Shelton News: Brush Fire
2022-04-22@1:37pm--#Shelton CT-- #ctfire-- Firefighters on scene at Cherokee Trail for a 50 foot by 50 foot brush fire. This news report is made possible by: Nima doesn't clown around with mortgages!
Bridgeport News: Bridgeport Landmark Closing
Here is an email from Miguel from the Taco Loco email: Taco Loco has been a cornerstone of Black Rock for forty years, and our neighborhood, community, and customers have been our cornerstone. We have enjoyed serving all of you and being a part of this fantastic community. You have helped us grow from a little taco shop on Main Street, to a complete success! It is bittersweet for Rose and I to announce that we will be closing the restaurant, but we are thrilled that our Taco Loco and Loco Catering food trucks will continue to roll on, headed by our son, Zachary.Zachary, having grown up in Taco Loco, is now a husband and father himself. After taking over…
Fire Destroys Historic Building in Seymour
On Wednesday April 20, 2022 at approximately 1416 hours, the Seymour Fire Department was dispatched to 4 Bank Street for the reported structure fire. Crews responded and arrived on scene within minutes. Initial interior attack crews were met with heavy fire conditions and were able to make a push and advance to the seat of the fire. During this time conditions began to deteriorate above them and fire traveled throughout the common cockloft above the businesses. At this point a decision wasmade to go to a defensive attack (surround and drown). Assistance was received from our Mutual aid partners with Ansonia, Derby, Oxford, Beacon Falls, and Bethany Fire Departments. Seymour EMS with the assistance of VEMS and Ansonia Rescue Medical…
Fairfield News: Shoplifters Cause Crash
2022-04-20@5:30pm-- Shoplifters fleeing from the Villa Avenue Stop and Shop allegedly caused a crash on Kings Highway East. Police said the two suspects then fled on foot but were quickly apprehended up the street behind a house. Both suspects also had warrants. The plates on the car also did not match vehicle. It was refreshing that Fairfield Police came up to me at the scene to let me know the details! They will provide more information tomorrow.
Seymour News: 3 Alarm Fire
2022-04-20 A three alarm fire on Bank Street. An explosion was also heard in the back of the building. This news report is made possible by:
Derby News: Robbery
2022-04-19@10:35pm--#Derby CT-- Police are investigating a possible robbery on the Green near Minerva Street. This news report is made possible by: Visit Interstate's website at: https://ctbattery.com/
I-95 Crash
2022-04-19@4:50pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #cttraffic-- I-95 northbound crash just past exit 26 for your commuting pleasure.
Stratford Announces 2022 Restaurant Week
April 24 – 30, 2022www.StratfordRestaurantWeek.comSTRATFORD, CT - Stratford’s popular Restaurant Week kicks-off on Sunday, April 24th and runs throughSaturday, April 30th. Over 20 Stratford restaurants are preparing to showcase the best of Stratford’s dining scene.“Restaurant Week features some of the best of Stratford’s diverse cuisine and encourages patrons to support local small business,” said Stratford Mayor Laura R. Hoydick. “Stratford’s wide variety of dining establishments, combined with crave-worth discounts and deals promise to deliver, whether you’re ordering take-out or dining-in.”Restaurant Week patrons are invited to participate in the 2nd Annual Golden Fork Award. Visit any participating Restaurant Week business and send a picture of your receipt to info@StratfordRestaurantWeek.com. One lucky winner will receive The Golden Fork award, which was valued…
Wind Related Incidents
2022-04-19@12:30am--#Bridgeport CT-- EMS reporting the Seaview Avenue Bridge is flooding. This is mainly due to heavy winds driving the water inland. DO NOT cross flooded roadways!12:49am--#Stratford CT-- A UPS tractor trailer on its side with the driver pinned in the cab. Firefighters extricating the driver.
Bridgeport News: Orchard Street Demolition Derby
2022-04-18@9:04pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Just after 9pm first responders were called to the 300 block of Orchard Street for a pedestrian being struck. Radio reports said the victim had suffered head injuries. The striking vehicle also struck two parked vehicles there. He continued down Orchard Street hitting two more parked vehicles in the 60 block of Orchard where he lost his wheel and continued to the intersection of Ogen Street where a pick-up truck ended the chaos. Surprisingly there were no injuries. The man was given a number of field sobriety tests and then was led off to an awaiting police car in handcuffs. https://youtu.be/NcKc4TfxFFo