On March 22, 2020 at around 11:00p.m the patrol division received a report that two children age 4 and 5 were not returned to their mother after a weekend visitation with their father, in violation of a custody agreement. The children were supposed to be returned at 8p.m that evening. The caller received text messages from the children’s father, Yimi Moncada, at around 8p.m saying that he would bring them home, but never showed.   Officers made contact with Yimi’s mother who saw the children at around 7:40p.m when Yimi supposedly brought them to their mothers. Officers placed telephone calls to Yimi, whose phone went directly to voicemail. At that time there was no additional information to believe the children…

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Grace Period For Insurance

Connecticut Insurance Department Commissioner Andrew N. Mais has called on insurers to immediately institute a grace period for insurance premium payments in light of the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. “The emergency public health measures have contributed to a loss of income for both consumers and businesses,” said Commissioner Mais. “It is imperative that we all work to maintain the security that insurance provides when consumers need it most.” In Bulletin IC-40 released today, the Connecticut Insurance Department is requesting that all admitted and nonadmitted insurance companies that offer any insurance coverage in Connecticut — including, life, health, auto, property, casualty and other types of insurance —immediately provide consumers with at least a 60-day grace period without interest or penalty to pay their insurance premiums. Institutions that…

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Willinger, Willinger & Bucci Law Firm Announces Expansion Into Shelton

Willinger, Willinger & Bucci is expanding its full-service law firm into Shelton, reflective of the robust economy along the Route 8 Corridor as well as a growing client base in the region. The law firm will maintain its traditional presence in Bridgeport, Connecticut’s largest city, at 1000 Lafayette Boulevard. “This is a natural evolution for our firm,” says senior partner Charles J. Willinger Jr., a Super Lawyers recipient in the areas of business litigation, commercial real estate and zoning, who has negotiated numerous real estate transactions valued in the hundreds of millions of dollars. “The Route 8 Corridor represents an enhanced service base while maintaining our long-established client foundation in the Fairfield County.” WW&B will occupy 8,800 square feet on…

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Bridgeport News: Dirt Bike Crash

POLICE UPDATE: On March 24, 2020 at approximately 5:33 pm Bridgeport Patrol Officers responded to the scene of a serious crash at the intersection of East Main Street and Stillman Street. A 26 year old Bridgeport man, identified as Ricardo Ruiz, was traveling northbound on East Main Street operating a blue and white 2013 Yamaha “enduro” style motorcycle.  As the motorcycle approached the intersection of East Main Street and Stillman Street a Bridgeport man, operating a red 2006 Nissan Altima, was traveling eastbound on Stillman Street.  As the Nissan Altima travelled across East Main Street, the car and motorcycle collided. The Nissan came to a stop on Stillman Street just east of its intersection with East Main Street.  The operator…

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Norwalk News: Murder Suicide

The Detective Bureau continues to investigate this morning’s incident with the assistance of the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. The incident is being investigated as a family violence murder/suicide. On March 23, 2020, at 7:35am Patrol Division Officers responded to 8 Elizabeth Street after Norwalk Combined Dispatch received a 911 hang-up call. Arriving officers found 3 deceased persons in a detached garage on the property. The Detective Bureau and Crime Scene Unit are on the scene at this time. Based upon the preliminary investigation, this appears to be an isolated incident and there is no danger to the public.   The victims have been identified as Gessell Moncada, age 5 and Jesus Moncada age 4, both of Norwalk. They…

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Important Resources for Workers During COVID-19 Challenges

The CT Department of Labor now has important information on unemployment benefits and frequently asked questions related to COVID-19 on their website at www.ctdol.state.ct.us/DOLCOVIDFAQ.PDF  . More help available at filectui.com  . This includes information for workers and information employers can share with their employees. DISASTER LOANS The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved CT’s request asking the federal agency to issue a declaration that will enable Connecticut’s small business owners to receive economic injury disaster loans. Small businesses and nonprofit organizations in Connecticut that have been negatively impacted by the global COVID-19 outbreak are now eligible for disaster relief loans of up to $2 million from the SBA. Small businesses can learn more about the program and apply for financial assistance at www.sba.gov/disaster   or…

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