I-95 Crash
2021-10-22@4:00pm--#Stratford CT-- #cttraffic-- A four car crash I-95 southbound at exit 30 in the left and center lane. Injuries reported.
WESTPORT POLICE DEPARTMENT PROMOTES TWO TO DEPUTY CHEIF
Westport, CT 10/22/2021-- Captain David Farrell and Captain Ryan Paulsson were promoted tothe rank of Deputy Chief (DC) during a ceremony at town hall earlier today. During hisremarks, Chief Foti Koskinas said that Deputy Chief Farrell and Deputy Chief Paulsson possessan outstanding work ethic and strong commitment to the town of Westport. Those qualitiesmade these two individuals the obvious choices for these positions. Chief Koskinas went on topraise their strength of character and noted that they never fail to reflect the values of the policedepartment by treating everyone with dignity and respect. Deputy Chief Farrell was hired as a patrol officer in 2001. He was promoted to Sergeant in2009 and Lieutenant in 2012. In 2015, DC Farrell was appointed to…
Look Who’s DoingItLocal!
I had a monumental meeting with Chris at Madison Avenue Monuments located at 1000 Madison Avenue in Bridgeport. Purchasing a monument is not something you think of, but neither is buying a new battery or bringing your car in for repairs. Its important to keep your name out there until the customer needs you! I couldn't believe the variety offered these days. Yes, there is the traditional bronze and granite stones. But today the monuments can be personalized. Visit their website at : https://madisonavemonuments.com/ or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/MadisonAveMonuments/. Their phone number is 203-726-6821
Road Closures
2021-10-22@11:50am-- #Bridgeport CT-- Bostwick and Railroad and Hancock and Railroad is closed for MTA work on the overpasses. This news report is made possible by:
Fairfield News: Power Outage
UI crew on South Bronson working to locate. Its affecting the "papermill" area of town. 2021-10-22@10:02am--#Fairfield CT-- Report of a power outage in the Unquowa Road area. UI trying to locate the source. UI map though says no outages. This news report is made possible by:
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
BRIDGEPORT, CT –The City of Bridgeport Police Department is participating in the DEA’sNational Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday October 23rd. This collaboration with theDEA is an effort to bring attention to properly disposing of your unused or unwantedprescription medications and why that is incredibly important. In 2019, millions of Americanswere reported to misuse prescription pain relievers, prescription stimulants, tranquilizers, andsedatives. Statistics show that among adolescents 12 and older who report using painmedication, an estimated 70% obtained them from a relative or friend's medicine cabinet andthose battling drug addiction have indicated that the easy access to prescription drugs infamily’s medicine cabinets allowed usage to continue with ease. This event allows us to draw attention to the importance of properly…
Seymour News: Crash!
2021-10-21@8:09pm--#Seymour CT-- Report of a crash on Derby Avenue near Rose Street involving a motorcycle. The roadway is closed according to radio reports. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: NAACP Upset Over Police Matters
#Bridgeport CT--The Greater Bridgeport Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (GBNAACP) demanded immediate action on racial disparity issues in Bridgeport’s police department. These concerns continue front and center as concerns for immediate change, GBNAACP Branch President D Stanley Lord said. The Branch, along with the Bridgeport Guardians, ACLU cite recent and historic racial and retaliatory actions. The most recent concerns center on violations within the city police department that continue to unlawfully dilute the values of Black and other communities of color. An official complaint was filed October 4 with Mayor Joseph Ganim’s office over the violations and sought immediate action and response. At this time, no response or priority change has taken place. NAACP, Bridgeport…
New Jobs In The State
HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that Ranpak Holdings Corp. (NYSE: PACK), a global leader of environmentally sustainable, paper-based packaging solutions for e-commerce and industrial supply chains, is creating an 80,000 square foot innovation and automation center in Shelton, Connecticut. The company expects to initially employ 35 workers at the facility and increase that amount to around 80 to 100 workers by 2024. “Ranpak wanted a skilled workforce and a location that fuels innovation and next generation thinking. They found everything they needed right here in Connecticut,” Governor Lamont said. “Connecticut is one of America’s great manufacturing states and we are glad to welcome Ranpak to our advanced manufacturing community.” Ranpak’s innovation center will serve many purposes. Housed within…
Fairfield News: Suspicious Person Has Warrants
2021-10-19@6:29pm--#Fairifield CT--Olajuwon Johnson age 37 was taken into custody after he followed the female complainant into the secured Alto Apartment Complex. Complainant called to report the subject was standing by the mailboxes. When Patrol Officers arrived on scene they located Johnson dressed in all black clothing with a black mask standing in a secured area of the apartment complex. Johnson first claimed to be waiting for a ride then stated he was waiting for a train. Warrant checks revealed Johnson was wanted for 2 separate warrants for failure to appear 1st Degree on 53a-113 Arson 3rd Degree $50,000.00 bond and failure to appear 2nd on 53a-109 Criminal Trespass 1st Degree and 53a-167a Interfering with an Officer with a $10,000.00 bond.