#Stratford Connecticut--The Stratford Police Department retired one of its K-9 Units on Thursday, November 10 at 1:30 p.m. K-9 Gunny and Officer Christopher Goode have been partners for the past 7 years. Gunny is a dual trained dog who is certified in narcotics detection and tracking. Together they have assisted this town and multiple agencies. Gunny who is 9 years old will remain with his handler in retirement.
The American Red Cross is looking for new volunteers in Fairfield County to help respond to house fires. The Red Cross will host a one-day disaster volunteer training event to train new volunteers on how to assist families immediately after a house fire. The training day will take place at the Bridgeport Emergency Operations Center, 581 North Washington Avenue, Bridgeport on Saturday, November 12 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. “Disaster volunteers are needed every day across our region,” said Neil Brockway, Regional Disaster Officer, American Red CrossConnecticut & Rhode Island Region. “We usually see an increase in house fires during the winter months, so we are looking for additional compassionate, community-oriented individuals to join our volunteer Disaster…
7:50pm--#Stratford Connecticut-- Firefighters are in the area of Bruce and Stratford/Surf Avenue area for arching electrical lines. Roadways in the area are closed until UI makes repairs. This news report is made possible by:
11:30am--#Stratford Connecticut-- A small fire in the kitchen at Sikorsky at 3191 Broadbridge Avenue with a light smoke condition as a result. Fire marshal and health department requested to the scene. This news report is made possible by:
10:40pm--#Stratford Connecticut-- A two car crash at Huntington Road and Tavern Rock Road with injuries. One person his the windshield according to radio reports. This news report is made possible by:
1:56pm--UPDATE: Firefighters reporting the fire is knocked down and car fire did not extend to the home. 1:50pm--#Stratford Connecticut-- Today's vehicle fire is at Sikorsky Place. The car is reportedly close to the house. This news report is made possible by:
4:20pm--#cttraffic--#Stratford Connecticut-- A crash involving a school van with injuries according to radio reports on the Merritt Parkway between exits 53 and 52. First responders on the way. Traffic is backing up, detour if you can.
3:36pm--#cttraffic--#Stratford Connecticut-- A crash is blocking the right lane of the Merritt Parkway northbound near exit 53.
5:14pm--#Stratford CT--Report of crash in front of 412 Second Hill Road with injuries. This news report is made possible by:
