Bridgeport News: Crash!
2:04pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters were called for a door pop so the driver could get of the car of a two car crash at Coleman and Olive Street. There were injuries reported. Thanks for the heads up Garth!
State Police Holiday Stats
The Connecticut State Police are supplementing the normal patrol force with additional State Troopers throughout this Thanksgiving Holiday weekend. The increased patrols began at 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday, 11/22/2017, and will conclude at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday 11/26/2017. Troopers are patrolling the roads and highways across Connecticut focusing on drunken driving violations and aggressive drivers. These State Police stats cover the time period starting at midnight on 11/22/17 to 11/24/17 8:00 a.m. SPEEDING violations: 311 SEATBELT violations: 5 OTHER HAZARDOUS violations: 696 (to include unsafe lane change, following too closely, cell phone usage, texting, failure to signal, etc.) DUI arrests: 22 ACCIDENTS investigated: 235 w/injury: 33 fatality: 1 (11/22 Killingly) These 2016 State Police stats cover the time period starting…
Norwalk News: Camping Out At Best Buy
1:34pm--#Norwalk CT-- Police are reporting that there are only about fifty people camping out on the sidewalk in front of Best Buy for the Black Friday Specials tomorrow. Why bother standing inline and shop online! You purchase using this link will also help support DoingItLocal! http://amzn.to/2zhlf73
Norwalk News: Stabbing
On November 23, 2017 at 1:07 am, Patrol Division Officers responded to 7 Midwood Road for a report of an assault. Arriving officers found a male victim in the residence suffering from serious stab wounds. Officers immediately rendered aid, to include the application of a tourniquet. Norwalk Hospital EMS transported the victim to Norwalk Hospital. The suspect(s) fled the scene prior to police arriving however based on the preliminary investigation it appears this is an isolated incident. The NPD Crime Scene Unit is processing the scene and Norwalk Detectives are investigating. Anyone with any information is asked to contact detectives at 203-854-3011. Anonymous tips can be left at any of the below contacts. Norwalk Police Tip Line at 203-854-3111…
Bridgeport News; Food Burning, No Fire
1:09am--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters were called out to a structure fire at 651 State Street on the 5th floor. Turned out to be food burning on the stove, it did not extend beyond the stove. This news report is made possible by:
Valley News: Person Thrown In River
UPDATE: Police did confirm it was a man thrown into the water during a fight. Many of our viewers reported there was a large crowd in the area. Police said Officer David Eldridge swam out and rescued the man who was transported to the hospital with serious injuries. 1:07am--UPDATE: Person has been recovered and is being treated for hypothermia. 12:55pm--#Derby/Shelton CT-- Multiple reports of someone jumping into the river off the Derby/Shelton Bridge. This news report is made possible by:
Stratford News: Assault
11:04pm--#Stratford CT-- Police on scene at the tavern at 1884 Main Street for an assault. The victim has a laceration to the head. This news report is made possible by:
Stratford News: Pedestrian Hit
9:59pm--#Stratford CT-- A pedestrian was hit by a car on Kenyon Street. There were no updates to the person's condition. This news report is made possible by:
State Troopers Prepare for Thanksgiving Holiday Travel & Road Safety
With tens of thousands of travelers driving through Connecticut during the Thanksgiving weekend, State Police are ramping up their plans to keep highways safe for all during the holiday rush. Beginning on November 22, 2017 at 00:01 a.m. and running through Nov. 26, 2017 at 11:59 p.m., Connecticut State Police will supplement its normal routine patrol personnel with additional Troopers throughout the long Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Across the state, Troopers will patrol roads and highways across Connecticut, and will focus on aggressive drivers, unsafe drivers, and drunk drivers. Troopers are committed to reducing crashes through preventive enforcement initiatives such as roving DUI patrols. Troopers will also be looking for violators who cause accidents on Connecticut roads and highways. Every effort…