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Bridgeport News: Ambulance Rear-Ended

3:30pm--#Bridgeport CT-- An ambulance was rear-ended on North Avenue just past Norman Street.  The "step up" is stuck up on the bumper of the ambulance.  There was no reported injuries.  Expect delays in the area.   Noticias de Bridgeport: Un accidente con una amblancia. 3:30pm--#Bridgeport CT--Una carro le dio a una ambulancia por de atrás en la Avenida North y la la calle Norman. El pedazo del carro está atascado en la ambulancia. No hubo lesiones reportadas. Esperan retrasos en el área

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Bridgeport News: Two More ATMs Found

1:50pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A sharp-eyed officer investigating an illegal dumping incident on Union Avenue near Trowel Street.  The officer noticed about 50 feet from the illegal dumping near the street two ATMs dumped in the marshy area near the water.  This is the fourth ATM located this week.  Two arrests were made last week in the ATM thefts.  Last night one was found in the roadway at Glenwood and Boston Avenue.   Noticias de Bridgeport: Encontraron mas ATMs 1:50pm--#Bridgeport CT--Un oficial está investigando un incidente de ATMs robados en Union Avenue cerca de la calle Trowel. El oficial notó dos ATMs botados cerca del agua. Este es el cuarto ATM que se roban esta semana. Dos arrestos fueron hechos la semana pasada…

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Bridgeport News: Stolen ATM Found In Roadway

10:22pm--#Bridgeport CT-- An ATM taken by two masked men out of the Duchess at 93 Boston Avenue was found in the roadway at Glenwood and Boston Avenue.  The suspects fled in a white pick-up truck that was stolen out of Stratford.  They took the ATM out of the restaurant with a dolly.   Noticias de Bridgeport: Encontraron un ATM 10:22pm--#Bridgeport CT—El ATM de Dutches fue robado por dos hombres enmascarados en la 93 Avenida Boston. Se encontró en la carretera en Glenwood y Boston. Los sospechosos huyeron en un camión blanco que también fue robado en Stratford.

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Ganim Issues Discipline On Scrapgate

Bridgeport, CT –   Mayor Joe Ganim today announced that the City of Bridgeport has taken swift disciplinary actions against several city employees as a direct result of an internal investigation for mishandling funds related to the sale of scrap metal.   In coordination with Labor Relations, and effective immediately, Director of Public Facilities, John Ricci will forfeit the equivalent of four weeks of pay, as two weeks of employment salary as well as two weeks of vacation time.  Three additional employees of the Department of Public Facilities are also charged with violating city policies and ordinances and will be receiving charges. “These disciplinary measures have no ramification on any criminal investigation that is moving forward,” said Ganim.  “As I stated a month ago…

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Stratford News: Person Shot

3:30PMish--#Stratford CT-- Police are investigating a shooting that took place on Stratford Avenue near Lake Street.  According to state police radio, they are looking for a black Nissan with 2 black males around 17 years of age and 1 Hispanic male with curly hair.  Earlier, I reported police were looking for a tan car but that may have been the vehicle they drove the victim to the hospital with.  Stratford Police Chief McNeil confirmed the shooting location but did not want into further details at this time.   Noticias de Stratford: 3:30PMish--#Stratford CT--La policía está investigando un tiroteo en la Avenida Stratford, cerca de la calle Lake. Estan buscando un Nissan negro con 2 hombres negros de alrededor de 17…

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Ansonia News: Crash Blocks Traffic

2:32pm--#Ansonia CT-- Traffic is being detoured on North Main Street at Eagle Hose and at Fourth Street for a motor vehicle accident with reported injuries.   This news report is made possible by: Noticias de Ansonia: Accidente causa tráfico 2:32pm--#Ansonia CT--El tráfico se está desviando en la Calle North Main y Eagle Hose y la Calle Fourth por un accidente y con lesiones reportadas.

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Norwalk News: Car Hits Pole Knocking Out Power

12:40pm--#Norwalk CT-- A car hits a pole in front of 40 Cross Street knocking out power to the medical building across the street.  UI is on the way.  It was originally called in as the car on fire but it turned out to the power lines on fire.   This news report is made possible by: Noticias de Norwalk: Carro choca contra un poste. Cortando electricdad 12:40pm--#Norwalk CT--Un carro golpeo un poste delante de la 40 calle de Cross y corto la electricidad del edificio de médicos al otro lado de la calle. UI está en camino. Originalmente fue una llamada que el carro estaba en llamas, pero resultó que las líneas de energía eran que cogió fuego.

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Fairfield News: Transformer Explodes

12:34am--#Fairfield CT-- A large transformer exploded and is laying in the property of 2644 Verna Hill Road.  The transformer is smoking and on fire on the property.   This news report is made possible by: Noticias de Fairfield: Un Transformador exploto 12:34am--#Fairfield CT--Un transformador grande explotó en 2644 Verna Hill Road. El transformador está fumando y en llamas en la propiedad.

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I-95 Crashes

5:43pm--#Bridgeport CT-- There is a 5 car crash I-95 northbound near exit 26 in the right lane and a truck a little further past this in the left break-down lane facing the wrong way.  Car parts are littering the roadway according to radio reports.   Accidente en I-95 5:43pm--#Bridgeport CT--Hay un accidente de 5 carros en I-95 norte cerca de la salida 26 en el carril derecho y un carro un poco más allá de esto en el carril de avería izquierdo que hace frente al camino incorrecto. Las piezas del carro están regado por los carriles.

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