Crashes!
Report of a crash on the Route 8/25 exit 3 (the exit formerly known as 5) ramp causing a traffic jam on Chopsey Hill Road Another crash reported on I-95 southbound near exit 27A 2025-01-15@5:31pm--#Bridgeport CT
POLICE RESPONSE TO INCIDENT INVOLVING HOMEMADE EXPLOSIVE DEVICES
https://youtu.be/GqxHRkPPZ_4 FAIRFIELD, CT – On December 1, 2024, at approximately 12:25 PM, the Fairfield Police Department was notified by an area hospital of a young adult male being treated for significant hand injuries. The injuries were reportedly caused by an explosive device. The patient disclosed to hospital staff that he and a friend had built and detonated multiple homemade explosive devices earlier that day. A subsequent investigation by our Patrol Division, Detective Bureau, FBI, and Stamford Police Department Bomb Squad revealed that the individuals had constructed four devices using materials purchased online and at retail locations. The devices were later transported to a secluded area in the Pine Creek Marsh where they attempted to detonate them. Two devices were successfully…
Gas Line Rupture
Firefighters on Lee Avenue for a report of a ruptured gas line. 2025-01-15@11:31am--#Bridgeport CT
House Fire
Monroe firefighters on Easton Road for an electric fire in the walls on the 2nd floor. Everyone made it out of the home safely. 2025-01-14@10:31pm-- #Monroe CT--#ctfire
Stabbing
A man was stabbed in the bicep in the 900 block of Howard Avenue according to unconfirmed radio reports. There are no further details. 2025-01-14@9:24pm--#Bridgeport CT
Bridgeport Police Investigating Homicide on Hewitt Street
Bridgeport, CT – The Bridgeport Police Department is investigating the fatal shooting of Derek Martin, 48, of 197 Hewitt Street, Bridgeport, following a call to the scene on January 9, 2025. At approximately 5:05 PM, officers responded to a report of a shooting at the residence. Upon arrival, they discovered Martin suffering from gunshot wounds to the torso at the front of the multi-family home. Medics transported him to a nearby hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries shortly after. Patrol officers secured the area, and the Detective Bureau Homicide Squad, accompanied by the Forensic Identification Unit, has taken over the investigation. Preliminary findings indicate that the incident began inside the residence and extended to the front porch. Detectives have…
Mayor Ganim Announces Funding for Congress Street Bridge Replacement
Bridgeport, CT –Mayor Ganim announced that the City of Bridgeport received $24.6 million for the replacement of the Congress Street Bridge, located in the downtown area of the City. Funding for this project was received by the U.S. Department of Transportation (US DOT) through the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant, with the selection process made possible by Congressman Jim Himes, Senator Richard Blumenthal, and Senator Chris Murphy. “I want to thank Congressman Jim Himes, Senator Chris Murphy, and Senator Richard Blumenthal for their steadfast advocacy to secure final funding for this project,” stated Mayor Ganim. “After thirty years, the Congress Street Bridge will finally reconnect the bustling East Side and Downtown neighborhoods and will increase public…
Bridgeport News: Highway Crash
Report of a motor vehicle accident on Route 8 Southbound by exit 1D.
$1.5 Million Settlement Reached with Carvana Following Consumer Complaints
Attorney General William Tong announced a $1.5 million settlement with Carvana, an online used car dealer, after receiving hundreds of complaints from Connecticut consumers. The issues included extended delays in receiving title and registration documents, late payments to sellers, and misrepresentations about vehicle conditions. As part of the settlement, Carvana will establish a $1 million consumer restitution fund and pay a $500,000 penalty to the state. Half of this penalty will be suspended if Carvana complies with all settlement terms. The company is now required to adhere to Connecticut laws, ensuring valid title and registration documents are provided at the time of sale. Additionally, Carvana must improve its customer service systems and designate a direct contact to resolve Connecticut complaints.…
Fairfield News: Water Rescue
https://youtu.be/8_QMUF8sGis A fisherman was rescued from a sand barge at Fairfield Beach, near Lighthouse Point. Initial reports say that he was fishing and got trapped up on the barge where he couldn't get back to shore. He has been rescued and there is not any reported injuries at this time.