Fairfield News: Crash!
2019-11-25@1:44pm--#Fairfield CT-- Police are on scene of a rollover accident at the intersection of Cardinal and Lenox Road. Unknown if there are any injuries.
Hwang Named to Governor’s Workforce Council
State Senator Tony Hwang (R-28) was named by Governor Ned Lamont to the Governor’s newly revamped Workforce Council, a body which will be responsible for partnering with the business community and knocking down barriers among state government agencies so that Connecticut can have the most aligned, high-quality, and equitable workforce development system in the country. The council was created by an executive order signed by the Governor who made the announcement at Naugatuck Valley Community College in Waterbury. Senator Hwang emphasized the critical need for workforce development, “The Connecticut Office of Higher Education has found that by 2025, about 70 percent of workers will need some form of education and training beyond high school. Meeting this demand will require about…
Westport Police Department Investigates Stolen Motor Vehicle Complaint
(Westport, CT) At approximately 2:43am on the morning of Sunday November 24, 2019, the Westport Police Department was contacted by a resident in the Compo Beach area. He was reporting that he was watching out his window as his vehicle was being stolen from his driveway. The complainant provided relevant information and updates to dispatch while officers quickly began to set a perimeter around the area of the victim’s residence. Shortly after the initial call, one of our officers observed two vehicles traveling in his direction. One of these two was recognized as the vehicle that had just been reported as a stolen. The officer was able to successfully deploy Stop Sticks, which quickly flattened one of the tires on…
Bridgeport Cops To Enforce Click It Or Ticket
Bridgeport, CT— With the biggest travel holidays upon us, The Bridgeport Police Department will be joining national and local enforcement agencies to promote safe driving and increase the protection of all motorists. Beginning Monday November 25th until Monday December 2nd, state and local law enforcement agencies across the nation are stepping up enforcement to crack down on motorists who aren’t wearing their seat belts. Police Chief A. J. Perez said, “Connecticut’s Department of Transportation reports that seat belt use increased significantly from 90.3% in 2017 to an all-time high of 93.7% during the May 2019 mobilization. We encourage road safety all year-round, but the holiday season is a heavily trafficked time of year; we want to remind residents to always wear their seatbelts. …
Bridgeport News: PT Barnum Playground Fire
2019-11-24@9:14pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police on patrol at PT Barnum housing discovered a fire in the park at Bostwick and Anthony Street. Firefighters had no problem extinguishing the fire.
Bridgeport News: Crash!
2019-11-24@7:34pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A two car crash with injuries at Barnum and Pembroke Street has the roadway closed. This news report is made possible by: [caption id="attachment_71997" align="aligncenter" width="12166"] Visit: https://www.bridgeportpersonalinjury.com/[/caption]
Bridgeport News: Man Shot
2019-11-24@1:50pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters don't normally go to calls when a person is shot but this time it was out their front door. The police's shot spotter activated (Google it if you don't know what it is) in the 100 block of Wood Avenue. Firefighters then located the victim in the parking lot of the tire store right across the street. It appears the victim has non-life-threatening injuries. A person in a blue vehicle is responsible for the shooting.
Bridgeport News: 2 Injured When SUV Hits Bus Stop
2019-11-24 @9:30am-- #Bridgeport CT-- Police say two women were injured while the were waiting for the bus in an bus stop enclosure. The accident occurred outside the Stop and Shop on Fairfield Avenue. Police say the driver and the two women were rushed to the hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
Bridgeport News: Crash With Hazmat
2019-11-23@10:49pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Bridgeport's hazmat truck was called to an accident on Connecticut Avenue near Logan Street where one of the vehicles leaked approximately 10 gallons of gasoline down the storm drain. This news report is made possible by:
Fairfield News: Rollover Accident
2019-11-23@10:25pm--#Fairfield CT-- First responders are on the scene of a van rollover on Kings Highway at Hibiscus Street which is across the street from St. Emery's Church.