Bridgeport New: Car & Motorcycle Collide
2021-05-07@4:33pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A collision between a motorcycle and car at Spring and Brooks Street. The motorcyclist is conscious according to radio reports. This news report is made possible by:
Fairfield News: Rental Scam
#Fairfield CT-- The Fairfield Police Department is investigating two complaints involving the same rental property on Euclid Ave in Fairfield. Two families dealt with the same individual, described as a bald, light/tan skinned male, approximately 6’ tall, with an average build, and short brown hair. who identified himself as “Daniel Ortega” maybe an alias. He operates a silver sedan, possibly a Nissan. The male made contact with the victims after going into two separate bodega style markets in Bridgeport. The male inquired about hanging up a flier up for a rental property in Fairfield. After being shown the property, each victim provided deposits of over a thousand dollars. Since finding out about the dual rental of the same property, neither…
Eversource Fines
Attorney General William Tong issued a statement today in support of the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority’s proposal to levy a $30 million total civil penalty against Eversource for its failure to meet its obligations to ratepayers in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Isaias. “Eversource failed its customers and put Connecticut families at risk after Tropical Storm Isaias. I fought for swift, severe penalties from the beginning, and this $30 million penalty is appropriate. Eversource must pay for their failures,” Attorney General Tong said. “This penalty is a strong first step to hold Eversource accountable for their disastrous performance, but this matter is far from over. We will continue to fight before PURA to ensure that Eversource cannot put the full cost of their…
Bridgeport Police Need Your Help
BRIDGEPORT, CT –On 5/2/21, the pictured male suspect was involved in a stabbing incident that occurred on East Main Street, Bridgeport, CT. The suspect is described as a Hispanic Male,approximately 30-35yrs old, roughly 5'7" tall, with black hair in a ponytail, chin strap stylebeard, and a tattoo of a Chinese symbol under his right eye. The suspect is wearing a distinctred windbreaker jacket with a blue stripe, and designs all over. The suspect may have ties toNorwalk, CT in addition to Bridgeport. Anyone with information about the identity of thisperson is asked to call the Bridgeport Police Tip Line at 203-576-TIPS (8477) or Detective Harperat 203-581-5239.
Man Jumps From Train To His Death
The MTA Police are investigating a report that a 45-year-old male left a westbound Metro-North train at approximately 11:27 a.m. as the train was traveling between Westport and EastNorwalk. The individual was pronounced deceased.Metro-North service is suspended between South Norwalk and Southport. The train, carrying 150 passengers, was the scheduled 10:38 a.m. departure from New Haven,due into Grand Central at 12:50 p.m. As of 12:45 p.m., those customers have been transferredto another train. Update: 2:11 p.m.:Metro-North service will resume on the New Haven Line at Green's Farms, Westport and EastNorwalk beginning with the 1:18 PM train departing New Haven and the 1:03 PM traindeparting Grand Central Terminal. 2021-05-06@11:50am--#Southport CT--#Norwalk CT-- #Westport CT--#MTA-- A man traveling north on a train jumped to…
Bridgeport News: Person Shot
#Bridgeport CT-- On May 4, 2021 at approximately 12:02AM Bridgeport Police responded to the 500 block of Capitol Avenue on the report of a male victim suffering from gunshot wounds to his legs. This incident occurred within the 500 block of Capitol Avenue, in a driveway parking area, as the victim was seated inside his parked car. The victim was transported by AMR Ambulance to an area hospital where he’s listed in stable condition. It was confirmed the victim was shot twice, once in each leg. 2 male suspects, wearing all black clothing and masks, were last seen running down the driveway and into the street. The victim has been identified as 18-year-old Alexander Rivera-Garcia of Bridgeport Connecticut. Bridgeport Police…
Norwalk-Westport News: Man Jumps From Moving Train
2021-05-06@11:50am--#Norwalk CT--#Westport CT-- #mta-- A man has reportedly jumped from a moving train and is now unconscious according to radio reports. First responders had difficulty locating the individual but it sounds like they located his near the Avalon East Norwalk. This news report is made possible by: Click for coupons here: https://www.facebook.com/DoingItLocal/photos/a.273728507168/10158201932542169/
Bridgeport News: Crash!
2021-05-06@10:40pm--#Bridgeport CT-- First responders on the scene on Knowlton Street near Crescent Street for a crash. No word on injuries.
Selfies And Your Covid Card
According to the Better Business Bureau, posting your vaccination card on social media can make you the victim of identity theft and it can help scammers create phony versions. Your card has your full name and birthday on it, as well as information about where you got your vaccine. If your social media privacy settings aren’t set high, you may be giving valuable information away for anyone to use. Posting photos of the cards helps provide scammers with information they can use to create phony cards. The BBB recommends the following actions to keep yourself safe: Share your vaccine sticker or use a profile frame on Facebook.Review your security settings on social media to double check whom your sharing your…
Derby News: Person Shot
2021-05-05@10:10pm--#Derby CT-- Report of a person shot in the ankle inside an apartment in the 100 block of Olivia Street. This news report is made possible by: