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The state Department of Transportation is handing out $12.4 million in grants for bicycle and pedestrian safety projects in 40 Connecticut towns. Governor Dannel P. Malloy says the money also will be used to improve accessibility within community centers where people can meet for work, school, social and recreational activities. The grants were awarded on a competitive basis in a range between $75,000 and $400,000, based on applications that municipalities submitted to the department. They include everything from $378,000 for a multi-use trail in Avon to $117,000 for a pedestrian path on the Tolland Green. NYC Cop, EMT Brothers Answer Same 911 Call, Help Deliver Baby Together Municipalities were allowed to submit one application per community and they were reviewed, rated and ranked by DOT staff. Get the latest from NBC Connecticut anywhere, anytime Download the App Available for IOS and Android Follow NBC Connecticut on Twitter Copyright Associated Press … [Read more...] about Towns to Receive State Money for Bicycle, Pedestrian Safety

East Haven police looking into whether card skimming devices were placed on pumps at a local gas station after multiple reports of fraudulent credit card activity after card users visited the business. Police confirmed they’ve received multiple complaints after visits to Express Fuel on Saltonstall Parkway. Investigators believe a skimmer device was placed on gas pumps at the station, but upon a search officers did not find any external devices on the pumps. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone concerned about fraudulent activity on a credit or debit card should contact their bank or credit card company. NYC Cop, EMT Brothers Answer Same 911 Call, Help Deliver Baby Together Get the latest from NBC Connecticut anywhere, anytime Download the App Available for IOS and Android Follow NBC Connecticut on Twitter … [Read more...] about Card Skimmers May Have Been Placed at East Haven Gas Station: Police

By Star-Advertiser staff Posted September 22, 2018 September 22, 2018 Updated September 22, 2018 9:21am A 40-year-old man has been charged with multiple driving offenses after police said he fled after he was seen trying to break into a vehicle in Kapolei. BRUCE ASATO / [email protected] / JANUARY 2018 A 40-year-old man has been charged with multiple driving offenses after police said he fled after he was seen trying to break into a vehicle in Kapolei. A 40-year-old man has been charged with multiple driving offenses after police said he fled after he was seen trying to break into a vehicle in Kapolei. The man was charged with excessive speeding, reckless driving, and harassment. His bail was set at $3,000. Police said the man was seen trying to enter a parked vehicle at about 12:30 a.m. Sept. 14. He fled, but was later identified and arrested on Friday at the Kapolei Judiciary Complex for investigation. He was charged with the driving offenses at … [Read more...] about 40-year-old man charged with multiple driving offenses in Kapolei