Bridgeport News: Gun Stolen
2019-12-12@5:54pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A person on Huntington Turnpike near Minnesota Avenue is reporting his 9mm gun was stolen today. This news report is made possible by:
Westport News: Cleaning Equipment Makes Mess During Fire
The Westport Fire Department Emergency Communications Center received a report of a fire on the second floor of a mixed occupancy building. The fire department responded with 4 Engines, a Rescue Truck, a Shift Commander, and a Safety Officer. Arriving companies found smoke coming from a second floor window. Engine 2 made access to the second floor and found a jewelry cleaning machine had been inadvertently placed on a hot stove. The machine had caught fire but was quickly extinguished. Firefighters ventilated the smoke from the building. The Norwalk and Wilton Fire Department’s responded to assist at the scene but were released prior to arrival. The Fairfield Fire Department provided station coverage during the incident. The Westport Police Department provided…
Troops On The Border
#WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the following statement after the Department of Defense Inspector General announced a new investigation into the Trump Administration’s deployment of thousands of U.S. military troops to the southern border. Blumenthal has previously raised concerns about the politicization of the military directly with the Pentagon, specifically requesting “legal justification for the expanding mission of active duty troops deployed to the southern border,” and “training and legal guidance provided to servicemembers deployed to the border.” “I welcome this investigation – accountability is long overdue,” Blumenthal said. “I have long held serious concerns about the politically motivated, potentially unlawful deployment of our servicemen and women to the southern border. Over the last two…
Westport Carjacking Ends In Fairfield
Police Update: Around midnight on 12/12/2019 a silver BMW was car-jacked at gun point in New Haven. Within thirty minutes, it is believed that the suspect(s) then drove to Norwalk and unsuccessfully attempted to car-jack a Maserati at gunpoint. The suspect(s) were then able to successfully car-jack a blue Nissan Altima at gunpoint. Norwalk PD located both vehicles (silver BMW and blue Altima) and pursued them onto I-95 northbound toward Fairfield. Westport PD and Norwalk PD were in pursuit when the BMW exited the 23 off-ramp in Fairfield, and continued immediately on the northbound entrance to I-95. (The Nissan Altima continued on I-95 north and was not located). The BMW then exited the 24 off-ramp and continued back onto I-95…
Stratford Fire Department Awards Ceremony
2019-12-11--#Stratford CT-- Tonight, the Stratford Firefighters presented awards to firefighters who went above the line of duty as well as police and dispatchers as well as unit citations. Firefighters Steven Ash and Jacob Hall were sworn in to the department. DC/FM Brian Lampart was awarded the 30 year pin, Lieutenants Kevin Lantowsky, John Roberts and Firefighter Gregory Anderson were award a 20 year pin and Firefighter Richard Barry received a 10 year pin. Samuel Khalil of Vazzy’s Italian Restaurant was awarded the Citizen’s Award for consistent support to the Stratford Firefighters.
Bridgeport News: Juveniles Steal Car-Lead Cops On Pursuit and Manhunt
2019-12-11@7:10pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Bridgeport Police attempted to pull over a stolen car at Barnum and Noble Avenue after a brief pursuit. The suspects fled on foot which caused a manhunt in the area. They were later discovered and detained near Park and Street. Police spokesperson Terron Jones said the suspects were juveniles. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: State Rep Pulled Over
2019-12-11 #Bridgeport CT- Apparently State Representative Christopher Rosario was pulled over for stolen legislative plates in Bridgeport tonight. City Councilperson Eneida Walker said on her Facebook page: "So Budget time is around the corner we have some work to do. Bridgeport Police Department it's training time. WHO THE HELL DOES NOT KNOW THAT Christopher Rosario is our State Rep here in Bridgeport? How the heck does the Bridgeport Police pull him over and accuse him of driving his vehicle with a stolen plate. How the heck do you not run a legislative plate properly. It sounds like training needed." City councilperson Ernest Newton's Facebook page said: "Wow I just heard what happen to my friend and my brother State Representative Christopher…
Bridgeport News: Shots Fired
2019-12-11@9:11pm---#Bridgeport Ct-- Reports of shots fired on Reservior Avenue near Saunders Avenue. No one or anything was hit but shell casings were located. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Robbed Buying Pot
2019-12-11@8:24pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A woman called police to complain that she was robbed of $15 while trying to buy pot at Stillman and Orchard Street. This news report is made possible by:
Today’s Vehicle Fire
2019-12-11 @ 1:34pm--Today's vehicle fire is being hosted by Stratford on the Merritt Parkway near exit 52 southbound. EMS just dispatched for someone injured in the fire. No word if it was a firefighter or civilian. I'll be recording Stratford FD's awards ceremony tonight so I'll find out then! This news report is made possible by: