Bridgeport News: Stabbing In Black Rock
2021-06-24@12:12am--#Bridgeport CT-- Police are investigating a stabbing that took place either on Fairfield Avenue or King Street. They were working with the victim to locate the suspect.
Fairfield News: 2 Accidents
2021-06-23@8:24pm--#Fairfield CT-- A report of two separate accidents in the 1800 block of Black Rock Turnpike (McDonald's area). Avoid the area if you can! This news report is made possible by:
Today’s Vehicle Fire
2021-06-23@8:20pm--#Derby CT-- Today's vehicle fire is a car at the train station at 1 Main Street. The car is fully engulfed. Want a hot deal on your mortgage? Visit our sponsor:
Fairfield News: Crash!
2021-06-23@1:58pm--#Fairfield CT-- #cttraffic--- A two car crash at the I-95 southbound exit 23 (Kings Highway Cutoff) and Meadowbrook Road with at least 2 injuries.
GOVERNOR LAMONT SIGNS BILL LEGALIZING AND SAFELY REGULATING ADULT-USE CANNABIS
(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont this afternoon signed into law legislation that legalizes and safely regulates the adult-use of cannabis in Connecticut. The legislation contains comprehensive reforms that address many areas, including equity, criminal justice, public health, and public safety. “For decades, the war on cannabis caused injustices and created disparities while doing little to protect public health and safety,” Governor Lamont said. “The law that I signed today begins to right some of those wrongs by creating a comprehensive framework for a regulated market that prioritizes public health, public safety, criminal justice, and equity. It will help eliminate the dangerous, unregulated market and support a new and equitable sector of our economy that will create jobs. The states surrounding…
LANCE EDWARDS APPOINTED ACTING FIRE CHIEF IN THE CITY OF BRIDGEPORT
Bridgeport made the appointment of Lance Edwards to be Acting Fire Chief for the Bridgeport Fire Department. “Acting Fire Chief Edwards has served our community on various levels in the Bridgeport Fire Department,” stated Mayor Ganim. “We look forward to his leadership and contributions in this new role, while maintaining the safety of Bridgeport residents.” Acting Fire Chief Lance Edwards has over 30 years of experience in firefighting and fire management. He started in 1988 in the town of Stratford as a firefighter, eventually moving up to the rank of Lieutenant and then Assistant Chief. He also has extensive background in labor-management mediation and negotiations.
ATTORNEY GENERAL TONG CALLS ON USPS TO STOP FURTHER SERVICE CUTS
(Hartford, CT) -- Attorney General William Tong joined a group of 21 attorneys general and two cities calling on the Postal Regulatory Commission to oppose Postmaster General DeJoy’s efforts to increase delivery times for First-Class Mail and other essential postal services. The proposed changes could impact up to 96 percent of ZIP codes in the United States. Forty percent of all First-Class mail in the United States will be slowed down by these proposed changes. “DeJoy’s so-called cost-saving measures have been a disaster for Connecticut families and must be stopped. The Postal Regulatory Commission must restore the reliable and essential service we all have long enjoyed,” said Attorney General Tong. “Last year, we successfully sued USPS to protect the timely delivery of…
Bridgeport News: Two Wanted For Home Invasion Arrested After Purusit
2021-06-22@12:22pm-- Bridgeport Police located a blue Porsche Cayenne wanted for burglaries and a home invasion on Colorado Avenue on Sunday on I-95 southbound. Police pursued it to exit 25 where they broke it off. The car then stopped at the rest area before continuing south where state police and Fairfield police located the car. I then sped into Westport, exited the highway then onto the Post Road for a short amount of time. They then turned on to Bulkely Road where Fairfield Police said they attempted to run them off the road. That changed everything in the engagement of the pursuit. The Porsche eluded spike strips and state police entered the pursuit as they headed back north on I-95. They got off the…
Shelton News: Condo Fire
2021-06-22@5:11pm--#Shelton CT-- Fire at the condo complex on Mica Court. Fire has extended to three units according to radio reports.