Connecticut Car Thefts Surging
Car thefts in Connecticut surged 33% in 2023, ranking among the highest increases in the nation. Thieves utilize methods like leaving keys in cars or hacking key fob codes. Lawmakers have responded by increasing penalties for juvenile offenders. Connecticut’s theft rate is the highest in New England.
Read MoreTax Preparer Known As “The Magician” Facing Charges
A man from Westchester County, New York… known as “the Magician”… has been charged in connection with a massive $100 million tax fraud scheme involving tens of thousands of false federal income tax returns. Rafael Alvarez, the CEO of ATAX New York, is now accused of orchestrating a decade-long scheme where his company submitted tax […]
Read MoreDrug Arrest In Ridgefield
A driver who Ridgefield Police say fled the scene of a crash in Ridgefield one week ago, has been apprehended. 38 year old Tyrone Barham of Waterbury had drugs and unexplained cash in his possession when he was nabbed by Ridgefield Police. The crash took place last Wednesday, April 10, around 10:30am on Ridgebury Road. […]
Read MoreNew Fairfield Grand List Shrinking
New Fairfield’s 2023 grand list showed a decrease of nearly $2.4 million from the previous year, now totaling about $1.7 billion. The decline may impact the mill rate, affecting taxpayers in the upcoming fiscal year.
Read MoreIncreasing Numbers Going Without Health Insurance
Newly released data from the Public Health Institute reveals that nearly 7% of residents under 65 in Fairfield County are without health insurance. In fact, the rate is the highest among several Connecticut counties, with New Haven and Litchfield Counties following closely at 6% and 5%, respectively. The report from the Kaiser Family Foundation underscores […]
Read MoreSikorsky Announces Layoffs
Bad economic news today for Connecticut, where Sikorsky, a major player in Connecticut’s aerospace industry, has announced that it is preparing to lay of hundreds of employees in the state. That news comes following the U.S. Army’s decision to cancel plans for a new armed scout helicopter. The lay offs will reportedly come primarily from […]
Read MoreAccused Stabber In Custody
A Fairfield County man has been charged with attempted murder after Fairfield Police say he stabbed his partner multiple times during a domestic dispute on Mountain Laurel Road in Fairfield. The victim, at last report, remained in serious condition following the incident. In addition to the charge of attempted murder, 51 year old Robert Van […]
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