Bridgeport News: Teens Rob Man
9:41pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Two teens about 15-16 years of age, on bicycles knocked over a man walking in the 400 block of Noble Avenue. They took his wallet and fled on the bikes. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport Financial Department Get National Kudos
Bridgeport, CT – Mayor Joe Ganim and Finance Director Kenneth Flatto announced today the City of Bridgeport received National Recognition for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) of the United States and Canada for its annual audit Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) completed in February 2017. The City of Bridgeport was graded proficient in all categories, such as Government-wide financial statements, a summary of significant accounting policies and pension-related note disclosures. The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of government accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management. Finance Director Kenneth Flatto said, “We are appreciative of the Certificate of Achievement for…
Bridgeport News: Route 8/25 Crash
5:47pm--#Bridgeport Ct-- #cttraffic- A crash with injuries Route 8/25 near exit 1.
Westport Police Need Your Help
The Westport Police Department is seeking the community’s help in identifying the woman pictured below. On August 9, 2017, the victim’s vehicle was entered by an unknown person while parked on Long Lots Road. Various credit cards were stolen from the victim’s purse and later used to make over $12,000 in fraudulent transactions in Trumbull, New Haven and Orange. Anyone who has information regarding the identity of this woman is asked to contact the Westport Police Detective Bureau at (203) 341-6080.
Fairfield News: Rubbish Fire
11:11am--#Fairfield CT-- Firefighters douse a fire in the back of Calvary Church on Kings Highway East. A witness told me he saw a fourteen inch by fourteen inch box on fire when he called the firefighters. A steady breeze kept and debris kept the embers alive. Exit 24 off I-95 is next to this area.
Connecticut State Police Back To School Safety
Middletown, CT. (August 21, 2017): Connecticut State Troopers urge drivers, parents, and children to prepare for back to school safety. As over half-a- million Connecticut children head back to school over the next few weeks, Connecticut State Troopers urge all parents and guardians to discuss school, traffic, and personal safety with their children. Troopers also caution all drivers to be aware of “back to school” bus, pedestrian, and bicycle traffic. Drivers are urged to use extra caution as they travel on Connecticut’s roadways and to be alert to children who may be hurrying to and from school. Under state law, it is mandatory that drivers stop for school buses that have their flashing red warning lights activated, whether they are…
Bridgeport News: Bullets Fired Into A Home
12:10am--#Bridgeport CT-- Police received a call for shots fired in the Colorado Avenue/Denver Court area. A short time later a person in the 100 block of Denver Avenue reports hearing the shots and found bullet holes in their home. No one was hit. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport New: Person Shot
10:12pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police received a number of calls of shots fired at Boston and Bishop/East Avenue for shots fired. A few minutes later the gunshot victim arrived at Bridgeport Hospital. Radio reports say he was shot in the stomach. This news report is made possible by:
Norwalk Man Pleads Guilty In Heroin Distribution
Deirdre M. Daly, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that RICHARD PISKE, 34, of Norwalk, waived his right to be indicted and pleaded guilty today in New Haven federal court to one count of distribution of heroin. This prosecution is part of an ongoing statewide initiative targeting narcotics dealers who distribute heroin, fentanyl or opioids that cause death or serious injury to users. According to court documents and statements made in court, early in the morning of June 29, 2016, Bridgeport Police and emergency medical personnel responded to a report of an apparent overdose and found a 25-year-old female dead on a bedroom floor The investigation revealed that, on June 28, 2016, the victim’s boyfriend purchased a…
Bridgeport News: Car Hits Utility Pole
2:18am--Report of a car hitting a utility pole at Housatonic and Grand Street. Two people reported injured. This report is made possible by: