Bridgeport News: Truck Crash Knocks Out Power
2022-10-18@8:00AMish--#Bridgeport CT-- Gilbert Nieves sent in these photos of a crash between a tractor-trailer and a utility pole which caused power to go out in the area of North and Wood Avenue.
Charity Scams
Attorney General William Tong and Department of Consumer Protection Commissioner Michelle Seagull are urging Connecticut charities and donors to be on alert for bad actors and scams during this year’s International Charity Fraud Awareness Week, a global campaign to prevent and fight fraud in the charity sector. All charities, NGOs and not-for-profits are susceptible to fraud and can be easily targeted by bad actors looking to take advantage of them. Those providing services and supporting local communities may be especially vulnerable to fraudsters attempting to exploit recent crises such as the war in Ukraine and Hurricanes Fiona and Ian to carry out fraud and cybercrime. Donors looking to give charitably this season are also targets for bad actors who prey upon…
Fairfield News: Possible Break-In
2022-10-17@11:11pm--#Fairfield CT-- Police are investigating a possible break-in at Chaves Bakery on Kings Highway East. Entry was made according to radio reports. I'll leave the dough and bread puns for our viewers.
Bridgeport News: SHU Burglary Arrest
#Bridgeport CT-- Over the past several months, the Bridgeport North End homes, specifically Sacred Heart University off-campus rental properties, were plagued with a rash of residential burglaries. Officers identified Holness, Rajiv as the suspect using video footage obtained at the scenes. Holness later confessed to committing the burglaries when interviewed. On October 17, 2022, Rajiv Holness was taken into custody by the Bridgeport Police Department Robbery/Burglary Unit and served with felony and misdemeanor burglary warrants. Holness was charged with one count of Burglary in the First Degree, six counts of Burglary in the Third Degree, and seven counts of Criminal Mischief in the Second Degree. His bonds total $150,000 and he is scheduled to appear in court on October 18,…
Seymour News: Missing Person
2022-10-17@9:00PMish--#Seymour CT-- First responders are looking for a missing person in the Shelton Street area. The person is thought to be on foot in the area and area towns are providing all-terrain off-road vehicles to aid in the search. This news report is made possible by:
Orange News: Burning Lawn
2022-10-17@11:32am--#Orange CT-- #ctfire--In the rain there is a front lawn on fire in the 600 block of Grassy Hill Road. Downed power lines reportedly started the fire. This news report is made possible by:
Route 8 Crash
2022-10-16@8:49pm--#Derby CT--#cttraffic-- Report of a crash on Route 8 southbound at exit 17. This news report is made possible by:
Fairfield News: 4 Car Accident
2022-10-16@1:00pm--#Fairfield CT-- Report of a 4 car accident with airbag deployment on Easton Turnpike at Shadybrook Road. This news report is made possible by:
I-95 Crash
2022-10-16@12:31am--#Bridgeport CT-- #cttraffic-- A crash with injuries on I-95 southbound at exit 27A.
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