Bridgeport News: Basement Fire
2019-08-08 @ 3:35pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters quick response to a basement fire at 26 Lewis Place kept the fire from spreading to the rest of the structure. There were no reported injuries.
12:40pm--Bridgeport CT-- The Bridgeport 911 center received a call where the caller state they were going to go to Bridgeport’s Airport and began shooting people. Bridgeport Police responded quickly, located the caller/suspect and arrested the suspect in Milford. The suspect was Laurie Ott, of Milford Connecticut. She has been charged with Threatening in the 2nd degree and Terrorist Acts. She was arrested on Kirkside Ave in Milford and her bond has not yet be set. Sounds like she can use our sponsor: [caption id="attachment_74833" align="aligncenter" width="420"] For more information visit: https://www.acesbailbondsct.com/[/caption]
Bridgeport News: Attempted Robbery
2019-08-07@9:11pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police are investigating an attempted armed robbery in the 200 block of Alex Street. This news report is made possible by:
I-95 Crash Part II
2019-08-07 @ 8:25pm--#Stratford Ct--#Bridgeport CT--#cttraffic-- A report of a crash on I-95 near exit 30 northbound at the town line. Both fire department's responded . First reported as a pedestrian struck, now being it is reported as a person entrapped in the car and they have begun extrication.
I-95 Crash
2019-08-07 @ 8:18pm--#Bridgeport CT--#cttraffic-- A crash on I-95 southbound near exit 26 between an SUV and tractor trailer. Just got a report of a pedestrian being hit on the highway near exit 30/31 northbound.
Fairfield News: Armed Robbery
2019-08-07 @ 7:36pm--#Fairfield CT-- Police are investigating an armed robbery at Jennings at Hyunadi/Overlook area. It is thought to be a robbery of a cell phone sale.
Fairfield News: Gould Manor Tested For Contaminants
The Town has been made aware of what appears to be pieces of siding shingles, which possibly could contain asbestos, along the sidewalk of Gould Manor Park on Holland Hill Road. The area in question is limited to the sidewalk area along the road and not the ball fields, playground, or park area. The Town is taking this issue very seriously. In 2013 and 2014, there was work related to a new sidewalk and curb that were installed and as is typical, fill and topsoil were used to level out areas and taper off edges. The initial fill used was from the aggregate pile at the Public Works Yard, and due to recent concerns regarding the pile, the Town contacted the…
Governor on MGM Lawsuit
(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont released the following statement on the lawsuit filed today by MGM regarding the future of gaming in Connecticut: “As I have consistently said, our state needs to reach a global gaming resolution that will avoid years and years of complex litigation. The gaming industry in Connecticut represents a significant portion of our economy, and as other states have demonstrated, there is room to grow it. It has always been my intention to develop a comprehensive gaming platform that not only strengthened Connecticut’s gaming industry, but protected it from litigation. Our administration remains committed to these objectives and looks forward to working toward a solution that moves the state forward with the General Assembly.”…
Bridgeport News: Shootout Leaves Two Wounded
2019-08-07 @ 1:08PM--#Bridgeport CT-- A shoot out at Maplewood and Howard Avenue left two wounded. Police spokesperson Terron Jones said "Shortly after, hospital reported 1 victim shot in arm and 1 victim shot in leg (Non-life threatening injuries)". Neighbors told me they thought it was fireworks going off.
Fairfield News: Murder Suspect Takes Own Life
2019-08-06 @ 5:15pm-- Police received notification of murder suspect James Taylor's ankle monitor going off. When officer arrived the home he is confined to the discovered the ringing of his cell phone was coming inside a large shipping container or conex box as police called it. Police used a thermal drone to try and locate a heat signature but were unsuccessful. Stamford Police brought their robot to the scene to scan the home and the conex box. Police used what they called a bobcat which is an armored truck with a battering ram to gain entry to the conex box. Inside the found the suspect dead, they believe it to be a suicide but police continue to investigate. James…