Bridgeport News: Slow Speed Pursuit
5:07pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A slow speed pursuit of about 25 mph on Park Street just ended in a crash and now a foot pursuit on Spring Street. One out of four in custody. This report is made possible by:
Fairfield News: Cops Called For Woman Reading Newspaper
2:40pm--#Fairfield CT-- Police were called to the 1600 block of the Post Road for a woman in her car for a period of time reading a newspaper. The caller thought it was unusual. The woman was waiting for church service at St. Thomast to start. I guess she should have been reading her phone. ....gotta love see something say something, you can't make this stuff up! This report is made possible by:
Bridgeport Homicide
Bridgeport CT--8:36 pm--Police responded to a call of a party shot at Stratford Ave and Connecticut Ave. When officers arrived, they found the victim, Javoni Patton (born 9/29/87, of 58 Elizabeth St) lying in the middle of the intersection. He had been shot several times, including once in his chest. A short distance away was Patton’s car. The driver’s door was open and Patton’s personal items were strewn about. He was transported to Bridgeport Hospital, but died shortly after arrival. Anyone with information should contact Detective Winkler at 203-581-5224. (Bridgeport Police Press Release)
Bridgeport Police Investigate 1st Homicide Of The Year
9:09pm--#Bridgeport CT--Two shots rang out and a man was shot in the chest at Bruce and Stratford Avenue. An off duty nurse provided CPR until EMS arrived but it wasn't enough as the man died said Michael Giannotti. Radio reports say a black sports was seen leaving the scene. Detectives are on scene investigating. Family members arrived on the scene around 9:30pm. I'll update you as more information becomes available.
Trumbull News: Suspicious Item Town Clerk’s Office
1:33pm--#Trumbull CT-- A police officer has been dispatched to the town clerk's officer for a suspicious item. There are no evacuations of the building. This report is a made possible by:
Stratford Traffic Delays
1:11pm--#cttraffic--#Stratford CT-- Bridgeport Avenue southbound is backed up with traffic due to the accident on the Moses Wheeler Bridge.
I-95 Crash
12:22pm--#cttraffic--#Milford Ct--#Stratford CT--A crash involving a tractor trailer with a large fluid pill. Radio reports say it is hydraulic fluid and the saddle tank holding the truck's diesel fuel ruptured. Truck is in the left lane, expect delays during the cleanup.