8/25 Crash Shuts Highway
2:40pm--#Bridgeport CT--#cttraffic--A crash on Route 8/25 southbound near exit 5 taking out the middle lanes. The highwaynow completely shut down.
Fairfield News: AT&T Donates $10k
#Fairfield CT--State Sen. Tony Hwang (R-28) participated in a press conference Tuesday as AT&T makes a $10,000 donation to the Newtown Parent Connection. “I’m ecstatic that AT&T has decided to give this generous grant to such a worthy local nonprofit,” said Sen. Hwang. “Dorrie Carolan and the Newtown Parent Connection are really on the front lines fighting the opiate epidemic in our state. I can’t think of a better recipient for these valuable funds. All the money will go to efficient use right here in the community.” The Newtown Parent Connection is a local charity devoted to combating substance abuse through education. The organization was founded by Dorrie Carolan, a parent who lost her child to addiction. The organization works…
Bridgeport News: Missing Purse/Handgun
1:54pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police are investigating a missing purse along with a loaded handgun from the ladies room at Dunkin Donuts at 2165 Boston Avenue. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Police Nab Phone Thief
11:50pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A suspect who allegedly stole a phone on Lafayette Boulevard and State Street was just detained by police at Housatonic near North Frontage. This news report is made possible by:
Look Who’s DoingItLocal!
#Bridgeport CT-- Look who's DoingItLocal, it's BMW of Bridgeport! Timothy Kraemer (left) has seen the reach we get to the community and wants to support us reporting the good news stories in the area! I've been wanting to do this for quite some time and now it is possible with their sponsorship! Obaid Malick runs the social media for BMW of Bridgeport and I'll be working together with him with the programs they already support like Cars and Coffee, more on that shortly. Thank you BMW of Bridgeport for being a part of the DoingItLocal family!
Bridgeport News: Woman Exposing Herself
12:38pm--#Fairfield CT-- Report of a woman exposing herself at the train station at 710 Water Street. This news report is made possible by:
Westport News: Nixle Public Safety Alerts Replaces Code Red
The Westport Fire and Police Departments have partnered with Nixle to implement its “Community Notification System”. This will alert residents in real-time for localized emergency situations and relevant community advisories. This system will improve the safety of all our residents. The Westport Police Department has been using Nixle to provide traffic advisories for the past four years and it has proven to be reliable and easy-to-use. Residents may also customize their alert settings by going to www.nixle.com and creating a User Profile. Nixle will be replacing the CodeRED emergency notification system Westport has used since 2009; residents and business owners should not assume their number is registered and should take the time to register. All Alerts will be targeted…
Bridgeport News: Traffic Stop Nets 2 Firearms
12:00pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A traffic stop on Chopsey Hill Road near Saunders Avenue nets 2 illegal firearms. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Officer Needs Help With Fight
12:44am--#Bridgeport CT--Police requesting help breaking up a fight at North and Center near the club. Now you know why all the cops were heading that way! This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Robbery In Black Rock
10:15pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A clerk at Mike's Deli at 2808 Fairfield Avenue was robbed of her cell phone and inappropriately touched according to radio reports. This news report is made possible by: