Shelton News: Carjacking
2021-03-15@12:55am--#Shelton CT-- A car was taken at gunpoint on Myrtle Street by two males who displayed a gun when the driver got out of the car. They fled towards Route 8. This news report is made possible by:
Ansonia News: Shots Fired
Ansonia Police UPDATE; On March 14, 2021, the Ansonia Police Department arrested Melvin Burroughs, age 33, of Ansonia for his involvement in a shooting on Sixth Street in Ansonia. Burroughs had been in a verbal dispute with two other males when Burroughs fired multiple shots at the males. No one was struck by the gunshots; however, a vehicle, shed and garbage cans were struck by the gunfire. Burroughs is a convicted felon and prohibited from owning or possessing firearms. Melvin Burroughs was charged with two counts of Criminal Attempt at Assault First Degree, two counts of Reckless Endangerment First Degree, Threatening First Degree, Unlawful Discharge, Criminal Use of a Firearm, Criminal Possession of a Firearm, and Criminal Mischief Third Degree.…
Bridgeport News: Cop Injured In Crash
Bridgeport Police UPDATE: At 11:33 pm Bridgeport Police was detailed to block the intersection of Island Brook Ave Ext. and Colonial Ave because of low hanging wires. The officer activated his emergency lights and blocked the intersection. They were hit (t-boned) by an operator traveling north on Island Brook Ave Ext. The officer sustained neck and back injuries and was transported to St. V's. Hospital. The other operator claimed to have injuries and he was transported to Bridgeport Hospital. This incident is currently under investigation.2021-03-15@10:35pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A Bridgeport Police Officer was injured in a crash at Islandbrook Extension and Colonial Drive. The officer required extrication and was transported to the hospital with unknown injuries. The passenger in the other car…
Bridgeport News: 5 Car Crash Sends 5 To The Hospital
2021-03-14@5:55pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Earlier, we reported on a car crash involving someone that was stabbed. There were 5 cars hit with 5 going to the hospital.
Shelton News: Brush Fire
2021-03-14@7:44pm--#Shelton CT-- Firefighters out at a brush fire at Old Stratford Road and Route 8. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Stabbing Victim At Car Crash
2021-03-14@5:55pm--#Bridgeport CT-- First responders are on scene of a crash in the 300 block of East Avenue where one person is reported stabbed. Police are sorting this one out... This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Tree Into A House
2021-03-14@4:04pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A man was watching golf in his living room and went down to the basement for a moment when he hear a loud crash. He discovered that a neighbor's tree from two houses over crashed right where he would have been sitting. The incident took place in the 200 block of Lakeside Drive. There were no injuries reported.
Bridgeport News: 2 Alarm Fire
2021-03-14@12:30pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #ctfire--Firefighters were called to a fire on Jones Avenue near Pequonnock Street for a structure fire. When they arrived they reported heavy fire from the front of the building. The high winds caused an exposure to the building next door and started a fire in the apartments above Pequonnock Wash and Dry on Pequonnock Street, the fire went to two alarms. There were no reported injuries. The fire marshal was called to investigate the cause of the fire.
Bridgeport News: Structure Fire
2021-03-13@5:49pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters were called to the 200 block of Parrott Avenue for a structure fire. Firefighters found heavy smoke on their arrival to this multi-family home. One resident was being treated for smoke inhalation. The fire marshal was called to investigate the cause of the fire. The American Red Cross is helping three families – nine adults after a fire today on Parrot Avenue, Bridgeport. The Red Cross provided assistance to meet the families’ immediate needs. Responders included: Patricia Breen, Tracey Scheer, Sana Sarr, and Benjamin Yamboa. The Red Cross also provided a recovery envelope containing information helpful to families recovering from a fire, including tips on cleanup; notification of important contacts; dealing with damaged items, and more. The Red Cross is also providing comfort kits containing personal care items…
Stratford News: River Road Closed
2021-03-13@3:03pm--#Stratford CT-- River Road is closed and traffic diverted to Main Street for a brush fire. This news report is made possible by: