution to those who haven’t filed, have under reported, or have existing liabilities related to taxes owed to the state for any tax period ending on or before December 30, 2020. It is available to individual and…
Bridgeport New: Kitchen Fire
2021-12-07@7:22pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Report of a kitchen fire in the 180 block of Shell Street. This news report is made possible by:
Fairfield News: Rollover Accident
2021-12-07@4:20pm--#Fairfield CT-- North Benson Road was closed between Dil and Holland Hill Road for a two car crash with one of the vehicles that rolled over. This news report is made possible by: http://www.bdklawgroup.com/
Milford News: Auto Theft Arrest
#Milford CT-- On December 6, 2021, Milford Police took custody of Staunton in regards to an active arrest warrant. Staunton is accused of being an accomplice to the theft of a motor vehicle in October of 2021. This news report is made possible by:
Stratford High School Threat
Stratford Police Press Release: On 12/05/2021 the Stratford Police received a call from concerned students and parents concerning apossible threat to Stratford High School. The threats were received via an online chat group and thesender threated to bring a weapon to the school.Stratford Police investigators were able to trace the threats to a juvenile male who resides in FairviewNew Jersey. A joint investigation between this agency and the Fairview Police Department and FBIresulted in the juvenile being located by the Fairview PD. The juvenile was interviewed and subsequentlycharged with making terroristic threats in New Jersey. There are no further charges pending at this time.Extra security measures were in place at Stratford high School following the incident. This press release was…
Bridgeport News: Body Found In Car
2021-12-06@10:16pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Last night I began receiving a number of messages of a body being found on Kossuth Street across from Washington Park. Police said: "reported by 3rd party caller as a male in vehicle possibly sleeping. Officers responded but did not mention how party passed away. Waiting on finalized report". Calls like this are usually overdoses which I don't normally report on. They happen in EVERY town and sadly too frequently. However, if the call becomes criminal I will report on it. This news report is made possible by:
Stratford News: Grant award will fund a hearing impaired smoke alarm
Fire Prevention & Safety GrantThe Stratford Fire Marshal’s Office is proud to announce winning approval for a 2020Fire Prevention and Safety Grant of $60,891.43 from FEMA and the Department ofHomeland Security. The Fire Prevention and Safety Grant award will fund a Hearing impaired smoke alarmprogram for the citizens of Stratford. The Flash, Shake and Awake program will allow the Fire Marshal office to installspecial bed shaker smoke alarm devices specifically designed to wake and alert deaf andhearing impaired individuals of smoke and fire inside the home.Residents of Stratford should contact the Stratford Fire Marshal’s Office 203-385-4073for information. This press release was made possible by: https://www.bmwofbridgeport.com/
Orange News: 6,400 Gallons Of Dirty Water Down A Town Strom Drain
2021-12-06@12:22am--#Orange CT-- #cttraffic-- A tractor trailer carrying dirty water from a landfill in Rochester, New Hampshire rolled over on I-95 southbound at exit 41 (no traffic cameras there). According to radio reports dirty water from a landfill the was in the tractor trailer now emptying in a sewer drain. Officials from Department of Energy and Environmental Protection has been requested to the scene. This news report is made possible by: https://www.bmwofbridgeport.com/new-vehicles/