Fairfield News: Smoke at Geronimo’s
2023-12-14@10:18pm--#Fairfield CT-- Firefighters are investigating a smoke condition in the basement at Geronimo Tequila Bar & Southwest Grill at 2070 Post Road.
Easton News: Near-Drowning
2023-11-30@9:11pm--#Easton CT-- First responders helped resuscitate a woman in her 40s from a near-drowning incident in her home on Park Avenue (in Easton).
GOVERNOR LAMONT ANNOUNCES NEW ELIGIBILITY LEVELS ALLOWED NEARLY 10,000 ADDITIONAL PEOPLE TO RECEIVE SNAP BENEFITS THIS YEAR
(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced his administration’s decision to increase the income eligibility limits for Connecticut’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) effective in October 2022 is allowing an additional 8,959 individuals in 4,980 households to benefit from the program. The Connecticut Department of Social Services (DSS), which administers the program, estimates those individuals will access $19,868,553 in SNAP benefits over the coming year, or an average of $185 per month. Connecticut’s SNAP program provides more than 229,000 households – including 140,700 children – a monthly allowance for purchasing food. Formerly known as food stamps, the federally-funded service combats food insecurity for eligible working families, other qualified adults, older adults, and persons with disabilities. SNAP enrollees are also…
Two Juveniles Arrested in Stolen Vehicle
On 11-19-23 at approximately 2:15am, police were advised that a vehicle was juststolen from a driveway in Shelton. Officers on patrol were able to locate the stolenvehicle and another vehicle that appeared to be connected with the stolen vehicle.Officers attempted to stop the vehicles, but the vehicles fled and police disengaged.Officers were then advised that the vehicle following the stolen car crashed andthat the operator was fleeing on foot. Police headed towards the crash and located thestolen vehicle as well. The stolen vehicle attempted to flee and struck a police vehicle.Three people then fled the stolen vehicle on foot. Two of the three individuals wereapprehended by police following a foot chase.Both individuals arrested were 14 year old juveniles from Hamden.…
CT State Police Thanksgiving Weekend Stats
These are reflective of the time period starting at 12:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 22, 2023 to 7:00 a.m. on Thursday, November, 23, 2023: Calls for service: 1,680 Motorist assists: 81 Speeding violations: 33 Motor vehicle accidents: 164 Infractions for other violations: (including seatbelt, unsafe lane change, following too closely, move over, distracted driving, etc): 68
GOVERNOR LAMONT AND SECRETARY BECKHAM STATEMENTS ON NOVEMBER 2023 CONSENSUS REVENUE FORECAST
Governor Ned Lamont and Office of Policy and Management Secretary Jeffrey Beckham have issued statements in response to the November 2023 consensus revenue forecast jointly released by the Office of Policy and Management and the Office of Fiscal Analysis. Governor Lamont highlighted the positive impact of the state's policies, emphasizing Connecticut's ability to reduce legacy debt and implement the largest income tax cut in state history. He underscored the significance of revenue and volatility caps, providing the state with a safeguard against economic downturns. Secretary Beckham acknowledged a softening in revenue projections but emphasized the overall positive fiscal position. He stressed the importance of adhering to the constitutional spending cap during budget adjustments for fiscal year 2025 and advocated avoiding…
Bridgeport News: Pedestrian Struck
On November 14th, 2023, at approximately 10:30 PM, the Bridgeport Emergency Operations Center received several calls regarding a serious incident involving a pedestrian. The pedestrian was found lying on the ground at the intersection of Stratford Avenue and Bishop Avenue. Emergency responders, including American Medical Response, the Bridgeport Fire Department, and Bridgeport Police officers, all arrived at the scene to investigate. Preliminary reports suggest that the victim may have been struck by a vehicle; however, a suspect vehicle has not been fully identified at this time. The 54-year-old victim from Bridgeport was transported to Bridgeport Hospital for the serious injuries sustained at the scene. The Bridgeport Police Department Traffic Officer A. Orum is currently investigating this incident. We urge anyone…
Fairfield News: Truck Hits Overpass
2023-11-15@9:11pm-- A tractor-trailer hit a train overpass at the intersection of Mill Plain and Post Road. The trailer split open and needs to be off-loaded before it can be moved. No major traffic delay at this time of the night.
Tonight’s Vehicle Fire
2023-11-15@6:33pm-- Firefighters were called to a vehicle fire at 282 North Avenue. A van was filled with smoke which turned out to be according to radio reports a compressor battery inside the van.
Stratford News: Stove Fire
2023-11-15@4:04pm--#Stratford CT-- Firefighters are on the scene on Euclid Avenue for a stove fire. They were able to take care of it with an extinguisher.