2022-04-20@5:30pm-- Shoplifters fleeing from the Villa Avenue Stop and Shop allegedly caused a crash on Kings Highway East. Police said the two suspects then fled on foot but were quickly apprehended up the street behind a house. Both suspects also had warrants. The plates on the car also did not match vehicle. It was refreshing that Fairfield Police came up to me at the scene to let me know the details! They will provide more information tomorrow.
2022-04-20 A three alarm fire on Bank Street. An explosion was also heard in the back of the building. This news report is made possible by:
HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut Education Commissioner Charlene Russell-Tucker today announced that the Connecticut State Department of Education is dedicating $8 million of federal American Rescue Plan funding to continue the state’s highly successful Summer Enrichment Program in 2022. Launched last year in response to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the grant program was created to help connect students during the summer months to high-quality enrichment opportunities, including at summer camps, childcare centers, and other similar programs, with a priority for those in towns and communities that were most disproportionately impacted by the pandemic. It is funded using a portion of the state’s share of the federal Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund. “The pandemic has created…
#Westport CT-- On April 19, 2022, at approximately 4:27 am, the Westport Fire Department was requested to respond to a report of a house fire. The original call was for a fire alarm. Itwas quickly followed up with a call from the occupant. The caller reported smoke in the house. Westport Fire responded with four engines, a rescue truck, and a command vehicle. Responding units were not coming from their normal locations due to all units being assigned to storm-related calls at the time. Surrounding towns were requested to provide coverage as well as respond to the scene to augment staffing. On arrival, a heavy smoke condition was found on the first and second floors. The occupants were able to…
2022-04-19@10:35pm--#Derby CT-- Police are investigating a possible robbery on the Green near Minerva Street. This news report is made possible by: Visit Interstate's website at: https://ctbattery.com/
2022-04-19@4:50pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #cttraffic-- I-95 northbound crash just past exit 26 for your commuting pleasure.
April 24 – 30, 2022www.StratfordRestaurantWeek.comSTRATFORD, CT - Stratford’s popular Restaurant Week kicks-off on Sunday, April 24th and runs throughSaturday, April 30th. Over 20 Stratford restaurants are preparing to showcase the best of Stratford’s dining scene.“Restaurant Week features some of the best of Stratford’s diverse cuisine and encourages patrons to support local small business,” said Stratford Mayor Laura R. Hoydick. “Stratford’s wide variety of dining establishments, combined with crave-worth discounts and deals promise to deliver, whether you’re ordering take-out or dining-in.”Restaurant Week patrons are invited to participate in the 2nd Annual Golden Fork Award. Visit any participating Restaurant Week business and send a picture of your receipt to info@StratfordRestaurantWeek.com. One lucky winner will receive The Golden Fork award, which was valued…
2022-04-19@12:30am--#Bridgeport CT-- EMS reporting the Seaview Avenue Bridge is flooding. This is mainly due to heavy winds driving the water inland. DO NOT cross flooded roadways!12:49am--#Stratford CT-- A UPS tractor trailer on its side with the driver pinned in the cab. Firefighters extricating the driver.
2022-04-18@9:04pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Just after 9pm first responders were called to the 300 block of Orchard Street for a pedestrian being struck. Radio reports said the victim had suffered head injuries. The striking vehicle also struck two parked vehicles there. He continued down Orchard Street hitting two more parked vehicles in the 60 block of Orchard where he lost his wheel and continued to the intersection of Ogen Street where a pick-up truck ended the chaos. Surprisingly there were no injuries. The man was given a number of field sobriety tests and then was led off to an awaiting police car in handcuffs. https://youtu.be/NcKc4TfxFFo
2022-04-18@6:08pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #ctfire-- Firefighters quickly knock down a fire on Benham Avenue. Everyone made it out safely.
