Bridgeport News: Smoke Inhalation From Mattress Fire
2019-09-17@7:00pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters on s scene of a mattress fire on the back porch on Travis Drive. One occupant suffered smoke inhalation. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport Police Make Homicide Arrest
#Bridgeport CT--September 16, 2019, Officer Martocchio served an arrest warrant on Eugene Brown (DOB: 3/13/84 ofFreeman Street). The warrant was obtained by Detective Cintron, who was the lead detective on the June 24, 2019 homicide of Anthony McKinstry at 684/686 Bishop Ave. Brown is charged with Murder, Use of a Firearm for A,B,C Felony, Criminal Possession of a Firearm, and Carrying a Pistol Without a Permit. He has a $1,000,000 bond. The arrest was the result of the outstanding work done by Detective Cintron and all the others that assisted in this case. (Bridgeport Police Press Release)
Governor On Vaccination Exemptions
#HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont today said that Connecticut should join the growing number of states that due to overwhelming public safety risks are requiring children who attend public schools – and are medically capable – to receive vaccinations for preventable diseases, citing recently-released statistics from the Department of Public Health (DPH) showing that over the last year the state has had the largest single year increase in claimed exemptions for vaccinations since the state began tracking the data a decade ago. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), high vaccination rates protect not only vaccinated children, but also those who cannot be vaccinated – a designation referred to as “herd immunity.” Schools that achieve…
Fairfield PD AT PT
2019-09-16@9:00pm--#Fairfield CT-- Fairfield Police pursued a stolen vehicle into Bridgeport, the pursuit ending at PT Barnum near buildings 20 and 19. One person is in custody, one still outstanding. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Rollover Accident
2019-09-16@ 3:50pm--#Bridgeport CT-- There were no injuries in the rollover accident between 44 and 44 Harlem Avenue.
Bridgeport News: Man With Gun Detained
2019-09-16 @ 3:40pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police have a man with a gun detained at Lindley and Randall Avenue. This news report is made possible by:
Fairfield News: Hangin’ Out
2019-09-16@3:13pm--#Fairfield CT--Report of a male out in front of 2147 Kings Highway with suitcase and his genitals hangin' out. This news report is made possible by:
Fairfield News: Gas Line Hit
2019-09-16 @ 2:04pm--#Fairfield CT-- A gas line has been hit by a construction crew on Edward Street closer to Birch Road. This news report is made possible by our safe heating sponsor:
Meals Tax Starts October 1st
A new “Meals Tax” contained in the Democrat biennial state budget will place a 7.35% tax on many grocery store items previously not taxed and add more financial burden on CT families & residents. Here's everything you need to know. The “meals tax” included in the Democrat and Governor Lamont's state budget is set to go into effect October 1, 2019. The tax applies to prepared and ready-to-consume foods sold at restaurants AND grocery stores. The 7.35% tax will apply to not only prepared meals such as sandwiches, deli salads, pizza and hot buffet items, but also containers of lettuce, small packages of snacks, loose baked goods, wrapped salads, small servings of ice cream, and meal replacement bars. It also…
Ansonia News: Person Shot
POLICE UPDATE: On September 16, 2019 at about 12:05 A.M. the Ansonia Police Department received a report of shots fired in the area of Fourth and Fifth Streets. Officers located a 29-year-old male, from Bridgeport, on Fourth Street near North Main Street, who had been shot twice. The male was shot in the hip and leg, he was transported to a local hospital where he is listed as serious but stable condition. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Ansonia Police Department at 203-735-1885 or www.tip411.com. 2019-09-16@12:05am-- #Ansonia CT-- A person has been shot in the hip at Fourth and North Main Street. The victim is alert and speaking with paramedics. This news report is made possible by:…