ATTORNEY GENERAL TONG SUES NAUGATUCK USED CAR DEALERSHIP OVER DECEPTIVE SALES OF POTENTIALLY UNSAFE VEHICLES

(Hartford, CT) – Attorney General William Tong today announced a lawsuit against A Better Way Wholesale Autos, Inc. of Naugatuck, alleging that the dealership offered for sale used vehicles lacking necessary safety inspections and related documentation. The Office of the Attorney General first opened an investigation into A Better Way Wholesale Autos in 2021 following numerous consumer complaints. Consumers reported that vehicles were not inspected prior to sale or putting down deposits. Consumers also complained of defective engines, transmissions, suspensions and other major components discovered shortly after sale, including undriveable cars. Other complaints referenced undisclosed damage, accident histories, and flood damage. “A Better Way Wholesale Autos failed to complete and document critical safety inspections that are required by law. They…

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Westport Traffic Advisory

(Westport, CT) The Westport Police Department advises all residents and motorists that theGreens Farms area will be impacted by the running of the Fairfield Half Marathon on Sunday June 2,2024 around 8:15 am – 10:15 am on Westport Roads on the Southeast side of town.Runners will enter Westport on Greens Farms Road at the Fairfield town line, continuing to NewCreek Road and on to Beachside Avenue before exiting into Southport.Through traffic will be stopped or severely limited while runners make their way through town.Motorists should anticipate heavy delays due to road closures along the race route. Race organizersstate runners will enter town at approximately 8:15 am and be off Westport streets by 10:15am.The race route runs for three miles on…

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New Law To Protect Students On School Buses

State Senator Gaston discussed the alarming disregard for school bus safety, highlighting near-miss incidents where students were almost struck by cars ignoring bus stop signs. They worked with Bus Patrol to address this issue and successfully advocated for legislation. This bill, supported unanimously by the Public Safety Committee, ensures all ticket proceeds from bus-related violations stay within local communities to enhance public safety. Gaston emphasizes that protecting student safety transcends political affiliations, aiming to ensure safer environments for children across Connecticut. https://youtu.be/UyPUHtk6HhE

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Norwalk News: Special Services Division Narcotics Arrest

On May 28, 2024, members of the Special Services Division, assisted by the Patrol Division, executed search warrants on Keith Johnson and his residence at The Waypointe Apartment complex. After a lengthy investigation into Johnson for illegal narcotics trafficking, search warrants were obtained through Stamford Superior Court. Surveillance was conducted outside the apartment complex, and when Johnson was observed walking in the area, he was taken into custody without incident. A search warrant was immediately executed at Johnson’s apartment, resulting in the seizure of a large amount of narcotics. The following items were seized: 1,167 folds of fentanyl weighing 292 grams, loose powdered fentanyl weighing 84 grams, loose MDMA/fentanyl powder weighing 7 grams, loose crack cocaine weighing 15 grams, 739…

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