2020-09-23-@2:20pm--#Stratford CT-- First responders are on scene with a motorcycle accident at Main and East Main Street. It was just involved the motorcyclist who has unknown injuries. He has been transported to the hospital. This news report is made possible by:
Hartford, CT) – Attorney General William Tong today urged Connecticut residents to be on alert for utility scams after multiple reports of consumers receiving calls purporting to be from Eversource and threatening imminent shut-off of electricity if a payment was not made. The scammers have called Eversource and UI customers pretending to be from the utility company and demanding payments in the form of prepaid gift cards. Eversource does not demand immediate payment by phone, particularly via a prepaid gift card. These scams are not new, but they have become increasingly sophisticated. The scammers have sensitive information, including the customer’s account numbers and personal details, leading several consumers to believe they are speaking with an employee of Eversource. “Our office…
The Norwalk Police Detective Bureau is investigating a burglary to a construction trailer that occurred on September 14, 2020. During the incident, the suspect's face was captured on a surveillance camera. If you recognize this individual please contact Det. Kougioumtzidis at 203-854-3185.
2020-09-22@7:57pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police are investigating an assault with a bike chain at Barnum Avenue and Grant Street. This news report is made possible by:
WASHINGTON, DC, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) applauded the House of Representatives’ passage of legislation he introduced in the Senate to improve election security. The Defending the Integrity of Voting Systems Act would make it a federal crime to hack any voting systems used in a federal election and now awaits President Trump’s signature. “As foreign adversaries seek to undermine our democracy, our election systems are in dire need of strong safeguards. Our adversaries have shown a willingness and capability to hack the infrastructure that powers our democracy, however, our laws and enforcement lag far behind this dire threat. This bill provides the Department of Justice with powerful tools to vigorously prosecute and stop malicious hackers. I am grateful to my…
#Stratford CT--The Stratford Library will host author Alisson Wood for a special “Meet-the-Author” and “Books Over Coffee” program on Wednesday, October 7 from 12-1 pm. Wood will discuss her recent memoir, Being Lolita. The program, available on the Library’s Zoom platform, is free and open to the public. Being Lolita is a dark romance about Bunnell High School senior Alisson and the teacher who takes her under his wing. In this breathtakingly powerful memoir about a young woman who must learn to rewrite her own story, Being Lolita chronicles Alisson's metamorphosis from student to lover and then victim. A lonely and vulnerable high school senior, Alisson finds solace only in her writing—and in a young, charismatic English teacher, Mr. North. He praises her as a special and gifted writer, and…
2020-09-21@11:30pm--#Norwalk CT-- Tonight's vehicle fire is a two fer with two pick up trucks on fire at Boughton and Wilbur Street parked near a concrete structure. This news report is made possible by: [caption id="attachment_84799" align="aligncenter" width="626"] Visit Scap's Website at:https://www.scapchryslerjeep.com/[/caption]
2020-0921@6:08pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A woman was stabbed Morehouse Street in the Black Rock section of Bridgeport. A man in a black Mustang is responsible last seen near Home Depot in Fairfield. Police are investigating.
UPDATE: According to the police, the driver of the Subaru mya have had a medical episode while pumping gas. He took off with the pump still attached to his car when he struck the oil truck. It was determined the medical episode caused the accident. 2020-09-21@2:50pm--#Fairfield CT-- A Subaru and oil truck collided on Black Rock Turnpike near Overlook Road where the road narrows and turns. The driver of the Subaru was transported to the hospital with unknown injuries.
#Stratford News: The Stratford Library Reference Department continues to offer stimulating programs for area adults. In addition the department is also directing their users to a variety of online resources that now include Creativebug, an exciting new arts and crafts resource. With Creativebug, Stratford Library card holders have an all-access pass to explore 1000+ arts and crafts video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists. Learn sewing, quilting, paper crafting, knitting, crochet, art & design, jewelry making and more. Viewers can also find new ideas and instructions on food & home, holidays & party and activities to do with the family. Patrons can learn more about Creativebug 24/7 by visiting: http://stratfordlibrary.org/research/. While visiting the site, patrons are also invited to check-out other online Library…
