1:19pm--#cttraffic--#Darien Connecticut--I-95 southbound near exit 13 had the highway shutdown and traffic diverted during a tanker truck fire. Radio reports say the roadway will be reopened but may be shut down again when the tow truck arrives.
1:20pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- Smoke on the third floor at 198 French Street turns out to be food burning on the stove, no fire. Time for plan B!
On 08/28/16 at approximately 4:45 PM, Westport PD Officers were alerted to an ongoing domestic dispute in a vehicle in the rear parking lot of the police station. Witnesses provided statements indicating Stephen Shulman was striking the female passenger. It was also learned that a 6-week old infant was in the vehicle as well during the assault. Subsequent to the arrest of Shulman, the vehicle he was operating was searched. Marijuana and Butane Honey Oil or “DAB” along with packaging materials, scales, and other paraphernalia associated with the manufacture and sale of “DAB” were located and seized. This news report is made possible by http://www.senshidoct.com/:
12:00pm--#cttraffic--#Fairfield Connecticut-- An officer attempted to pull over a car with mis-used plates, more than likely stolen. The car refused to stop and got on I-95 northbound. Police told me the pursuit continued because it was slow to mid range speed an the operator even used their directional signal when making turns and changing lanes along the way. The pursuit ended between exits 35 and 36. Additional units from other towns as well as state police joined the pursuit. Two are in custody, one of the suspects has an extensive criminal background according to radio reports. 12:00pm--#cttraffic--#Fairfield Connecticut--Un oficial trató de parar un auto con placas probablemente robada. El auto no se detenio y se metió hacia I-95…
11:19pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut--A three car accident in front of the U-Haul on Boston Avenue. One driver is reported to be unconscious. This news report is made possible by:
8:49pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- Report of a mom chasing her son with a machete on Priscilla Court. Police on the way. This news report is made possible by:
5:39pm--#Fairfield Connecticut-- It was a BIG CATCH for Conway's Towing behind Swanson Fish Market at 2439 Black Rock Turnpike. Police told me it was FISHY that the driver was allegedly GILLty of being unlicensed and FLOUNDERED, confusing the gas for the brake. The van destroyed a cinder block retaining wall (DAM) and fence. . Police also said the van was also unregistered for over a year. There were no reported injuries (no need for the CLAMbulance). Police let the man OFF THE HOOK with a ticket.
4:19pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- Report of child hit by a car at Hooker Road and Lynne Place. This news report is made possible by:
1:55pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut--A report of a crash at Pearl Harbor and Granfield Avenue with children in the car. Police and firefighters on scene. This report is made possible by: 1:55pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut - un informe de un accidente en Pearl Habor y Garfield avenue con niños en el auto. la policía y bomberos estan en le escena.
