Today’s Car Fire
3:13pm--#Bridgeport CT--Today's car fire is in front of 239 Olive Street (off Park Avenue). Firefighters on the way.
Himes to hold “Computer-side Chat” Google Hangout
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) will host a “Computer-Side Chat” Thursday at 4:30 p.m. with blogger Bob Adams of connecticutbob.com . The Google Hangout will be live-streamed on the Congressman’s YouTube page and can be watched here. Questions can be submitted to the Congressman by commenting on that page. WHO: Congressman Jim Himes Bob Adams, Connecticut blogger “CT Bob” Reporters and constituents welcome to tune in WHAT: “Computer-side Chat” Google Hangout WHEN: Thursday, February 27 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. WHERE: Tune in at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zu_cFdWggcI
Ansonia News: Motor vehicle accident
2:53pm--#Ansonia-- Head on collision main street in front of General Mufflers. 2 car motor vehicle accident 1 person on the ground. Car 1 requesting second ambulance to the scene.
Stratford News: Truck stuck under overpass
1:24pm--#Stratford CT-- A truck got stuck under the overpass at the railroad by East Main Street.
Narcotics Officers Seize Guns, Drugs
(Bridgeport, CT – Feb. 25, 2014) – Police arrested a city man and seized two weapons, heroin and potentially deadly synthetic narcotic last week after the police narcotics team developed information about a heroin dealer. Officer Miguel Perez and Sgt. John Evans learned that the resident of 60 Lee Ave. was dealing heroin in bags stamped with the word “Flow.” Narcotics investigators last week set up surveillance at 60 Lee Ave., where the suspect lives. They located the suspect, David Fernandez, 37, outside and seized 3 bundles of heroin packaged for street sale. He was placed under arrest. Police then went to the address and received consent from Fernandez’s wife to search the house. Inside, investigators recovered an addition 277…
Festival de las Chiringas – Festival of Kites
Festival de las Chiringas - Festival of Kites.. Did you learn to fly a kite as a kid or even as an adult, soaring high in the sky? Many children learn to fly a kite sometime during their lives. In the United States there are Kite Festivals through out the States and in Puerto Rico. El Festival de Chiringas, or Festival of Kites, takes place every year through out the Island of Puerto Rico. Some towns/cities like Old San Juan, Aguadilla, San Lorenzo, Vega Alta, Lajas and others celebrate el Festival de Chiringas, a family oriented festival. This year the Puerto Rican Parade of Fairfield County will be honoring some individuals who have soared high, like the kites, and have helped…
Bridgeport News: Drug buy turns into a robbery
3:53pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police are investigating a drug buy that turned into a robbery at Greene Homes building no. 4 on Highland Avenue.
Bridgeport News: Car into building
3:27pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Report of a car which struck the Walgreens at 1607 Barnum Avenue.
Bridgeport News: Assault at Columbus School
11:25am--#Bridgeport CT-- Report of a person assaulted by a student at Columbus School, at 275 George Street.
Mayor Finch, Monroe First Selectman Steve Vavrek to join riders on new bus route to Monroe
WHAT:On Thursday, February 27, Mayor Bill Finch and Monroe First Selectman Steve Vavrek will join riders on the new bus service between Bridgeport and Monroe along Route 25. Mayor Finch and First Selectman Vavrek will board the Route 20 bus at Westfield Trumbull Mall and join riders for the trip to Monroe along Route 25. The service is designed to provide morning and afternoon employment-related transportation to the area, according to Doug Holcomb, CEO for Greater Bridgeport Transit. The service is similar to GBT’s Route 19 Express which already serves Trumbull and Monroe along Route 111. “The creation of Route 20 is an excellent example of what can be accomplished with regional cooperation. Thanks to the collaborative efforts of GBT,…