Stratford News: McCrash!
2021-11-15@10:28am--#Bridgeport CT-- Report of a crash in front of the McDonalds at 411 Barnum Avenue Cutoff with one driver unconscious behind the wheel. This news report is made possible by:
GOVERNOR LAMONT APPOINTS CLAIRE COLEMAN AS CONSUMER COUNSEL
Governor Ned Lamont announced that he is nominating Claire Coleman of Woodbridge to serve as consumer counsel for the State of Connecticut. In the position, which is a five-year term, Coleman will lead the Office of Consumer Counsel in its mission of advocating on behalf of Connecticut consumers on issues relating to electricity, natural gas, telecommunications, and water. The office is an independent state agency authorized to participate on behalf of consumer interests in all administrative and judicial forums and in any matters in which the interests of consumers with respect to public utility matters may be involved. “Claire’s expertise in energy law, investigations, and regulatory reform makes her a great fit to effectively advocate for the interests of all…
I-95 Crash
UPDATE: 5 people injured, 4 still trapped in the car. Stratford sending a mutual aid ambulance to the scene. 2021-11-14@10:38pm--#Milford CT-- #cttraffic-- A crash on I-95 northbound near exit 36 with extrication according to radio reports.
Tonight’s 2nd Rollover Accident
2021-11-14@8:47pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Tonight's 2nd rollover accident was in the 300 block of Poplar Street. The Subaru hit a parked car and rolled onto its roof. The occupants were able to get out of the car on their own. 2 ambulances were dispatched to the scene.
Shelton News: Car Into A Tree
2021-11-14@12:30pm--#Shelton CT-- Report of a 2 car accident with one car into a tree in the 500 block of Huntington Street. No word on injuries. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Bank Robbery
#Bridgeport CT-- On 11/13/2021 at 11:20am, the Bridgeport Police Department was notified of a bank robbery that just occurred at Webster Bank 3546 Main St. The suspect stole $2,000 in cash by stating he was "Sticking up the place". The suspect was described as speaking with an Italian accent. The suspect was reported to have fled south on Main St. and West on to Clark St. Officers rapidly responded to the scene and canvassed the area for the suspect, to no avail. A K-9 was deployed and tracked to 75 Clark St. where the trail ended. Webster Bank has offered a $500 reward for any information leading to the arrest of the suspect. This press release was made possible by:
GOVERNOR LAMONT AND CONNECTICUT STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ANNOUNCE STUDENTS TO DECIDE HOW MORE THAN $1.5 MILLION IN FEDERAL RELIEF FUNDS ARE INVESTED
Connecticut’s Voice4Change Initiative Empowers High School Students to Decide How Relief Funds Are Spent (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut Education Commissioner Charlene Russell-Tucker announced the launch of Voice4Change, a first-of-its-kind campaign administered by the Connecticut State Department of Education that will empower high school students to decide how American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary Schools Emergency Relief (ARP ESSER) funds are spent. A total of 43 districts encompassing 77 high schools across Connecticut have opted-in to participate, representing more than 55,000 students. The governor explained that the goal for the initiative is to increase student engagement while fulfilling the Connecticut State Board of Education’s vision of ensuring students thrive in a global economy and civic life by challenging students to think critically…
Westport News: Burglary Arrest
#Westport CT--On November 15, 2003, at approximately 8:40 p.m., Westport Police officers respondedto an office complex located at 208 Post Road West on a report of a burglar alarm. Whilechecking the interior it was determined that a burglary had in fact taken place. The officerssearched for the suspect but could not locate the unknown individual. It was determined that theresponsible party entered through a window. The investigating detective was able to liftfingerprints from that window and they were reportedly a match for a man identified as PeterBriand. Based on the investigation, a warrant for Mr. Briand’s arrest was completed and signedby a Superior Court Judge.Shortly after the crime occurred Mr. Briand moved to South Carolina but has recentlyreturned to Connecticut.…
I-95 Crash
2021-11-12@1:04pm--#Milford CT-- #cttraffic-- Expect delays on I-95 near exit 36 in the left breakdown lane. I believe this is the northbound side. No word on any injuries.