Month: December 2022

GOVERNOR LAMONT SUBMITS STATE POLICE CONTRACT TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that pursuant to the ratification of the agreement his administration reached with the Connecticut State Police (NP-1) Union, the administration has transmitted the contracts and accompanying details to the Connecticut General Assembly for its consideration. This contract is for the period of July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2026, covering wages, benefits, and working conditions. “Our Connecticut State Police are among the finest members of law enforcement in the nation and they deserve to be recognized for their integrity, commitment to service, and the sacrifices they and their families make,” Governor Lamont said. “This new contract provides financial and other incentives for the retention and recruitment of the best troopers and candidates. I…

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Connecticut State Police New Year’s Holiday Traffic Stats

Connecticut State Police New Year’s Holiday Traffic Stats 12/30/2022 -12/31/2022 The following are the New Year's holiday traffic statistics from Friday, 12/30/2022, at 12:01 AM to Saturday 12/31/22, at 8:00 AM: Total Calls for Service – 1,717 Speeding Violations – 152 Seatbelt Violations – 5 DUI Arrests – 9 Accidents – 93 With Injury – 6 Fatalities – 0 Serious Injury - 0 Motorist Assists – 130 This news report is made possible by:

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Bridgeport News: Overnight Shooting

2022-12-30@11:23pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A person was reported shot on Deacon Street and moments later police received a call from Bridgeport Hospital that a person with a gunshot wound arrived. The person received a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to the leg. Detectives are investigating. If anyone has info on this police are asking you to contact their tip line at: BPD 203-576-TIPS. This news report is made possible by:

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Bridgeport Police Needs Your Help

On December 24, 2022, at approximately 2:52 am the Bridgeport Police were dispatched to a fatal crash at the intersection of Stratford Avenue and Waterview Avenue. Sergeant Darryl Wilson is looking for assistance with identifying the operator of this 2021 silver Dodge Challenger bearing New Jersey registration W13NWL. The vehicle was seen in the immediate area at the time of the collision. The operator is wanted for questioning at this time. The fatal collision is currently being investigated by the Bridgeport Police Serious Crash Team

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Bridgeport News: Attic Fire

2022-12-29@3:31pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Assistant Fire Chief Cronin told me that there way an attic fire on Poplar Street (near Fairfield Avenue). He said the occupants had evacuated prior to the firefighter's arrival. Four handlines were used to battle the blaze which was contained in the attic. There were no reported injuries. https://youtu.be/yEQZqpgJgLk

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