Route 8/25 Crash
1:27pm--#cttraffic--#Bridgeport CT--A crash at exit 2 a 2 car crash not causing any delays at this time. I'm sure when first responders arrive there will be rubbernecking in both directions.
Bridgeport News: Car Hits Utility Pole Knocks Power Out
1:11am--#Bridgeport CT-- A car hit a utility pole in front of 2665 Madison Avenue knocking the power out. UI estimates about a half hour before the arrive on scene. The driver received minor injuries and was being treated by EMS.
I-95 Crash
12:20am--#cttraffic--#Milford Connecticut-- A crash on I-95 southbound near exit 35 with minor injuries reported. You can see a car sideways underneath the red emergency light.
Bridgeport News: City Bus Driver Finds Bloody Knife
7:11pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A city bus driver found a bloody knife on his bus after arriving at the bus depot on Water Street. Police were called to investigate. This report is made possible by:
Video Report: Meet The Bridgeport Police Recruits
#Bridgeport News: One thing I have noticed since with the Ganim Administration is that there is a new openness within the police department. This week I had the opportunity to meet and talk candidly with the new cadets, most of whom are Bridgeport residents. Here are six of those recruits discussing why they want to become a Bridgeport Police Officer. This will be a three part series of that conversation.
Bridgeport News: Stranger Danger
#Bridgeport Connecticut-- A 12 year old girl was approached by a man in his 60's with a long white beard, one tooth in his mouth. He told the girl she needed to come live with him. This happened in the Barnum Avenue / Brooks Street / East Main Street area according to radio reports. He was wearing gray jeans, a jean jacket and is possibly homeless. The girl was able to run away, this happened this morning. This report is made possible by:
Stratford News: Brush Fire
2:30pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut--Firefighters are at Great Meadow and Lordship Boulevard extinguishing a brush fire. This report is made possible by:
Milford News: Smokey Haze Condition at Business
1:20pm--#Milford Connectictut--Firefighters are at 49 Research Drive, there is a smoke haze inside the business. They are investigating. This report is made possible by:
New Leadership For DMV
#HARTFORD, CT – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that he has selected a new leadership team to operate the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). Michael R. Bzdyra of Wallingford has been appointed to serve as Commissioner of the agency and Judeen Wrinn of Middletown has been named Deputy Commissioner. “For the last three or four decades, people talked about making modernization upgrades to Connecticut’s DMV only to put it off. Now we’re actually doing it. Transitions in an agency of this size and importance are challenging. We’re moving from an antiquated, outdated system into one takes advantage of today’s modern technologies. Because of the challenge, many put off the hard decisions. We didn’t,” Governor Malloy said. “I…
GREENS FARMS VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY ANNOUNCES EASTER EGG HUNT MARCH 26
#Westport CT--The Greens Farms Volunteer Fire Company will hold its 65th Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 26 on the grounds of Long Lots School, Hyde Lane, Westport at 2:00 PM. Children will hunt for the eggs in age groups through age ten. Children finding special marked eggs will receive Easter baskets. The Easter bunny will be there to meet and greet the children. This report is made possible by: