Local News in Bridgeport, Fairfield, Stratford, Norwalk, and Beyond!
· Since yesterday’s update, an additional 35 Connecticut residents have tested positive, bringing the statewide total to 194. This includes the first case to be reported out of New London County. · Governor Lamont today signed his ninth executive order pursuant to his emergency declaration, taking further actions to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in Connecticut.
WASHINGTON—U.S. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) introduced the Strengthening America’s Supply Chain and National Security Act, bipartisan, bicameral legislation to combat America’s supply chain risk and dependence on China for pharmaceuticals. U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), and Tim Kaine (D-Va.) joined Rubio in introducing the bill in the Senate, and U.S. Representative Michael
2020-03-11@12:23pm–#Norwalk CT–#cttraffic– Watch out for the couch in the right lane I-95 southbound near exit 16.
2020-03-10@5:05pm–#Bridgeport CT– A resident in the 200 block of Lindley Street called police to report that their home was broken into while they were at work. This news report is made possible by:
Westport, CT – The Town of Westport and Representatives from the U.S. Census Bureau have announced two upcoming events related to the 2020 U.S. Census survey. An information session will be held in the Town Hall Auditorium on Monday, March 23 and an all-day workshop will be held at the Westport Center for Senior Activities
2020-03-03@8:08pm–#Bridgeport CT– Milford firefighters extinguish a kitchen fire on Elizabeth Street. Two lines were in operation, EMS evaluated one of the homeowners. Red Cross needs to accommodate two adults and two dogs. Fire marshal called to investigate the cause. This news report is made possible by:
2020-03-01 @ 2:40am–The Bridgeport Fire Department was dispatched to a report of a fire on the corner of Stratford Avenue and Fifth Street. Units arrived to find heavy fire from a single-story building with radiant heat threatening a nearby three-story dwelling. Hose lines were stretched to quickly knock down the fire and at the same
The Shelton Police Department has received approximately a dozen reports from people stating they received a call from Detective Richard Bango of the Shelton Police Department. The caller ID has the legitimate police department number of 203-924-1544. The caller states either there is a warrant for the person’s arrest or that they need to talk
2020-02-29@4:30AM–#Bridgeport CT– This morning police had a shot spotter activation in 400 block of Bishop Avenue. A short time later a person arrived at the hospital with a gunshot wound to the leg. Police are asking for your help by calling 203-576-TIPS (8477). This news report is made possible by:
2020-02-26@6:20am–#Fairfield CT–The Fairfield Fire Department responded to a reported vehicle fire on I-95 SB just prior to Exit 23 (Meadowbrook Road) off-ramp. The vehicle was located in the right break down lane and was fully involved when firefighters arrived on the scene. Under the direction of Lt. Denis Eannotti, firefighters from Engine 2 and Ladder
