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DMV Slowly Reopening

Jun 24, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

WETHERSFIELD, CT – The Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles will reopen select offices on June 23, 2020. Services will be offered by appointment only. Details are below: Road Tests (Non-CDL)  Road testing will resume June 23, 2020. Approximately 1,000 road tests have been rescheduled through June 30th .  Customers are being called by DMV staff to schedule previously canceled appointments. Services Offered by Appointment at the DMV  Appointments are now available for new licenses and IDs, license and ID renewals, out of state license and registration transfers, and CDL upgrades.  Locations for Learner’s Permit Knowledge Tests: Wethersfield, Cheshire, Willimantic, Old Saybrook, Norwalk, and Danbury.  Registration Services (new registrations) will begin on June 30, 2020 at…

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ree Assistance to Low-Income Families with CARES Act Funds and Pandemic Unemployment Assistance

Jun 24, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced his support for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program and its statewide expansion. The program provides free help for Connecticut’s low-income and ALICE families to file tax returns, allowing them to receive tax credits and Coronavirus economic impact checks and to file for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) benefits. All residents making up to $56,000 in income are eligible for the services. Administered by the Connecticut Association for Human Services (CAHS), the virtual VITA program is the first IRS-approved end-to-end digital portal to carry out these services, allowing it to rapidly scale operations statewide.   Residents can access the full Virtual VITA services online at www.cahs.org/covid_relief. Residents can also dial 2-1-1 to find…

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Norwalk News: Carjackng

Jun 23, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

#Norwalk CT-- Here is more info on that carjacking we reported the moment it happened: The Detective Bureau is investigating a carjacking that occurred in the area of Ward Street and Random Road. An EverReady Taxi Cab was hijacked by a passenger who was armed with a handgun. The suspect was described as a black male 5’9” weighing 200lbs, approximately 50-years old, wearing a black short-sleeved shirt with a “Batman” symbol, blue jeans, a black baseball cap, and black shoes. A picture of the suspect is attached. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective John Sura at 203-854-3039 or by email at jsura@norwalkct.org.  

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Bridgeport

Requested Updates Provided

Jun 23, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

2020-06-23 #Bridgeport @bptpolice-- Special thanks to Captain Brian Fitzgerald for his professionalism in providing the information requested:   On June 23, 2020, at approximately 0040 hours, a 28-year-old male called police to report he was shot at the intersection Fairfield Avenue and Ellsworth Street. A motor vehicle accident was discovered by officers at this location with the victim seated in the driver’s seat, suffering from a gunshot wound to the head. The victim was transported to Bridgeport Hospital and then transferred to Yale-New Haven Hospital where his condition is listed as critical, but stable. A crime scene was located on Hanson Street where detectives determined the shooting actually occurred. The victim fled the area after being shot and subsequently was…

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Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: News Info Denied Three Times By BPD

Jun 23, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

2020-06-23--#Bridgeport CT-- @bptpolice-- Last night one of our Citizen Network reporters reported about shots fired on Hansen Avenue.  I requested info three times and three times the request was ignored.   There was also a Facebook report that I was trying to get a confirmation on that said"What began as a party shot in the leg in the 300th block of Dover St at 1116hrs. has ended up with the ESU making entry into a home in the same block in an attempt to detain the possible suspect(s). At this time 1 suspect detained, ESU still searching residence". Scott Appleby responded to my request as: "Updates on all preliminary events such as shooting Mr. Krauchick is placed on the BPD…

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Stratford

Stratford News: Services Resume

Jun 23, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

#Stratford- Routine fingerprinting services for town residents will resume at the Stratford Police Department  Identification and proof of residency will be required at the time of service. Face masks are required for anyone being fingerprinted. Fingerprinting services will be limited to the below listed days and times. Monday 6-8 p.m. Tuesday 9-11 a.m. Wednesday 6-8 p.m. Thursday 9-11 a.m. Saturday 9-11 a.m. Pistol permit fingerprinting will still be by appointment only as per the permit application. Board of Education fingerprinting will be scheduled and coordinated through the application process with the BOE.   This press release is made possible by:   [caption id="attachment_83425" align="aligncenter" width="2560"] Visit BMW of Bridgeport at: https://www.bmwofbridgeport.com/[/caption]

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Bridgeport

Homicide #8 2nd of the Day

Jun 23, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

2020-06-23@10:45pm--Police are reporting their 2nd homicide of the day, #8 of the year.  Police dispatch received a report of shots fired and a possible victim shot at 750 William Street. Officers arriving on the scene located a 53-year-old male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to Bridgeport Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries shortly after arrival. Detectives are processing a crime scene at this location, and are working to determine a motive for the shooting. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to call Detective Heanue at 203-581-5242 or the Bridgeport Police Tips Line at 203-576-TIPS. The identity of the victim is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.   This press release was made possible…

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