Bridgeport News: Shooting Puts Central HS On Lockdown
1:45pm--#Bridgeport CT--A man shot at 80 Taft Avenue puts Central High School on lockdown. The victim is conscious and talking to 911 operators. This report sponsored by:
Bridgport News: Truck Hits Ambulance
12:43pm--#Bridgeport CT-Report of a truck hitting an ambulance a Mill Hill and Boston Avenue. This report sponsored by:
Stratford News: Basement Fire
12:33pm--Stratford CT--Firefighters on scene of a basement fire at 405 Kenyon Street. Avoid the area. This report sponsored by:
Fairfield News: Massive Fire
Special Thanks to Paul and Beth for their hospitality in letting me record in their backyard to get this amazing footage. At 7:05pm Fairfield's Emergency Communications Center received a call reporting smoke visible rising from the southernmost warehouse on the site of the former Fairfield Lumber. Fairfield Fire Engines 1, 2, 4, 5, Ladders 1, 2 and Car 3 were dispatched, with Lt Jay Swindon on Engine 2 first on scene confirming a working structure fire. Assistant Chief Erik Kalapir arrived on scene shortly and assumed command, calling for Engine 3 and an additional Ladder from Bridgeport. Bridgeport Fire Ladder 11 was dispatched, with Engine 10, Ladder 10, Safety 1 and Battalion 1 added to the assignment by Command. Fairfield…
Bridgeport News: Odor of Gas Indoors
12:05am--#Bridgeport CT--Wake up East Side! Another report of gas indoors this time at 596 Newfield Avenue. Firefighters just arriving on scene. This report sponsored by:
Bridgeport News: Sergio Pizza Car Stolen
11:11pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A Sergio's Pizza deliveryman had his car stolen, with keys , while parked at 780 Madison Avenue. Police are looking for a 2003 silver Ford Focus with the Sergio Pizza sign still on top of the car. It has CT plates 3ARFL4. You know I have to have Arthur's Famous sponsor this post!
Today’s Vehicle Fire
6:55pm--#cttraffic--#Milford CT--Today's vehicle fire is on I-95 northbound between exits 38 and 39. All occupants got out of the car safely
Sikorsky Announces Consolidation to Stratford
“Unfortunately, the global market for aircraft has prompted a consolidation of facilities. Their decision makes smart business sense for them. We’re glad there was no job loss and that Sikorsky will continue to pay taxes on the property it owns in Bridgeport. This also presents a unique opportunity for further growth in our Eco-Technology Park.” – Mayor Bill Finch Bridgeport, Conn (June 2, 2015) – Today, Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. announced it will move its Bridgeport operations at 1210 South Ave. to its facility in Stratford. There will be no loss of jobs for the workers currently at the Bridgeport plant. The employees will be shifted to the Stratford facility as part of the company’s consolidation. “Unfortunately, the global…
Bridgeport News: Police Crime Scene Van at Greene Homes
UPDATE: Police spokesman Tim Hammoll returned my call and said there is an investigation taking place, there is no death at the building. This and a DOA (dead on arrival) call have been on the radios since this morning, I probably blended the calls since I don't usually report DOA's. #Bridgeport CT--A person was found dead in their apartment at Greene Homes Building 4 on the 7th floor. It does not appear to be a crime but detectives are on scene investigating, that's why the Bridgeport Police Crime Scene van is out there. If I get any updates I'll let you know. This report sponsored by: