1:55am--#Bridgeport CT-- Two women were stabbed in the 200 block of Wells Street. Witnesses told me that there was arguing for over a half hour before police were called for the stabbing. Both women were stabbed in the arm. At 2:11am police received a call from one of the hospitals that they another stabbing victim, it is not known if it is connected to this stabbing.
11:40pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police received a couple calls on shots fired near the movie theaters at Fairfield Avenue and Alfred Street, possibly inside a white car. Police arrive but cannot locate the car nor a crime scene. A short time later police received a call from St. Vincent's that a person was shot. This allegedly happened between a boyfriend-girlfriend, and it sounds like the boyfriend is the one shot. Detectives are investigating. This report is made possible by:
12:00am--#Bridgeport CT-- Police break up a large fight near the YMCA at 850 State Street. One person was injured and transported by EMS. This news report is made possible by:
10:54pm--Bridgeport CT -- A report of a crash with injuries at Barnum and Central Avenue. This news report is made possible by :
9:29pm-- #Bridgeport CT -- firefighters on scene of a kitchen fire at 1776 East Main Street. Everybody got out of the house safely no reported injuries. This is close to the intersection of Boston Avenue avoid the area.
UPDATE From Westport Fire Department: At 8:53 this evening the Westport Fire Department Communications Center received a 911 call from an employee at Trader Joes on the Post Road reporting a fire in a refrigeration unit inside the store. The employee was attempting to extinguish the fire using a fire extinguisher but was unsuccessful. Dispatch advised the employee to pull the fire alarm to evacuate the store. Two engines, a truck company, and the shift commander responded initially. The first unit to arrive found smoke coming from the front of the store so the call was upgraded to a full structure fire response bringing an additional two engines from Westport and an additional engine from Fairfield. Firefighters confirmed with Trader…
4:05pm #Bridgeport CT #cttraffic -- There's a car crash near exit 26 northbound on I-95. Traffic seems to only somewhat affected, however. This news report is brought to you by:
#Westport CT--The Westport Police Department is proud to announce that we will be offering a Citizens’ Police Academy starting on September 29th. Participants will gain a better understanding of the role of the police department in the community. The academy can accommodate up to twenty-four community members who will participate in classes designed to take them through the various aspects of law enforcement. They will learn about the different divisions and specialized units of the department as well as how the department operates. Participants will observe demonstrations and get hands on experience with some of the equipment we use every day. Academy instructors consist of highly trained and experienced Westport Police Officers. In addition to the classes, participants will have…
8:46pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Multiple calls for shots fire in Washington Park at Barnum and Noble Avenue. So far no one or anything reported hit. This news report is made possible by :
Stratford Fire Department Press Release: Stratford Firefighters worked to extinguish a fire within a boat that was on a trailer located at 150 Dawn Drive. Engine Company 4 arrived at the above address to find a 26 foot Chaparral SSX ski boat, in the driveway on a trailer heavily involved with fire and extending to the garage of the house. Fire Crews, Engine 4, Engine 2, Engine 1, Engine 3 Tack 5 and Truck 2 under the command of Assistant Chief Brennan were able to extinguish the blasé on the boat within 15 minutes and limit the homes damage to simple melting of the vinyl siding. Assistance was gained from Shelton Fire Department due to the limited water supply in the area.…
