9:44pm–#Fairfield CT– There did not appear to be any injuries after this rollover crash on Stratfield Avenue near Fairfield Woods. The vehicle appears to have hit a tree.
Month: October 2018
Bridgeport News: Porch Fire
4:09pm–#Bridgeport CT– Firefighters quick response kept a porch fire to the porch at 1084/1086 Iranistan Avenue. There were no reported injuries.
Westport News: Community Presentations
Westport, CT – Department of Human Services Director Elaine Daignault announced today that Positive Youth Development and collaborating partners, will host a free community presentation on October 24th at 7PM at Westport Town Hall Auditorium on parenting called “Delay Your Gray” by Liz Driscoll Jorgensen, CADC of Insight Counseling and Newport Academy.
Liz Jorgensen will discuss parenting an adolescent with a focus on recognizing the difference between typical developmental stages and other behaviors of concern. Her presentation addresses timely topics for parents of all ages including: how to set effective limits with technology, socializing, sexuality, and much more! Participants may gain new skills in approaching day-to-day parenting challenges with a sense of humor and know when to “walk away” from your teenager’s intense mood while also getting tips on how to enjoy your teenager and laugh with them more frequently!
“We are happy to welcome Mrs. Jorgenson to Westport. Her clinical background, personal experiences and sense of humor provide a wealth of information for parents who are seeking new strategies in parenting adolescents.” stated Daignault.
Mrs. Jorgenson is a nationally recognized expert in counseling, particularly in engaging resistant teens and motivating them to change. She is the owner of Insight Counseling LLC and mother of four children. Her past professional workshops include programs at Harvard and Dartmouth Universities, as well as hundreds of parenting programs. She is a consultant to Newport Academy and has received a Congressional Award in 1994 and numerous awards for her professional and community service. Her book “Delay Your Gray” was published in spring 2014.
Due to the popularity of this speaker, registration is strongly recommended to guarantee entry. Please register athttps://delayyourgraywestport.eventbrite.com or call/email Annette D’Augelli at (203)341-1050 or adaugelli@westportct.govfor more information.
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#Stratford CT– Here is a police press release regarding the shooting in Stratford we were first to report:
Davonte Whitehurst age 19 of Bridgeport was arrested in Stratford for several charges stemming from an argument at 445 Wiklund Avenue. At approximately 1045pm on October 20th Officers responded to a report of an assault and shots fired on Wiklund Avenue. The caller stated that someone had been shot at the residence.
The investigation determined that Whitehurst had shot a male victim in the leg after a brief verbal argument. The victim is the ex-boyfriend of the girl that Whitehurst was visiting. The victim showed up at the residence, uninvited and possibly started the confrontation. Whitehurst fled the scene on foot prior to police arrival. While en route officers spotted Whitehurst running on Wiklund Avenue near Canaan Road. He was stopped by officers at which time the firearm was recovered and Whitehurst detained prior to arrest. The victim received non-threatening injuries and was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
Whitehurst was charged with the following; Carrying a Pistol without a Permit, Criminal Attempt at Murder, Assault in the First Degree, Breach of Peace in the Second Degree, Unlawful Discharge of a Firearm. Reckless Endangerment First Degree. Bond was set at $250,000 and he is scheduled to appear in court on October 31, 2018
(Stratford Police Press Release)
Bridgeport News: Man Stabbed
11:30am–#Bridgeport CT– Report of a 24-year-old male stabbed in the leg at 161 Boston Avenue. I’m guessing this is at the urgent care center in the plaza and the stabbing happened elsewhere.
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Fairfield News: 2 In Custody After Fight
11:44pm–#Fairfield CT– 2 males are in custody after a fight in the street at Churchill Street. There was a brief foot pursuit with police.
Stratford News: Man Shot
10:57pm–#Stratford CT– A man in in early 20’s was shot in the foot by another young male on Wiklund Avenue. The suspect fled into Bridgeport but was located near Court D after a brief manhunt.
I-95 Crash
12:35am–#Milford CT– #cttraffic– A serious rollover crash I-95 northbound near exit 39B. Expect delays, no word on injuries.
Bridgeport News: Jet Belly Lands At Sikorsky Airport
4:30PMish– #Stratford CT–#Bridgeport CT– A jet was forced to belly land after its landing gears would not come down. The jet circled the area to burn off fuel. First responders from both Bridgeport and Stratford converged at the airport located at 1000 Great Meadow Road. The airport is run by the city of Bridgeport on land in Stratford. The jet made a perfect landing on the runway with sparks and flame trailing behind it but there was no fire once the aircraft came to a stop.
Bridgeport News: Cop Talks Man Out Of Setting Himself On Fire
5:51pm–#Bridgeport CT– How about some likes for Sergeant Melody Pribesh who talked a man out of setting himself on fire. Moments were very tense at Read Street as a twenty-year-old man sat in his SUV and was pouring lighter fluid on himself threatening to light himself on fire. Sergeant Pribesh was able to talk him out of it and the man is now getting the help he needs. Way to go Sergeant Pribesh!
