3:14pm–#Bridgeport CT– If you are in the area of Fairfield Ave and Park Ave be careful of the two cars chasing after each other in the area.
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On January 17, 2017 at approximately 12:00am, Westport Officers responded to the area of Post Road East and Compo Road on a report of a disabled vehicle at the intersection. Officers located a vehicle stopped
(Westport Police Press Release)
2:56pm–Reports of shots fired by occupants in two cars at each other in the area of Norman/Beechwood/Linwood area. So far no one or anything reported hit.
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2:37pm–#Bridgeport Connecticut– Food burning on the stove is the reason the firefighters are at 2400 North Avenue. People were being evacuated as a result.
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#Bridgeport Connecticut–On January 7, 2017, Elianna Cruz was seated in a parked vehicle at 1001 E. Main Street, Bridgeport. Also inside this vehicle were three other males. At approximately 9:05pm, two males walked though the parking lot of this location, and one of the males opened fire on the vehicle, striking Cruz. Cruz was transported by private vehicle to Bridgeport Hospital, where she remained until passing away on January 11, 2017. Detectives do not believe Cruz was the intended target in this shooting. Investigators quickly identified the suspected shooter, and Detective Heanue prepared an arrest warrant that was signed by a Superior Court Judge on January 18, 2017. On January 19, 2017 a 16 year old juvenile male was served this warrant, charging him with murder and weapons offenses. This juvenile was already in the custody of juvenile detention on other charges. (Bridgeport Police Press Release)
On 09/21/16 at approximately 6:30pm, Westport Officers were dispatched to 1790 Post Road East, Stop a
(Westport Police Press Release)
#MIDDLETOWN CT – Connecticut State Police’s K-9 Silver has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. The vest will be embroidered with the sentiment “In Memory of K-9 Ike, Vancouver Police Department.”
K-9 Silver has been assigned to Trooper First Class Thomas Mitri since September 2015 and is currently working at Troop G in Bridgeport. K-9 Silver is a two-and-a-half-year-old Malinois trained in all patrol functions including tracking, building searches, evidence recovery, apprehension, obstacles and obedience.
Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. is a 501c (3) charity located in East Taunton, MA., whose mission is to provide bullet and stab protective vests and other assistance to dogs of law enforcement and related agencies throughout the United States. The nonprofit was established in 2009 to assist law enforcement agencies with this potentially lifesaving body armor for their four-legged K9 partners. Through private and corporate donations, Vested Interest in K9s, Inc., has provided more than 2,200 protective vests in all 50 states at a cost of more than $1.9 million. All vests are custom made in the USA by Armor Express in Central Lake, MI.
The program is open to dogs actively employed in the U.S. with law enforcement or related agencies who are certified and at least 20 months of age. New K9 graduates, as well as K9s with expired vests, are eligible to participate. The donation to provide one protective vest for a law enforcement K9 is $1,050. Each vest has an average weight of 4-5 pounds and has a value between $1,795 – $2,234 and a five- year warranty. There are an estimated 30,000 law enforcement K9s throughout the United States. For more information or to learn about volunteer opportunities, please call 508-824- 6978. Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. provides information, lists events, and accepts tax- deductible donations of any denomination at www.vik9s.org or mailed to P.O. Box 9 East Taunton, MA 02718.
(Connecticut State Police Press Release)
6:00pm–#Bridgeport Connecticut– A microwave fire has left the third floor smokey at apartment building at 155 Brewster Street. Firefighters are now requesting police over two disorderly men inside the apartment.
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5:30pm–#cttraffic–#Bridgeport Connecticut– A three car crash with injuries reported on Route 8/25 southbound near exit 2. Radio reports say the traffic is very heavy, it will get heavier as first responders arrive.
