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Westport News: Crash!

Nov 25, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

2020-11-25@2PMish--#Westport CT-- The Westport Fire Department along with Westport Policeand EMS responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash on Saugatuck Ave at the intersection ofCharles St. Units arrived on scene and found a utility truck and a passenger vehicle involved ina crash. The utility truck struck a utility pole after impact and the pole subsequently fell on topof the truck. Power and other utility lines fell on top of the truck and the surrounding area. It isbelieved that the fallen power lines caused phone and cable lines to ignite and burnapproximately 150 feet south of the accident. This pole and wire fire resulted in utility linesfalling to the ground south of the crash. Both drivers were evaluated for…

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Shelton News: Armed Robbery-Victim Shot

Nov 25, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

2020-11-24@10:45PM (no typo--Shelton Police responded to the area of 320Coram Ave for a report of a shooting. Police located the 35-year-old male victim whostated that he stopped inside the Wells Fargo Bank on Coram Ave to make a transaction.The victim exited the bank and was approached by two black males wearing masks andhoods. Both male suspects had guns and took the victim’s wallet and phone. The malesuspects fled on foot and the victim began to follow them. One of the male suspects thenturned and shot the victim in the foot. The victim was transported to the hospital withnon-life-threatening injuries. Shelton Detectives responded and processed the scene. Anyone with any information isasked to call the Shelton Police Department at (203) 924-1544.…

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$113 MILLION SETTLEMENT WITH APPLE OVER IPHONE THROTTLING

Nov 25, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

Hartford, CT -- Attorney General William Tong joined a coalition of over 30 other attorneys general announcing a $113 million settlement with Apple, Inc. over iPhone throttling that the company engaged in 2016 to address unexpected shutdowns in certain devices. Under the settlement, Apple will pay $1.8 million to Connecticut. “Apple failed Consumer Protection Law 101— don’t deceive your customers. They have already agreed to pay up to $500 million directly to consumers as restitution. Now, they will pay $113 million to states to address egregious violations of our consumer protection laws. This settlement also includes strong injunctive relief mandating truthful ongoing disclosure of battery health and phone performance,” said Attorney General Tong. “They knew their iPhones had battery issues. They should have…

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Fairfield Police Department Offers Pedestrian, Bicycle and Motor Vehicle

Nov 24, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

Safety Tips FAIRFIELD -- Christopher Lyddy and the Fairfield Police Department wish toremind residents of important safety tips for pedestrians, bicyclists andmotorcyclists.  “We ask that everyone remain mindful and share our roadways by paying closeattention to pedestrians, bicyclists and motorcyclists. We also want to remind allpedestrians, bicyclists and motorcyclists to follow the rules of the road to avoiddangerous situations."  Pedestrian SafetyThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration offers the following safety tipsfor pedestrians while walking in public places: Be predictable; follow the rules of the road and obey signs and signals.  Keep alert at all times; don’t be distracted by electronic devices that takeyour eyes (and ears) off the road. Whenever possible, cross streets at crosswalks or intersections, wheredrivers expect pedestrians. Look…

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Do Not Get Shot Or Stabbed During Off Hours

Nov 24, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

#Bridgeport CT-- On November 19 Acting Police Chief Rebeca Garcia along with Captain James Baraja said in a memo that "Effective immediately all OT in the Detective Bureau is shut down with the following 2 exceptions (Violent Crime) and Homicide Callbacks-Homicide related investigations within 24 hours of the crime. All other OT needs pre-authorization." Many believe the detective bureau has been singled out due to a pending lawsuit Captain Brian Fitzgerald has with the city over the legality of the acting chief's position. Captain Fitzgerald is the head of the detective bureau. So if you get stabbed or shot and do not die --it will not be investigated until normal business hours which can allow evidence to be compromised. Also,…

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