7:11pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut--Police are investigating an attempted robbery of a delivery person at Trumbull and Reservoir Avenue. The delivery person was able to get away from the suspects. Just $2 a month voluntary subscription to DoingItLocal.com will keep us delivering you the breaking news as it is breaking. Please subscribe at : https://www.patreon.com/doingitlocal
7:31pm--A second suspect was detained in front of DeSantie Tire Co.. 6:11pm--#Fairfield Connecticut--Police have apprehended one of three wanted for shoplifting at Home Depot on Grasmere Avenue. They fled on mopeds, turned onto Mason Street where they abandoned the mopeds and fled on foot. One was quickly apprehended and the other two fled into the backyards on Pierce Street where K-9 has tracked them into the cemetery. Please support our live reporting by voluntarily subscribing even just $2 a month at : https://www.patreon.com/doingitlocal This will allow us to upgrade our app, purchase the necessary equipment to keep reporting as well as the other many expenses.
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) announced on Tuesday that Isha Dalal, a student at Trumbull High School, and Emily Sullivan, a student at Simsbury High School, have been selected as delegates to the 55th annual United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP) – a week-long opportunity for selected high school students who are interested in pursuing careers in public service to learn about the U.S. Government’s processes and leaders. Isha and Emily were chosen to join 102 other student delegates from across the country to attend this year’s USSYP in Washington, D.C., from March 4th through 11th, 2017. “Congrats to Isha and Emily on this achievement,” said Blumenthal and Murphy. “Isha and Emily will…
11:35pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- Don't go to sleep yet North End! Odor of smoke in the basement at 145 Loftus Circle (off Old Town Road). Here come the firetrucks! This news report is made possible by:
10:34pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- First responders are on scene of a car crash with injuries at 1561 Capital Avenue (near Wood Avenue). The car hit a tree and fence. This news report is made possible by:
5:30pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut- Report of a pedestrian being hit at Iranistan and State Street. First responders on scene blocking the area up to Norman Street. This news report is made possible by:
5:30pm--#Fairfield Connecticut-- #cttraffic-- A crash I-95 northbound between exits 23 and 24. Traffic is slow but moving, probably not worth detouring from.
12:23pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- Today's vehicle fire was in Bridgeport at 225 Howard Avenue. A tractor cab had a dead battery and was charging the battery. He went inside M.J. Metals when the tractor started on fire. Sadly the tractor was owned by the man and he now out of work until the insurance settles the claim. Special thanks to Daniel for the photo.
On 01/19/17 at approximately 1:00am, Westport Officer Casimiro stopped a vehicle on Post Road East near Compo Road for a license plate that did not belong on the vehicle. The operator, Donald Potter, was unable to produce a license, proper registration or valid insurance. Due to the fact that Potter did not have a license or any other photo identification, he was taken into custody. Potter was processed and charged with the above listed charges. He is assigned a court date of 1/30/17 at Norwalk Court. Once the Officers were able to confirm Potter identity, he was released on a Promise to Appear in Court. (Westport Police Press Release) This report is made possible by: