Merritt Crash
3:15pm--#Fairfield CT-- #cttraffic--There is a crash on the Merritt Parkway northbound between exits 42 and 44 with injuries. This should start off the Friday commute really nicely! This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Crash!
10:10pm--#Bridgeport CT-- One man escaped serious injury after crashing his car into a tree on State Street near Bostwick Avenue.
Bridgeport News: Bathroom Fire Causes Smoke Condition In High Rise
6:22pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A fire in a bathroom on the 8th floor of 2600 Park Avenue left a smoke condition in the high rise apartment building.
Bridgeport News: Slow Speed Pursuit Ends
6:44pm--#Bridgeport CT-- State and Bridgeport Police were in a slow speed pursuit starting near Bridgeport Hospital then circling Birdseye and Palisades Avenue a number of times before they were taken into custody after being boxed in near Remington and Palisades. This was a state police pursuit with a Bridgeport assist. The car was wanted for a traffic violation, then they discovered a mis-use on the plate (usually means it's stolen). Speeds were for the most part in the mid-20 mph but with gusts of 50mph. Looks like they are going to need our sponsor! [caption id="attachment_70522" align="aligncenter" width="640"] For more info: https://www.thebailking.com/[/caption]
Bridgeport News: Park Cemetery Operator Arrested For Grave Desecration
#Bridgeport CT-- Bridgeport Police began an investigation of the Park Cemetery on Lindley Street back in September 2018 after allegations of digging up old graves to make room for new gravesites. Today, an arrest warrant for Dale LaPrade for interference with a cemetery. She was released on a promise to appear in Superior Court on December 18th. The felony charge is punishable by up to ten years. Police Captain Brian Fitzgerald said this was an unusual case, a first for the city. Fitzgerald cited praise for detectives Kimberly Biehn and Jorge Cintron for their work on this case. What the found was a lot of disturbed dirt, garbage overturned gravestones, old decayed caskets, and human bones. Detectives spoke to cemetery workers, did site surveys…
Fairfield News: Wanted To Be A Sharp Shoplifter
4:44pm--#Faifield CT-- Loss prevention from the Super Stop and Shop at 1160 Kings Highway Cutoff apprehend a suspect leaving the store with his shopping cart loaded with razors and whitening strips. Police on the way. I hope he previously used the whitening strip to smile pretty for the mugshot! This news report made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Stolen Tractor Trailer Cab
3:40pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A silver Volvo tractor-trailer cab was just stolen with keys from 325 Lafayette Street. The cab has a mural of a woman in blue shorts and the doors say A&M Group. This news report is made possible by: [caption id="attachment_70522" align="aligncenter" width="640"] For more info: https://www.thebailking.com/[/caption]
Tonight’s Vehicle Fire
12:33am--#Fairfield CT-- Tonight's vehicle fire is on Thrope Street right off of the Post Road. This is reported to be a flatbed tow truck. This news report is made possible by:
Shelton News: Man Falls Off Roof
4:34pm--#Shelton CT-- A man has fallen off a second story roof in the 100 block of Grove Street. He reportedly has a broken leg. This news report is made possible by:
Route 8 Crash
2:56pm--#cttraffic-- Multiple reports of a crash between a car and DOT has traffic at a standstill on Route 8 northbound near exit 22. Avoid the area if you can! This news report is made possible by: