Bridgeport News: Kitchen Fire

2019-03-28 @ 4:05pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters were called to 71 Waterman Street for a kitchen fire.  The fire was fed by natural gas and extended to the cabinets.  Firefighters put it out before it extended elsewhere in the house.   This news report is made possible by: Noticias de Bridgeport: Fuego 2019-03-28 @ 4:05pm – #Bridgeport CT – Bomberos fueron llamados a la calle 71 Waterman para un incendio en la cocina. El fuego fue por gas natural y extendido a los gabinetes. Los bomberos lo apagaron antes de que se extendía a otra parte de la casa.

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Bridgeport News: Gunshot Victim

UPDATE: The victim is conscious and said he was shot at William and Shelton Street.  He did not see the shooter as he was shot from behind. 2019-03-28 @ 1:55pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A gunshot victim just arrived at Bridgeport Hospital. There is no word where in town the victim was shot and there was no shot spotter activation.  The victim is in critical condition and unable to speak at this time.   This news report is made possible by: Noticias de Bridgeport: Víctima de disparo ACTUALIZACIÓN: La víctima está consciente y dijo que lo dispararon en la William y Shelton. No vio la cara como le dispararon por detrás. 2019-03-28 @ 1:55pm – #Bridgeport CT – Una víctima de disparo acaba de…

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Senator Murphy Wants NCAA To Compensate Student Athletes

WASHINGTON – As the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) begins the Sweet 16 tournament, U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), member of the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, on Thursday released the first in a series of reports that will consider a range of problems within college athletics. The report titled Madness Inc.: How Everyone is Getting Rich Off College Sports – Except the Players will examine the profits of college sports and how the NCAA enriches nearly every entity but the student-athletes. In the report, Murphy calls on the NCAA to compensate student-athletes. Murphy released the following statement: “The NCAA is broken. I am a big college sports fan, but I think most fans recognize that the NCAA today isn’t acting in the best interest of many student-athletes. College basketball…

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I-95 Tractor Trailer Rollover

2019-03-28 @ 4:51am--#Westport CT--The Westport Fire Department responded to a reported Tractor Trailer Rollover on Interstate 95 Northbound between Exits 18 -19. Westport responded with 2 Engines, a Rescue and a Shift Commander. The first unit arrived on scene and reported a Tractor Trailer on its side with 1 occupant trapped in the cab. Units also reported a small fuel additive leak. The occupant was extricated by Westport and Fairfield Fire Departments. The occupant was transported by Westport EMS to a local hospital. Units continue to operate on the scene with CT State Police, DEEP, CT DOT, CT DCP and private contractors for clean-up. Commuters can expect delays on Interstate 95 Northbound between Exits 18-19 through the morning commute.  …

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Norwalk CT– Gassy Bank

2019-03-28 @ 11:27am-- Fairfield County Bank at  67 Wall Street is being evacuated due to an odor of gas and it's a little too early for Taco Thursday....  Firefighters on the way.   Why not get your mortgage from our sponsor Nima instead of the bank?  He's done all the comparison shopping for you!       Noticias de Norwalk: Olor de gas en el banco 2019-03-28 @ 11:27am-- Está evacuando el Fairfield County Bank en la 67 calle de Wall, por a un olor de gas.... Bomberos están en camino.

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Merritt Crash!

8:53pm--#Norwalk CT--#cttraffic-- Report of a crash with a possible car fire on the Merritt Parkway southbound between exits 38 and 37.  Detour if you can.   This news report is made possible by: [caption id="attachment_71997" align="alignright" width="640"] Visit: https://www.bridgeportpersonalinjury.com/[/caption] Accidente en el Merritt 8:53pm – #Norwalk CT – #cttraffic – Un accidente con un posible incendio de carro en el Merritt Parkway en dirección sur entre las salidas 38 y 37. Desvíese si puede.

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Bridgeport News: Gas Station Robbed

2019-03-27 @ 8:45pm--#Bridgeport CT--The Citgo Gas Station at 547 North Avenue was just robbed at gunpoint.  The suspect fled behind the Taco Bell on foot.   This news report is made possible by: Noticias de Bridgeport: Robo 2019-03-27 @ 8:45pm-#Bridgeport CT- La estación de gasolina CITGO en la 547 Avenida North fue robada y usaron pistola. El sospechoso huyó detrás del Taco Bell a pie.

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Shelton News: Leaving Your Mark At Benchmark

2019-03-27 @ 6:11pm--An 83-year-old woman stabbed a staff member with a fork at Benchmark Senior Living at 708 Bridgeport Avenue.   This news report is made possible by: Noticias de Shelton: Mujer de 83 fue apuñalada 2019-03-27 @ 6:11pm – Una mujer de 83 años fue apuñalada por un miembro del personal con un tenedor en Benchmark Senior Living en 708 Bridgeport Avenue

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Stratford News: Gun Charges After Pursuit

Eris Hall age 22 of Bridgeport was arrested on 03-26-2019 after he led an officer on a car chase. The incident started at approximately 9:36pm on Stratford Avenue near Honeyspot Road and ended on Bruce Avenue. Hall refused to stop for officers and during his attempt to flee he threw a firearm out of the window of the vehicle. Hall had unloaded and dismantled the weapon prior to discarding it. The weapon, ammunition and high capacity magazine were recovered by investigating officers. Hall was charged with; Carrying A Pistol Without A Permit,  Weapon In A Motor Vehicle, Illegal Possession Of A High Capacity Magazine, Tampering With Evidence Reckless Driving,  Engaging Police In Pursuit,  Operating A Motor Vehicle Without A License…

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