2019-12-03@6:41pm--#Bridgeport CT-- The Pizza Valley located at 273 Lexington Avenue was robbed at gunpoint by two teens between the ages of 15-17. According to radio reports the one firearm was displayed and the register, the deliveryperson and a couple of customers were robbed.
Police UPDATE: Police said the officer was responding to a motor vehicle accident traveling westbound on the Post Road when she was struck by another vehicle at 1241 Post Road. She was transported to St. Vincent's hospital with a minor injuries and the operator was transported to Bridgeport Hospital for a hand injury. 2019-12-03@3:18PM-- #Fairfield CT-- A police officer was involved in a crash with a town police car on Post Road in front of the Brick Walk. According to radio reports the officer was transported to the hospital. Special thanks to viewer Rashid that sent in this photo.
Today, Connecticut Insurance Department (CID) Commissioner Andrew N. Mais issued a cease and desist order against Aliera Companies, Inc. and Trinity Healthshare, Inc. for conducting an insurance business illegally in Connecticut, and potentially placing consumers at risk. “We are seeing entities in the marketplace misleading consumers and trying to avoid insurance regulation,” said Commissioner Mais. “Consumers need protections from these practices which is what the CID is empowered to do. It is important for consumers to reach out to the Department when they have questions or concerns, and be cautious when they purchase health coverage.” “Protecting Connecticut consumers is the core function of the Department as insurance regulators. State regulation effectively protects consumers and ensures that promises made by insurers are…
MIDDLETOWN, CT (December 2, 2019): The Connecticut State Police supplemented the normal patrol force with additional State Troopers throughout the Thanksgiving Holiday weekend. The increased patrols began at 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday, 11/27/2019, and concluded at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday 12/01/2019. Troopers were patrolling the roads and highways across Connecticut focusing on drunken driving violations and aggressive drivers. These State Police stats cover the time period starting at midnight on 11/27/19 to 12/01/19 11:59 p.m. Calls for Service: 7,205 SPEEDING violations: 385 SEATBELT violations: 20 OTHER HAZARDOUS violations: 1257 (to include unsafe lane change, following too closely, cell phone usage, texting, failure to signal, etc.) DUI arrests: 52 ACCIDENTS investigated: 593 w/injury: 61 fatality: 2 These 2018 State Police…
HARTFORD, CT – Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) released the following statement after the Office of the Inspector General released a report regarding conditions at the West Haven Veterans Administration Hospital: “These findings are deeply alarming, showing widespread failings, systemic deficiencies and inadequate past accountability. Equally troubling is the lack of specific timelines and deadlines for future action. Past VA leadership ignored warning signs and created an atmosphere of distrust and divisiveness. The unacceptable number of outsourced surgeries reflect the VA’s failure to provide proper sterilization capacity and adequate investment in the facility. These failings have real life consequences – delayed or canceled surgeries, possible infections, and needless discomfort, even suffering. Hardworking, dedicated VA healthcare professionals need the sterilization tools and…
2019-12-02@10:49pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A car went down the embankment on Sylvan and Dayton Road. Everyone safely out of the car. Firefighters check on the infant that was in a car seat during the crash. This news report is made possible by:
2019-12-02@7:24pm--#Fairfield CT-- A shoe-less Hispanic male ran into Kohl's at 290 Tunxis Hill Road and pulled the fire alarm evacuating the store. This news report is made possible by:
2019-12-02-@1:14pm--#Bridgeport Ct-- There is an accident involving a school bus in front of 1245 Fairfield Avenue (near Bassick High School). No word on any injuries. This news report is made possible by: [caption id="attachment_71997" align="aligncenter" width="12166"] Visit: https://www.bridgeportpersonalinjury.com/[/caption]
#WASHINGTON, D.C. – As thousands of Americans prepare to journey by train during the busy holiday travel season, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), lead sponsor of the Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal (FAIR) Act, led a group of fourteen senators writing Amtrak to “demand that Amtrak immediately eliminate [its] anti-consumer arbitration and class action policy.” In January, Amtrak implemented a broad new policy that not only prevents Amtrak riders, employees, and others from seeking justice in the courts, it also prohibits them from banding together in a group to seek accountability for their claims. “We write to express our concern that Amtrak’s mandatory arbitration and class action policy is gravely imperiling traveling Americans’ access to justice and public accountability. As our national…
HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont is urging people in Connecticut to use caution as the first significant winter storm of the season begins impacting the state. The forecast as of Sunday afternoon shows that moderate to briefly heavy snow at times will develop across Connecticut during the afternoon and it will mix with sleet and rain by the evening. Moderate precipitation will continue during Sunday evening and is anticipated to change over to rain by midnight. Light rain will impact the state during the Monday morning rush hour, with light snow developing around noon. Light to moderate snow will continue through Monday night and remain through Tuesday morning, causing some snow and slush patches and black ice on…
