Bridgeport News: Pedestrian Struck
2020-10-21@7:11pm-- #Bridgeport CT-- A pedestrian was struck at Washington Avenue and West Avenue. The victim was being "belligerent" according to radio reports.
Bridgeport News: Car-Motorcycle Collide
A two-vehicle crash in the East End of Bridgeport sends one person to the hospital . Witnessed Say a Honda SUV Was going the wrong way down Stratford Avenue when it collided with a motorcycle.The person on the motorcycle was taken to the hospital. No word yet on his condition. Police are investigating.
Ansonia News: Meet Up For Robbery
On October 21, 2020 at approximately 12:15 P.M., the Ansonia Police were sent to the Target parking lot, 20 West Main Street, to investigate a report of a robbery where the suspect displayed a handgun. Officers responded to the area and learned that the victims were meeting with the suspect to complete an online transaction. During the interaction, the suspect displayed a handgun and robbed the victims before fleeing in a light-colored vehicle. The suspect was described as a light-skinned black male, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and blue mask. The vehicle the suspect came from was being driven by another person; there is no description available of the driver. The vehicle was described as a light-colored sedan with tinted…
Stratford News: Larceny/Credit Card Theft
#Stratford CT--On 10-3-2020 at 11:30 p.m. the complainant lost his wallet at Home Depot. A couple found the wallet and used his debit card at Home Depot purchasing $361.00 worth of merchandise. They then went to Walmart and bought a $742.00, Samsung, 65” TV. They continue to use his debit card at Bev Max liquor store making a purchase of $127.00. Caucasian male is approximately 5’-8”, 160 lbs., and 35-40 years old. He is wearing a white baseball cap with sunglasses on top of his cap, a blue jacket with a fluorescent yellow inner hood and fluorescent yellow trim on the sides with dark blue sleeves. A white T-shirt, gold chain, blue shorts, short black socks, and blue running sneakers. Caucasian female is 35-40…
Travel Advisory
HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont of Connecticut, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo of New York, and Governor Phil Murphy of New Jersey today released the following joint statement regarding the regional travel advisory that was issued by their states in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic: “Our states have worked together successfully in combating this pandemic since the beginning and we’ll continue to do so. The travel advisory was designed to keep our respective states safe, with the understanding that we are a connected region, dependent on each other when it comes to commerce, education, and health care. We’re urging all of our residents to avoid unnecessary or non-essential travel between states at this time, but will not subject residents of our…
SNAP Benefits Victory
Attorney General William Tong issued a statement following a court victory protecting the SNAP benefits of 700,000 Americans. “This court ruling makes sure that Americans in need will not go hungry at a time of record high unemployment and food insecurity,” said Attorney General Tong. “Our lawsuit challenged the Trump Administration’s proposal to gut SNAP benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic and unprecedented economic strife. The court agreed this proposal was inhumane and unnecessary. This is an excellent result for Connecticut people struggling to get food on the table.” Earlier this year, Attorney General Tong and a coalition of 15 attorneys general, sued the Trump Administration over changes to the SNAP program that would have cut SNAP benefits for 700,000 Americans by limiting…
Ansonia News: Armed Robbery
2020-10-20@6:50pm--The Ansonia Police Department received a complaint of an armed robbery at the S & S Mart, 95 Division Street. Two males, one armed with a handgun, entered the store and demanded the employee turn over all the money in the register. Several hundred dollars and store merchandise was taken during the robbery. The suspects are described as black males, one tall and thin wearing a blue hooded sweatshirt, grey pants, black facemask and carrying a black handgun, the other medium height and weight wearing a tan and camouflage hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans, and black facemask. The suspects fled the store on foot towards Wakelee Avenue. The department is asking anyone with information to please contact 203-735-1885 or tips can…
Bridgeport News: Person Shot
2020-10-20@10:18pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A person was shot on Hanover Street and transported to the hospital by private vehicle. A number of parked cars were also shot up. This news report is made possible by: Visit Scap's Website at: https://www.scapchryslerjeep.com/
Fairfield News: Dumpster Fire
2020-10-20@10:00pm--#Fairfield CT-- Firefighters extinguish a fire discovered by police in the dumpster behind 'Wich Day Sandwiches at 808 Post Road (yes, it's a slow news night!).
Black Rock Homicide Arrest
#Bridgeport CT-- This morning, Detective Winkler arrested Ricardo Torres (DOB: 5/27/88) for the September 24th murder of Jorge Tirado on Fox Street. Torres was charged with Murder, Criminal Possession of a Firearm, and Carrying a Pistol Without a Permit. He is being held on a $2,000,000 bond.