Electrocution
Report of a person being electrocuted in the 200 block of Madison Avenue. Unconfirmed radio reports the person is unconscious but breathing. 2024-09-11@6:01pm--#Bridgeport CT
Suspect Search
Bridgeport Police are looking for a black male threatening passing cars at Beverly and East Main Street. The search is now behind the wooded area behind movie theaters on Quarry Road according to unconfirmed state police radio reports. 2024-09-10@7:49pm--#Trumbull CT-- #Bridgeport CT
BEA Rally
https://youtu.be/NiFJ0crqOnI The Bridgeport Education Association (BEA) will be gathered with fellow public education supporters for a rally and press conference to discuss how teachers, students, and families are impacted by the current state of affairs in our city. Earlier Bridgeport Superintendent Carmela Levy-David issued a full apology "Dear Bridgeport team, I am writing today with deep reflection and humility. Over the past few months, I recognize that my actions and decisions may have caused frustration, concern, and uncertainty among many of you. For that, I sincerely apologize".
Shelton Structure Fire
Firefighters are on the scene at Whitewood Drive for a structure fire. Heavy fire is reportedly coming from the rear of the structure. Mutual aid from surrounding towns requested for tanker trucks to haul water to the scene. 2024-09-10@5:41pm--#Shelton CT-- #ctfire
I-95 Crash
A viewer sent in this photo of a crash on I-95 southbound near exit 17. No word on injuries. 2024-09-10@10:30am #Westport CT-- #cttraffic
Police Pursuit Of Homicide Suspect
Bridgeport Police located the gray Mercedes near Exit 5 at Route 8/25. At last unconfirmed radio report said they passed Duchess in Monroe now in Newtown. Now back in Bridgeport exit 2. 2024-09-09@11:11pm--#Bridgeport CT--
Shelton News: Rollover Accident
Report of a rollover accident in the area of 150 Huntington Street in Shelton. First responders are on their way.
Bridgeport News: Fatal Shooting
UPDATE: This is officially a confirmed homicide From the Bridgeport Police: At 20:11 hrs Bridgeport ECC received a call regarding an aggravated assault with a firearm in the 150 block of Seaview Ave. This incident is now a confirmed homicide. This is an isolated incident and not a threat to the community. This is an active investigation, no further at this time. A shooting occurred at the 150 block of Seaview Avenue. One person was shot and was being transported to the hospital. Detectives have just arrived on scene. https://youtube.com/shorts/1XriAHdFV1I
Structure Fire
Ansonia Firefighters in the 100 block of Howard Avenue for a structure fire. The fire is now reported out and everyone made it out safely. 2024-09-09@7:03pm--#Ansonia CT-- #ctfire
AI-Powered ‘Grandma’ Scams on the Rise, Experts Warn
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3pD4TSJNSg Scammers are increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI) to replicate the voices of grandchildren in order to trick grandparents into handing over large sums of money. These scams, known as "grandma scams," have become more sophisticated and convincing with the help of AI technology. In a recent incident reported by ABC News, an 89-year-old woman named Shirley was targeted by scammers who used AI to create a voice that sounded exactly like her grandson's. The scammers told Shirley that her grandson had been involved in a car accident and needed money to avoid being arrested. Shirley believed the scam and handed over $9,000 in cash. Experts warn that these types of scams are becoming more common and difficult to detect.…