I-95 Crash
2023-06-15@9:30pm Bridgeport News: Crash on I-95 northbound at Seaview Avenue ramp one car on its side. Nothing is visible on the traffic cams.
Bridgeport News: Street Fight
2023-06-15@12:34pm--#Bridgeport CT-- An old school street fight using just fists at Beechwood and Poplar Street. No word on the extent of injuries.
Bridgeport News: Crash
2023-06-15@12:26pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A crash with injuries at State and Colorado Avenue.
Bridgeport News: Person Shot
2023-06-14@11:00pm--#Brideport CT-- Neighbors told me there were over 10 shots fired in the parking lot at Benham and Park Avenue. One person was shot and went to the hospital in a private vehicle with non-life-threatening injuries. A couple of parked vehicles were probably hit as well. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/fiuDH1d5AMo
JUNETEENTH AS A LEGAL STATE HOLIDAY FOR THE FIRST TIME ON JUNE 19
(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the State of Connecticut will observe Juneteenth Independence Day as a legal state holiday for the first time in the state’s history on Monday, June 19, 2023. Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, is the oldest known celebration commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. While the Emancipation Proclamation became effective on January 1, 1863, the news took time to make its way around the country. As such, it was not until June 19, 1865, when the Union army brought word of the proclamation to enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, making them among the last to be freed. “For far too long, Juneteenth and the end…
Route 8/25 Crash
2023-06-14@2:49pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A crash on Route 8/25 northbound near exit 5 taking up the right shoulder and right lane. No word on injuries.
Bridgeport/Fairfield News: Catalytic Thief Displays Firearm To Homeowner
2023-06-14@12:32am--#Fairfield #Bridgeport CT-- A homeowner in the Thorme Street area confronted a catalytic converter who displayed a firearm before fleeing. Thankfully Fairfield was alerted so that I could pass this on and warn you! This press release was made possible by:
Fairfield News: Yute Problems
2023-06-13@7:30PMish--#Fairfield CT-- A viewer sent in this photo of teens being led from Jennings Beach by police for allegedly fighting. A short time later police were called to Warde High School for teens on da roof.
Bridgeport News: Suspect Apprehended For Denver Avenue Murder
Suspect Andre Johnson, wanted for the murder of Aaron Hunt, was apprehended today by members of the US Marshals Service Violent Fugitive Task Force, Bridgeport Police Homicide Detectives, members of the Bridgeport Violent Crime Task Force, and the Waterbury PD.
Fairfield News: Crash
2023-06-13@3:20pm--#Fairfield CT-- Another crash despite the delayed green light at Jennings and Black Rock Turnpike. No word on injuries.