Motor vehicle accident in Bridgeport
1:00pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Report of a motor vehicle accident at Stratford Ave and Seaview Ave.
Manhunt in Bridgeport
10:55pm--#Bridgeport CT #Faifield CT--If you live near St. Stephen's Road and wondering why there are so many Fairfield Police cars it is because they are tracking hit and run driver. The driver hit a car in Fairfield and tried to elude police in a pursuit. The driver fled on foot on Brewster Street and K-9 is tracking the man to this area.
Motorcyclist hit on I-95
7:18pm--#Norwalk CT--#cttraffic--A motorcyclist has been hit on I-95 Southbound at exit 15. The cyclist was observed walking to the guardrail. Injuries unknown at this time. First responders on the way.
Woman Hunt in Trumbull
6:31pm--#Trumbull CT--Police along with K-9 are looking for an elderly woman with dementia in the Trumbull/Easton/Fairfield area (Madison Ave area). K-9 is currently tracking on Plattsville Road so don't be alarmed. Police did not get a good description other than a 5' 3" elderly woman with brown hair and brown eyes carrying a beige purse. If you see someone like that in the area please call 911.
Funny Money
#Fairfield CT--Henry C. Reid & Son Jewelers located at 1591 Post Rd reported to police this morning they received a counterfeit one hundred dollar bill during a transaction yesterday.
Gas leak
12:07pm--#Bridgeport CT--Firefighters investigating an crew digging and an odor of gas at Central and Stratford Avenue.
Shots fired, pursit ends with woman hiding in storm drain
(Bridgeport, CT -- Aug. 19, 2013) – A 32-year-old woman was held on $75,000 bond after gunfire and a police chase. Lt. William Bailey and Officer Gerald Lavin were in the 500 block of Trumbull Avenue Saturday when they observed a car pull up a block away. A male got out of the car and fired numerous shots before jumping back into the car and fleeing. The driver, later identified as Amelia Rhodes, of Bridgeport, sped off, nearly striking the police vehicle, and led police on a chase. She crashed in the area of Chopsey Hill Road and Summit Street. Both occupants fled on foot, including the male passenger who fled while still holding the gun. He eluded police. Officers…
3 cartons of cigs taken
2:12am--#Fairfield CT--3 cartons of cigarettes were taken from the Walgreen's on Villa Avenue by a male who fled in a yellow work/utility van. Not sure if it is yellow from the nicotine.......