Bridgeport News: Pedestrian Struck
2022-11-22--#Bridgeport CT-- Report of pedestrian struck at Washington Avenue and Lafayette Square.
Stratford News: Shooting
#Stratford CT-- On 11/21/2022 at approximately 730pm Officers responded to a report of shots fired near 372 Knowlton Street. Upon arrival Officers learned that a verbal altercation between two men turned violent ending with one of the men, Eugene Delevante age 44 of Stratford shooting the male victim. The victim’s car was also damaged as a result of the incident. The victim was treated at a local hospital for a leg injury and later released. The suspect, Neil was arrested and charged with the following; Criminal Procession of a Firearm, Ammunition or an Electronic Defense Weapon. Criminal Attempt to Commit Murder Assault 1st Degree He was held on a court set $1,000,000 dollar bond and his scheduled…
I-95 Exit 27A Northbound Closed
2022-11-22@2:56pm--#Bridgeport Ct-- #cttraffic-- A truck carrying steel rolled on its side on the 27A ramp. The driver was able to get out of the truck on his own.
ATTORNEY GENERAL TONG ANNOUNCES INVESTIGATION INTO OPTIMUM FOLLOWING HUNDREDS OF CONSUMER COMPLAINTS
(Hartford, CT) – Attorney General William Tong announced he has opened an investigation under the Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act into Altice Optimum following nearly 500 consumer complaints regarding slow internet speeds, hidden fees, and unacceptable technical support. Many complaints to the Office of the Attorney General involved consumers who paid for either 300 Mbps or 400 Mbps cable internet plans. When consumers ran home speed tests, they discovered they were not receiving the speeds they paid for. The Office of the Attorney General also received complaints regarding service fees, technical support, and customer service. The Office of the Attorney General is also investigating a $3.50 “Network Enhancement Fee” for internet customers. “Customers have a right to expect the service…
State Police Ready For Holiday Rush
(Middletown CT – November 21, 2022) – As family and friends gather this week for the Thanksgiving holiday, CT State Troopers remind residents that there will be many more vehicles on state roads in the next seven days. State Police is ramping up plans to keep highways safe for everyone during this holiday rush. Beginning on Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at 12:00 a.m. and running through Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, at 11:59 p.m., Connecticut State Police will supplement its normal routine patrol personnel with additional Troopers throughout the long Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Troopers will patrol roads and highways across Connecticut focusing on aggressive drivers, unsafe drivers and drunk drivers. These violations are causes of countless motor vehicle crashes in Connecticut…
Fairfield News: Possible CO Leak
2022-11-22@12:02am--#Fairfield, CT-- Firefighters and EMS on scene on Wheeler Park Avenue for a family with symptoms of possible carbon monoxide poisoning, the family is reporting headaches. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: 2 Alarm Fire
2022-11-21@8:51pm-- A two-alarm fire was called for a very smokey fire at 600 Norman Street. One tenant received burns, but everyone else made it out of the multi-family home safely. Fairfield provided coverage to the empty Wood Avenue firehouse while they battled the fire. The fire was out within a half-hour.
I-95 Crash
2022-11-21@6:19pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #cttraffic-- A crash on I-95 southbound at exit 27 has traffic snarled.
GOVERNOR LAMONT ANNOUNCES CONNECTICUT RECEIVES CREDIT RATING INCREASE FROM S&P
(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that his administration has received notification from credit rating agency Standard & Poor’s (S&P) that it is increasing Connecticut’s general obligation bond credit rating from A+ (positive) to AA- (stable). This credit rating increase follows increases in 2021 by several other agencies, including Moody’s, S&P, Fitch, and Kroll. Prior to Governor Lamont taking office, Connecticut had not experienced an increase in its credit rating since February 2001. Governor Lamont said, “Connecticut taxpayers should celebrate today’s news. This credit rating increase will mean lower costs for critical projects that move our state forward. It is a signal to the businesses and residents that our state is on the right financial path, that we…
Milford News: Car Into Building
2022-11-21@1:44pm--Milford CT--The firefighters were called to Research Drive to help extricate a driver who threaded the needle between the air conditioning units and electrical utilities and into the building. Radio reports said one was injured and transported to the hospital with unknown injuries. https://youtu.be/4p7QYs8Yi68