HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont today released agency-specific data regarding compliance with the state’s COVID-19 vaccination and testing requirements. Connecticut executive branch state employees have made significant progress in recent days, with 78.5% fully vaccinated and a total of 671 employees (2.2%) who are non-compliant with the executive orders. More than 1,700 executive branch state employees were vaccinated in the days following the governor’s August 19 announcement that they would either need to be vaccinated or receive weekly testing. State agency heads and human resources representatives have been working throughout this week directly with employees who are non-compliant but who intend to meet the requirements. Most non-compliant employees remain at that status due to incomplete submissions. Actions related to employees deliberately…
Derby News: Pedestrian Struck On Route 8
2021-10-07@8:40pm-- #Derby CT--#cttraffic--A pedestrian was struck by a car on exit ramp 17 on Route 8 southbound. He was alert and conscious according to radio reports. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: GBT Bus Rear-Ended
2021-10-07@3:18pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A GBT bus driver was injured when a car rear-ended the bus on Park Avenue near Maplewood Avenue.
Fairfield News: Water Main Break
2021-10-07@1:31pm--#Fairfield CT-- There is a water main break across the street from our sponsor Penfield Automotive on the Post Road. According to radio reports there is no water in the area.
Bridgeport Strong!
How about some likes for Officer Marie Cetti and K-9 Uno?!! Back in September of 2020 a suspect fleeing the scene hit Officer Cetti. hospitalizing her for an extended period of time. But she is Bridgeport Strong and bounced back to active duty in no time! Her no quit attitude was recognized by her union AFSCME and received a Never Quit Award of Service. See the video here:https://www.council4.org/ctcops/news/marie-cetti-local-1159-never-quit-service-award-winner Way to go Officer Cetti. Bridgeport Strong! Thank you for your service.
Bridgeport News: Pedestrian Struck
#Bridgeport CT-- On October 6, 2021 at approximately 8:15 pm the Bridgeport Emergency Operations Center received a callfor a report of a Car vs Pedestrian crash at Boston Avenue and Weber Avenue. A pedestrian from Stratford CT was crossing Boston Avenue and Weber Avenue from the north east corner heading southbound. As he was crossing a red Jeep Grand Cherokee was traveling westbound on Boston Avenue, driven by a male party from Shelton CT, struck the pedestrian. After striking the pedestrian the driver pulled his vehicle over and remained on scene. The Bridgeport Fire Department and AMR responded to the scene. The pedestrian was transported to Bridgeport Hospital. He sustained life threatening injuries and remains in critical but stable condition.…
Fairfield Police Launch New Tip411 Anonymous Tip System
#FAIRFIELD, CT – October 6, 2021 – The Fairfield Police Department is increasing itscrime-fighting arsenal with a new app to help residents connect with the department tofind information and submit anonymous tips from their smartphone.Developed by Tip411, the Fairfield PD app puts a powerful new crime-fighting tool intothe hands of community members of all ages. The Fairfield PD app is available fordownload for free via the Google Play Store, iTunes App Store or on our website athttps://fpdct.com/tips. “The Fairfield Police Department is dedicated to maintaining a safe community, protectinglife and property, reducing crime and the fear of crime and to performing its function in amanner which promotes public trust and confidence,” said Fairfield Police Chief RobertKalamaras. “Our new Fairfield PD…
Bridgeport News: Person Shot
#Bridgeport CT-- A person has been shot in the 600 block of Capital Avenue. This is still breaking news and there is not a lot of information at this time. Police are searching the road for shell casings.Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jX79KmRVtx8
Bridgeport News: Home Invasion
2021-10-6@10:00PMish-- Police/EMS called for a home invasion in the 200 block of Bretton Street. There are no further details. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Car Accident Closes Boston Ave
2021-10-06@8:15pm-- #Bridgeport CT-- At 8:15pm I received two media alerts, on for a crash at Boston and Chopsey Hill and another on Boston Avenue in the 2100 block which I have received a number of messages asking if there was a shooting because of the crime scene tape. EMS has not been called for any stabbing or shootings.