2023-05-04@10:22am--#Bridgeport CT-- An SUV rear-ended a school bus from Guilford near the entrance to the Beardsley Zoo at Crown and Noble Avenue. Someone from the SUV required the attention of EMS. It did not appear that any of the children on board were injured.
#Bridgeport CT--On Friday April 28, 2023, the Bridgeport Police Regional Auto Theft Task Force, and other law enforcement partners, were operating in the vicinity of Ridgefield Avenue, and Barnum Avenue, when they observed a gray Mercedes Benz C-300 with heavily tinted windows and misappropriated New Jersey registration plate, circling an apartment building at Ridgefield Ave, Bridgeport. After making multiple passes, the operator pulled into the parking lot and backed into a parking space by the rear entranceway. The operator, later identified as Andy Marte age 29 of Meriden, CT stayed behind with the car running, while his three passengers, all wearing masks, got out of the car, and entered inside the building using the rear door. Several minutes later, all…
2023-05-10:25--#Bridgeport CT--#ctfire-- Firefighters are on the scene of a two-alarm fire on Greenhouse Road (north end). Assistant Chief Hathaway told me everyone made it out safely and there are no reported injuries. I have a number of viewers promising to send me a video so when I get it I will post it.
2023-05-02@6:40pm--#Fairfield CT--Firefighters on the scene of a stove fire in the 1500 block of Melville Avenue. This news report is made possible by:
2023-05-02@5:44pm--#Bridgeport CT-- 3 car crash I-95 northbound near exit 26. No word on injuries.
#TRUMBULL CT Captain Anthony Lopes started his career with Trumbull Police in October 2006, and has held a variety of assignments since that time. Most recently, he was working as a lieutenant for Administrative Services where he was primarily responsible for facilities and fleet management, the Records Division, and financial matters including budget preparation. He previously served in various roles including Patrol Shift supervisor and Quartermaster in the Support Services Division. He is also the Commanding Officer for the department’s Dive Team. Captain Lopes holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Central Connecticut State University. As of May 1, he will have responsibility for all Uniformed Operations. Lieutenant Paul Driscoll was hired by Trumbull Police in March 2001 and spent much of…
Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) introduced the Kids Online Safety Act, comprehensive bipartisan legislation to protect children online and hold Big Tech accountable. “Our bill provides specific tools to stop Big Tech companies from driving toxic content at kids and to hold them accountable for putting profits over safety,” said Blumenthal. “Record levels of hopelessness and despair—a national teen mental health crisis—have been fueled by black box algorithms featuring eating disorders, bullying, suicidal thoughts, and more. Kids and parents want to take back control over their online lives. They are demanding safeguards, means to disconnect, and a duty of care for social media. Our bill has strong bipartisan momentum. And it has growing support from…
The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is celebrating National Bike Month this May by encouraging the public to get outside and go for a ride. CTDOT is planning Bike, Walk, and Roll to School Day on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, with nearly 20 schools across Connecticut. The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) established a Safe Routes to School Program (SRTS) in 2005. Since then, many communities participating in the Safe Routes to School Program have shown improved safety and accessibility for students with and without disabilities. “Bike, Walk, and Roll to School Day is a great way to kick off Bike Month here in Connecticut. Active transportation allows us to get some exercise and fresh air while being a more…
2023-05-02@11:11am--#Bridgeport CT-- Police investigating a machete attack on Barnum Avenue at Kossuth Street near the park.
2023-05-02@11:06am--#Bridgeport CT-- Workers struck a gas line at Jetland and School Street. The gas company on the scene.
