Shelton News: Car Hits Pole
2022-07-06@11:29am--#Shelton CT-- A car has hit a utility pole in front of 65 Shelton Avenue. This news report is made possible by: See the deals at: https://www.ladaautosales.com/
ATTORNEY GENERAL TONG STATEMENT ON AQUARION WATER 27 PERCENT RATE HIKE REQUEST
(Hartford, CT) – Attorney General William Tong issued the following statement regarding a notice of intent filed today with the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority by Aquarion Water seeking to raise rates by 27 percent over three years. Eversource acquired Aquarion in 2017. While this is the first rate case filed by Aquarion since that acquisition, the company has imposed a series of escalating Water Infrastructure and Conservation Adjustment surcharges, now totaling a cumulative 10.3 percent. State statute caps those surcharges at 10 percent. Any hike beyond that requires a new rate case, which is why Aquarion is filing now. “The Office of the Attorney General will intervene to vigorously review and scrutinize every aspect of this rate request. The last…
Bridgeport News: Woman Pushed Out Of Moving Car
2022-07-06@12:15am--#Bridgeport CT-- A woman has been pushed out of a moving vehicle in the 200 block of Bond Street and is currently unconscious. First responders on the way. This news report is made possible by:
MAYOR HOYDICK ANNOUNCES KEY POLICE PROMOTIONS
STRATFORD – Mayor Laura R. Hoydick and Police Chief Joseph McNeil have announced three promotions from within the ranks of the Stratford Police Department; Lieutenant Anthony Rhew is promoted to the rank of Captain, Sergeant James Lazaro is promoted to the rank of Lieutenant, and Officer David Sheehan is promoted to the rank of Sergeant. “We are pleased to announce these promotions today, as these officers have distinguished themselves in the performance of their duties to the citizens of the Town of Stratford, and among the finest in the ranks among our excellent professional police force,” said Mayor Hoydick. “I know that Captain Rhew, Lieutenant Lazaro and Sergeant Sheehan will continue to the performances that have earned them these promotions, and will…
Bridgeport News: Oil Spill
2022-07-05@11:44am--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters were called for an oil spill on Commerce Drive. Witnesses said a pick-up truck was carting a barrel with oil when it turned onto Commerce Drive from Fairfield Avenue when the barrel tipped over. The driver righted the barrel but left the spill behind. The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection was notified of the oil that flowed into the storm drain.
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State Police Final Traffic Stats for 4th of July
Calls for Service: 6,463 SPEEDING: 644 SEATBELT: 43TOTAL VIOLATIONS: 910(to include unsafe lane change, Following Too Closely, Cell Phone, Texting, Speeding, Seatbelt, etc.) DUI Arrests: 50 Motor Vehicle Accidents: 299 With injury: 37Fatalities: 2 This press release was made possible by:
Senator To Walk Across Connecticut
HARTFORD–U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn) will set off on his sixth “Walk Across Connecticut” on Monday. Murphy will start by kayaking on the Housatonic River on Monday and end his walk on Thursday in New Haven. He will hear firsthand from Connecticut residents about a variety of topics and gather feedback to take back to Washington. Information about events and town halls will be advised throughout the week. This press release was made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Man Injured In Firework Accident
Police UPDATE: Reportedly, a 30 year old male damaged some/most of his hand while using fireworks. Several callers contacted 911, the male was found by first responders at the intersection of Noble/Shelton and was transported to BPT hospital in stable condition with serious injuries to his hand 2022-07-04@ 9:48pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A man received a serious hand injury on Shelton Street near Noble Avenue. There are is further information at this time. https://youtu.be/QZN93TnvKk4
Bridgeport Police Arrest Suspect Pedro “Joker” Ortiz and Suspect Morris “Moe” Moore
During the months of May and June 2022 the Bridgeport Police Department Narcotics and Vice Division received information that a narcotics dealer referred to as "Joker" was selling crack cocaine out of a residence within the 700 block of Hallett Street. As a result of that investigation the identity of the crack dealer was determined to be 52-year-old Pedro “Joker” Ortiz of Bridgeport, Connecticut. Narcotics and Vice Detectives further learned that Joker had an associate that would resupply his Hallett Street operation. A search and seizure warrant was secured for Joker and his residence. On July 1, 2022 Pedro “Joker” Ortiz was stopped outside of his residence while the search and seizure warrants were performed. Narcotics were found on Joker’s…