2022-02-04@10:19pm--#Shelton CT-- #ctfire-- Firefighters on scene at Molnar Drive for a fire in the living room. Arriving firefighters report that there is a down branch in the long driveway with downed electrical wires complicating things. Turned out to be a surge protector on fire that melted and is now out. This news report is made possible by:
WESTPORT POLICE SEEING AN INCREASE IN STOLEN/ALTERED CHECK CASES
(Westport, CT February 4, 2022) The Westport Police Department is seeing an uptick in what is referred to as “check washing” cases. Check washing is the process of erasing the details from an already completed check to allow them to be rewritten. In most instances, checks that have been put in mailboxes and are awaiting pickup by a postal employee are stolen. Once stolen, the suspect(s) alter the check by changing the payee as well as the amount and then cash or deposit it at a bank. The checks that end up being “washed” have been stolen from both residential and United States Postal Service mailboxes within Westport. To prevent this from occurring, the Westport Police recommends that our residents/visitors…
Bridgeport News: Man Shot In The Face With BB Gun
2022-02-03@11:24pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Man was shot in the face while at the YMCA on the State Street side. The man said the person that shot him was up in his room. Police are investigating.
Car Wanted In Norwalk Home Invasion Spins Out on I-95
2022-02-03@10:18pm--#Norwalk CT-- #Westport CT-- A suspect wanted in a Norwalk home invasion fled northbound on I-95 and spun out near exit 17. State police are asking K-9 so I'm assuming the suspect has fled on foot in the area.
Missing Person
The Bridgeport Police Department is asking for the Public Assistance in locating a Missing Adult, from the East End of Bridgeport. Aslin Pedraza is 48 years old Hispanic female, 5’2”, 215 lbs, medium brown complexion, reddish/brown hair possibly in a ponytail. She was last seen on 02/02/2022 at 8:00 am. She was last seen wearing a black jacket (hip length) with a pink zipper, gray sweatpants, and ankle high brown boots. She suffers from mental illness and other health issues needing medications on a daily basis which she did not take with her. She also did not take her phone or her credit/debit cards. Pedraza is familiar with the Downtown area of Bridgeport and may have had bus tokens. If…
Bridgeport News: Fire In The Walls
2022-02-03@1:24pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #ctfire-- Firefighters were called to the 800 block of Ellsworth Street for a fire in the walls. Their quick response time kept the fire in the one location and it did not spread to any other part of the home.
Bridgeport News: Shots Fired During Car Robbery
2022-02-02@ 8:37am--#Bridgeport CT-- On Wednesday a person jumped into a vehicle that was running at a location near Truman St and Madison Ave. The person who owned the vehicle proceeded to shoot at the suspect inside his vehicle while party was fleeing down Madison Ave. No injuries reported, vehicle has been recovered and party that discharged his weapon has been detained. This press release was made possible by:
GOVERNOR LAMONT APPOINTS PAUL LAVOIE AS CONNECTICUT’S CHIEF MANUFACTURING OFFICER
(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is appointing Paul Lavoie to serve as Connecticut’s chief manufacturing officer, a position that is responsible for coordinating state and private-sector efforts on behalf of the administration to promote growth in the state’s manufacturing sector. In taking the position, Lavoie will succeed Colin Cooper, who became the state’s first chief manufacturing officer when the position was created in 2019. Cooper recently announced plans to retire. “Manufacturing is a key sector of our economy, and having this position of chief manufacturing officer in my administration is important to letting these companies know that they have a seat at the table in my administration,” Governor Lamont said. “This sector has a critical role when…
Today’s Vehicle Fire
2022--02-03-10:39am--#Bridgeport CT-- Today's vehicle fire is a 3-wheeled recreational vehicle behind a home on Bunnell Street. It is not near any homes and the firefighters are taking care of it. This news report is made possible by:
BLUMENTHAL CHAIRS HEARING ON COVID-19 FRAUD & PRICE GOUGING
U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Chair of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety, and Data Security, convened a hearing titled, “Stopping COVID-19 Fraud and Price Gouging,” During the hearing, senators and witnesses examined the ongoing scams and price gouging related to the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighted education efforts to ensure consumers are aware of such scams, and explored proposals to strengthen FTC enforcement against unfair and deceptive practices.In his opening remarks, Blumenthal shared the story of a Shelton, Connecticut resident whose son paid $60 for a rapid COVID test after waiting for hours at multiple locations and was told all tests were out of stock.“He needed a test because he was potentially a danger to…