7:20pm–#Stratford CT–Rollover accident Merritt Parkway northbound just past the James Farm Road overpass. Its in Stratford not Trumbull no fire, no entrapment as first reported. UPDATE–Third ambulance for four people requested.
Month: November 2013
Downtown Bridgeport Reopens
5:34pm–#Bridgeport CT–Lafayette Boulevard and State Street reopens after an investigation of a fatal crash earlier this afternoon.
Small Buisness Shout Outs — Moda Studio
Looking for a New Hair Salon? Come check these guys out! They are Moda Studio. Located at 305 Fairfield Avenue Bridgeport.
Check out their website www.modastudio.org and book an appointment online or just simply call them at 203.612.7082!
1 Dead 1 Injured In Downtown Bridgeport Crash
1:10pm–#Bridgeport CT–One person is dead and another injured in a horrible crash at State Street and Lafayette Boulevard. According to witnesses the white sedan “T-boned” what appears to be a GMC SUV partially ejecting one person. Firefighters and police worked feverishly to free the person who died at the scene. One other person was taken to the hospital with unknown injuries. All others at the scene refused medical treatment but it was very apparent at the scene of the emotional turmoil they experience. Police have not release a statement at this writing.
Coat Drive at New Life Church Trumbull
New Life Church at 28 Hedgehog Road, Trumbull will be partnering with Bridgeport Rescue Mission. Bring a coat to any Sunday Service 8:30 – 10:30 or 11:30am 6:00pm.
Just In Time For the Holidays!
The Beaujolais Nouveau has arrived for all those people that wait for it for the holidays!!! Duboeuf has new Eiffel Tower labeling and we think it will be hard to miss this annual favorite. Celebrate the taste of the 2013 harvest.
Super Discount Wines & Spirits–525 Tunxis Hill Cutoff, Fairfield.
Tel (203) 333-3219
Scam Warnings
Other scam warnings from Sergeant Jillian Cabana, Westport Police Detective Bureau
Family member arrested- Another common scam involves an elderly person receiving a
phone call from someone pretending to be a grandson or granddaughter. The “grandson”
or “grand daughter” claims to be under arrest, often in Canada, and needs bail money
wired to a particular account, so that they can be released from prison. They may also
request the bail payment be made using a Green Dot card or other similar prepaid credit
card.
Social Security Scams- These calls involve someone claiming to be from social security
looking to update your information or reevaluate your status. They often request your
name, date of birth, address, social security number and other personal identifying
information, leaving you vulnerable to identity theft.
Things to remember: If something sounds too good to be true, it usually is. Feel free
to do your own research using the resources provided below and to contact the police
department if you believe you have been the target of a scam. Please initiate a dialogue
with your elderly family members to advise them that these scams are out there and many
target the elderly and trusting.
Never give a caller your credit card, social security number, or bank account numbers
over the phone. If you have any doubts about what is being offered, request that they
mail you information about the company or organization. Responding favorably to a
solicitation scam involving your bank account can result in monetary loss and/or identity
theft. If the caller claims to be from your credit card company, hang up and then call the
toll free number located on the back of your credit card.
No legitimate companies will request that you purchase a Green Dot card or request that
you wire money via Western Union, Moneygram, or other similar service to pay your
bill.
Shopping for home?
Pedestrian killed on I-95
3:10am–#Stamford CT–#cttraffic–Around 3am state police were called to the area of I-95 southbound to look for a pedestrian walking in the median near exit 7. When police arrived they found a body and a car stopped that hit the victim. The medical examiner was dispatched to the scene as well as DOT at 3:40am.
Car crashes into Bridgeport Night Club
Video Report: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rAVJLaBvvxw&feature=youtu.be
11:07pm–#Bridgeport CT–Just after 11pm 911 operators received a number of calls of a car that crashed into the Expressions Night Club at 1425 Boston Avenue. Area hospitals were immediately put on alert as they expected a high number of injuries. Assistant Fire Chief William Hathaway told us that there were approximately 20-25 people inside the club. When first responders arrived on scene they reported a large group outside the club and a number of people lying on the ground.
Our witness who was inside the club when the crash occurred agreed to talk to us if her identity was not revealed said there were two people she saw injured. One person had a broken leg and the other had a gash to their face. Chief Hathaway told us there were a total of 4 that were injured and none of the injuries were life threatening. Our witness also said the driver attempted to back out of the building but was unable to.
Chief Hathaway said the car was traveling (north) on Central Avenue, went through the light and about 15 feet into the club. The car clipped a gas main that was in front of the building but there was no gas leak. Firefighters secured and “pinned out” the meter so it would not be an issue.
The driver was being questioned by police at the scene and was later taken into custody. The building inspector arrived on the scene to determine the damage to the building which does not appear to be structural according to Hathaway. He also said there were no injuries to the freighters during the operation.