2020-05-26@6:41pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Report of a crash involving a GBT bus at Main and Fairfield Avenue. This news report is made possible by: [caption id="attachment_83430" align="aligncenter" width="2560"] Visit BMW of Bridgeport at: https://www.bmwofbridgeport.com/[/caption]
STRATFORD - May 19, 2020: During times of tribulation, heroes emerge. Stratford Full Time Paramedic Alex Lenches has been recognized today by Bridgeport Hospital as the "EMS Provider of the Year". In a ceremony at the Bridgeport Hospital Emergency Department, EMS Coordinator Wesley Young, presented the award along with Hospital Emergency Department Representatives. The EMS Provider of the Year award was established to recognize a provider that consistently demonstrates the highest levels of professionalism and patient care to his/her patients throughout the previous year. Alex is a full time paramedic with both Stratford EMS (SEMS). He also works as a paramedic for Valley EMS (VEMS) and AMR-Bridgeport. Alex executes his duties with distinction and always maintains the highest standards in…
#Norwalk CT--On May 24 at around 9:40 p.m patrol officers were dispatched to Garner Street for a report of shots fired. Officers were given the description of a man firing a handgun in the air. When officers arrived on scene they located an individual matching the description of the suspect. The suspect, Timothy Simmons Jr, was detained and officers located a handgun in his pocket. After officers investigated they located shell casings on scene. This appears to be an isolated incident and no one was injured. Simmons was arrested and charged as follows: Arrested: Timothy Summons Jr ( 28 years old) of 36 Amelia Pl Stamford Charges: Unlawful Discharge of a Firearm, Carrying a Pistol without a Permit, Reckless Endangerment,…
2020-05-26@2:28pm--#Derby CT-- Derby fire and hazmat on the scene at Marshall Lane for a sulfuric acid incident. This news report is made possible by:
#Bridgeport CT--At 8:50 this morning the Fire Department responded to a report of a person that fell from elevation off of the parking garage on Fairfield Avenue. First arriving firefighters met with PD (already on scene) who located the patient in an adjacent dumpster. FFs began working the patient who was unresponsive, not breathing, and without a pulse. Rapid removal from the dumpster was performed by FD on a backboard, utilizing the side door of the dumpster. Medics continued patient care with the assistance of two FFs that continued working the patient to St. V’s hospital. No Further Information at this time along with the condition of the party. This press release was made possible by:
Bridgeport, CT – Mayor Ganim announced the appointment of Lisa Morrissey as the new Director of Health and Social Services for the City of Bridgeport. Ms. Lisa Morrissey brings extensive knowledge to the role and most recently served as Health Director for the City of Danbury for three years. Mayor Ganim stated, “Lisa Morrissey came through a rigorous process. She has the experience in public service and extensive background in the area of health. Before her appointment, she played an integral role in securing COVID-19 testing for our City and her volunteer work through the pandemic has already greatly benefited our residents.” Ms. Morrissey received a Master’s in Public Health from New York Medical College and most recently served as…
The economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has placed families in financial hardship. Connecticut Insurance Department Commissioner Andrew N. Mais reminds insureds that all out-of-pocket cost for testing of COVID-19 has been removed for all fully insured and self-funded plans.* UPDATE: Treatment for COVID-19 is covered under all fully insured plans, including high deductible plans, and also covered under most self-funded employer-sponsored plans. Members in an employer-sponsored plan should verify with the carrier or employer specifics of their coverage for COVID-19 treatment. “Our insurance industry here in Connecticut has answered the call and protected those most affected by our current crisis by waiving out-of-pocket expenses for COVID-19 testing and treatment for all fully insured plans,” said Commissioner Mais. “Thanks to recent changes in federal law, employer-based plan sponsors are required to…
2020-05-24@9:30pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Bridgeport Police assisted the FBI and New York State Police in a stolen ATV sting. Bridgeport Police assisted in closing in on the suspects before the got on I-95 at Seaview and Connecticut Avenue. It appeared that two were taken in custody.
2020-05-24@8:20pm--#Southport CT-- #Fairfield CT-- Police are investigating the theft of 4 bicycles from a garage on Center Street. This news report is made possible by:
2020-05-24@6:00pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Expect major delay on Chopsey Hill near Island Brook Extension where there is a multi-car crash possibly involving a pedestrian. This news report is made possible by: [caption id="attachment_82873" align="aligncenter" width="1125"] Visit Perez Tires Website:https://www.pereztirecenter.com/[/caption]
