Bridgeport News: Child Hit By Car Driver Flees
9:47pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A 10 year old girl has been hit by a car on Capital Avenue near Main Street. The driver has fled the scene. No reports of the child's condition. This report is made possible by:
Westport News: Theft From Cars
#Westport, CT-- The Town of Westport has experienced multiple stolen vehicles and numerous vehicle break-ins during the month of January. In most cases, the keys were left in the unlocked vehicles. In all cases of vehicles being entered, which resulted in thefts, the doors were unlocked. The recent thefts have occurred primarily overnight. The Westport Police Department reminds you to please lock your car and bring your keys inside. Please remember to take valuables out of your car for the night, such as purses, wallets and electronics. It is also good practice to keep outside lights on and motion lights activated. Please notify the Police Department if it appears your vehicle was entered or you observe anything suspicious in your neighborhood. This report is made possible…
Trumbull News: Burlar With A Gun Then Manhunt
10:56pm--#Trumbull CT--- #Bridgeport CT-- There was a manhunt in Old Town/Chopsey Hill area for two Hispanic males wanted in robbery, a firearm was displayed which Trumbull Police recovered. After a manhunt for about an hour in the wooded areas police apprehended both suspects. Bridgeport Police assisted in the manhunt and translation. This report is made possible by a news tip from our sponsor:
Westport News: Kayakers Rescued
#Westport Connecticut--- Today at approximately 1 P.M. the Westport Police Department received a report of an unoccupied kayak floating approximately one third of a mile off the Soundview and Hillspoint Road section of Compo Beach. The arriving officer learned that there was one person stranded on the rock island and a second person had kayaked out to reclaim the unoccupied kayak. The on scène Officer was attempting to maintain a visual on the kayaker while Westport Marine Police Lieutenant Ryan Paulsson and Officer Scott Morrison had launched the Police rescue inflatable to assist. While in route it was learned that the kayaker was experiencing trouble and was unable to work his way back to shore due to the offshore wind. The kayaker was rescued approximately a…
Bridgeport News: Large Street Fight
8:55pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A large street fight with baseball bats disperses before police arrival at East Main and Kent Street according to radio reports. A tan Toyotal Camry fled the scene, and police have located the car at PT Housing. This report is made possible by:
Fairfield News: Dumpster Fire Burns House Exterior
6:06pm--#Fairfield CT-- A dumpster fire parked close to a house at 7 Windsor Place extended to the exterior of the house causing damage. The homeowner was not home and firefighters had to force entry to the home to ensure the fire did not extend into the home. The resident cat was not harmed in the incident.
Bridgeport News: Undocumented Pharmacist-Gun Dealer Arrested
Bridgeport – Bridgeport Police today revealed that a major cache of guns and illicit drugs were seized in an action of the city’s new Violent Crime Reduction Task Force over the weekend. One Bridgeport man was arrested during the police action on Saturday January 30, 2016 and charged with several felony counts. The Bridgeport Police Tactical Narcotics Team executed a Search and Seizure Warrant at 30 Aldine Avenue, in Bridgeport. There, Officers discovered an elaborate marijuana cultivation center located in the basement of the residence, which was comprised of indoor grow tents equipped with high intensity grow lamps, agricultural supplies and a mechanical irrigation/ exhaust system. There were a total of: 85 marijuana plants, which were found to be separated by maturity An additional 500 plus grams of…
8/25 On Ramp Closed
5:44pm--#cttraffic--#Bridgeport CT-- Slow go on the Route 8/25 on ramp at Washington Avenue. The on ramp was closed for a period of time after a U-Haul Truck crashed into the back of a car. Ramp has just reopened but expect delays.