Today’s Vehicle Fire
2021-10-09@12:09pm--#cttraffic-- A viewer sent in this photo of a truck on fire on the Merritt Parkway between exits 47 and 48 on the northbound side.
Fairfield News: 5 Rescued Off Long Island Sound
2021-10-09@10:30AMish--#Fairfield CT-- 5 people were rescued after a boat they were on began sinking . 3 were immediately rescued and rescuers searched for the other 2 who were eventually found. All 5 were wearing life jackets which helped prevent this from being tragedy. The police boat was challenged towing the boat back to shore because it kept taking on water.
STRATFORD WINS FEDERAL GRANT SUPPORTING POLICE TRAINING IN SITUATION DE-ESCALATION
#STRATFORD - Mayor Laura R. Hoydick announced today that the Town of Stratford won a $43,000 grant award from the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Community Policing Services (COPS) to support the training of all sworn officers of the Stratford Police Department to build on their proficiency in de-escalation of potentially volatile situations while serving the community. Stratford is one of only two municipalities in Connecticut to win funding for De-Escalation Training in the COPS 2021 competitive grant program, and it comes in response to an application from the Town earlier this year. A priority of the De-Escalation Training is to use new updated research, training and tactics in the field to help officers reduce use-of-force incidents and injuries. Said Mayor…
Bridgeport News: Outside Fire
2021-10-09@12:50am-- #Bridgport CT-- #ctfire-- Firefighters quickly extinguished a fire on the exterior of Tae's Lounge at 1040 Stratford Avenue. Firefighter's quick response kept the fire from spreading and allowed the party to continue!
Fairfield News: Crash With Downed Power Lines
2021-10-09@ 12:18pm--#Fairfield CT-- Reports of a single car crash hitting a utility pole at Congress and Morehouse Highway. Possible power outage in the area. This news report is made possible by:
Stratford News: Child On Bike Hit By Car
2021-10-08@2:55pm--#Stratford CT-- A child on a bicycle has been struck by a car on Nicols Avenue near Wooster School. The child is reported by radio to be conscious and alert. This news report is made possible by: http://www.bdklawgroup.com/
Harassments Charges Threatened To My Press Inquiries
#Bridgeport CT-- In an exchange of e-mails regarding "Calls of Significance" and procedures Director of Emergency Communications Scott Appley said "I am asking you to maintain some professionalism when emailing me if this continues we will have it investigated as harassment " . In previous e-mails I asked why we have to pursue calls when we don't have to with other towns. In part of his reply he said calls of significance is posted to social media which I showed him and you that is not the case. He then said he added us to Veoci Media reports which are usually hit and run calls. I've pursed why assualt with deadly weapon calls are rarely posted and there are various excuses…
WELCOME TO CARE CONNECTION BY STRATFORD VNA
Mayor Laura Hoydick said sh was thrilled to join Director Elizabeth Stea and the great team at Care Connection by Stratford VNA to celebrate their opening this week!Care Connection by the Stratford VNA is a non-medical home care provider offering 24/7 home care solutions serving Fairfield and New Haven Counties. Their caregivers offer a range of services designed to help manage the challenges of day to day life so their clients can enjoy a more independent and better quality of life.Their mission is to provide high quality, affordable home care that allows our loved ones to lead dignified and independent lives in the comfort and safety of their own homes.They are located at 3060 Main Street.
BLUMENTHAL STATEMENT ON THE SAFE EVACUATION OF NEARLY 800 AMERICANS, AFGHAN ALLIES FROM AFGHANISTAN
#WASHINGTON, D.C.– U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement after two planes chartered by Sayara International arrived safely at Al Udeid Air Force Base in Qatar from Mazer-e Sharif, Afghanistan. Blumenthal has been involved in efforts to help Americans and Afghan allies leave Afghanistan over the last several weeks. Working with a coalition of volunteers, veterans, journalists, and advocates, Blumenthal and his office have provided critical assistance to help secure safe passage from Mazar-e Sharif for two planes carrying American citizens, Legal Permanent Residents, interpreters and other vulnerable Afghans, and their families. “I am elated and relieved to announce that two planes chartered by Sayara International have safely arrived at…
Bridgeport News: 3 Overdoses In One House
2021-10-08@1:00am #Bridgeport CT-- EMS on scene at a house in the 1,000 block of East Main Street with 3 people who have overdosed. This news report is made possible by: