I-95 Crash
2019-10-27@1:01am--#Milford CT-- #cttraffic-- Report of a 4 car crash on I-95 southbound near exit 40 in the left breakdown lane.
Tonight’s Car Fire
2019-10-26@11:06pm--#Trumbull CT-- A car hit a tree and caught fire on Limerick Road. It was first thought that someone was trapped in the car which proved not to be the case. Firefighters have extinguished the fire. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Trash Chute Fire
2019-10-26 @ 6:51pm--#Bridgeport CT-- The seniors living at Harborview Towers at 376 East Washington Avenue may have thought they were seeing a rerun of Towering Inferno as police who were first on the scene reported heavy smoke coming from the fifth and sixth floor. Officer then began banging on doors attempting to evacuate residence. Assistant Fire Chief Firpi told me that there was jam-up in the trash chute and a fire had started inside, original radio reports said there was a trash can fire. The sprinkler systems activated and Assistant Chief Firpi opted for the seniors to shelter in place as the fire was controlled and that there was more danger to the elderly residents slipping of wet steps. There…
Westport News: Attempted Robbery At Penera Bread
2019-10-25--#Westport, CT At approximately 9:00p.m. yesterday evening, officers were dispatched to a report of an attempted robbery at Panera Bread, 1860 Post Road East. The subject had fled prior to police arrival. Upon arrival, officers learned the suspect entered through the front door and approached an employee at the service counter. While displaying a box cutter, he instructed the employee not to move and then walked him to the rear of the establishment past other employees. The suspect then returned to the front of the store where he unsuccessfully attempted to open the cash registers. Returning to the rear of the restaurant, he then attempted to gain access to the office, but was unable to make entry. The suspect then…
Bridgeport News: 11 Rounds Fired, Car Shot Up
2019-10-26@1:01am--#Bridgeport CT-- Eleven rounds were fired on Albion Street and a silver Honda was shot up near the Albion Apartments. Must be quiet and the sound is traveling as I've received a number of reports from viewers as far as Capital Avenue on this one! So far the hospitals check clear of any gunshot victims. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Sedan Slams Into SUV Lifting It
2019-10-25@10:00PMish-- First responders were called to Steuben Street which is a one-way street between East Main and Pembroke Street. A sedan slammed into the rear of a Jeep Grand Cherokee, and peeled back the hood of the sedan back onto the windshield. EMTs evaluated and talked the 2 adults and a child to go to the hospital, they did not appear to be seriously injured. Speed may have been a factor, police are investigating.
Bridgeport News: Carjacking
2019-10-25@10:55pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A carjacking just occurred at the Walgreens at 1000 Park Avenue. Taken was a Nissan Rouge which fled towards downtown. This news report is made possible by:
Trumbull News: 12 Year Old Stuck In Baby Swing
2019-10-25@4:38pm--#Trumbull CT-- Firefighters dispatched to Davidow Park on Fredrick Street near Revere Lane where a 12 year old girl climbed into a child's swing and now she cannot get out. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Bomb Threat- Man Has History Of Like Phone Calls
Police UPDATE: The bomb threat called in to the synagogue earlier today was made by a male in his 60’s who resides in Florida. This male has documented mental health history and has made these type of calls in the past. We are in touch with his family and they are taking measures to keep him away from access to telephones. These is no current threat to this synagogue or any others in the area that we are aware of. 2019-10-25@2:11pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Today, Terron Jones, spokesperson for the city of Bridgeport sent this e-mail: "Around 1411hrs, BPD received 2 bomb threat calls from a male directed at 2710 Park Ave(Congregation B’NAI Israel). Bridgeport Police and Bridgeport Fire have secured…
Monroe News: Motorcycle and SUV Collide
2019-10-24@6:54pm--#Monroe CT--Captain Keith White of the Monroe Fire Department said a motorcycle, with a driver and a passenger, were headed south on Route 111 by Elm Street when a Jeep Grand Cherokee tried to turn left into the Monroe Plaza Shopping Center and hit the motorcycle. The names of the motorcycle driver and its passenger have not yet been released.