Bridgeport News: Main at Summit Closed
Bridgeport News: Main at Summit Street is closed due to 3 car crash, no word on any injuries. Expect delays. This new report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Bicyclist Hit
12:00pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut--A bicyclist was hit in the 500 block near Kennsington Place. The bicyclist suffered knee injuries according to radio reports.
Stratford News: Leaves Burning Threatening A Home
10:55am--#Stratford Connecticut-- Firefighters called to Hamilton Avenue for leaves on fire that threatening a new home under construction. Firefighters were able to quickly put out the fire. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Stolen Vehicle Pursuit
8:03pm--#cttraffic--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- Police pursuit of a stolen white Chevrolet Malibu starting on River Street to North Avenue now on Route 8 northbound passing exit 11. The car almost struck Bridgeport Police Officers. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Cops Called For Maria Pereira
6:06pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- Police called to the Cathedral of Praise t 45 Gregory Street where the community group Faith Acts for Education is conducting a forum with members of the Board of Education. Maria Pereira was cited by name on the radio transmission for blocking traffic and protesting the event. According to OnlyInBridgeport.com Maria Pereira is opposed to the group, see http://onlyinbridgeport.com/wordpress/how-many-school-board-members-will-show-at-forum/#more-89574 This report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Porch Fire
5:44pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- Firefighters extinguish a small porch fire at 1649 Barnum Avenue. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: 3 Car Crash
4:00pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- A report of a three car crash, one car in the middle of Park Avenue near Lincoln Avenue. Detour if you can. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Shed Fire
3:31pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- Firefighters quickly knock down a shed fire at 164 Falino Drive. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Truck Takes Down Power Line Trapping Driver
3:01pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- A tractor trailer took down power lines on King Street (off Canfield Avenue) trapping him in his truck. UPDATE at 3:34 UI should be there in 1-2 hours!
American Red Cross helping 11 after Bridgeport and New Haven fires
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (November 20, 2016) – The American Red Cross is helping 11 people after fires in Bridgeport and New Haven. The Red Cross is helping two families – five adults after a fire yesterday on Hallett Street, Bridgeport. The Red Cross is also helping four families – six adults after a fire today on Elm Street, New Haven. The Red Cross provided assistance to meet the families’ immediate needs. Responders included: Mike Vincelli, Ed Murray, Franklyn Ballentine, Mike Arthur, Sharon Harriott, Kendall Bobula and Sue Parker. The Red Cross is also providing comfort kits containing personal care items such as toothbrushes, deodorant; shaving supplies and other items a resident might not have been able to gather in the rush to escape the fire. In addition, a recovery envelope containing information helpful to families…