Bridgeport News: Woman Chasing A Man With A Knife
2:50pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police dispatched to Brooks and Putnam Avenue for a woman chasing a man with a knife. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Child Taken
2:10pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police are looking for a woman driving a blue Chevy HHR with tints who allegedly took a child from Seaside Park. The woman had another 4-5 child in the vehicle when it occurred according to radio reports. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Truck Stuck Under Overpass
12:44pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Avoid Seaview Avenue at Crescent Avenue where there is a truck stuck under the train overpass. They are using the ole' take the air out of the tires trick in an attempt to lower the truck enough to move it. Officials from MTA are on scene inspecting the bridge. Traffic is being detoured.
Fairfield News: Bacon Grease Fire
10:00am--#Fairfield CT-- A bacon grease fire in the 500 block of Villa Avenue is the reason why Villa Avenue was shut down. The fire was out upon firefighters arrival. This news report is made possible by:
Westport News: Suspicious White Powder
Westport Fire Department UPDATE: At 9:34am, the Westport Fire Department at the request of the Westport Police Department, responded to a private residence in the Colyetown Fire District to assist in the investigation of a reported suspicious package. Seven firefighters responded, three of which are Hazardous Materials Response Technicians. These firefighters are trained in responding to incidents that may involve hazardous materials. They were able to properly identify the material in question as non-hazardous. Suspicious packages can come in all shapes and sizes. In general terms, a suspicious package is any bag, box, backpack, package or other item left unattended or that otherwise seems “out of place”. The Westport Fire Department would like to remind our residents that if you…
Governor Warns Of Excessive Heat Conditions
HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy is advising Connecticut residents, particularly those who are most vulnerable, to take precautions ahead of the high temperature conditions that are expected to impact the state through Wednesday. The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for Hartford County for Tuesday and Heat Advisories for the rest of the state for Tuesday and Wednesday. Those who are looking for a place to get out of the heat can locate their nearest cooling center by calling 2-1-1. “A few steps can greatly reduce heat-related issues, especially for the elderly, the very young and people with respiratory ailments who are more susceptible to the effects of high temperatures,” Governor Malloy said. “Any resident…
Bridgeport News: Attempted Washing Machine Thefts
7:15pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Super Saver Laundromat at 1020 Fairfield Avenue was AGITATED and called the police for a man attempting to load washing machines left outside into his vehicle. No word if he made a CLEAN GET-AWAY. This early morning report was made possible by my cat who had me up at 5:30am for no apparent reason.. [caption id="attachment_64303" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Does your battery have 9 lives?[/caption]
Bridgeport News: Truck Plows Through Barrier
8:35pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A man plowed through the barriers on Congress Street near the fire station taking down wooden barriers and pushing one granite barrier about 25 feet and pushing another one to the side. The man was taken to the hospital. Out of curiosity, I punched in East Main Street in my Google GPS and it did tell me to turn right onto Housatonic Avenue. The bridge has not been operational since 1997. It was originally opened to the public in 1910.
I-95 Crash
8:00pm--#cttraffic--#Bridgeport CT-- Report of a serious crash on I-95 with injuries northbound between exits 25 and 26. Take an alternative route if you can.
Bridgeport News: House Break In
5:44pm---#Bridgeport CT-- A home was broken into in the 400 block of Capital Avenue. The homeowner found the basement door open and is waiting outside until police arrive. This news report is made possible by: