11:53pm–#Bridgeport CT-#cttraffic—Manhunt in the wooded area on Polk Street after a police pursuit on I-95 into #Bridgeport north end.
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Pursuit on I-95
11:39pm–#cttraffic–I-95 state police pursuit near exit 24 left lane speeds of 80mph
Washing Machine Fire
7:55pm–#Bridgeport CT–A fire in a washing machine was quickly extinguished by the fire department at 2240 East Main Street at the Beardsley Apartments.
Dirt bikes racing in the road
7:17pm–#Bridgeport CT–Careful driving on North Avenue near Howard Avenue. Report of dirt bikes riding carelessly in the area.
Elderly woman pinned by 2 cars
7:01pm–#Ansonia CT–An elderly woman in her 60’s was pinned between two cars at the intersection of Hill Street and Root Avenue. They were able to move one of the cars. The woman is conscious but in a lot of pain.
Boat in distress
6:06pm–#Milford CT –Milford firefighters assisting a boat in distress near Charles Island and the harbor.
It’s football season…..almost
#4:51pm–#Ansonia CT– A youth has a broken collarbone playing football at Lavender Field in Ansonia. EMS on the way.
Bush on fire @ DMV
3:39pm–#Norwalk CT– Report of a bush on fire at the Department of Motor Vehicles at540 Main Ave. Firefighters on the way…..
Dirt bike stolen during test drive
11:16am–#Trumbull CT–A Trumbull man has called police that a dirt bike was stolen when being test drive at Reiner Drive and Reiner Circle.
Difficulty breathing after smoking “found” drugs
3:00am–#Bridgeport CT–A man in the 1000 block of Broad Street is having difficulty breathing after smoking some “drugs” found on the street. Medics and police on the way.