Today’s Vehicle Fire
Today's vehicle fire is at the intersection of State Street and Park Ave, where a Ford F150 has a small fire in its wheel well. Fire fighters are on scene and are currently putting it out.
$30,000 Worth Of Ice Cream Along With Truck Stolen
In a story we told you about while it was still breaking: Travis Jones, 35, was taken into custody on Monday night for the theft of an ice cream truck containing frozen treats valued at $30,000 from a business on Post Road, according to the West Haven police. Jones was apprehended on Interstate 95 in Milford after the truck was pulled over by state troopers and members of a Bridgeport police task force, as reported by West Haven police. The incident unfolded at approximately 9 p.m. on Monday when West Haven police received a 911 call reporting the theft of an ice cream truck from a Boston Post Road business, said Sgt. Patrick Buturla in a news release on Tuesday.…
Ice Cream Truck Heist Ends in Cold Custody!
The cold caper began when state police started following the truck from Milford to Bridgeport where they got off exit 27, right in front the state police headquarters where they boxed him in. The irony didn't escape law enforcement, who swiftly scooped him up. Charges include grand theft auto and an inevitable brain freeze. In the end, this chilling tale serves as a reminder that crime may not always pay, but it can certainly bring a scoop of unexpected hilarity to the daily grind.
Alice She Shed Fire
2024-01-29 @7:41pm-- #Bridgeport--Bridgeport Fire Department was called to a shed fire in the back of a home in the 100 block of Alice Street. Firefighters' quick work kept the fire from spreading to a nearby garage. https://youtu.be/qO-szjeprq0
Connecticut Commits $396,000 to Transform Century-Old Easton EMS Center
Lieutenant Governor Susan Bysiewicz announced today that the state, through the bond commission, is allocating $396,000 in state funds to support the much-needed renovation of the Eastern EMS Center. The renovation project, with a total estimated cost of $3.7 million, aims to address critical infrastructure issues and enhance public safety in the community. Speaking at the Eastern EMS Center, Bysiewicz emphasized the importance of the project, stating that the funds will be used to replace aging septic systems, install watershed protection, expand parking facilities, and upgrade the overall infrastructure of the facility. The Lieutenant Governor highlighted the challenges faced by emergency personnel, stressing the need for separate quarters for sleeping, changing, and showering for men and women in law enforcement,…
Shots Fired On Route 110
2024-01-28@11:15pm--#Shelton CT-- Police are looking for an older white compact vehicle wanted for a shot(s) fired on Route 110 near the parkways on the Stratford line. This was possibly related to a domestic situation in the car.
Bridgeport News: Crash After Shooting
2024-01-28@12:49pm #Bridgeport--Crash on Main St. @ shots fire on Middle St. No other details at this time. https://youtu.be/bmuUuufiflI
Bridgeport News: Man Pistol Whipped
2024-01-27--@3:36pm--#Bridgeport CT--A man was pistol whipped on Orchard Street near Boston Avenue. There are no further details at this time.
Bridgeport News: Crash!
2024-01-26@9:38pm--#Bridgeport CT--Special Thanks to viewer Craig Skinner for sending in this one vehicle crash in Black Rock on Fairfield Avenue near Davidson Street.
2 Die In I95 Crash
#Fairfield CT-- #cttraffic In a tragic collision involving multiple vehicles, one of the vehicles was a tractor-trailer, resulting in the closure of both sides of the highway for several hours. Police have reported the unfortunate demise of William Foster, 75, from Bridgeport, and the tractor-trailer driver, Fred Nimmon, 70, from Aspers, Pa. A third driver, whose injuries appeared minor, received treatment at Bridgeport Hospital, according to Connecticut State Police troopers. The incident occurred just before midnight in the northbound lanes before Exit 22, as per state police reports. A preliminary investigation indicates that a 2018 Chevrolet Impala, a 2023 BMW 300, and the tractor-trailer were traveling northbound. The Chevy spun out of the center lane, entered the median, and collided…