1:40pm--#Shelton Connecticut--Firefighters just took care of a brush fire in the 500 block of Bridgeport Avenue. They have another larger fire in the 900 block near the Tennessee Gas pipeline and they are attempting to gain access from the pipeline company. This report is made possible by:
1:34pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- Firefighters on scene at 592 Kossuth Street for a fire on the rear 2nd floor porch. The homeowner attempted to put the fire out but still had a beam on fire. Firefighters quickly put it out. This report is made possible by:
10:49am--#cttraffic--#Bridgeport Connecticut--A crash on Route 8/25 southbound near exit 2. Expect delays.
#Shelton Connecticut--A pedestrian was hist by a car and killed on Howe Avenue and has passed away from their injuries. The accident occurred near the old Carroll's Hardware according to radio reports. I'm awaiting more details from the Valley Independent Sentinel.
9:39pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut--An armed robbery was just reported in the 1100 block of Hancock Avenue. The victim fled and drove to the police station to place the report. This report is made possible by:
9:28pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut--About 7 shots were fired and a car was hit at Terrace Circle/Trumbull Gardens. No reports from the hospitals of anyone being hit. Police have located shell casings.
Shelton Connecticut--Mt. Pleasant at River Road is closed due to an accident with injuries according to radio reports. This report is made possible by:
#Bridgeport Connecticut--Members of the Fugitive Task Force apprehended Gregory Hughes (DOB: 9/30/82) and charged him with Conspiracy to Commit Murder for his role in the July 25, 2015 shooting death of Derrick Hill at 500 Park Avenue. Hughes has been on the run since shortly after the homicide. His arrest results from the outstanding work of many officers and detectives, specifically the lead detective, Detective Robert Winkler and the tireless work of the members of the Fugitive Task Force. He is held on a $500,000 bond.
1:24pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- A five car accident reported at Main and Renzy Avenue (near CVS). 3 ambulances dispatched to the scene. This report is made possible by our sponsor:
Fairfield, CT – Sherman Green in downtown Fairfield is slated to host a new farmers market beginning Sunday, June 19 th . The market will be held weekly on Sundays, from 10AM to 2PM, rain or shine, and continue throughout the summer. The market is expected to feature roughly a dozen local farm vendors and producers, offering a diverse array of fresh and seasonal vegetables, fruit, herbs, bread, eggs and fish. The farmers market is a pilot initiative of the Fairfield Department of Community & Economic Development, in collaboration with local business owner, Bill Auer, of Firehouse Deli. “We are delighted to help bring a farmers market to downtown Fairfield,” remarked Mark Barnhart, Director of Community & Economic Development, who pitched the idea to the Fairfield Parks & Recreation Commission…
