Report of a motor vehicle accident with entrapment at the corner of North Ridgefield Ave and Boston Ave. There is a report that a motorcyclist is stuck under a box truck. Firefighters are on scene and are currently extricating the motorcyclist.
Today’s vehicle fire is a truck that caught on fire on I-95 North by Exit 41 at the Milford Rest Stop
Bridgeport police arrested 35-year-old Cecil Mills after a four-hour crime spree on Saturday morning, during which he attacked and robbed multiple women. The arrest followed a vehicle pursuit, crash, and foot chase ending near the intersection of North Ave. and Madison Ave. Mills was charged with sexually assaulting one of the three women he allegedly robbed, and she was transported to Bridgeport Hospital with minor injuries. The victims reported being followed by a stolen Toyota Camry before being robbed and assaulted. Mills faces over a dozen charges, including Assault in the Second Degree, Sexual Assault in the Third Degree, Robbery in the Third Degree (3 counts), Possession of Narcotics with Intent to Sell, Evading Responsibility, and Interfering with a Police Officer. The arrest was the result of a well-coordinated effort between the Bridgeport Police Department’s Patrol Division and Detective Bureau.
On February 23, 2024, at around 3:36pm, Bridgeport Police responded to a report of 12 rounds fired on Karen Court. Four suspects fled the scene in a Nissan Altima, spotted by an officer on Reservoir Ave, then south on RT 8. Exiting RT 8 at Madison Avenue, the suspects fled the vehicle, resulting in the apprehension of two.
At the original incident location, Karen Court #103, fifteen spent 9mm shell casings and one live round were found. A juvenile suspect, apprehended with a black 9mm ghost gun, faces charges including carrying a pistol without a permit, illegal possession of a firearm, illegal possession of a firearm in a motor vehicle, violation of a large capacity magazine, illegal discharge of a firearm, and interfering with an officer. Another individual, Zhameir Andrews-Williams, was charged with interfering with an officer. The Bridgeport Police Department appreciates community assistance and remains committed to public safety, swiftly addressing violent crimes in the city. For additional information, contact the Bridgeport Police TIPS line at (203) 576-TIPS.
#Bridgeport CT– It’s been 14 years since the first fires at the Remington Buildings on Barnum Avenue. A few of the buildings were knocked down but now all of them. In 2014 a fire broke out that got the city more involved with the state to remove the abandoned buildings.
City Economic Director Tom Gill said: “We’re here to Talk about the last phase of demolition on the former Remington Arms factory that at one time employed thousands of people. They’ll be taking down all of the buildings on Barnum Ave. and all buildings that are on this side of the shot tower that’s going to be preserved and restored”.
City Council President Aidee Nieves said: “It’s a new beginning here for the community in the east side in the city of Bridgeport because when you knock something down, something new comes up and it’s been a long road to travel to get this done. I think Chris Rosario was a freshman representative and this was on the top of his list since he became a state representative.
State Representative Christopher Rosario said “We have a blank canvas here, so this is a Tom Gill, maybe your job, but a message to all developers. We’re open for business.
State Senator Herron Gaston said “And so I’m looking forward to what’s going to be built on this site. We have an opportunity to do something multipurpose. We have an opportunity to probably bring in a good grocery store, and housing development jobs. And so it’s going to be very good for the economy.
Mayor Ganim said “It’s a picture of progress. It’s a picture of commitment and hard work centered around a vision that is grounded in just everyday working to improve the quality of life in every part of the city. Today is so symbolic. Today I just want to say thank you to everyone for being here and being a part of it and let’s continue to kick….Can I say kick ass, kick ass on the east side and throughout the city and get stuff done for the people that we serve. Thanks so much.
The mayor then climbed into a multi-purposed construction truck and began chipping away at one of the building’s foundation.
CTDOT alerts customers of upcoming three-week closure of the East Norwalk Train Station to accommodate construction activities related to the WALK Bridge Replacement Project
The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is alerting customers of the upcoming temporary closure of the East Norwalk train station from Monday, March 11 to Sunday, March 31, 2024. This closure is due to construction related activities for the WALK Bridge Replacement Project. CTDOT is replacing the 128-year-old swing bridge to strengthen commuter rail safety, enhance commuting reliability and increase operational efficiency along the New Haven Line and Northeast Corridor.
Upcoming work includes installing a new underdrain system under the existing East Norwalk station northern parking lot. The train station and parking lot must be closed to accommodate construction to ensure the safety of workers. No trains will serve East Norwalk Station during this period. Full regular train service remains available at the South Norwalk station at 29 Monroe Street, 1.5 miles west, and at the Westport station at 1 Railroad Place in Westport, 2.2 miles east.
The Norwalk Transit District is providing a free shuttle service, starting March 11, that will operate Monday-Friday during the three-week closure. The shuttle will travel between the East Norwalk and South Norwalk train stations six times in the morning and eight times in the late afternoon/evening during the three-week closure. The shuttle departures and arrivals are timed with the Metro-North schedule. For more information, please contact the Norwalk Transit District at (203) 850-0000 or info@norwalktransit.com.
Additionally, East Norwalk station parking permit holders can access the South Norwalk Train Station Garage at no additional cost during the three-week closure. Parking permits will not be honored at the Westport station.
“To ensure the safety of the workers, the East Norwalk train station will be temporarily closed for three weeks. We encourage customers to utilize the South Norwalk and Westport stations while construction activities are underway,” said Connecticut Department of Transportation Bureau Chief of Public Transportation Benjamin Limmer. “We appreciate the continued patience as the WALK Bridge project continues moving forward.”
All rail customers are encouraged to pre-purchase their rail tickets before boarding. Customers may use the MTA TrainTime app or ticket vending machines conveniently located at most New Haven Line stations. For information on how to use the app, visit new.mta.info/traintime.
Altice USA experienced a notable 36% surge in its shares on Monday, spurred by reports indicating that Charter Communications is contemplating the acquisition of the broadband company. Charter is reportedly in talks with financial advisors to assess the viability of such an acquisition, according to sources familiar with the matter cited by Bloomberg. Despite the spike in Altice USA’s shares, it remains uncertain whether Charter has initiated formal discussions about the potential transaction, and as of now, Altice USA has not been approached by Charter for talks, as reported by CNBC.
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Amid the speculation surrounding the possible acquisition, the larger company, Charter, saw a 2% drop in its shares on Monday. Both Charter and Altice USA have faced stock declines of about 25% and over 40%, respectively, earlier this year, reflecting broader challenges in the industry as major communication companies struggle to retain broadband and cable subscribers. The reported deal would bring substantial consolidation at a time when companies in the sector are grappling with subscriber retention issues. As of now, neither Charter nor Altice USA has officially commented on the reported acquisition discussions.
WEST HAVEN — The Connecticut State Police have disclosed the identities of the four individuals who lost their lives in a tragic wrong-way collision on Interstate 95 early Sunday.
According to state police, the incident occurred at approximately 1:25 a.m. in the southbound lanes near Exit 42. The driver of a Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck from New Haven was reportedly traveling in the wrong direction, colliding with a Nissan Altima head-on in the left lane. Subsequently, the pickup truck veered into the center lane, where it also struck a Nissan Sentra head-on.
In the aftermath, all three occupants of the Altima, identified as Husein Alili (25) of Wolcott, the driver, along with passengers Jolie Cierra Lubin (23) of Trumbull, and Samantha Pearl Birchard (22) of Norwalk, tragically lost their lives. The driver of the Chevrolet, Kyle Thomas Bulkley (26) from New Haven, also succumbed to the collision.
The occupants of the Nissan Sentra, a man and a woman from Dix Hills, N.Y., sustained serious injuries and were transported to Yale New Haven Hospital.
The Connecticut State Police are actively investigating the incident. Witnesses to the crash are encouraged to reach out to Trooper Falstoe #849 at 203-696-2500 or nicolas.falstoe@ct.gov.
2024-02-25@2:25pm–#Bridgeport CT–A motorcyclist was injured and transported to hospital after an accident at Steuben and Gilmore Street.
2024-02-25@1:26pm–Today’s vehicle fire is being hosted by Stratford in the 600 block of Main Street which turned out to pizza truck.
