11:20pm--#Bridgeport CT--Police are investigating a home invasion at 86 Pequonnock Street. Police are looking for an Africian American male, gray hoodie and dark sneakers, with a gun....that narrows it down but I've heard police work with less and get an arrest. UPDATE--Two males, one Hispanic tried to force their way in but did not get in. A black handgun was displayed with a red laser. They took off after they could not get through the door!
Mayor Bill Finch and the leadership of Bridgeport Police Union Local 1159 announced plans for a July fundraiser with a goal of raising $50,000 toward a Bridgeport Police Memorial outside Police Headquarters on Congress Street. Tens of thousands of private sector dollars already have been raised to match the public investment in the important project. On Wednesday, National Peace Officer Memorial Day, Mayor Finch honored Bridgeport’s Police Officers for the dangerous work they do every day to keep residents safe. “On average, one American law enforcement officer is killed in the line of duty every 57 hours,” said Mayor Bill Finch. “It is a dangerous and difficult job. Tragically, some don’t make it home at the end of their shift…
9:57pm--#Bridgeport CT--Large crowd with motorcycles racing on Housatonic Avenue. Police on scene trying to get them to disperse.
9:33pm--#Bridgeport CT #Fairfield CT--Bridgeport Police receiving calls from residents in St. Mary's area of shots fired. Turns out to be fireworks illegally being shot off on Jennings Beach in Fairfield.
8:49pm--#Shelton--Report of smoke inside Dress Barn on Shelton Ave.
2:19pm--The owner of the Wireless Wizard at 1905 Boston Avenue was just held up at gunpoint. One male with a shotgun fled in a tan Honda. towards Stratford. The gun was left behind and recovered by police.
11:40am--#Norwalk CT--A truck has hit a utility pole on Lois Street. Wires and a transformer now sitting on the roof of the cab, the driver has not attempted to exit the truck. First responders on the way. This COULD cause power outages off Westport Avenue, one alarm going off at the laundry mat not far from there.
11:34pm--#Bridgeport CT--Stratford Avenue will be one lane between East Main Street and Pembrook Street. Take an alternative route.
1:13am--#Bridgeport CT--Wake up Bridgeport! Report of smoke on the third floor at 1066 Kossuth Street. Here come a bunch of firetrucks, but you had to go to the bathroom anyways right?
10:20pm--#Stamford CT--#cttraffic--I-95 southbound car accident in the median between exits 10 and 9 closer to 9. Traffic backing up as usual.