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BOUGHTON AS COMMISSIONER OF THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE SERVICES

Dec 12, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is appointing Mark Boughton to serve as commissioner of the Department of Revenue Services. Boughton, a Republican, is currently serving his tenth consecutive term as mayor of Danbury, making him the longest-serving mayor in the city’s history. He will begin serving as commissioner on Friday, December 18, and plans to resign his position as mayor prior to taking on this new role with the state. “Mark has earned a reputation as being a dedicated public servant and hard worker, and his experience as mayor provides him with a considerable amount of knowledge on the inner workings of government, particularly when it comes to the impacts certain measures can have on…

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Bridgeport News: Head-On Collision

Dec 11, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

Police UPDATE: On December 11, 2020 at approximately 9:20 pm the Bridgeport Emergency Operations Center received the report of a Motor Vehicle vs Motor Vehicle crash on the Yellow Mill Bridge located on Stratford Avenue in Bridgeport, Connecticut. A black 2010 Honda Civic was travelling westbound on Stratford Avenue approaching the Yellow Mill Bridge at a high rate of speed when it crossed over into the eastbound lane of Stratford Avenue and crashed into a grey 2016 Hyundai Sonata.  The Hyundai Sonata was traveling eastbound on the Stratford Avenue when it was struck on the bridge.  The crash caused severe damage to both vehicles.  Both operators and a passenger in the Honda Civic had to be extricated from their vehicles…

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BRIDGEPORT NEWS: ARREST FOR CRUELTY TO ANIMALS

Dec 11, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

Bridgeport, CT—On December 10, 2020, Bridgeport Police detectives executed a searchwarrant at Blackrock Animal Hospital located at 2877 Fairfield Avenue, Bridgeport. Detectiveswere searching for evidence related to the recent death of a 10-week-old puppy that wasadmitted to the animal hospital to have a procedure to crop its ears. When the owners came topick up their dog the next day, Amr Wasfi, the veterinarian who treated the dog, informed theowners that the dog had died. A subsequent investigation determined that the dog died ofoverheating due to Wasfi leaving the dog on a heating pad for an extended period. Wasfi wastaken into custody and charged on a warrant with Cruelty to Animals. He was booked at theBridgeport Police Department and held on…

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CITY OF BRIDGEPORT ANNOUNCES FIRE MARSHAL’S OFFICE CLOSED FOR ON-SITE / IN-PERSON INSPECTIONS

Dec 11, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

The City of Bridgeport advises that the Fire Marshal’s Office located at 45 Lyon Terrace is closed today. City officials have been notified of employees in the Fire Marshal’s Office that are exhibiting signs of COVID-19 and have subsequently referred to be tested.   Due to the closure onsite inspections will be postponed while available Fire Marshals that were not impacted will work remotely on “life safety” issues. Closure of offices for safety and sanitizing are standard City of Bridgeport COVID response protocols that are mandated out of an abundance of caution as employees quarantine for preventative measures and then return to work when all test results are returned negative.  In the meantime, all calls for the Fire Marshal should be…

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PASSAGE OF CRITICAL VETERANS ASSISTANCE MEASURES

Dec 11, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), a member of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee, applauded the Senate’s passage of the Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act with key provisions he championed to bring relief to veterans exposed to harmful chemicals and to support female and student veterans. “This bill is a victory for our nation’s veterans,” Blumenthal said. “Our legislation takes a significant step towards providing major relief to thousands of veterans exposed to Agent Orange and those harmed by toxic substances at K2. By expanding the successful peer support model I have long championed, it will ensure female veterans have access to the care they need. It also extends a helping hand to student veterans who have been…

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WEST HAVEN VA SELECTED TO RECEIVE INITIAL SHIPMENT OF PFIZER VACCINE

Dec 11, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

WASHINGTON, D.C.] – After U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal, a member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, pressed the Department of Veterans Affairs to ensure that Connecticut veterans are among the first to receive a COVID-19 vaccine, the VA announced that West Haven VA had been selected to receive an initial shipment of the Pfizer vaccine. “This major victory for Connecticut’s veterans means they’ll be prioritized for the first shipment of the Pfizer vaccine within the VA system. Many of our veterans are among our most vulnerable populations, and deserve the first vaccine dose. All our veterans merit the best care. I urged the importance of ensuring the West Haven VA receives an initial shipment of the vaccine as we look to overcome obstacles and…

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Fairfield News: Bank Larceny Arrest Made

Dec 10, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

2020-12-10@2:42pm--Chase Bank at 1401 Post Road contacted Fairfield Police to report a male in their branch making several suspicious withdrawals from an account. An investigation revealed that Igor Injomar Corporan (24 yo) of the Bronx attempted to make 4 withdrawals on the same day from a Chase Bank Account that did not belong to him. A $9,500.00 withdrawal was made by Corporan at the Bridgeport Chase Bank on 12/10/20. He then went to the Fairfield Chase Branch and withdrew $8,500.00, followed by an attempted withdrawal of $5,500.00, 45 minutes later at that same Fairfield Branch. Bank employees recognized the potential fraud and stalled that transaction while waiting for police.  Officers arrived at the bank while Corporan was still inside. There…

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Stratford News: Structure Fire

Dec 10, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

Fire Department UPDATE: At approx. 10:17 PM, The Stratford Fire Dept. was dispatched to 2037 BroadbridgeAve for a reported structure fire with 4 adults, 3 children, 1 dog and 2 cats insidethe home. All occupants were able to evacuate the home safely. Engine 1, 2, 3, 4,Tac5, Truck 1, responded with a total of 22 Firefighters, One shift Commander, andtwo safety officers. On arrival, heavy fire was pushing out the upstairs bedroomwindow. The fire was under control in approximately 20 minutes with no reportedinjuries to the occupants or fire personnel. Mutual aid was provided by Bridgeportand Milford Fire Departments for station coverage.The structure is not habitable at this time. The American Red Cross responded andprovided assistance to the family.The origin…

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