Fairfield News: Crash!
2022-09-15@4:12pm--#Fairfield CT-- A report of a crash at Hill Farm and Hillside Road. Another report of a crash in front of Penny's Diner on Black Rock Turnpike. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Child On Scooter Injured In Crash
2022-09-15@4:02pm--#Brideport CT-- A child on a scooter was hit by a car in the lower portion of East Main Street. The child suffered a femur fracture and a head injury. This news report is made possible by:
Majestic Theater- To Be Or Not To Be
Video report: #Bridgeport CT-- A recent article stated that the Majestic Theater on Main Street should be torn down since it's blight continues to damper business in that section of the street. I reached out to Jorge Cruz Sr. who is the City Council member of the 131st district that represents downtown. He said nothing is happening. There was some asbestos removal since the city signed with Craig Livingston, managing partner with Exact Capital Group LLC. Cruz remains disappointed with the constant pipe dreams of all administrations and would like to see the building be brought back to its former glory. https://youtu.be/uZeG_8swa78
ATTORNEY GENERAL TONG SEEKS ANSWERS FROM M&T BANK REGARDING CONNECTICUT JOB COMMITMENTS, CUSTOMER SERVICE
(Hartford, CT) – Attorney General William Tong issued a letter to M&T Bank expressing concern and seeking information regarding numerous complaints from consumers and employees following the conversion from People’s United Bank. In his letter, Attorney General Tong seeks information regarding commitments made by M&T Bank to its Connecticut workforce, as well as identification of a high-level representative to expedite complaints filed with the Office of the Attorney General. “I share your customers’ outrage at the serious lack of preparation for this conversion. M&T’s poor planning cost Connecticut customers timely access to their banking records, their bill pay systems, and their money. Connecticut customers wasted hours of time on hold and in branches trying to sort out problems that should…
I-95 Darien Homicide UPDATE
On 09/14/2022 at approximately 3:51am, Western District Major Crimes Squad (WDMCS) Detectives were requested to respond to the intersection of Maple and Noroten Avenue, in the Town of Darien for a reported shooting involving three (3) individuals. Prior to WDMCS arrival it was reported that two (2) of the passengers were transported to Stamford Hospital with life threatening injuries. However, the operator identified as Jovel Mckenzie (DOB: 03-16-1993) remained on-scene with a superficial wound to the right shoulder and refused medical attention. Shortly thereafter, the right front passenger was identified as Earl Gayle (DOB: 08-11-1991), and was pronounced deceased at Stamford Hospital. The left-side rear passenger was identified as Rashawn Mccalla (DOB: 12/16/1993), who underwent surgery and is listed in…
Bridgeport News: Attempted Abduction Of A 10-Year-Old Boy
The child admitted he was untruthful about the whole ordeal. We have received media inquiries regarding an alleged kidnapping of a 10yr old. At 17:25 HRS the Bridgeport ECC received a 911 call on a preliminary report of a 10yr old that was dragged into a white minivan with tints against his will at Went Field and then later dropped off at Mcdonald's restaurant on Fairfield Avenue. During the BPD DB investigation, the child admitted he was untruthful about the whole ordeal. 7:32pm--Bridgeport Police just told Fairfield that this turned out to be a false report. 2022-09-14@5:47pm--#Bridgeport CT-- There was an attempted abduction of a ten-year-old boy in the 100 block of Norman Street (near the park) by a white…
Bridgeport News: Arrest In Bomb Threat
2022-09-14@12:00pm--A bomb threat came in through the Bridgeport Emergency Operations Center. The threat was made against vessel(s) operated by the Bridgeport & Port Jefferson Steamboat Company. Uniformed officers responded in both Connecticut and New York, immediately assessed the situation, and notified the U.S. Coast Guard. On September 6, 2022, a similar bomb threat was made against the Bridgeport & Port Jefferson Steamboat Company. Several local, state, and federal agencies have taken active roles in assisting with the investigation.Today, the Bridgeport Police Department Detective Bureau developed 31-year-old Trevon Phidd of West Haven, CT as the suspect. At approximately 2:15 pm , members of the Bridgeport Police Department took him into custody. Phidd is charged with 53a-300 Act of Terrorism (2 counts),…
Fairfield News: Local Non-profits and Businesses to Benefit under State Program
#Fairfield CT-- September 14, 2022– First Selectwoman Brenda L. Kupchick announced today that the Connecticut Department of Revenue Services (DRS) has approved six programs submitted by the Town of Fairfield for inclusion in the 2022 Neighborhood AssistanceAct program. The Neighborhood Assistance Act (NAA) program is designed to provide funding to state-approved community programs conducted by municipal agencies or community non-profit organizations. The NAA works with businesses to provide a State tax credit for cash contributions made to these community programs. The program is structured so that businesses that make charitable contributions to a qualified program are eligible to receive a credit, valued at 60% to 100% of the amount contributed, on their State Corporate Income Tax. The minimum contribution on…
Redding Armed Robbery Ends In Bridgeport
2022-09-13@8:30pm--#Redding CT-- #Bridgeport CT-- The Spinning Wheel Restaurant located at 109 Black Rock Turnpike in Redding was robbed by three black males who fled south in a gray Honda. Police chased the suspects into Easton, Trumbull and Bridgeport where it came to an end at Trumbull Gardens. A perimeter was set around Trumbull Gardens to Fairchild Wheeler Interdistrict Multi-Magnet School. I know the driver and one suspect was taken into custody. https://youtu.be/cMAX2mWJvho
Bridgeport News: Rollover Accident on Wood Avenue
2022-09-13@10:50pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A one car rollover on Wood Avenue in the 800 block near Eaton Street. The Subaru hit a parked car and then rolled. There were no reported injuries. https://youtu.be/TsDrmVolNw8