Fairfield News: Burr Street Closed
11:22pm--#Fairfield Connecticut-- Burr Street in the 3000 block is closed due to a down tree blocking the road. This news report is made possible by:
BRIDGEPORT, CT – Police Chief Armando “AJ” Perez today announced the results of a joint operation with the Connecticut State Police Statewide Narcotics Task Force that has resulted in the arrest of one Bridgeport woman on charges of illegal sales of prescription durgs. The joint action also resulted in the seizure of significant quantities of firearms and prescription drugs ready for sale on the illegal black market. Acting on a tip, State Police – with the assistance of the Bridgeport Police Department’s SWAT team – arrested Miriam Cotto Almourtada (DOB: 08/13/66) in the early morning hours of July 13, 2016 after executing a search warrant at her home located at 28 Bell Street in Bridgeport. The search of the residence…
Bridgeport News: Ambulance Accident
6:52pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- An ambulance and car collide at Madison and Cleveland Avenue. Police on the way.
Bridgeport News: Crash!
6:25pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- Report of a 2 car crash with injuries at 2075 Fairifeld Avenue in front of Black Rock Variety First responders on the way. This news report is made possible by:
Aquarion Water Company Urges Water Conservation
#BRIDGEPORT, Conn. – July 14, 2016 – With a lack of significant rainfall, and as a result of the Connecticut Department of Public Health’s advisory for water conservation, Aquarion Water Company is asking its customers to conserve water and reduce non-essential outdoor water use. Connecticut is currently experiencing conditions ranging from “abnormally dry” to “moderate drought” due to an extended dry spell, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). With below average rainfall and extremely high water demand compared to the same period last year, Aquarion’s reservoirs and wells are below normal capacity. As a result, Aquarion is requesting customers reduce outdoor water use by limiting lawn irrigation to a maximum of twice a week (customers…
Bridgeport News: Cop Helps Teens
#Bridgeport Connecticut-- Viewer Rafy El Rey Cotto caught this Bridgeport cop being awesome! He stopped to help these teens when their bike broke down. That's twice this week Bridgeport Police! How about some likes for a positive news story?!!
Fairfield News: Utility Pole Snaps
11:55am--#Fairfield Connecticut-- A utility pole in the 400 block of Stillson Place snapped for no apparent reason. UI has been requested to the scene. The road is closed until repairs are made.
Stratford News: Gun Arrest
#Stratford Connecticut--Jaqhan Potts age 21 of Bridgeport was arrested in Stratford on June 27 th for Carrying a Handgun without a Permit and Illegal Transfer of a Firearm. The arrest is part of an ongoing investigation into a drive by shooting in March of this year. Based on observation and information developed during the investigation officers identified Potts as an associate of the victim of the drive by. When officers saw Potts walking on Larkin Court they stopped to speak with him. At this time one of the officers saw the handgun partially sticking out of Potts’ pocket. The weapon was seized and the arrest was made. At this time the investigation into the March shooting continues. Potts was held on a $50,000 dollar bond. (Stratford Police Press…
Stratford News: Bank Robbery-Arrest
On 07-13- 2016 Scott Taylor age 46 of Wethersfield was arrested at the Stratford Train Station following a bank robbery at the CHASE BANK located at 2855 Main Street. Taylor entered the bank, indicated that he was armed and demanded money. He fled the scene with approximately $1000 dollars. Officers immediately began to search the area and Taylor was located at the Stratford Train Station where he was taken into custody. The money was recovered and no weapon was found. 12:12pm--#Stratford Connecticut--The Chase Bank at 2855 Main Street was robbed. A white male in his 30's, about 5 feet tall wearing a beige baseball cap backwards and a beige backpack said he wanted $10,000 and he had a gun although no gun was…
Bridgeport News: Armed Robbery
12:20am--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- Police are investigating an armed robbery on Pearl Street. The victim was robbed by 3 males, one with a silver gun and was pistol whipped, they got away with his wallet. This news report is made possible by: