Bridgeport News: Crash!
2020-10-03@ 12:30pm--#Bridgeport CT--Two people were injured in a four car rollover crash on Capital Avenue at Whitney Avenue.
Governor Asks For Disaster Relief
HARTFORD, CT) – Members of Connecticut Congressional Delegation today sent a letter to President Donald Trump to urge him to grant Governor Ned Lamont’s request for a major disaster declaration following as a result of the damage caused by Tropical Storm Isaias. “The significant outages and damage caused by the storm placed additional burdens on our state and local agencies, volunteers, and first responders at a time when they continue to respond to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic – putting some of our most vulnerable populations at risk. Federal assistance is critically necessary in order to facilitate full recovery from the storm,” wrote the delegation members. The letter was signed by U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Chris Murphy (D-CT), and Representatives…
GOVERNOR LAMONT SIGNS BILL TO FACILITATE PROCESSING OF ABSENTEE BALLOTS DURING UPCOMING GENERAL ELECTION
#HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont today signed legislation that will provide municipal election officials with the option of having more time to begin the process of verifying absentee ballots that have been received for the upcoming general election. The use of absentee ballots is anticipated to significantly increase for the November 3, 2020 election due do the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The bill the governor signed today allows local election officials to open the outer envelope used in absentee ballots and verify the legitimacy of the inner envelope beginning on Friday, October 30 at 5:00 p.m., rather than 6:00 a.m. on Election Day, as was previously required. The inner envelope, which contains a voter’s submitted ballot, still cannot be opened…
Ansonia News: 2 Shot Overnight
Police UPDATE: On October 3, 2020 at about 2:00 A.M., officers on patrol on Main Street in the area of Water Street heard several gunshots coming from the area of West Main Street. When officers responded to the area, they found a male in the municipal parking lot who had been shot. Officers rendered medical aid until an ambulance arrived and the victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment. The male, a 26-year-old Ansonia resident, was shot multiple times in the upper body and is currently listed in serious but stable condition. While still on scene, Griffin Hospital reported a second victim of a gunshot at their facility. Officers responded to the hospital where the second victim, a…
Bridgeport News: Crash!
2020-10-03@12:34am--#Bridgeport CT-- Two ambulance were dispatched to this crash with injuries at Lexington and Linen Avenue.
Bridgeport News: Homicide #19
Police UPDATE: On October 2, 2020 at 2003 hours, shots were fired inside 375 Pequonnock Street. This is the location of Quick Stop Barber Shop. A gunman entered the barbershop and fired at workers and patrons inside. A 39-year-old male employee was shot once in the arm and neck and fled from the establishment. Responding officers found this victim down the street and applied a tourniquet to his wound to stop severe bleeding. This victim was transported by medics to St. Vincent's Medical Center where he was treated for a serious injury to his arm. This victim is expected to survive. A second male victim identified as Jamain Allen, 40, was found in the lot next to the barbershop. Allen was…
Bridgeport News: Stabbing At The Train Station
2020-10-02@7:07pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A person was stabbed at the train station at 525 Water Street. The person's condition is unknown at this time. The fire department was called to the scene for a water washdown of the area. DoingItLocal is your ONLY breaking news source.
Bridgeport News: Pedestrian Struck – Driver Flees
2020-10-02@6:06pm--#Bridgeport CT- Report of a pedestrian being hit at Knowllton and East Washington Avenue. Reports say the driver fled the scene. This news report is made possible by: https://www.riverroadkids.com/
Stratford News: Stolen Car Arrests
#Stratford CT--On the morning of 9/30/20 a burglary was reported at a local car dealership on Barnum Avenue. After making entry to the building the suspects acquired car keys and stole eight cars from thelot. With the assistance of Bridgeport Police, Stratford Detectives were able to take two suspectsinto custody later that day. The suspects were in possession of all the stolen keys and all eightstolen cars were recovered in Bridgeport, Stratford and Hamden. Aaron Brown 1/14/01 of Brooklyn NY and Victor Bourne 10/10/98 of Bridgeport were both charged with burglary third degree and larceny first degree and initially held on $25,000.00 bond. They were then released from custody on a promise to appear by the State Bail Commissioner. A…
SENATOR APPLAUDS PASSAGE OF TAKE BACK OUR GRID ACT
State Senator Marilyn Moore (D-Bridgeport) is applauding the passage of the "Take Back Our Grid Act" following a lengthy discussion on the Senate floor today. Senate Democrats voted to pass the "Take Back Our Grid Act," vital legislation seeking to change how Connecticut's utilities are run. Most importantly, LCO 4202, "An Act Concerning Emergency Response by Electric Distribution Companies and Revising The Regulation of Other Public Utilities," seeks to hold utility companies accountable for their actions and practices, additionally adding further oversight and restitution for customers who suffer extended power outages. "Utility companies such as United Illuminating and Eversource should be held accountable for how they respond to severe power outages across the state," said Sen. Moore. "It's a shame that we did not learn…