2020-09-28@9:04pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A gunshot victim was just dropped off at Bridgeport Hospital by private vehicle. No word on the victim's condition or where the shooting took place. This news report is made possible by:
2020-09-28@6:34pm--#Fairfield CT-- Tonight's vehicle fire was on Melville Drive. A woman was driving when she discovered smoke coming inside the vehicle. She immediately got out and discovered flames under the car. This news report is made possible by:
The governor’s special session call includes the consideration of legislation on the following policy areas: 1. Establishing a performance-based regulation to hold the state’s electricity, gas, and water companies accountable for the critical services they provide to customers; 2. Ensuring local officials may administer absentee ballots in a secure and orderly manner during the November 2020 general election; 3. Authorizing school construction projects; 4. Updating the state’s Transfer Act; 5. Aligning Connecticut’s hemp program with federal law and providing opportunities for hemp growers and manufacturers in the state; 6. Updating the state’s environmental justice law to require public notice and community benefit agreements in certain circumstances; 7. Providing greater protection for employees in occupations engaged in construction on certain non-residential building, heavy, or highway works projects in…
Westport, CT – The Westport Police Department announces that it will be partnering with theU.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)from October 1 through October 15, 2020 for a high-visibility enforcement campaign focused onthe state’s distracted driving laws.Distracted driving is any activity that diverts attention from driving, including talking or texting onyour phone, eating and drinking, talking to people in your vehicle, fiddling with the stereo,entertainment or navigation system - anything that takes your attention away from the task of safedriving.Texting is the most alarming distraction. Sending or reading a text takes your eyes off the road for 5seconds. At 55 mph, that's like driving the length of an entire football field with your eyes closed.You cannot…
2020-09-27@11:44pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Report of a large street fight at Frank Street and Madison Avenue with one person down. This news report is made possible by: https://www.pereztirecenter.com/
2020-09-23@6:20pm--#Fairfield CT--Fairfield Police received two calls reporting three juveniles were seen running through yards in the Webb Road area. One of the complainants reported seeing a juvenile rummaging through a vehicle on private property. Fairfield Police received a third call from a Lynnbrook Road resident reporting they observed juveniles running through yards as well. Officers located one of the involved juveniles on Villa Avenue. Shortly after, Officers located another involved juvenile on Brooklawn Avenue. The third subject was not located. Two of the witnesses positively identified the juveniles as the juveniles seen in their yards. The juveniles were both issued a juvenile summons for Simple Trespass in the presents of the parents. They are to appear in juvenile court on…
#Bridgerport News: Police press release: On September 27, 2020, at 0006 hours, a shooting incident occurred in the area of 74 Worth Street as indicated by a Shotspotter activation. Responding officers found Daron Jones, 31 unresponsive on the porch of 90 Worth Street. A single gunshot wound was evident on this chest. Medics pronounced Jones dead at the scene. Detectives processed a crime scene at this location and are working to establish a motive for the shooting of Jones. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Heanue at 203-581-5242. At 0221 hours, a shooting incident occurred inside the Keystone bar located at 1794 Barnum Avenue. Nyair Nixon, 21 was shot multiple times inside the establishment and stumbled outside after…
Connecticut’s Phase 3 of reopening during the coronavirus pandemic will begin October 8. Phase 3 changes will increase the capacities at certain businesses including restaurants, personal services, libraries and performing arts venues. While Phase 3 is expected to increase capacity, safety protocols will still remain in effect. Phase 3 changes include: Increase from 50% to 70% capacity indoors at restaurants, personal services, and librariesIncrease from 25% to 50% capacity outdoors at amphitheaters and race tracksIncrease indoor religious activities from 25% capacity capped at 100 people to 50% capacity capped at 200 peopleIncrease from 100 people to 150 people capacity at outdoor private social and recreational gatheringsIndoor performing arts venues will be able to open at 50% capacityGraduations will be allowed indoors…
2020-09-27@12:38pm--#Bridgerpot CT-- Bridgeport detectives are investigating their third homicide this week on Worth Street mid block between Park Avenue and Coleman Street. There is no word if it is a man or a woman. EMS declared the victim dead at the scene.
2020-09-27@12:25am--#Bridgeport CT-- Report of a pedestrian hit by a car in the 600 block of Washington Avenue, near Sanford Avenue. This news report is made possible by: Vist BDK Law Group at: http://www.bdklawgroup.com/
