Department of Consumer Protection

Both the commissioner and deputy commissioner announced they’re leaving their roles at the Department of Consumer Protection (DCP). Gov. Ned Lamont announced that Commissioner Michelle Seagull is planning to step down early next year “to pursue other professional opportunities.” The governor said Seagull is staying in the position over the coming weeks to oversee the launch of the state’s...

The Connecticut Dept. of Consumer Protection is urging residents to check their refrigerators for EZ Noble Sushi, sold at Geissler’s Supermarket, after several products were recalled for lacking allergen information. East Windsor-based EZ Noble Sushi voluntarily recalled the following products: Shrimp tempura and spicy shrimp roll (11.2 oz) – missing egg and wheat allergens Spicy salmon roll (9.6 oz) –…

The Department of Consumer Protection Tuesday suspended the liquor license of a bar and pool hall that was the scene of a fatal shooting over the weekend. One person was killed and another was injured in the shooting at Bullseye Billiards & Bar on Main Street early Saturday morning. The victim who was killed was identified as 26-year-old Julius Bolden-Lowe,…

A 26-year-old man was shot and killed in a pool hall in East Haven early Saturday.

The Department of Consumer Protection has suspended a Southport restaurant’s liquor license after a large brawl and shooting broke out over the weekend. Wafu Asian Bistro, located on Post Road in the Southport section of Fairfield, had their license suspended Monday following several events that took place there in the early morning hours of June 19. But it’s not...

The Department of Consumer Protection signed a summary suspension of a Meriden bar’s liquor permit after a large fight and shooting broke out on Monday. Officials said the suspension is for Tequila Galore, a bar located at 575 North Colony Street. The DCP Liquor Control Division made the referral Tuesday regarding events that happened in the early morning hours of…

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With images of the Russia-Ukraine conflict pulling at our heartstrings, people here in Connecticut want to help. But how do you know your donation is going to good use? Before you type in your credit card number and click send, there are some questions you’ll want to get answered first. The Better Business Bureau has created a list of...

The Connecticut Liquor Control Commission announced that they’ve denied a permit for the Grand Cafe in the Fair Haven neighborhood of New Haven. This comes after community members pushed to tackle gun violence by protesting to stop the shootings happening near the bar in October. People also signed a petition and testified to the commission. Now, the Grand Cafe...

Ashley Verhagen said she researched several pool companies last winter. “Brian (Roy) was really the only one that reached back out and he said what we wanted to hear, told us that we would have a pool by the end of June so we were sold,” said Verhagen. They have the pool, but it’s still sitting in boxes on...

A Danielson contractor and an HVAC worker from New Haven are accused of forging paperwork to take $12,370 for heating work that was never completed.

A Danielson home contractor under investigation by the state now faces criminal charges.

The Department of Consumer Protection has issued a liquor permit suspension for a New Haven nightclub after a large fight and shooting took place on Thursday. Officials said Terminal 110, located on Sargent Drive, was issued the summary suspension after a referral from police regarding events that occurred during the early morning hours of Sept. 23. DCP officials said Terminal…

The Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) is reminding the public to be careful of potential scams and dangerous situations ahead of Tropical Storm Henri. DCP officials say you should pay attention to the following home safety concerns in the coming days: Portable generators — Never use a generator inside your home, basement, shed or garage, even if doors and windows...

The death toll from Saturday’s earthquake in Haiti continues to climb and crews continue to work around the clock to render aid to those injured. The widespread devastation around the country is leading to some organizations and individuals offering help to those suffering.

After 15 years in business, The Spa of Essex is closing its doors. The owner of the spa emailed customers in the end of July letting them know of the spa’s closure.

According to DCP, they’ve received 27 complaints about Justin Lanno and his business, CT Heat Pros LLC, since January.