Bridgeport News: Woman Assaulted
2021-01-01@4:31pm--#Bridgeport CT -- First responders are on the scene of Milne Street where a woman was hit over the head with a steel pipe. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Fire in Black Rock
2021-01-01@7:54--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters were dispatched to a structure fire at 765 Brewster St. Upon arrival, companies had fire coming from the second and third floors, towards the rear. Companies made an interior attack. As the fire spread through out the house, companies were briefly withdrawn from the building. The bulk of the fire was knocked down and members went back in to complete overhaul. Cause is under investigation. Red Cross notified for several relocations. No injuries to public or firefighters.
Bridgeport News: Crash Involving A GBTA Bus
2020-12-31@1:15pm--#Bridgeport CT-- An SUV had it's bumper taken off and was pushed into a parked car after a collision with a GBTA bus on John Street between Main and Broad Street. 2 ambulances were called to the scene for those inquired.
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Stratford News: Armed Robbery
2020-12-28@9:46pm--#Stratford CT-- The Stratford Police Department responded to the Dao Asian Cuisine Restaurant located at 7365 Main Street for an armed robbery. The employees reported that a man entered the restaurant armed with a rifle. He pointed it at the employees and demanded money and the robber fled with an unknown amount of cash. No one was injured during the event. On December 29, Stratford Detectives with the assistance of Bridgeport Police arrested Kemuel Jimenez-Rivera, 39 of Bridgeport for the robbery. He was charged with Robbery 1st degree, Threatening 1st degree, Illegal use of a facsimile firearm, and larceny 6th degree. He was held on $250,000 bond. Police say the investigation remains active.
Fairfield News: Funny Money
2020-12-29@11:27pm-- #Fairfield CT-- A customer attempted to pass counterfeit money at the CVS at 1968 Black Rock Turnpike. He fled on foot towards Stillson Road. This news report is made possible by: Visit Scap's Website at: https://www.scapchryslerjeep.com/
BRIDGEPORT POLICE PURSUIT AND FIREARM RECOVERY
#BRIDGEPORT, CT –On Monday December 28, 2020 at 6:38pm while patrolling the PT Barnum Apartment Complex a Bridgeport Police Officer observed a vehicle that was driving suspiciously and proceeded to roll through a stop sign. While initiating a traffic stop at the intersection of Wordin Avenue and Fairfield Avenue, the vehicle proceeded to speed away from the officer eastbound on Fairfield Avenue where it proceeded to crash into traffic coming off the highway. The Officer upon approaching the scene of the incident saw the drive flee the vehicle and proceed eastbound on Fairfield Avenue towards Commerce Drive. While calling out the location of the that suspect, the passenger proceeded to exit the vehicle and drop an object from his lap.…
Governor’s Staff Tests Positive For Covid
#HARTFORD, CT – Paul Mounds, chief of staff for the Office of the Governor, today announced that a member of Governor Ned Lamont’s staff has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, SARS CoV-2. The staff member was in the office as recently as Wednesday, December 23, but had only brief interaction with Governor Lamont from an appropriate social distance while wearing a mask, and the governor will not be self-quarantining as a result. Twice-weekly testing continues for the governor and his staff, and there are no additional positive test results within the administration. “This is another sign that the virus continues to spread across our state, and we all must keep our guard up,” Mounds said. “We all must limit gatherings,…
Bridgeport News: Bridgeport Fire Department Very Busy
#Bridgeport CT-- #ctfire-- Fires kept the Bridgeport Fire Department hopping. Start with a 2am fire in the 600 block of Fairfield Avenue with fire on the second floor. One occupant was transported to the hospital. Fire Units responded to a report of a structure fire located at 1105 North Ave at 9:15AM. First unit reported fire visible on the second floor. All occupants were out on arrival. The house next door 1113 was also damaged. The fire is currently under investigation with the Fire Marshal’s Division. No injuries occurred at this incident. The Red Cross will be providing lodging for 6 adults and 3 children. A kitchen fire was reported in the 800 block of Queen Street around 12:30pm and a dumpster…
Tax Relief Program for Westport Taxpayers Impacted by COVID-19
Westport, CT – First Selectman Jim Marpe announced today that the Town of Westport will offer the tax relief deferment program for eligible taxpayers for the January installment period. The authority to offer such program is granted by Governor Lamont’s Executive Order 9R, issued on December 16, 2020, which suspends and modifies tax deadlines and collection efforts for tax bills that become due and payable on January 1, 2021. All municipalities in the State of Connecticut must offer a tax relief program. In April, the Board of Finance recommended and the Representative Town Meeting (RTM) approved the administration’s proposed tax relief deferment program. Executive Order 9R allows the municipality to reinstitute that program for the January tax period without any…