Westport News: Tree down
1:59pm--#Westport CT-- Report of a tree partially blocking the road on Baybarry Lane near Nutcracker Lane.
GOV. MALLOY SIGNS LEGISLATION INCREASING STANDARDS FOR THE CARE OF ANIMALS AT PET SHOPS
(GREENWICH, CT) – Joined by state lawmakers and advocate, Governor Dannel P. Malloy today held a bill signing ceremony at the Greenwich Animal Shelter to commemorate a new law that will increase standards for Connecticut retail pet shops and breeders. Public Act 14-77, An Act Concerning Certain Recommendations of the Task Force on the Sale of Cats and Dogs from Inhumane Origins at Connecticut Pet Shops, increases the accountability of pet stores through increased standards and business practices. “There is evidence that puppy mills around the country have employed practices that any reasonable person would consider inhumane,” said Governor Malloy. “By signing this bill into law, we are setting standards in Connecticut to ensure that animals are…
Bridgeport News: Assault investigation
1:51pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police are investigating an assault by the intersection of Seely Street and Hanover Street.
Trumbull News: Structure fire
11:31am--#Trumbull CT-- Report of a structure fire at 59 Coventry Lane. A neighbor reportedly saw flames shooting up by the chimney of the house. UPDATE-- Firefighters on scene, structure fire is confirmed.
Bridgeport News: Car crash on Park Ave
11:10am--#Bridgeport CT-- Report of a motor vehicle accident with entrapment at the intersection of Park Avenue and Hanover Street.
GOV. MALLOY SIGNS LEGISLATION PROTECTING GOOD SAMARITANS FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF DRUG OVERDOSE TREATMENT
(WETHERSFIELD, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy, joined by CT Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) Commissioner Pat Rehmer and other state and local officials, today held a bill signing ceremony for legislation (Public Act 14-61) that grants civil and criminal liability protection to a bystander who administers Naloxone Hydrochloride (known as Narcan) in good faith to someone who has overdosed. The new law is focused on reducing fatalities resulting from heroin and prescription drug overdoses. Narcan is a prescription medication that reverses an opioid overdose. It can be administered by a layperson with minimal training and is most commonly available as either an injection or nasal spray. “As we work to implement strategies that will…
Bridgeport News: Tractor Trailer strikes building
1:05pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Report of a tractor trailer which hit a building at 1488 Barnum Avenue.
Fairfield News: Goose in a drain pipe
12:42pm--#Fairfield CT-- Report of a goose stuck in a drain pipe at Gould Manor Park. Police do not suspect fowl play.
Norwalk News: Motor Vehicle accident on Route 7
11:33am--#Norwalk CT-- Report of a motor vehicle accident at the Route 7 Connector near Exit 3 North. Injuries reported. Expect traffic in the area.
Milford News: Fan Causes Fire
1:05am--#Milford CT--A fan in a basement at 64 Home Acres Avenue catches fire and causes smoke in the home. Firefighters ensure the fire did not spread and ventilate the home.