Brush Fire
Firefighters on the scene of a brush fire in the park in the 200 block of Greenfield Avenue. 2024-09-02@11:09pm-- #Bridgeport #ctfire
Wrong-Way Driver Causes Collision on RT 8 Northbound in Shelton, Leads to DUI Arrest
A wrong-way driver on Route 8 Northbound in Shelton caused a head-on collision early on August 28, 2024, leading to a DUI arrest. At around 1:25 AM, Troopers from Troop I in Bethany responded to reports of a vehicle traveling south in the northbound lanes near exit 12. Before Troopers could reach the scene, the wrong-way driver, identified as 39-year-old Andrea Lynn Marseglia of Orange, collided with another vehicle. The adult driver and juvenile passenger of the other vehicle were taken to a nearby hospital for evaluation of non-life-threatening injuries. On arrival, Troopers observed that Marseglia, who was driving a white Lexus IS250, showed signs of impairment. She consented to and failed the Standardized Field Sobriety Tests. Based on the…
TWO ARRESTED IN ARMED FACEBOOK MARKETPLACE ROBBERY
On 08/29/2024 at approximately 9:45 PM, Shelton Police received a 911 call from a residentof Perry Hill Rd. that they were just robbed at gunpoint. The victim reported that she met themale and female suspect on the social media app, Facebook Marketplace, and agreed to purchaseAir Jordan Sneakers.The victim reported that a male and female arrived at her residence in a silver suv. The victimreported that a disagreement started over the cost of the shoes and she attempted to get her moneyback from the front seat passenger. The victim stated that as she was attempting to get her moneyback the male operator pulled a handgun out and pointed it at her. The victim reported that sheobserved the vehicle drive off…
2015 Barnum Festival Ringmaster Announced
Gregory J. Gnandt, 55, a philanthropist and general contractor from Trumbull, has been chosen as the 2025 Barnum Festival ringmaster. Gnandt, who revived the festival’s car show fundraiser into a popular event with concerts, food trucks, and vendors at Z-Topia in Monroe, has a long history with the festival. Growing up in Bridgeport, Fairfield, and Trumbull, the Barnum Festival was a cherished family tradition for Gnandt, who always dreamed of being the ringmaster. Gnandt’s life has been marked by community service, including organizing the first memorial after the Sandy Hook tragedy and the Green Ribbon Ride for the victims' families. He’s also involved in fundraising for St. Vincent’s Swim Across the Sound and is a 20-year Free Mason and Shriner.…
Shot During Robbery
Police are investigating a shooting that took place at Court A in Bridgeport this afternoon. Unconfirmed radio reports say it was the result of a robbery. Detectives are on the scene investigating. 2024-08-13@12:15pm--#Bridgeport CT
Bicyclist Struck
A report of a bicyclist and car colliding on Pershing Drive. 2024-08-08@8:09pm--Derby CT--
GOVERNOR LAMONT ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF THE LEAD FREE CT CAMPAIGN TO PROTECT CHILDREN FROM THE HARMFUL HEALTH IMPACTS OF LEAD
Initial Campaign Launch Includes a New, Limited-Time State Program To Remove Lead Paint From Homes at No-Cost to Homeowners and Landlords (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced the launch of Lead Free CT, a new campaign overseen by the Connecticut Department of Public Health with the goal of protecting children from the harmful health impacts of lead and creating a lead-free Connecticut. Its objectives of include: Making older homes where children or pregnant people live lead safe; Collecting information on all known lead service water lines in Connecticut; Replacing lead pipes that bring water to homes, childcare centers, and schools; Supporting families who find lead in their home or water; Offering funding to get Connecticut communities lead-free; Having…
Stratford News: Joint Task Force Arrests Heroin Dealer, Seizes Drugs and Firearms
https://youtu.be/mIQZYNYgL5o The Stratford Police Narcotics, Vice, and Intelligence Unit, in collaboration with the FBI Safe Street Task Force, conducted an investigation into Angel Nunez, identified as a mid-level narcotics dealer trafficking and selling significant amounts of heroin laced with fentanyl. On July 23, 2024, investigators, with the assistance of the FBI Safe Streets Task Force and Bridgeport Police Task Force, executed search warrants at a residence identified as Nunez’s stash apartment. They seized approximately 15.2 grams of raw heroin, packaging material, and items used to process heroin. Additionally, two firearms, an assortment of ammunition, and a tactical vest were found and confiscated. As a previously convicted felon, Nunez is prohibited from possessing firearms. He was taken into custody at his…
Motorcyclist Down!
Report of a motorcyclist down on Route 8/25 north past exit 5, not showing on the traffic cams. No other vehicle reported in the crash at this time. 2024-07-28@3:28pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #cttraffic
MURPHY INTRODUCES LEGISLATION TO EXPAND ACCESS TO SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAMMING FOR ALL KIDS
45 Percent of Children Nationwide Lack Summer Learning Opportunities, Citing Cost As Biggest Barrier WASHINGTON–U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), a member of the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, on Friday introduced the Summer for All Act, legislation to provide high-quality summer enrichment opportunities to kids and families who otherwise would not have access to these programs. The bill would establish two new grant programs to provide long-term, direct funding that would help community-based organizations provide free summer camp and other activities to underserved kids and support states in the planning and implementation of initiatives to address summer programming gaps in sustainable ways. In 2021, Murphy secured a dedicated set-aside in the education funding in the American Rescue Plan for summer…