Merritt Crashes
5:49pm--#cttraffic--#Norwalk CT--Two crashes on the Merritt north and southbound. One southbound between exits 41 and 40 and another near exit 40 northbound. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Sidewalk Repair
Bridgeport, CT – In fulfillment of a campaign promise, Mayor Ganim today presented one of the success stories for the Sidewalk Repair Pilot Program at the home of Bridgeport resident Cynthia Dawkins and her family. “During my campaign for Mayor, I met Ms. Dawkins and her family. She expressed her frustration over the poor sidewalk conditions and how her son was having a tough time getting around in his wheelchair. She, like many residents I spoke with, had been voicing her concerns for several years with no resolve. I gave her my word that I would see this problem through. Today, I am proud to say Ms. Dawkins’ sidewalk has been restored through the Sidewalk Repair Pilot Program. This program is addressing…
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.