2021-03-05@12:43pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Today's vehicle fire was hosted by Bridgeport at Kossuth and Pearl Street. Reports say it was a Bob's Truck fully engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived. UI was notified to inspect the wire that were above the burning truck. No injuries were reported.
#Bridgeport CT--On Sunday 2/28/21 at 0224hrs Bridgeport Police attempted a MV Stop of a vehicle bearing no NY registration on East Main St. The party after exiting the vehicle and disobeying the officers commands began to run away from the Officer while clutching to his waistband. During the brief foot pursuit two objects fell from the party. The party was detained in the area of Clarence St. One officer was injured with non-life threatening injuries to their hand during the pursuit. Officers retrieved a loaded firearm magazine and cellular phone discarded during the chase and while searching the vehicle found small quantities of drugs and drug bagging products. The party Christopher D Serrano, of Bridgeport was charged with 14-12(a)* OPERATE/PARKS…
HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that in the coming days he plans to revise some requirements that were implemented in Connecticut in the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly when it comes to those relating to capacity levels and travel restrictions. The governor stressed that while some of these restrictions are being eased, all of the protocols that relate to face coverings, social distancing, and cleaning measures are being maintained, and people and businesses are urged to continue adhering to those health and safety procedures. “While it is encouraging to see the number of cases in our state gradually going down and people getting vaccinated at rates that are among the highest in the nation, we need…
A Bridgeport Police Officer calle that someone struck their vehicle. Shortly after, the Officer requested assistance. The incident location is Seaview Ave and Deacon St. Multiple units and Supervisors responded to the area. It is unknown what transpired or prompted the initial incident, however one person is currently in custody. The officer went to the hospital with unknown non-life threatening injuries. Police said once more information becomes available we will update accordingly.
2021-03-04@6:18pm--#Bridgeport CT-- An Uber driver had his white 2012 Honda Civic. No weapon was displayed. The car was last seen on Chopsey Hill. This news report was made possible by:
FAIRFIELD — Chief Robert Kalamaras and the Fairfield Police Department would likewarn community members about common scams and remind them to never give outtheir personal or financial information to a person they do not know or whose identitycannot be verified. Recently, Fairfield Police received a report regarding an elaborate scam that began ona dating app in which a resident was tricked into sending money to an individual whostated they were in financial distress.The investigation into this incident is ongoing. However, the money the resident sent tothe scammer most likely cannot be recovered. According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), many individuals fall victim toscammers on dating apps who try to trick them into sending money. These romancescammers create fake profiles…
2021-03-04@5:55pm--#Westrport CT--#cttraffic-- A multi-car crash on I-95 northbound near exit 17 for your commuting pleasure. No word on any injuries.
Rebeca Garcia was appointed acting chief of police by Mayor Ganim on September 10, 2020after the resignation of Chief Armando Perez, who was indicted by the United States Attorney’s Office,charged with rigging the police chief examination in his favor. Perez and Mayor Ganim had previouslyappointed Garcia to the role of assistant chief.Since being appointed acting chief, Garcia has failed to lead the Bridgeport Police Department,and has engaged in conduct that is contrary to effective leadership. The acting chief demonstrates a pattern of excessive discipline and disparate treatment amongthe ranksThe acting chief is inconsistent in rotation of specialized unit assignments and continues toblatantly violate the bargaining agreementThe acting chief fails to distribute overtime in a fair and equitable mannerThe acting chief…
2021-03-04@1:00pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A seven year old boy had a door close on his fingers with partial amputation according to radio reports at Barnum School, 495 Waterview Avenue. First responders on the way. This news report is made possible by:
WASHINGTON, DC] – Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and U.S. Representatives Stephen F. Lynch (D-MA) and Mark Green (R-TN) introduced the bicameral, bipartisan K2 Veterans Care Act. This legislation would establish a “presumption of service connection” for the veterans who served at Karshi-Khanabad Air Base (K2) in Uzbekistan and who have since been diagnosed with toxic exposure-related illnesses and diseases, requiring the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide health care and benefits. “This bill will be a lifeline for the veterans who were exposed to dangerous toxins in the glowing ponds and black goo reported at K2,” said Blumenthal. “We must honor the commitment we make to our servicemembers when we send them to war…
