Fairfield News: Power Outage
2019-12-10@12:12am--#Fairfield CT-- A blown transformer is the cause of the power outage on Hemlock Hills North. UI is on the way. This news report is made possible by:
Ansonia News: Armed Robbery
2019-12-09 @7:30pm#Ansonia CT--The Ansonia Police Department investigated a complaint of an armed robbery at the Xpress Mart 180 Wakelee Avenue in Ansonia. Three suspects dressed in dark clothing wearing masks all armed with handguns entered the store, one held the cashier at gunpoint while the other two suspects stole the cash drawer and several items from the store. The suspects then fled on foot east on Church Street towards Howard Avenue. One of the suspects was described as a Hispanic or light skinned black male, the other two suspects could not be described other than their dark clothing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Ansonia Police Department and Officer Timothy Fagan at 203-735-1885. This press release was…
Fairfield News: 2 Found Unresponsive in Car At Exit 24
2019-12-09@10:04pm--#Fairfield CT--#cttraffic-- Two people were found unresponsive at the bottom of the I-95 southbound exit 24 ramp.
Bridgeport News: Person Shot at PT
2019-12-09@9:47pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A man was shot at PT Barnum on Taylor Drive between the basketball courts and baseball field. Police did not locate a crime scene after the shot spotter activation but a male called to say he was shot in the shoulder and transported himself to the hospital. This news report is made possible by:
Crashes
2019-12-09@4:00pm-- A couple of crashes happening at the same time: #Fairfield CT-- A two car crash at Black Rock Turnpike and Jennings Road. The northbound traffic is being diverted. #Bridgeport CT-- A two car crash Commerce and State Street. #Fairfield CT-- 776 Penfield Road a hit and run accident. The car hit a parked car. #Faifield CT--Post and North Benson Road two car crash not blocking traffic. This news report is made possible by: [caption id="attachment_71997" align="aligncenter" width="12166"] Visit: https://www.bridgeportpersonalinjury.com/[/caption]
Fairfield News: Man Found Dead After Crash
2019-12-07@1:42AM--On Saturday, the Fairfield Police Emergency Communications Center received a 911 call at approximately 0142hrs reporting a single motor vehicle crash on Black Rock Tnpk near Finn St. Upon arrival of emergency personnel, a single vehicle was found to have crashed into a parked car and a subsequently a tree on the property of a home at the corner. The sole male occupant and driver of the vehicle was found to be deceased in the vehicle. There were no passengers in the vehicle and nobody else was injured as a result of this collision. The identity of the driver is being withheld at this time pending notification of next of kin. This crash is being investigated by the Fairfield Police…
Fairfield News: Officer Injured In Shoplifting Incident
2019-12-08@1:34pm--Police were called for a shoplifting on Suynday at the Stop and Shop at Villa Avenue. Over $1,000 in merchandise was taken. Two officers located the suspects pushing a Stop and Shop shopping cart with the stolen merchandise in it at Maplewood and Howard Avenue. Police spokesperson Lieutenant Robert Kalamaras said in a statement that when the officers approached the two men one ran off and the other engaged in a struggle with officers. One of the officers sustained some scratches on his arm. Terrel Harley, aged 28 was charged with larceny and interfering according to the statement. This report is made possible by:
Senator Wants Action On YouTube Influencers
#Washington D.C. On Friday U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) demanded that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) take action against YouTube influencers who are deceptively and unfairly advertising to children as young as two years old through their content. YouTube has created a new generation of child-directed online influencers. However, few parents understand that these channels are often little more than advertisements for toymakers, media companies, and fast food, with some influencers earning tens of millions in ad deals and sponsorships. Eager to exploit this new social media gold rush, many advertisers and sponsors have thrown basic ethics and the law out the window, disregarding even the minimal standards adopted to protect children. A study by ad watchdog group, truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org)…
Ansonia Police UPDATE On Missing Child
The Ansonia Police Department and our law enforcement partners continue to follow leads and interview potential witnesses in our efforts to identify the person who killed Christine Holloway and locate our missing one-year old child, Vanessa Morales. We would like to thank all the members of the community who have reached out to us and continue to reach out to us with information. No piece of information is too small or insignificant, so please continue to contact the FBI tip line at 203-503-5555. Saturday night at about around 10:00 p.m. the New Haven Police Department responded to the 1200 block of Ella Grasso Boulevard on a report of a child seat left in a parking lot. Members of the Ansonia…
Bridgeport News: Car Hits Light Pole
2091-12-08@7:50pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police are investigating a crash were it appears the vehicle continued straight off I-95 off exit 25 and hit a utility pole and coming to a stop on the sidewalk. A child was examined by EMS and was released.