Fairfield News: I-95 Multi-Car Crash
2023-01-29@1:40am--#Fairfield CT-- #cttraffic-- A 3-4 car crash reported on I-95 northbound between exits 23 and 24, closer to 23. Nothing showing on the traffic cams. This news report is made possible by
Ansonia News: Commercial Structure Fire
2023-01-28@2:41pm--#Ansonia CT-- Firefighters on scene of a basement fire in a commercial building in the 100 block of Pershing Drive. This news report is made possible by:
Norwalk News: Structure Fire
2023-01-28@1:09pm--#Norwalk CT-- Firefighters on scene of a structure fire above a strip mall on the 2nd floor in the 100 block of Main Street. Two fire hoses in operation and firefighters are ventilating the roof. Our sponsor can make it like It Never Even Happened.
Bridgeport News: Holder Holding
#Bridgeport CT--On Tuesday 1/25/2023, the Tactical Narcotics Team (TNT) conducted a narcotics investigation inside and outside of Shorty's Deli located at 1070 East MainStreet. Officers entered the store and confronted the suspect later identified as John Holder 7/14/89. Holder was found to be in possession of crack cocaine and a loaded firearm. Holder has a valid pistol permit; however, both his pistol permit and firearm were seized. Holder was charged with: Possession Intent Dispensing Narcotic (21a-277(a(1A+) Possession Control Substance (21a-279(a)(1) His bond was set at $5,000. This is the 8th firearm recovery made by TNT this year.
Bridgeport News: Car Hits House After Crash
2023-01-27@5:23pm--#Bridgeport CT-- My viewers get the best news photos like here when a 2 car crash on Park Avenue near Suburban Avenue sent one of the cars into a house. No word on injuries.
Commencement of Bridgeport Police Academy’s 44th Basic Training Class
Bridgeport, CT – This evening, Mayor Ganim and Chief Porter welcomed fourteen new officers into the police force during a graduation ceremony held at University of Bridgeport’s Arnold Berhnard Center. The ceremony follows a six-month long program that took place at the Bridgeport Police Training Academy where the former recruits participated in a variety of training sessions and skill building, led by Lieutenant Angelo Collazo. Mayor Ganim stated, “I want to congratulate all of the officers that completed their training and can now serve our communities in the best way possible. I commend them for their persistence towards wanting to keep our city safe and protect our residents.” “It’s my honor and pleasure to welcome these new officers into the profession…
Orange News: Stuck!
2023-01-27@10:18pm--#Orange CT-- Firefighters were dispatched to Wildwood Drive for a person with their arm stuck in the refrigerator. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport staffer fired, rehired and refired claims retaliation for backing Ganim’s opponent, candidate upset at election year tactics
With an upcoming mayoral election quickly approaching, the executive leadership of our city is showing that they will stop at nothing to ensure they continue to remain in office. The recent termination of Maria Pires is nothing more than an attempt to bully city employees from exercising their civil rights to be involved in the political process. According to the CT Post, city officials claimed Pires was fired last month due to an unspecified “reorganization” which led Pires to seek legal representation and challenge the firing. As a result, she was reinstated by the Civil Service Commission. This week, city officials are now claiming “budget constraints” that have led to the termination of Pires. If the city was truly under…
I-95 Crash
2023-01-27@1:51pm--#Fairfield CT-- #Bridgeport CT-- #cttraffic-- A crash not showing on the traffic cameras on I-95 southbound between exits 26 and 25. This news report is made possible by:
State EValuateCT Dashboard Highlighting Connecticut’s Electric Vehicle Infrastructure and Market
The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) has launched a new digital tool that illustrates Connecticut’s electric vehicle (EV) market and EV infrastructure. It was developed in collaboration with the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles (CTDMV) and Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (CTDEEP). EValuateCT is a comprehensive dashboard providing insights into the current state of vehicle electrification in Connecticut—including where public EV chargers are located throughout the state, what EV makes and models are most popular, in which communities EVs are registered, and more. “This new, innovative dashboard makes the data of Connecticut’s electric vehicle infrastructure accessible and serves as a valuable tool for residents, travelers, policymakers, and other stakeholders,” said Connecticut Department of Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto. “I want to thank our partners at CTDMV and…