1:22pm--#Stratford CT-- #Bridgeport CT-- A plane's landing gear gave out during a landing at Sikorsky Airport causing it to run off landing strip #8 into the grassy area. The pilot and passenger were not injured. It was previously reported that the plane's 30 gallon of fuel leaked but that was not the case. The airport was shutdown during the incident.
UPDATE: Firefighters reporting pilot and passenger have NO injuries. There is approximately 30 gallons of fuel on the plane, no word on any leakage of the fuel. 1:22pm--#Stratford CT--#Bridgeport CT-- A plane has run off runway #8 and is on the grass area at Sikorsky Airport. Everyone is out of the plane no word on injuries at this time. This report made possible by:
#Bridgeport CT--On Friday Stratford and Bridgeport Police Department unions worked together to pay tribute to Harris County Sheriff Darren Goforth of Texas. Deputy Darren Goforth was shot in the back of the head last Friday night at a Cypress gas station after filling up his police cruiser.
7:36pm-- #Stratford CT-- Firefighters rescues two from a boat rescue off 1215 Prospect Drive. This report was made possible by:
11:20pm--#Stratford CT-- Today's vehicle fire was a the Stratford Hotel (the old Ramada) on Lordship Boulevard. A box truck was on fire on the side of the building. Smoke was entering the hotel and causing alarms to go off. Bridgeport Firefighters provided mutual aid. This report sponsored by:
On 08-21-2015 Justin McCabe age 31 of Stratford was arrested at his home by patrol officers for several charges after responding to a report of shots fired. McCabe who lives at 135 Lincoln Street was reportedly intoxicated when he fired several rounds into the ground in the back yard of his residence. McCabe initially lied to officers as to his involvement but investigation and statements by witnesses helped prove otherwise. McCabe was taken into custody after a brief struggle. A total of three handguns were seized as evidence. McCabe was charged with: Unlawful Discharge Of A Firearm, Possession Of A Loaded Firearm While Intoxicated, Interfering With An Officer, Breach Of Peace 2nd and Reckless Endangerment. McCabe was held on a $75,000 dollar bond and is scheduled to appear in…
2:41pm--#Stratford CT-- Report of a pedestrian hit by a car in the Sunoco Station at 805 Main Street (near Merchant's Walk). Multiple radio reports say it is a man with a head injury. This report sponsored by:
3:51pm--#Stratford Ct--A bicyclist has been hit by a car at 1895 Barnum Avenue in front of Franklin Elementary School. The caller was the bicyclist so he is alert and conscious. First responders on the way. This report sponsored by:
6:50pm--#Stratford CT-- What started as a propane tank fire on the deck spread to the house and up to the attic at 20 Country Club Circle. Firefighters quickly had the fire contained. This report sponsored by:
The Southwest Community Heath Center on Fairfield Avenue in Bridgeport conducted a health care fair today after being rained out yesterday. I had a chance to talk to Samuel Diaz III about their services. Their goal today was to raise about the services the offer the community whether it be health or dental care. Southwest services all of the greater Bridgeport area (Fairfield and Stratford) and accepts most health insurance including all state insurance like Husky and Medicare and have assistance in signing people up with Access Health CT. Sliding fee scales and financing are available for those. They have locations throughout the area. Contact Southwest Community Health Center at 203.330.6000 or at http://www.swchc.org/