#Fairfield CT--#Westport CT-- A tree has hit a car on Post Road West near Kings Highway and Post Road West will be closed as the tree is blocking the road. Earlier today in Fairfield, a tree hit a car on Congress Street near Black Rock Turnpike. There were no injuries in either incident. This news report is made possible by:
Westport, CT - The Westport Youth Commission and Westport Police Department will host a friendly game of Capture-the-Flag for Westport Middle School students on Sunday, September 16 at 3:30 pm on Jesup Green. Youth Services Program Director Kevin Godburn stated, “Modeled after the popular Dodge-A-Cop each November at the high school, this game brings our local middle school students together with some of Westport’s finest to get to know one another and build positive relationships outside of an enforcement setting. So grab a friend and head on down to the Green to see who’s got the most elusive flag capturing moves.” Students can register at: captureacopwestport.eventbrite.com. A suggested donation will go toward the ALS Therapy Development Institute. Please contact Youth…
Thursday, September 13 at the Darien Library at1441 Post Rd, Darien from 4:00pm – 5:00pm It’s never too early to light up the holidays! Before rehearsals begin for the 2018 Christmas Spectacular, the Radio City Rockettes will visit six local tri-state area libraries to engage with fans and families. Join the Rockettes from September 12-14 for holiday lights-themed crafting sessions where children and families from the local communities will be able to decorate jars filled with festive lights. The visits are free and open to the public. The Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes will run from November 9, 2018- January 1, 2019 at Radio City Music Hall. The production continues to be enhanced with fresh and dynamic content while preserving…
12:51am--#Bridgeport CT-- The missing 7-year old girl has been located in a home on Bunnell Street sound asleep. Police left no stone unturned and followed up on every lead. It sounds like a family mix up but this has not been confirmed. 12:00am--#Bridgeport CT-- Police are looking for a 7-year-old Asian/American girl in the 200 block of Washington Avenue. She was last seen wearing a black and white top with black pants. There are not a lot of details on this as this is breaking news, police are still trying to piece this together. A recent photo of her is below. Media can use this photo and description.
5:47pm--#Derby CT-- A multi-vehicle accident on Route 8 northbound involving 4-5 cars and motorcycle. The motorcyclist is unresponsive according to radio reports. This news report is made possible by:
Westport Police Department’s K9 Onyx will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Onyx’s vest is sponsored by Family and Friends of John Buffone and will be embroidered with the sentiment “In memory of John Buffone - Beloved husband and Dad”. Delivery is expected within eight to ten weeks. Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. is a 501c (3) charity located in East Taunton, MA whose mission is to provide bullet and stab protective vests and other assistance to dogs of law enforcement and related agencies throughout the United States. The non-profit was established in 2009 to assist law enforcement agencies with this potentially lifesaving body…
#Westport CT--The Westport Fire Department received official notification that we have been awarded $28,814 in federal funding to purchase and outfit our firefighters with Personal Escape Systems. A Personal Escape System is an essential component of a firefighter’s personal protective gear and consists of an anchoring hook, a descent device, life safety rope or webbing, a carabiner and a storage/ deployment bag. These essential pieces of equipment become integrated into a firefighter’s gear by connecting to a harness worn in the protective bunker pants. The equipment purchased with this grant will provide our firefighters with a rapid and effective means of egress should they become trapped by fire and need to bail out of a window. Additionally, it can be…
12:48am--#Bridgeport CT-- Reports of shots fired between two cars at Pearl Harbor Street near Pearl Harbor Circle. So far no one or anything reported hit. This news report is made possible by:
10:37pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A boyfriend and girlfriend got into an argument with the boyfriend allegedly hitting the woman with his car at Charron and Main Street. She had a bloodied face according to first responders. She was transported to the hospital.
7:39pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A man called the police that he was being followed by his girlfriend's ex-boyfriend at Capital and Main Street. He drove to police headquarters at 300 Congress Street. The victim turned onto Lyon's Terrace and at the police booking ramp. Both vehicles stopped and police detained them both. Police found a firearm in the ex's car and arrested him. This news report is made possible by:
