Westport News: Fire, out on arrival
Firefighters arrived to Guilder Lane in Westport to an exterior fire out on arrival. They are currently checking for any possible extensions at this time.
GOVERNOR LAMONT PROPOSES NEW LAW TO PROTECT VETERANS’ DISABILITY BENEFITS FROM CLAIM SHARKS
(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is urging the Connecticut General Assembly to approve legislation he is proposing this session that will enact a new state law protecting veterans against being exploited by for-profit companies that charge exorbitant fees for filing disability claims on their behalf with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Commonly known as “claim sharks,” these unaccredited companies solicit veterans with the promise that their services can help them get disability claims approved by the VA. Frequently, these companies wait until after the claim has been approved to notify the veteran that they will be charged fees for this service, sometimes taking a large cut of the veteran’s future disability benefits, which…
Stratford News: Pedestrian Struck!
Report of a pedestrian struck around the 200 block of Ferry Blvd. in Stratford. First responders are on their way at this time.
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Bridgeport News: Highway Crash!
Report of an accident on Route 8 right at the North South Split southbound.
“Cybersecurity: Protecting Yourself in a Digital World,” Feb. 25
Attend the Feb. 25 Campus Connect event to gain valuable insights and practical tips to stay ahead of evolving cyber threats. FAIRFIELD, Conn. (February 18, 2025)—The latest in the Campus Connect Series from Fairfield University, a community discussion titled “Cybersecurity: Protecting Yourself in a Digital World” will be led by Mirco Speretta, PhD, associate dean of Fairfield University's School of Engineering & Computing, alongside Detective Brian Griffin and Public Affairs Sergeant Jenna Wellington of the Fairfield Police Department. “Cybersecurity: Protecting Yourself in a Digital World” will take place from 5 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 25, upstairs at the downtown Fairfield University Store, 1499 Post Road. Panelists will cover phishing scams, online dating safety, data privacy, and artificial intelligence.…
Fairfield News: Highway Crash!
Report of a 2 car crash just past Exit 22 on I-95 Southbound.
Bridgeport News: Structure Fire
Around 5:00AM the Bridgeport Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire located around 1000 Madison Ave. First unit reported heavy fire on the second floor. A second alarm was struck for additional resources. Primary and secondary searches were conducted and negative. Mutual aid was provided by Fairfield and Stratford. The fire was declared under control at 5:45AM. None of the residents required assistance from the Red Cross. The two businesses on the first floor received water damage.
GOVERNOR LAMONT ACTIVATES CONNECTICUT’S SEVERE COLD WEATHER PROTOCOL EFFECTIVE SUNDAY EVENING
Anyone in Need of Shelter Is Urged To Call 2-1-1 or Visit 211ct.org For a List of Locations (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that due to a weather forecast indicating that Connecticut will experience a blast of arctic temperatures and breezy winds over the next several days, he is directing the state’s severe cold weather protocol to go into effect beginning at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 16, 2025, and remaining in effect through 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 22, 2025. During this period, overnight temperatures are expected to drop into the single digits. Coupled with steady winds, it will feel like it is below zero during the overnights for much of next week. Anyone in need…
Sex Offender Arrested After Peeping Tom Reports in Bridgeport
Bridgeport, CT – On February 4, 2025, officers from the Bridgeport Police Department’s Patrol Division responded to reports of suspicious activity in the area of 655 Palisades Avenue. Residents reported an individual banging on windows and looking into apartments in a neighborhood that has recently faced concerns about "peeping toms" and attempted burglaries. During their investigation, officers made contact with Kevin Tucker. Tucker was subsequently arrested after being found in violation of unrelated offenses. He was charged with interfering with an officer and failure to register as a sex offender. His bond was set at $10,000. The Bridgeport Police Department commends the responding officers for their thorough investigative work and commitment to community safety. The department continues to address concerns…