Connecticut State Police Statewide Activity: January 4, 2018 6:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Calls for Service: 437 Accidents No injuries: 34 Accidents with Injuries: 2 Fatalities: 0 DUI: 0 Motorist Assists: 139 This press release is made possible by:
10:44pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters on the way to a dryer on fire in the basement at 726 Merritt Street. Firefighters reporting heavy smoke on arrival. This new report is made possible by our sponsor who can make this Like It Never Even Happened!
9:55pm--#Norwalk CT-- A man is pinned in his vehicle after hitting a utility pole in front of 76 North Taylor Avenue. Police are on scene, EMS, and the firefighters on the way to extricate him. This news report is made possible by:
4:00PMish--#Bridgeport CT-- Th Maple Deli Mini Mart was robbed at gunpoint by 3 black males all wearing black and ski masks. One of them had a long gun. Taken was $200 in cash. They fled on foot. This news report is made possible by:
3:44pm--#Norwalk CT-- A pedestrian has been hit by a car at Ely and Lexington Avenue. First responders on the way. This news report is made possible by:
1:15pm--#Stratford CT-- Police on scene of a possible kidnapping at Honeyspot Motel. A woman called police and said she was kidnapped. Police Chief McNeill told me they are trying to sort all of this our. The area is cordoned off. My last text with the chief was at 1:57pm request update and/or on-camera interview when he or Captain Eaonnotti is available. The chief is very responsive to inquiries.
11:34pm--#cttraffic-- #Norwalk CT--#Westport CT-- Report of a rollover accident on the Merritt Parkway northbound between exits 40 and 41. This news report is made possible by:
5:44pm-- #Bridgeport CT--Police said a man was shot at the intersection of State and Howard Avenue. He then fled towards Fairfield Avenue and collapsed feet away from the intersection in front of 798 Howard Avenue. Police spokesperson Av Harris said his wounds are not life-threatening and that they have one person in custody.
5:40p--#cttraffic--#Westport CT-- A multi-car crash I-95 northbound between exits 17 and 18 for your commuting pleasure.
4:11pm--#cttraffic--Andrew from Servpro sent in this crash that has the Merritt Parkway northbound between exits 40 and 41 backed up.
