Illegal Sale of Exploding Fireworks- Illegal Possession of Explosives

#Bridgeport CT-- On Thursday night July 1, 2021, the Bridgeport Police Department Narcotics and Vice Division conducted an investigation into the illegal sale of fireworks within the City of Bridgeport.  The suspect, identified as 38-year-old Jason Santos of Bridgeport Connecticut, was observed selling illegal fireworks out his of vehicle in the 100 block of Lindley Street.  Narcotics and Vice Officers placed Santos under arrest and charged him with 29-348 Illegal Possession of Explosives and 29-357(a) Illegal Possession of Exploding Fireworks.  The Division seized a large quantity of fireworks, more than $1,400 in cash, and the suspect’s vehicle.  Bond was set at $50,000. 

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2021-07:02@10:13pm--#Bridgeport CT--A distracted mom took her eyes off the road for a second and crashed her car into a tree on North Avenue near Dewey Street. The children in the back of the car were fine, and the father came and took them home. The mother was in a great deal of pain and was transported to the hospital by EMS.

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Norwalk News: Animal Rescue

2021-07-02@8:08pm--#Norwalk CT-- Firefighters on the way Scofield Place for a dog whose head is stuck in a fence. This news report is made possible by:

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Bridgeport News: Rollover Accident

2021-07-02@7:59pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #cttraffic-- A rollover accident on Route 8/25 southbound near exit 5. No word on any injuries.

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Bridgeport News: Firefighters Rescue 2 Woman From Porch Collapse

2021-07-02@7:30pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters rescued two woman from a first floor porch collapse on the first floor. Both women appeared to have leg injuries and EMS transported them to the hospital.

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2021-07-02@3:00PMish--#Bridgeport CT-- Viewer George (and good friend) sent in this photo of a tractor trailer that ran off Route 8 southbound exit 6 (Old Town Road) off ramp.

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Fairfield News: All He Wanted Was A 5th For The 4th

2021-07-02@9:52am #Fairfield CT-- A Ford Focus being operated by an 86 year old man entered the parking lot of 953 Post Road (Mo’s Wine & Spirits). As the operator attempted to park in front of the business, the car accelerated forward causing the car to drive over the parking barrier and strike the front of the building. Though the car sustained disabling impact damage as a result of the collision, the driver was not injured. In addition to emergency personnel responding to the crash, a town building inspector was also called to the scene to inspect the integrity of the building. The 86 year old was not charged, however police notified the CT Department of Motor Vehicles to review his…

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Fairfield News: Hit To The Head

2021-07-02@10:00am-- #Fairfield CT-- A Sycamore Place man was taken to the hospital after being struck in the head by a truck's loading ramp. This news report is made possible by:

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CHILDREN TO RECEIVE FREE ADMISSION AT CONNECTICUT MUSEUMS THIS SUMMER

Governor Ned Lamont announced the launch of Connecticut Summer at the Museum – a new state program created in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic that allows Connecticut children to receive free admission at more than 90 museums across Connecticut during the 2021 summer months. The program was originally proposed earlier this year by the governor as part of his larger plan to use a portion of the recovery funding Connecticut is receiving to provide children and families with engaging summer enrichment and learning experiences. His proposal was approved by the state legislature in the biennial state budget that he signed into law last week. Under the finalized program, from July 1 to September 6, 2021, all Connecticut children age 18 and under – plus…

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