Today’s Vehicle Fire
2020-03-10@3:05pm--#Milford CT--#cttraffic-- Today's vehicle fire is a pickup truck on I-95 northbound between exits 32 and 34. Everyone made is out of the vehicle safely and there are no reported injuries.
Westport, CT – The Town of Westport and Representatives from the U.S. Census Bureau have announced two upcoming events related to the 2020 U.S. Census survey. An information session will be held in the Town Hall Auditorium on Monday, March 23 and an all-day workshop will be held at the Westport Center for Senior Activities (WCSA) on March 31. All are invited to attend. On Monday, March 23 at 7:00 p.m. in the Town Hall Auditorium, 110 Myrtle Avenue, Selectwoman Jen Tooker, members of Westport’s Complete Count Task Force, and Representatives from the U.S. Census Bureau will host the Westport 2020 Census Information Session. On Tuesday, March 31 from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., at the WCSA located at 21 Imperial…
Milford News: Kitchen Fire
2020-03-03@8:08pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Milford firefighters extinguish a kitchen fire on Elizabeth Street. Two lines were in operation, EMS evaluated one of the homeowners. Red Cross needs to accommodate two adults and two dogs. Fire marshal called to investigate the cause. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Overnight Fire
2020-03-01 @ 2:40am--The Bridgeport Fire Department was dispatched to a report of a fire on the corner of Stratford Avenue and Fifth Street. Units arrived to find heavy fire from a single-story building with radiant heat threatening a nearby three-story dwelling. Hose lines were stretched to quickly knock down the fire and at the same time prevent further damage to the exposure to the nearby buildings. Primary searches were conducted to ensure nobody was inside the fire building. The roof to one section of the building collapsed. Due to the roof collapse and a large number of items in the building, the secondary search and complete extinguishment of the fire was time-consuming. No injuries were reported due to this incident.…
Shelton Police Warning Regarding Phone Scam
The Shelton Police Department has received approximately a dozen reports from people stating they received a call from Detective Richard Bango of the Shelton Police Department. The caller ID has the legitimate police department number of 203-924-1544. The caller states either there is a warrant for the person’s arrest or that they need to talk to them about an urgent matter. The caller will then demand gift cards be sent to an address. The address is a legitimate address, but the caller will then ask for the gift card number and pin over the phone. Any legitimate law enforcement officer will not demand cash or gift cards from a member of the public. Scammers are now going online and getting…
Bridgeport News: Person Shot
2020-02-29@4:30AM--#Bridgeport CT-- This morning police had a shot spotter activation in 400 block of Bishop Avenue. A short time later a person arrived at the hospital with a gunshot wound to the leg. Police are asking for your help by calling 203-576-TIPS (8477). This news report is made possible by:
New Haven News: State PD Getting No Respect Tonight
2020-02-26@7:58pm-- A state trooper reports to dispatch that his car was punched by a male at Kimberly Avenue and Lamberton Street. Police are looking for him. This news report is made possible by:
Police Pursuit Called Off Even After Cop Car Hit By Suspect
2020-02-26@7:40pm--#WestHavenCT-- State police were directed to call off a pursuit even after a state police car was struck on I-95 near exit 43. This news report is made possible by:
2020-02-26@6:20am--#Fairfield CT--The Fairfield Fire Department responded to a reported vehicle fire on I-95 SB just prior to Exit 23 (Meadowbrook Road) off-ramp. The vehicle was located in the right break down lane and was fully involved when firefighters arrived on the scene. Under the direction of Lt. Denis Eannotti, firefighters from Engine 2 and Ladder 2 quickly extinguished the blaze. Traffic on I95 SB was disrupted for approx. 30 minutes while firefighters completed extinguishment and waited for the tow truck operator to remove the vehicle. The owner reported the check engine light had gone on in his Volvo SUV and immediately after he noticed fire in the engine compartment. With the help of a UCONN Police Officer on his way…
New Haven News: Armed Robbery
2020-02-24@11:09pm--#NewHavenCT-- Police are investigating an armed robbery at 287 Blake Street. The suspects fled in a gray Toyota in an unknown direction. This news report is made possible by: