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Fighting Robocalls

Hartford, CT) – Attorney General William Tong today announced that a bipartisan, public/private coalition that he joined, consisting of 51 attorneys general and 12 phone companies, has agreed to adopt eight principles to fight illegal robocalls. This agreement will help protect phone users from illegal robocalls and make it easier for attorneys general to investigate and prosecute bad actors. "It's going to take a multi-pronged approach from all levels of government, attorneys general across the country, and phone carriers, to stop the scourge of robocalls. These incessant calls from fake phone numbers target countless Americans each day in an attempt to steal their personal information and cheat them out of their money. By adopting these principles, we can hold these…

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Fairfield News: Police Standoff

2019-08-21 @ 4:03PM--#Fairfield CT-- A complainant came to police headquarters and reported that he believed his father, was having a mental break-down at their home on Wormwood Road. The complainant stated that his father had just picked up a police report from the Westport that indicated that his wife was having an affair. When officers made contact with the respondent, he made comments that he was considering to harm himself. At this time, the respondent had barricaded himself inside the residence with several firearms. The Fairfield Police Emergency Services Unit, which included trained negotiators, were dispatched to the scene where they began negotiations for the respondent to surrender. After approximately three hours, negotiators were able to get the respondent to…

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Bridgeport News: Man Shot In His “Manhood”

2019-08-14 @  Police received  a report of shots fired at Maplewood and Howard Avenue.  A short time later police received a report of "gun shot wound to his penis".   The victim name is Rodney Moore 4-16-1958. He was not cooperative with suspect or location of incident.   Police spokesperson Terron Jones confirmed it was at this location and that of this moment non-life threatening.  This is the second shooting at this corner in a week.  It is unknown if the health department will shut this store down.  

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Bridgeport News: Person Stabbed

2019-08-12 @ 7:49pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Report of a stabbing after a street fight at Connecticut and 4th Street. This news report is made possible by:

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On Saturday, August 10th, at approximately 12:04 p.m., an 82 year old woman was walking into the Westfield Trumbull Mall when she was pushed to the ground by an unidentified male who stole her purse and fled in her gray Honda Accord. The victim stated that she was walking in the parking lot towards JC Penney when she was attacked. Witnesses stated that they heard a woman screaming for help and observed the suspect running away with the victim’s beige purse. He then sped away in the victim’s vehicle, toward the Main Street exit. The witnesses notified the police immediately. The victim suffered minor injuries that included abrasions on her arms and legs. Trumbull EMS responded and provided medical care…

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Bridgeport News: Motorcyclist Injured

2019-08-04 @ 1:53am--#Bridgeport CT-- A car and motorcycle collided in the 800 block of North Avenue (just north of Main Street near Parallel Street).  The motorcyclist sustained unknown injuries and transported to the hospital.  

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Bridgeport News: Demolition On The West Side Library

2019-08-01 #Bridgeport CT-- The demolition of the West Side Library known as  Sanborn building located at the split of Fairfield Avenue and State Street has begun.  There have been a number of unsuccessful petitions to save the 100 year old building.  

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Ganim – City Orders Sunshine Deli Closed- 1 Hour Notice To Press

I would have covered this event since there are no food stores in the neighborhood,  but I only received notice of this 2:30pm event  at 1:28pm.  I guess the city didn't want the press there. WHO:             Mayor Joe Ganim, Bridgeport City Council members, Bridgeport Police Department, Department of Public Health & Social Services, NRZ representatives, and community members WHAT:          Mayor Joe Ganim will join city council members with city officials to formerly announce the public notice “Order to Close” the Sunshine Deli at 1306 Stratford Avenue. WHEN:          Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at 2:30 PM   WHERE:       1306 Stratford Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06604   This press release was made possible by: [caption id="attachment_74833" align="aligncenter" width="420"] For more information visit: https://www.acesbailbondsct.com/[/caption]

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Career Coach Offers Upgraded 2016 Microsoft Excel Classes

Westport, CT - Director of the Human Services Elaine Daignault announces the return of the American Job Center Southwest’s new and improved Career Coach at Westport Town Hall.  On Thursday, August 8, the Coach will offer a beginner’s class in upgraded Microsoft Excel 2016 from 10 a.m. – noon, followed by an intermediate class in Excel 2016 from 1 – 3 p.m.  The Career Coach is a “training center” tour bus equipped with ten wireless computer labs offering free computer classes to residents in the greater Norwalk area.  The mobile unit operates on a monthly schedule of visits to various community locations and is accessible to people with disabilities. Area residents interested in registering should contact the Westport Department of Human…

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On Sunday March 17, 2019 at approximately 4:38pm officers responded to Home Goods, 1850 Post Road East, on a complaint of a stolen wallet. The victim reported that while shopping in the store she noticed that her wallet was missing from her purse. She reported that the missing wallet contained cash and numerous credit cards. The victim then began to receive notifications from her credit card companies that a large purchase had been made, and a second large purchase had been attempted, at two different local businesses. These transactions were being made/attempted on the credit cards that had been stolen from her wallet.   Surveillance video was obtained from the locations at which the credit cards were used to make…

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