Bridgeport News: Pedestrian Struck
2024-01-25@7:03pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A pedestrian was struck and injured on Seaview Avenue. There are no other details.
Shooting In Stratford
Shooting In Stratford 2024-01-25@1:00PMish--#Stratford CT--Earlier this afternoon, Patrol responded to the area of Boston Avenue near the intersection of Light Street. Dispatch had received a call for a person with a gunshot wound to the hand. Patrol Officers confirmed the same upon arrival and the victim was transported to the hospital with a non-life-threatening injury. The Detective Bureau is investigating the circumstances of this incident at this time. There are no suspects.
Fairfield News: Attempted Carjacking
ATTEMPTED CARJACKINGUPDATE-- A second attempt just happened at 6:30pm on the Merritt Parkway Fairfield rest area. Police are looking for a white Audi. Please stay alert! 2024-01-25@4:11pm#Fairfield CT-- #cttraffic--A report of an ATTEMPTED carjacking on I-95 northbound rest area. Although the description of the suspect vehicle is vague, it's important to always be alert at gas stations and rest areas.
Fairfield News: Crash Closes Burr Street
2024-01-25@12:12pm--#Fairfield CT-- Burr Street at Bittersweet Road is closed due to a one-car crash. A vehicle crashed into a tree and firefighters had to remove the door to free the driver. The roadway will be closed for at least an hour according to radio reports.
Bridgeport News: North Avenue Crash UPDATE
#Bridgeport CT-- At approximately 6:44pm the Bridgeport Emergency Operation Center received several calls for a motor vehicle crash involving a vehicle crashing into a parked tractor trailer with airbags deployed. The Bridgeport Fire Department and AMR responded to the scene along with Bridgeport Police Officers to render aid. A preliminary investigation confirmed a 2002 tan Acura MDX traveling westbound on North Avenue between Remer Street and Wells Street crashed into the rear of a parked tractor trailer. The Acura was occupied by two males and the operator fled the scene on foot prior to emergency responders arriving. The passenger was seriously injured, and the fire department was forced to remove several sections of the vehicle to access the injured passenger…
Fairfield School Employee Arrested On Child Pornography
On November 13, 2023, the Fairfield Police Department was notified by the Connecticut State Police Computer Crimes Unit of a tip they received involving the potential possession of child pornography within the Town of Fairfield. The Fairfield Police Department Investigative Division conducted an exhaustive investigation, including numerous search and seizure warrants, which led them to develop Peter Wheeler, Jr. (DOB 01/30/2000) of Fairfield, CT as a potential suspect. The investigation also revealed that Wheeler was an employee of the Fairfield Public School system. The Fairfield Public School administration was notified once this information was confirmed earlier this month. Wheeler was removed from having any further interactions with students and staff immediately and not permitted into any buildings. On January 11,…
Fairfield News: Park Avenue Crash
2024-01-23@4:02pm--#Fairfield CT-- A two-vehicle crash with injuries on Park Avenue near Sacred Heart University. A pedestrian was also injured from flying debris.
Bridgeport News: Doggie On The Highway
2024-01-22@3:19pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #cttraffic-- Route 8/25 near exit 2 was a little more chaotic than usual due to a dog running on the highway and humans trying to catch him. No word on the pups status.
Bridgeport News: Fire On Lenox Ave
Firefighters were called to a two-family house fire in the 300 block of Lenox Avenue. Viewer Joel Gonzalez said that normally there are a lot of cars parked there but not today. Fire Chief Edwards confirmed everyone made it safely. A second alarm was sounded due to the cold temperatures to bring in more resources and personnel to the scene. Firefighters had the bulk of the fire out within a half hour. There were no reported injuries. https://youtu.be/aoBEO8aKBlw
Bridgeport News: Fire At Old Harding High School
2024-11-21@3:04pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters received calls of black smoke coming from the old Harding High School in the 1700 block of Central Avenue. The smoke column could be seen from I-95 and surrounding areas. Firefighters arrived and found an active fire and called for a second alarm which brought additional firefighters and resources to the scene. Despite the frigid temperatures the firefighters had the bulk of the fire under control within a half hour. I asked acting Fire Chief Edwards if it was possible to determine the cause, if possibly squatters trying to keep warm and he said it was too early to determine, but he was confident the fire marshal would determine the cause. There were no reported injuries. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=naM9_K7YyDM