8/25 Crash
2023-03-26@3:52 #Bridgeport CT-- #cttraffic-- A crash with injuries on Route 8/25 southbound near exit 3 according to radio reports.
Bridgeport News: Crash!
2023-03-25@8:40pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A viewer sent in these images of a crash on East Main at Jane Street Saturday night. The viewer said there were 5 cars involved. If you see breaking news and can safely take and send pictures or videos for our viewers, please send the to me on Facebook Messenger or email Steve@DoingItLocal.com
Fairfield News: Crashed Car
2023-03-26@12:27pm--#Fairfield CT-- #Bridgeport CT-- A car with front end damage and an unconscious driver came to a stop on Kings Highway. Firefighters immediately began CPR on the driver. Police had dispatch check with Bridgeport to see if they had any hit-and-run calls in town which they did.
Today’s Vehicle Fire
2023-03-25@6:38pm--#Fairfield CT-- Today's vehicle fire was located at Nutmeg Bowl at 802 Villa Avenue. The car owner of the Nissan Altima said his son was inside when the engine compartment began to catch fire. There were no injuries and firefighters had the fire out quickly. The sprinkler system above kept the fire from extending to cars parked nearby. https://youtu.be/O4-4Rjg9XtI
Bridgeport News: Homicide Victim Identified
#Bridgeport Ct-- The homicide victim from Clinton Avenue has been identified as 31-year-old Marco Illescas-Canar of Bridgeport CT. The family resides in the “Hollow” section of the City. Marco Illescas-Canar was not technically homeless. The next of kin has been notified.
Route 8 Accident
2023-03-25@1:45pm--#Trumbull CT-- #cttraffic-- A crash on Route 8 northbound near exit 8. According to radio reports a second ambulance has been dispatched for a person with back pain. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Man Shot In The Neck & In Critical Condition
#Bridgeport News: On March 25, 2023, at around 3:30 am, the Bridgeport Police Department received reports of gunshots outside the Hollywood Hookah Lounge located at 1211 Main Street in Bridgeport, CT. A 23-year-old man from Bridgeport was shot twice in the neck and is critically injured. The Incident Upon arriving at the scene, police officers discovered shell casings and other evidence indicating that multiple shots had been fired. A male party presented himself at a nearby hospital with gunshot wounds to the neck. The Victim The victim of the shooting is a 23-year-old man from Bridgeport, CT. The police have not released his name or any other identifying information. He is critically injured but is reported to be in stable…
Norwalk News: Stabbing at Norwalk High School
#Norwalk CT--On March 24, 2023, Norwalk Combined Dispatch received a call reporting a stabbing at Norwalk High School. The incident resulted in a juvenile victim being transported to Norwalk Hospital with life-threatening injuries. The Norwalk Police Department responded promptly to the call and quickly identified the suspects, who were later arrested and charged with various crimes. The Incident At around 5:00 PM on March 24, 2023, Norwalk Combined Dispatch received a call reporting a stabbing at Norwalk High School. Patrol Officers were immediately dispatched to the location and found a juvenile victim on the football field. The officers rendered aid to the victim until Norwalk Hospital EMS arrived on the scene. The victim was then transported to Norwalk Hospital with…
Juvenile Arrested for Role in Robbery and Murder of Chinese Food Delivery Man
2023-03-24 #Bridgeport CT--Earlier today, Bridgeport Police apprehended a 14-year-old individual in connection with the robbery and killing of a Chinese food delivery man that occurred on March 4th. This arrest marks the second one made in relation to the case. The minor has been charged with Criminal Attempt at Robbery in the First Degree and Felony Murder, and is currently being detained at the Juvenile Detention Center in Bridgeport on a bond of $1,000,000. The lead investigator on the case, Detective Hanson, and all of the other individuals who contributed to the investigation are commended for their hard work and dedication.
INITIATIVE TO STRENGTHEN TEACHER RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION EFFORTS
(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont and Education Commissioner Charlene M. Russell-Tucker today announced details of a new state initiative that aims to strengthen Connecticut’s efforts to recruit and retain a strong and diverse educator workforce through the reimagining of teacher evaluations and the modernizing of teacher certifications. The initiative focuses on ensuring that teachers are evaluated on a fair and consistent basis, and that they receive the support they need to improve their skills and knowledge. The Connecticut State Department of Education’s Educator Evaluation and Support (EES) Council, codified in Conn. Gen. Stat. 10-151b as the Performance Evaluation and Advisory Council, has worked collaboratively over the past 20 months to develop an educator evaluation system based on research, best…