Bridgeport News: Oil Spill
10:44am--#Bridgeport CT-- An oil spill has North Avenue near Lindley Street closed, on the Taco Bell side of North Avenue. You will still be able to turn left for St. Vincent's or Route 8/25.
Bridgeport News: Shots Fired
11:00pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Numerous reports of shots fired in the Barnum Avenue area. Police found shell casings at Grant and the street formerly known as Prince. So far, no one or anything reported hit. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Cop Hit Responding To Call
7:49pm--#Bridgeport CT-- An officer responding code (lights and sirens) to an emergency call was heading south on Park Avenue and was allegedly clipped by a Toyota in the rear quarter panel. The impact sent the police car sideways on the sidewalk, taking down a street sign and coming to a rest inches from a tree almost a block away near Cleveland Avenue. The officer was shaken up but not seriously injured. He was transported to the hospital as required by police protocol. The driver and passengers of the Toyota were not injured.
Bridgeport News: Copper Caper II
5:20pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A homeowner in the 1100 block of Noble Avenue is reporting their home broken into with copper piping and heating equipment taken. Has copper prices gone up? This is two copper thefts in two days. This news report is made possible by:
Stratford News: Pedestrian Hit
5:19pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A pedestrian has been hit in front of the Honeyspot Motor Inn at 360 Honeyspot Road. The striking vehicle has left the scene. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Boston Avenue Crash
4:20pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Natalie sent in this crash on Boston Avenue near Eb Lens. Avoid the area if you can. No word on any injuries.
Brush Fire Merritt Parkway
4:22pm--#cttraffic--#Norwalk CT-- Report of a brush fire on the Merritt Parkway northbound between exits 40 and 41. That should make your commute even more pleasurable. This news report is made possible by:
I-95 Crash With School Bus
2:44pm--#cttraffic--#Bridgeport CT--A crash involving a school bus I-95 northbound. Where else but exit 27A. No reported injuries.
Group Names Ganim Candidate Of Distinction On Gun Safety
BRIDGEPORT – Bridgeport Mayor and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Joe Ganim has been named a candidate of distinction on gun safety by Moms Demand Action, one of the nation’s leading grassroots organizations fighting for new and stronger solutions to lax gun laws and loopholes. Since its inception after the tragedy at Sandy Hook School in Newtown, Moms Demand Action has established a chapter in every state. Moms Demand Action acknowledges candidates who stand up for gun violence prevention and recognize the need for improved gun safety. It is part of Everytown for Gun Safety, the largest gun violence prevention group in the country with more than four million members. In its letter recognizing Ganim, Moms Demand Action said, “Thank you for standing…
Statewide Firefighter Test Announced
Ten Connecticut communities have joined together to offer an Entry Level Testing program for men and women interested in a Fire Service career. The consortium of Fire Departments is currently accepting applications through a testing company IO Solutions. Applications must be submitted directly thought IO Solutions at iosolutions.com. The application period closes May 4, 2018. The goals of this program are threefold. 1) Reduce the testing cost for applicants. Typically applicants must participate in independent testing processes each requiring an application fee and a written and oral examination. This is costly and time consuming for applicants. The consortium will charge a single fee and applicants take one written and oral examination to qualify for up to 10 departments. 2) Reduce…