Red Cross Has Safety Reminders Ahead of Winter Weather

FARMINGTON, Conn. (December 15, 2020) – Connecticut is expecting a significant winter storm tomorrow night into Thursday. The American Red Cross wants to remind everyone to prepare in anticipation of the upcoming storm.   “As always, we want to remind people of the importance of being prepared in advance of a winter storm,” said Jocelyn Hillard, Regional Communications Director, American Red Cross Connecticut and Rhode Island Region. “This is the first significant snowfall for our state this season. We just want to remind everyone to prepare and be safe."  WINTER STORM SAFETY Stay indoors and wear warm clothes. Layers of loose-fitting, lightweight, warm clothing will keep you warmer than a bulky sweater. If you feel too warm, remove layers to avoid…

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Missing Person

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Bridgeport News: Police Promotions And Promotions

2020-12-15@11:30pm-- Today, Bridgeport Police hosted an overdue award and promotion ceremony outside police headquarters at 300 Congress Street inside the police memorial. Acting Police Chief Rebeca Garcia said 10 members were promoted to detective and one officer to sergeant. Police also recognized two officers, Sergeant Neary and Officer Escoulin for heroism for being shot at during two separate incidents. Chief Garcia said today's event was important because it increases the personnel ranks and helps better serve the community. https://youtu.be/GAaomrtAbdQ

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Protecting Federal Judges

(Hartford, CT)– Attorney General William Tong today joined a bipartisan group of 51 Attorneys General in a letter urging Congress to pass legislation aimed at protecting the safety of federal judges and their families. Addressed to leaders of both the House and Senate Judiciary Committees, the letter supports passage of the Daniel Anderl Judicial Security and Privacy Act or similar legislation. That bill would protect the confidentiality of personal identifying information of members of the federal judiciary in public records and limit the distribution of that information online and by data brokers.  Co-led by New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal and Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich, the letter calls passage of such legislation an “urgent” matter in light of attacks and…

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Bridgeport News: Bank Robbery

2020-12-15@3:54 #Bridgeport CT-- Bridgeport Police tweeted that they were responding to TD Bank Main St on a report of a robbery. NFI at this time and no injuries being reported. This news report is made possible by:

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Today’s Vehicle Fire

2020-12-15@5:10pm--Today's vehicle fire is in the 200 block of Eagle Street. It is near a structure so additional resources have been dispatched to the scene. Earlier there was a report of a car fire on Anthony Street which was out on the firefighter's arrival. This news report is made possible by:

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Energy Assistance

Connecticut’s Energy Assistance Program (CEAP). This program helps low-income home owners and renters pay their heating bills. I was proud to increase funding for CEAP through the CARES Act, which I co-sponsored and voted for last March.   To qualify for this program, you must make below 60% of the median income, or $72,394 for a family of four. To apply for CEAP, contact the Community Action Agency site in your town. A list of sites and their contact information is listed below: Bridgeport Alliance (203) 384-6904 Darien Community Action Agency of Western CT (203) 357-0720 Easton Alliance (203) 384-6904 Fairfield Alliance (203) 384-6904 Greenwich Community Action Agency of Western CT (203) 357-0720 Monroe Alliance (203) 384-6904 New Canaan Community Action Agency of Western CT (203) 357-0720 Norwalk Alliance (203) 384-6904  Oxford TEAM (203) 736-5420 Redding Community Action Agency of Western CT (203) 357-0720 Ridgefield Community Action Agency of Western CT (203) 357-0720 Shelton TEAM (203) 736-5420 Stamford Community Action Agency of Western CT (203) 357-0720 Trumbull Alliance (203) 384-6904 Weston Community Action Agency of Western CT (203) 357-0720 Westport Alliance (203) 384-6904 Wilton Community Action Agency of Western CT (203) 357-0720  Our sponsor accepts energy…

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Fairfield News: Catalytic Converter Stolen

2020-12-14 #Fairfield CT-- A business in the 2000 block of the Post Road discovered that the catalytic converter from their delivery truck was stolen. This news report is made possible by:

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Bridgeport News: Homicide

UPDATE: The identity of the victim of the homicide that occurred on December 13, 2020, has been identified as Brandon Goode, 26 of Harral Avenue, Bridgeport. Goode died after being stabbed multiple times in the legs, buttocks and groin. The motive surrounding the death of Goode is currently under investigation. 2020-12-13@7:25pm--#Bridgeport CT--In a story we were first to tell you about, Bridgeport Police say an assault was reported near 242 Harral Avenue. ​Responding officers located a 26-year-old male victim in front of 250 Harral Avenue suffering from wounds to his lower extremities. The victim was transported by medics to St. Vincent's Medical Center where he died from his injuries. The victim had several injuries of an unknown origin that will be examined…

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