Bridgeport News: Hit and Run
1:40pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police are investigating this hit and run accident in front of the Citgo station at State and Iranistan Avenue. There were no reported injuries.
Fairfield News: Car Fire At Cumberland Farms
Here is the press release from Fairfield Fire Department we were first to tell you about: FAIRFIELD, CT, 4/4/2017: On Sunday morning at approximately 517 AM the Fairfield Emergency Communications Center received a 911 call reporting a car fire next to the gas pumps at 975 Kings Highway East, 975 Kings Highway East. Fairfield Fire Department Engine 2, Engine 3, Engine 4, Engine 1, Rescue 1, Ladders 2, and Car 3 responded and arrived on scene at approximately 5:20. Upon arrival, the fire department found a car heavily involved and approximately fifty feet from the gas pumps. The gas station operator had activated the extinguishing system prior to the fire department arrival. The automatic extinguishing system did not extinguish the…
Sacred Heart University Student Passes
On 03/30/2017 at 7:08pm Fairfield Police Emergency Communications Center received a 911 emergency call reporting a female student choking in the Sacred Heart University, university commons area. Responding officers arrived on campus to find a 20 year old female identified as Caitlin Nelson (05/03/1996), of Clark New Jersey unresponsive and not breathing. Officers initiated immediate life-saving efforts to the victim before AMR paramedics arrived and transported her to St. Vincent’s Medical Center for additional care. Further investigation revealed that Caitlin was participating in a Greek Life Organization pancake eating contest. Witnesses stated that she had eaten several pancakes before a nursing student saw her in distress and began to give her assistance. On the morning of 03/31/2017 Caitlin Nelson was…
Trumbull News: 2 People Assaulted- Cut Up With Box Cutters
8:50pm--#Trumbull Connecticut-- Two people were assaulted and cut with box cutters from a person the know. The assault happened in a home on Yorktown Circle. Police are investigating. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Pursuit Terminated
5:05pm--UPDATE: The car has been stopped and two people detained near the McDonalds at Commerce Drive and Fairfield Avenue. The two suspects are allegedly wanted for a possible armed robbery. 4:55pm--A pursuit rolling through most side roads in the Hollow was almost terminated before they almost hit officers at Arlington and Garfield and almost hit two pedestrians on Capital Avenue. The pursuit was ended on Wood Avenue near North Avenue. This news report is made possible by:http://trexcaraudio.com
Bridgeport News: Pedestrian Hit
4:22pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- A pedestrian was hit by a car on Colorado Avenue near Denver Court. The man was bleeding in the back but was walking and talking with first responders. He was transported to Bridgeport Hospital.
Bridgeport News: Scooter Accident
11:09am--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- Witnesses told me a woman on a scooter was cut off by a car and she lost control hitting a utility pole at the intersection of Clinton and Fairfield Avenue. The woman had her helmet on and did not lose consciousness but she did break her right arm and possibly has a shoulder injury.
Fairfield News: Smash And Grab
UPDATE: It appears to be more than a smash and grab. Fairfield Police says it appears that the lock cylinder was removed. The cash register and cigarettes stolen at time of call. There were two suspects. Both wearing hooded sweatshirts, 1 with red mask / 1 with white mask. A crowbar used for entry. Bridgeport Police recovered cash register at Capitol & Laurel Avenue which was connfirmed to be the one taken from this burglary. 12:35am--#Fairfield CT-- There was a smash and grab robbery at the Citgo at 2515 Black Rock Turnpike. Taken was Newport cigarettes and other items. The suspect fled in a pick up truck towards the Merritt Parkway. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Laundry Room Fire
11:40pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- Firefighters are on scene of a fire at 690 Arctic Street in the basement laundry room. This news report is made possible by: http://www.servprostamford.com/
Bridgeport News: Motorcyclist Struck
UPDATE: From the Fairfield Police: This was a one vehicle (motorcycle) type collision that occurred on Brooklawn Ave., just north of its intersection with Algonquin Rd. The collision investigation revealed that Vehicle #1 was traveling southbound on Brooklawn Ave., when he lost control of his motorcycle and crashed in the roadway. Operator #1 originally left the scene of accident. Upon further investigation, we learned that he was currently at St. Vincent's Hospital. Op #1 explained while traveling southbound on Brooklawn Ave., he lost control of the bike and was unable to stop appropriately so he "dumped" the bike. Operator #1 was driven to St. Vincent's Hospital by his girlfriend, Vanessa Hinojosa after he sustained injuries. he was issued a…