2023-11-14@12:00pm–#Bridgeport CT–Firefighters were called once again to Bassick High School for an odor of gas indoors. There was a call yesterday for the exact same thing. The school has been evacuated.
Bridgeport News: Odor Of Smoke @ Bassick
Month: November 2023
Bridgeport News: Smoke In A Home
2023-11-13@11:59pm–#Bridgeport CT– Firefighters were called to a home in the 300 block of Funston Avenue for smoke in the home. They are investigating and ventilating.
Bridgeport News: High CO Levels
2023-11-13@10:27pm–#Bridgeport CT– Firefighters are on the scene of high carbon monoxide levels in an apartment in the 1300 block of Stratford Avenue. The water heater may be the cause.
Today’s Vehicle Fire
2023-11-13@3:38pm–Here is why I-95 was backed up. Today’s vehicle fire was a bus in the left lane and left break-down lane. There was nobody onboard and no reported injuries.
Manslaughter Arrest
On October 28, 2023 at 6:06 PM, Norwalk Combined Dispatch received a 911 call reporting an
evading motor vehicle accident at the intersection of East Rocks Road and Bayne Street.
Norwalk Police Officers were immediately dispatched to the scene. Arriving officers found a
single motorcycle that was struck by the evading vehicle. The operator and passenger of the
motorcycle were transported to Norwalk Hospital with significant injuries. The passenger, 59-
year-old Dawn Kravarik of Norwalk was pronounced deceased at Norwalk Hospital.
The Norwalk Police Detective Bureau assumed the investigation and worked alongside Officers
of the Norwalk Police Crash Reconstruction Unit who interviewed victims and witnesses,
collected evidence, and executed search warrants to identify the operator of the evading vehicle.
As a result of their investigation, an arrest warrant was issued for the operator of the evading
vehicle, James O’Byrne. O’Byrne was arrested at the Norwalk Police Department on November
12, 2023.
Arrested: James O’Byrne, 36 of Crowne Pond Lane Wilton, CT
Charges: Manslaughter in the second degree, assault in the second degree, reckless driving,
evading responsibility, operation of a motor vehicle under suspension, failure to insure motor
vehicle and operation of an unregistered motor vehicle
Bond: $1,000,000.00 Court: November 27, 2023
Odor Of Gas Bassick HS
2023-11-13@11:11am–#Bridgeport CT– Firefighters on the way to Bassick High School on Fairfield Avenue side for an odor of gas.
Derby News: Felony Stop On Route 8
2023-11-12@10:34pm–#Derby CT– Police are conducting a felony stop on a suspect wanted for armed robbery on Route 8 at exit 15.
Stratford News: Candles…No Porch Fire
2023-11-12@8:08pm–#Stratford CT– Firefighters are in the 1100 block of Stratford Avenue for a report porch fire. Turns out to be a candle on the porch. But now you know what all the noise was about!!
Westport News: Lithium Battery Fire
2023-11-12@7:11pm–#Westport CT– Firefighters were called to a home in the 300 block of Post Road West. They confirmed the smoke and called for more resources to the scene. A lithium battery caught fire in the garage. Firefighters quickly extinguished the fire and is removing the battery and venting the home.
Motorcycle Accident
2023-11-12@5:42pm–#Bridgeport CT– A motorcyclist and a car collided on Palisades Avenue near Boston Avenue. The cyclist has facial injuries according to radio reports.
