Pedestrian Struck
A 21-year-old male was stuck by a vehicle at Barnum and Harriet Street and transported to the hospital according to unconfirmed radio reports. 2024-12-18@5:55pm--#Bridgeport CT
State PD Responding To Drone Sighting
State Police Troop G were called to the Darien Rest Area for a report of drones in the area. Traffic cameras are definitely pointed higher than usual and the cameras in the area keep going on and off line. 2024-12-17@5:11pm--#Darien #drone
Car Hits Porch
Stonebridge Restaurant can expect a new back porch shortly when a car appeared to back into the back deck at 50 Daniel Street. There were no reported injuries, the building inspector was called to investigate. 2024-12-17@12:40pm--#Milford CT
Flower Pot Fire
Firefighters were called to the 1900 block of North Avenue for a basement fire which turned out to be a burning flower pot and was quickly extinguished before it blossomed into a fern-o. 2024-12-16@8:19pm--#Bridgeport CT
Structure Fire In Norwalk
Firefighters on scene of a structure fire in the 200 block of Silvermine Avenue. Heavy fire on the first floor reported, two lines in operation and a second alarm has been requested. 2024-12-16@7:28pm--#Norwalk CT-- #ctfire
GOVERNOR LAMONT ANNOUNCES CONTINUATION OF HEAD START ON HOUSING: A STATE PROGRAM INCREASING ACCESS TO PERMANENT HOUSING FOR FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN
(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that his administration will be continuing Connecticut’s recently launched Head Start on Housing pilot program, a first-of-its-kind initiative in Connecticut and the nation that identifies young children who are enrolled in Head Start and whose families are experiencing homelessness and connects them with permanent housing support. Launched in 2022 under the Lamont administration, the program is jointly administered by the Connecticut Department of Housing and the Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, and it leverages existing support from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s voucher program to connect these families with housing. Head Start is a program that provides low-income families with young children access to free services centered around early learning and…
BLUMENTHAL & HAWLEY DEMAND ANSWERS REGARDING ANTHEM’S “DRACONIAN” POLICY CAPPING ANESTHESIA COVERAGE FOR PATIENTS
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Josh Hawley (R-MO) wrote Elevance CEO Gail Koziara Boudreaux demanding answers from the company regarding a recent policy change in states including Connecticut and Missouri denying coverage for anesthesia care if a surgery or procedure goes beyond specific time limits pre-determined by the health insurance provider. Anthem announced the new policy earlier this year, and then rescinded it after facing public outcry. Anthem is a subsidiary of Elevance. “As you are well aware, health care providers are sworn to act in the best interest of their patient and are the only individuals in an operating room singularly focused on providing quality, sometimes life-saving medical care. Therefore, without strong documentation to…
Bridgeport Man Arrested with Stolen Handgun During Traffic Stop
https://youtu.be/quCYdTs1dvM On the evening of December 10, Bridgeport Officers Salce and Rrapi were patrolling the Hollow area when they stopped a speeding vehicle on Harral Avenue for lacking a front license plate. The driver, identified as 35-year-old Felix Manuel Delvalle of Bridgeport, was found to be uninsured and acting suspiciously. During a safety pat-down, officers recovered a loaded Ruger handgun with six rounds of ammunition, later confirmed as stolen in 2018. Delvalle was charged with carrying a pistol without a permit, illegal possession of a firearm, theft of a firearm, failure to display license plates, and operating without insurance. His bond was set at $75,000.
Holiday Fire Leaves Many Homeless in Bridgeport
At 6:56 p.m., firefighters responded to a third-floor apartment fire on the 700 block of Hallett Street. The blaze, which started in the oven, quickly spread to the walls and floors. Firefighters used handlines and opened up walls and floors to extinguish hotspots and contain the fire. One resident was treated on the scene by AMR for burn injuries, though no further injuries have been reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Bridgeport Fire Marshal's Office. The Red Cross is assisting the displaced families by providing emergency shelter and essential supplies. This incident comes as a stark reminder of the importance of fire safety during the holiday season. Stay connected with DoingItLocal for updates and information.…
Norwalk News: Norwalk Police Conducting Seat Belt Enforcement
The Norwalk Police Department will be proactively conducting traffic enforcement for seat belt violations leading up to and during the holiday season. Please be cognizant of all passengers in your car, especially children and the elderly. They may need guidance with certain safety measures such as seatbelts. As a driver, the passengers’ safety is your responsibility, so please ensure everyone is buckled in. A motor vehicle accident may not be in your control, but using a seatbelt is. Be safe, keep your passengers safe, and enjoy a great holiday season. This is a roving enforcement initiative, not fixed checkpoints. The dates we will be conducting the enforcement action are: Friday 11/29/24 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Saturday 11/30/24 from…