#Bridgeport CT--Today, UI/SCG (AVANGRID) presented a check of $50,000 to the Center for Family Justice. In an average year, Safe House provides nearly 5,000 bed-nights of shelter to adults and children fleeing from domestic violence at home. But since the pandemic, they have been operating beyond full capacity, In fact, the overflow strain has required a 4,300% increase in hotel bed-nights provided vs. the same period last year!
Dominick’s UPDATE
GoFundMePage UPDATE: https://www.gofundme.com/f/justice-for-dominick-stop-bullying?viewupdates=1&rcid=r01-165105444223-ee632f76c61211ec&utm_medium=email&utm_source=customer&utm_campaign=p_email%2B1137-update-supporters-v5bby Kayla Deegan, OrganizerFirst, we wanted to come on here and say thank you all so much for the outpouring support and love. We are speechless and beyond grateful we have such an amazing community and a RALLY behind Dominick. Keep sharing his story so this NEVER happens to another child & so we can get Dom the justice he deserves.After such a terrible attack, I really didn’t think there was good people in the world anymore.Dominick is doing a little better. Yesterday was the first time he actually was able to get a few bites of food past his extremely swollen lips and into his mouth. He could only handle a few bites, but that is some…
Stratford News: “Investigation”
#Stratford CT-- On 04/26/2022 the Stratford Police with the assistance of the Connecticut StatePolice conducted part of an ongoing investigation which led officers to the area ofShort Beach to investigate suspicious or hazardous materials. This activity waspart of a larger in progress investigation. At this time the beach is clear of policeactivity. Investigators anticipate an arrest in the incident and no further information isavailable at this time. There is no threat to the public. Viewers have told me that soccer practice was moved and that 3 loud explosions were heard at Short Beach. This press release was made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Child Burned-Bridgeport Admin Hides Story
I cannot believe that the Bridgeport administration tried to hide this story. I saw it on a number of mom's pages on Facebook but couldn't believe it was true. I had to contact Scott Appleby to get the report. This is par for Bridgeport, you have to know about the story in order to ask for it. This is totally irresponsible for the Ganim Administration to hide the news.Here is the report from the mom on the Facebook Mom's pages and below that is the official police report: "My son was lit on fire by our downstairs neighbors 8 year old son he threw a ball soaked in gasoline and lit on fire and threw it in my sons face my…
8/25 Crash
2022-04-25@5:17pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #cttraffic-- A crash on 8/25 southbound at the I-95 split. Fortunately the guardrail went OVER the car! No word on injuries at this time.
Bridgeport News: Pedestrian Struck
2022-04-25@5:09pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A pedestrian was struck at the intersection of Boston Avenue and Summerfield Avenue. This news report is made possible by:
Norwalk News: Structure Fire
2022-04-24@8:11pm--#Norwalk CT-- #ctfire-- Firefighters on scene of a structure fire. Turns out to be a woodworking business. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: House Fire
2022-04-24@12:01pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters were called to a home in the 300 block of Birmingham Avenue for a fire on a roof. They found fire on a solar panel. They quickly de-energized the panel and extinguished the fire before it extended into the home. The fire marshal has been called to investigate.
Bridgeport News: Car Crashes Into Subway
2022-04-24@12:23pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A two car crash sent one car into the Subway located at East Main and Barnum Avenue. There were no apparent injuries but an ambulance arrived when I was leaving.
Bridgeport News: Shooting On Stratford Avenue
Police UPDATE: At 1636hrs the Bridgeport ECC received a ShotSpotter Activation for Stratford Avenue between Union Ave. and Carroll Ave. Additional 911 calls were received indicating a possible person shot along with a vehicle struck. Suspected parties fled down Union Ave. Both hospitals checked clear for any GSW victims. A party on-scene was treated for a non-life threatening laceration by AMR, unknown cause at this time. One party on-scene was detained on an outstanding warrant from another State.This is an active investigation and anyone with information is asked to contact the Bridgeport Police Department at 203-576-TIPS. 2022-04-23@4:35pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police were called to the 1500 block of Stratford Avenue for a person shot. When I arrived a man was handcuffed and…