Bridgeport News: Today's Vehicle Fire 2023-02-25@4:30AMish--- Today's vehicle fire was a tractor-trailer and a camper collided on I-95 northbound at exit 27A causing both vehicles to catch fire. There was no word on any injuries.
2023-02-25@1:49am--#Fairfield CT-- 3 people were seriously injured on Post Road at the circle near McDonald’s after a one-car crash. It appears the car went off the roadway hitting the McDonald’s entrance sign, then hit a tree before coming to a stop. According to radio reports the three required advanced life support from EMS. https://youtu.be/Jxaua5gkVUw
2023-02-24@7:30pm--#Bridgeport CT--- A pedestrian has been struck at Marion and Main Street. This news report is made possible by:
#Bridgeport CT--On February 23, 2023, at approximately 1:10 am, a carjacking and abduction occurred on the property of A.M.R. American Medical Response located at 335 Connecticut Avenue, Bridgeport CT. The victim, a 22-year-old Bridgeport woman, and the suspect, 22-year-old Bradley Doyle of Milford CT, are both A.M.R. employees and were previously involved in a short dating type relationship earlier this year. This morning a witness observed the victim being forced into her personal vehicle by Doyle, who then took control of her car and fled westbound on Connecticut Avenue towards Seaview Avenue in Bridgeport CT. At that point, the witness called 911 and contacted the Connecticut State Police (C.S.P.). Connecticut State Troopers observed the victim’s vehicle in several towns throughout…
Connecticut will receive an additional $19.6 million in federal funding for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), as part of the 2023 omnibus appropriations bill. Since November, Connecticut has received more than $105 million in LIHEAP funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. “LIHEAP helps thousands of Connecticut families and seniors keep their lights on and their homes warm each year. This winter’s high energy costs have put a major strain on the program, and that’s why our delegation has consistently pushed the administration to get as much federal funding out the door as possible. I’m glad to see our state receive an additional $19.6 million to help more people afford their energy bills and stay…
(Hartford, CT) – Attorney General William Tong and a bipartisan coalition of legislators announced new proposed legislation to strengthen Connecticut’s ability to fight obnoxious and intrusive robocalls. The legislation would modernize the state’s anti-robocall statutes to match new tactics and technology used to inundate Connecticut households with relentless, unwanted calls. Connecticut’s robocall statutes have not been updated since 2015. Some portions have not been updated since they were first enacted in 1996. Our laws have failed to keep up with current tactics used by scammers. Specifically, the proposal expands the statutes to cover text messages, bans “gateway” voice over internet protocol (VoIP) providers from facilitating overseas scammers’ access to the U.S. telecom networks, allows for enforcement action against calls received…
2023-02-23@11:01pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A hit-and-run driver hit a utility pole shearing it at the base, and took out a hydrant before fleeing the scene on Barnum Avenue near Seaview Avenue. Expect major delays as the road is closed for repairs.
2023-02-23@10:44pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters were called to the 1400 block of Boston Avenue (near Central Avenue) for a car fire that was very close to the house. Firefighters were able to extinguish the fire before it spread to the home.
2023-02-23@7:27pm--#Trumbull CT-- Firefighters on the way to assist in removing a potty training seat from a child's head on Jogs Hill Road. Sounds like something I would have done as a child.... This news report is made possible by:
#Norwalk CT-- Over the course of the last year the Special Services Division of the Norwalk Police Department conducted a long-term investigation into the illegal sale of narcotics and firearms from Ivy Place, Norwalk. Investigators identified Tylon Dubose as the narcotics and firearms trafficker. As a result of the investigation seven arrest warrants were issued for Dubose and a search warrant was issued for his residence. On February 22, 2023, Tylon Dubose was arrested and charged with seven arrest warrants. The Special Services Division with the assistance of the Tactical Response Team then executed a search warrant at Ivy Place. The investigation remains ongoing and anyone with any information is asked to contact the Special Services Division at 203-854-3040. Arrested:…
