Bridgeport News: Structure Fire
2020-03-08@5:00pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters quickly knock down a fire in the 500 block of Ogden Street. This news report is made possible by:
Westport News: Larceny and Other Charges
#Westport CT--On Wednesday, March 6, 2019, an officer began an investigation into Jaiman Shah based on a complaint made by his former employer that through various means he had used company funds to make personal purchases. This initial investigation led to prior criminal charges against Shah and prompted his former employer to further review Shah’s activities while employed with the company. This included a review of Shah’s credit card purchases, corporate e-mails, and expense reimbursements. This investigation yielded new information not previously reported to police suggesting that Shah had made additional personal purchases which, through various means, he attempted to pass as legitimate work-related expenses. Additionally, it was alleged that Shah had submitted reimbursement invoices for training classes that he…
Bridgeport News: Dog Bites Boy In Face
2020-03-08@3:28pm--#Bridgeport CT-- An 8 year old boy was bitten in the face by a dog in the 100 block of Merchant Street.
Seymour News: Condo Fire
2020-03-08@1:40pm--#Seymour CT-- Firefighters extinguish a fire at Lopresti Condos at 29 Maple Street in Seymour. Heavy smoke condition reported on the 2nd and 3rd floor. This news report is made possible by:
Fairfield News: Audi Innie Porch
Fairfield Fire Department UPDATE: The driver of the vehicle, who was a minor, was not present at the time of arrival, but was located and returned to the scene. He was evaluated by American Medical Response and found to only suffer a minor injury that did not require hospital transport. Rescue 1 personnel used skills learned through training and experience with the help of equipment to secure (shore up) the porch roof due to the considerable damage caused by the force of impact reliving the concerns of the homeowner about structural safety. 2020-03-07@11:02am--#Fairfield CT-- A Audi slammed into the porch of a home on South Benson Road and the driver fled the scene. There were skid marks on the…
Bridgeport News: Store Receivea Hate Calls After Facebook Video
2020-03-07@8:18pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A Mad Rag manager at Pequonnock Street called police that they are receiving hate calls after a video posted on Facebook shows and employee striking the customer's hand and using hate speech in the video according to radio reports. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Morning Fire
2020-03-07@9:30am--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters responded to a report of a structure fire located at 888 North Ave at 9:30am. The first unit reported smoke showing from the rear of the building. The fire was contained to a small are in the walls on the second floor. No injuries occurred at the fire. Searches of the building were negative. No one was inside at the time of the fire. Businesses occupy both floors, so no one was displaced. The fire is under investigation with the Fire Marshals Division.
Trumbull News: Another Mall Fight
2020-03-07@6:34pm--#Trumbull CT-- Report of another fight at the Trumbull Mall (Westfield Trumbull) at 5065 Main Street. One person is reported to have a knife and has fled the scene. Trumbull Police have a heavy presence in the out perimeter of the mall. The suspect is thought to be outside of the mall on a side road. This news report is made possible by:
Fairfield News: Resident Sees Drone, Feels “Unsafe”
2020-03-07@6:30pm--#Fairfield CT-- A resident in the 500 block of Old Academy Road saw someone flying a drone near their home and now feels "unsafe". Police on the way. This news report is made possible by: [caption id="attachment_81542" align="aligncenter" width="768"] Visit BMW of Bridgeport at: https://www.bmwofbridgeport.com/[/caption]
Bridgeport News: Bridgeport Doctor First Confirmed Case of Coronavirus Disease
The City of Bridgeport was notified today by the State of Connecticut Department of Public Health regarding the first confirmed case of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) within this jurisdiction. The confirmed case involves a physician from New York State who rounded at Bridgeport Hospital, who was diagnosed with COVID-19 on March 6, 2020. “As we discussed yesterday during our City of Bridgeport Emergency Operations briefing, the EOC and Department of Public Health Teams remain in continual contact with all local, regional, state and federal partners to ensure we have the most up to date information and strategies regarding this virus” stated Mayor Ganim. Extra emphasis on healthy hygiene is key to prevention. These steps include staying home and notifying your…