Today’s Vehicle Fire
2023-01-31@4:47pm--#Fairfield CT-- #cttraffic-- Today's vehicle fire was a box truck on I-95 southbound near the exit 18 on ramp.
Stratford Health Department to Offer Free Health Screenings
Stratford CT – The Stratford Health Department will be conducting free health screenings under their “Know Your Numbers” campaign at Town Hall, the Stratford Library, South End Community Center and Stratford YMCA. February is American Heart Month and the Stratford Health Department is encouraging all residents to participate in free heart health screenings. Dates: Wednesday, February 1st, 2023 10:00 AM –12:00 PM (Town Hall) Wednesday, February 8th, 2023 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Stratford Library) Wednesday, February 15th, 2023 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (South End Community Center) Wednesday, February 22nd 2023 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Stratford YMCA) “Know Your Numbers” campaign is part of an overall strategy created by the Health Improvement Alliance, comprised of Bridgeport Hospital, St. Vincent’s Medical Center, community health centers Optimus and Southwest and…
Bridgeport News: Robbery Spree Continues To Plague City
Bridgeport Police UPDATE: At 0528hrs the Bridgeport ECC received a 911 call from the owner of Vazzy’s Restaurant on Broadbridge Road indicating two males approached a worker and forced her into the store to burglarize it. BPD arrived on-scene shortly after to investigate the incident. Responsible parties are reported to be two black males, weapons were displayed. Both parties fled in an unknown direction. No injuries reported. This is an active investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Bridgeport Police at 203-576-TIPS. 2023-01-31@7:00AMish--Vazzy's and Catamount on Broadbridge Road were both reported to be robbed this morning. Also, an unconfirmed report said that White's Diner on Boston Post Road was also robbed this morning. Earlier this month Yuery's Market…
Merritt Parkway Rollover
2023-01-31@12:07am--#Fairfield CT-- #cttraffic-- A rollover accident with entrapment report northbound on the Merritt Parkway between exits 43 and 44, close to the Redding Road overpass. This press release was made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Home Invasion/Robbery
#Bridgeport CT--The Bridgeport Police received a 911 call at 0909hrs on a preliminary report of a burglary in progress I the 600th block of Brooks St. BPD units were dispatched and on-scene reports indicated a home invasion took place with a woman and her two children home. The male parties displayed a firearm and fled the residence with the female’s cellphone. AMR was dispatched to the scene for evaluation of any injuries. This is an active investigation at this time. Anyone with info is asked to contact Det. Jeff Holtz 203-581-5293 or the BPT PD at 203-576-TIPS. This press release was made possible by:
Fairfield News: 3 Pedestrians Struck In 2 Incidents
2023-01-30@7:40pm--#Fairfield CT-- A pedestrian was struck in the 2000 block of Post Road around 6:30pm and 2 pedestrians were struck in the 4000 block of Park Avenue both suffering head injuries according to radio reports. The photo is from the Park Avenue incident.
Fairfield Health Department Conducts FREE Screenings for Residents to Know Their Numbers
FAIRFIELD, Connecticut (January 30, 2023) – You may have heard that you need to “know yournumbers,” which refers to key markers of heart health like blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar,body mass index (BMI), and waist circumference. Although doctors test most of these numbers atannual check-ups, it’s important that you know your numbers and understand what they mean. Bykeeping those numbers within a healthy range, you can greatly improve your heart health and reduceyour risk for heart disease.February is Heart Health month and the Fairfield Health Department is celebrating by urging allresidents to make sure they know their numbers. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in theUnited States for both men and woman, and it is preventable. The Fairfield…
Bridgeport News: Mike’s Deli Robbery
On January 10, 2023, at approximately 12:20 am, a suspect entered Mike’s Deli located at 2808 Fairfield Avenue, motioned as if he had a firearm, and took cash from the business. The suspect is described as a Black male wearing a black hat, blue jacket with black sleeves, tan khaki pants, and tan boots. The suspect left the store walking eastbound on Fairfield Avenue. The Bridgeport Police Department (B.P.D.) Detective Bureau is requesting assistance from the public in identifying this robbery suspect. Please review the attached photographs taken from video surveillance. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to contact the case officer, Detective Ken McKenna, at 203-581-5245 or utilize the Bridgeport Police Tips Line at 203-576-TIPS.
Bridgeport CT–Yuery’s Market Robbery
#Bridgeport CT-- On January 22, 2023, at approximately 6:30 pm, two suspects entered Yuery’s Market located at 1141 East Main Street, brandished a firearm, and took cash from the business. The suspect armed with the handgun is described as a Black male wearing a black mask, black hooded sweatshirt, and blue medical gloves. The second suspect is described as a Black male wearing a black & white shirt, black pants, black jacket, and a black facemask. Both suspects were last seen fleeing the area on foot headed westbound on Jane Street. The Bridgeport Police Department (B.P.D.) Detective Bureau is requesting assistance from the public in identifying the robbery suspects. Please review the attached photographs taken from video surveillance. Anyone with…
Increase To School Meal Programs
U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) will join advocates to announce significant federal funding increases for both the Supplemental Nutritional Insurance Program (SNAP) and child nutrition programs, which include school meal programs, as growing numbers of Connecticut families face food insecurity this winter. The federal budget includes $154 billion for SNAP, an increase of $13.4 billion over last year, $28.5 billion for Child Nutrition Programs including historic funding allowing schools to serve healthy meals, and $6 billion for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). Connecticut’s SNAP and child nutrition programs are expected to receive a boost of millions of dollars to support access to affordable and nutritious foods. According to Feeding America, nearly 400,000 people in…