Milford News: Breach of Peace

#Milford CT-- On June 9, 2022, Police responded to a residence for a disturbance. William Kuryla , of Milford had been previously warned by the police to stay away from the residence. Police arrested Kuryla who is accused of Breach of Peace 2nd and Criminal Trespass 2nd. He was released on a promise to appear in court. This press release was made possible by:

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BLUMENTHAL STATEMENT ON NHTSA’S ELEVATED INVESTIGATION INTO TESLA’S AUTOPILOT SYSTEM

[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Edward J. Markey (D-MA), members of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, issued the following joint statement after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) upgraded its investigation into Tesla’s Autopilot system from a preliminary evaluation to an engineering analysis after identifying additional crashes at first responder sites:“We are encouraged that NHTSA has escalated its probe into Tesla’s Autopilot after discovering even more crashes that point to a disturbing, deadly pattern. The agency must swiftly complete this important investigation to determine if a recall is necessary while taking all steps in its power to prevent any more lives from being lost. NHTSA’s findings will be essential to improving the safety…

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Bridgeport News: Man Shot

2022-06-08@10:49pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A man was shot in the mouth with an exit wound to the neck and he was walking and talking to police at Jane and Park Street. There is a second crime scene at Hallet and Jane Street. Police were seen looking for shell casings. It is not know if the two scenes are connected at this time. https://youtu.be/Z93oADiBnhQ

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Fairfield News: Stand-Off Ends Peacefully

EXCLUSIVE VIDEO FROM THE STAND-OFF 2022-06-07@10: 20pm--#Fairfield CT-- A man allegedly pulled a gun on someone on Mason Street in Fairfield prompting a shutdown Kings Highway East for about an hour. Police surrounded the home and used loudspeakers in an attempt have the man come out. Police reached the suspect by phone and convinced him to surrender. https://youtu.be/v5Qyp2CoP1U

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Park Avenue Rollover

2022-06-08@1:33pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #Fairfield CT-- A person on Park Avenue was attempting to turn left when witnesses told me she was struck from behind by a landscaping truck causing the vehicle to rollover. Police said the injuries were not serious. The crash was on the Fairfield side of Park Avenue but the car landed in Bridgeport.

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GOVERNOR LAMONT ANNOUNCES OFFICE OF HEALTH STRATEGY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR VICTORIA VELTRI TO LEAVE STATE SERVICE

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that Connecticut Office of Health Strategy Executive Director Victoria Veltri will be stepping down from her role in state government at the end of this month to pursue a new professional opportunity. Veltri has accepted a position as executive director of the Malta House of Care, a private, nonprofit medical clinic that provides high-quality, free primary healthcare to uninsured adults in Greater Hartford. Veltri has served as the head of the Office of Health Strategy since its creation in February 2018 and was reappointed to the role in January 2019 when Governor Lamont took office. The Office of Health Strategy is responsible for implementing data-driven strategies that promote equal access to healthcare,…

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CTDOT Announces First Universal EV Fast Chargers in CT Service Plazas Now Available

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) announced that level three electric vehicle (EV) fast chargers are now available at the Interstate 95 Southbound service plaza in Madison. This is the first set of universal access fast chargers at a Connecticut service plaza and can fully charge a vehicle in less than 30 minutes. Additional publicly available fast chargers at service plazas in New Canaan, Greenwich, and Fairfield will be online over the next several weeks, with more to come. CTDOT made the announcement at a special event earlier today with the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), elected officials and various stakeholders.“These universal fast chargers make it easier for people to travel to and through Connecticut. With convenient…

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Fairfield News: Car Crashes At Gas Station

2022-06-08@12:21am--#Fairfield CT-- State police said on the radio they were allegedly attempting to pull over a BMW but that the car did not stop and they did not pursue it. The car apparently got off exit 24 and continued off the ramp and crashed between two gas pumps at the Cumberland Farms on Kings Highway East.. The car hit the cement semi-circle that appeared to have guided the car between the pumps. The driver was transported to the hospital with unknown injuries.

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