Bridgeport News: Delivery Person Robbed At Gunpoint
9:17pm #Bridgeport CT--- A delivery person was robbed at gunpoint on Louisiana Avenue. This news report is made possible by:
Fraudulent Firefighter Fundraiser
#Westport CT-- Recently the Westport Fire Department has received inquiries from several residents who were solicited by telephone for donations to the Westport Volunteer Fire Department. The caller identified themselves as representing the Fire Department Foundation. To our knowledge no such organization exists. The Westport Volunteer Fire Department & the Westport Uniformed Firefighters Charitable Foundation are two fundraising organizations within the Westport Fire Department. We are both registered with the IRS as nonprofit corporations and we do not contract with any third party to solicit donations by telephone. We only seek support from the members of the Westport community through an annual town-wide mailing, never through telephone solicitation. Any organization calling a resident or business in Westport claiming to represent…
Connecticut National Guard To Assist Hurricane Victims
(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that ten Connecticut National Guard soldiers are anticipated to arrive in Tennessee this afternoon aboard UH-60 Blackhawk and CH-47 Chinook helicopters to support those in need in the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Florence, which is anticipated to hit the southeast United States later this week. The crew and equipment will stage in the area to help cut down on the response time required to provide assistance. “In Connecticut, we know how firsthand what it’s like to experience extraordinary weather events, and we know how important the help of neighbors can be during recovery,” Governor Malloy said. “The men and women of the Connecticut National Guard are among the most well-trained and well-prepared…
Merritt Crash
4:15pm--#Fairfield CT-- Report of a crash on the Merritt Parkway southbound at the exit 44 ramp. This news report is made possible by:
Trees Hit Cars
#Fairfield CT--#Westport CT-- A tree has hit a car on Post Road West near Kings Highway and Post Road West will be closed as the tree is blocking the road. Earlier today in Fairfield, a tree hit a car on Congress Street near Black Rock Turnpike. There were no injuries in either incident. This news report is made possible by:
Westport News: Capture-A-Cop Middle School Capture-the-Flag
Westport, CT - The Westport Youth Commission and Westport Police Department will host a friendly game of Capture-the-Flag for Westport Middle School students on Sunday, September 16 at 3:30 pm on Jesup Green. Youth Services Program Director Kevin Godburn stated, “Modeled after the popular Dodge-A-Cop each November at the high school, this game brings our local middle school students together with some of Westport’s finest to get to know one another and build positive relationships outside of an enforcement setting. So grab a friend and head on down to the Green to see who’s got the most elusive flag capturing moves.” Students can register at: captureacopwestport.eventbrite.com. A suggested donation will go toward the ALS Therapy Development Institute. Please contact Youth…
Radio City Rockettes Coming To Darien!
Thursday, September 13 at the Darien Library at1441 Post Rd, Darien from 4:00pm – 5:00pm It’s never too early to light up the holidays! Before rehearsals begin for the 2018 Christmas Spectacular, the Radio City Rockettes will visit six local tri-state area libraries to engage with fans and families. Join the Rockettes from September 12-14 for holiday lights-themed crafting sessions where children and families from the local communities will be able to decorate jars filled with festive lights. The visits are free and open to the public. The Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes will run from November 9, 2018- January 1, 2019 at Radio City Music Hall. The production continues to be enhanced with fresh and dynamic content while preserving…
Bridgeport News: Missing 7 Year Old Girl LOCATED
12:51am--#Bridgeport CT-- The missing 7-year old girl has been located in a home on Bunnell Street sound asleep. Police left no stone unturned and followed up on every lead. It sounds like a family mix up but this has not been confirmed. 12:00am--#Bridgeport CT-- Police are looking for a 7-year-old Asian/American girl in the 200 block of Washington Avenue. She was last seen wearing a black and white top with black pants. There are not a lot of details on this as this is breaking news, police are still trying to piece this together. A recent photo of her is below. Media can use this photo and description.
Derby News: Multi-Vehicle Accident Including Motorcycle
5:47pm--#Derby CT-- A multi-vehicle accident on Route 8 northbound involving 4-5 cars and motorcycle. The motorcyclist is unresponsive according to radio reports. This news report is made possible by:
Westport Police Department’s K9 Onyx will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Onyx’s vest is sponsored by Family and Friends of John Buffone and will be embroidered with the sentiment “In memory of John Buffone - Beloved husband and Dad”. Delivery is expected within eight to ten weeks. Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. is a 501c (3) charity located in East Taunton, MA whose mission is to provide bullet and stab protective vests and other assistance to dogs of law enforcement and related agencies throughout the United States. The non-profit was established in 2009 to assist law enforcement agencies with this potentially lifesaving body…