Statford News: Next Day Drug Interept
5:11pm--#Stratford CT--Police called to the FedEx facility on Lordship Boulevard for a possible package with drugs in it. This report made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Child Thrown In Crash
4:14pm--Bridgeport News: A two year old child was thrown from his car seat after a crash on Park Avenue near Maplewood Avenue. The child did not appear to be seriously injured. One lane traffic getting by avoid the area.
Fairfield News: Hazardous Waste Collection Tomorrow
First Selectman Mike Tetreau announced today that the Town of Fairfield is holding its annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day on Saturday August 29, 2015 at Veterans Park on Reef Road from 9 am to 2 pm. Please visit the Town’s Hazardous Waste Collection web page, http://www.fairfieldct.org/hazwaste, for a list of acceptable (and unacceptable) materials. Since May 1990, the towns and cities which are members of HazWaste Central have disposed of and recycled more than 1,000,000 gallons of hazardous waste. On Saturday August 29, 2015, the Town of Fairfield will need volunteers from 8:30 am to 11:30 am and from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. Volunteers will not be handling any hazardous waste. If anyone would like to volunteer, please…
Stratford News: Weapons Arrest
On 08-21-2015 Justin McCabe age 31 of Stratford was arrested at his home by patrol officers for several charges after responding to a report of shots fired. McCabe who lives at 135 Lincoln Street was reportedly intoxicated when he fired several rounds into the ground in the back yard of his residence. McCabe initially lied to officers as to his involvement but investigation and statements by witnesses helped prove otherwise. McCabe was taken into custody after a brief struggle. A total of three handguns were seized as evidence. McCabe was charged with: Unlawful Discharge Of A Firearm, Possession Of A Loaded Firearm While Intoxicated, Interfering With An Officer, Breach Of Peace 2nd and Reckless Endangerment. McCabe was held on a $75,000 dollar bond and is scheduled to appear in…
Stratford News: Pedestrian Hit
2:41pm--#Stratford CT-- Report of a pedestrian hit by a car in the Sunoco Station at 805 Main Street (near Merchant's Walk). Multiple radio reports say it is a man with a head injury. This report sponsored by:
Governor’s Plans To End Veteran’s Homelessness
(HARTFORD, CT) - Governor Dannel P. Malloy, joined by Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman, veterans, veterans' advocates and local, state and federal officials, today laid out several of his proposals aimed at combatting veterans' homelessness and unemployment in Connecticut. The initiatives, which Governor Malloy introduced last week, focus specifically on working with public and private sector partners to end veterans' homeless by 2015 by assisting veterans with employment and increasing residential opportunities for homeless veterans or those at risk of becoming homeless. "We know that homelessness and unemployment are intrinsically linked and part of a terrible downward spiral that captures too many people, especially veterans," said Governor Malloy. "President Obama set a realistic deadline to end veterans' homelessness in the United…
Bridgeport News: Food Burning On Stove No Fire
1:00pm--#Bridgeport CT--An alarm of fire upgraded to a fire turns out to be food burning on the stove at 1430 Fairfield Avenue. This report sponsored by:
Bridgeport News: Barnum School Evacuated For Electrical Fire
#Bridgeport CT--Barnum School started off with a flash dance in the morning a flash electrical fire by the morning. The school was evacuated, I'm sure most thought it was the first fire drill of the year but it was the real deal. Firefighters were quick on the scene and located a smoke condition on the second floor. The found the source to be a defective/melted electrical outlet. My initial report was: 1:00pm--#UPDATE: Initial radio reports say a faulty electrical circuit on the 2nd floor. 12:50pm--#Bridgeport CT--Firefighters on scene of Barnum School at 450 Waterview Avenue for a odor of smoke inside the school.
Do you Know This Bank Robber?
#Stratford CT---On 08-25-2015 the TD Bank located on Stratford Avenue in Stratford was robbed by an unknown male. The robbery occurred at 1050 in the morning. No weapon was displayed. The suspect is described as a black male, thin build wearing a blue T-shirt, tan pants a backpack and camouflage hat. Approximately $580 was taken. There is a $1000 dollar reward being offered for information leading to the identification and arrest of the suspect. Anyone with information please contact Detective Jennifer Murolo at 203-385-4127. (Stratford Police Press Release)
Bridgeport News: Car Hits Pole
11:37pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Avoid the area of 609 North Washington Avenue where a car hit a utility pole. First responders on the way. This report sponsored by: