Stratford News: Man Shot
10:57pm--#Stratford CT-- A man in in early 20's was shot in the foot by another young male on Wiklund Avenue. The suspect fled into Bridgeport but was located near Court D after a brief manhunt.
I-95 Crash
12:35am--#Milford CT-- #cttraffic-- A serious rollover crash I-95 northbound near exit 39B. Expect delays, no word on injuries.
Bridgeport News: Jet Belly Lands At Sikorsky Airport
4:30PMish-- #Stratford CT--#Bridgeport CT-- A jet was forced to belly land after its landing gears would not come down. The jet circled the area to burn off fuel. First responders from both Bridgeport and Stratford converged at the airport located at 1000 Great Meadow Road. The airport is run by the city of Bridgeport on land in Stratford. The jet made a perfect landing on the runway with sparks and flame trailing behind it but there was no fire once the aircraft came to a stop.
Bridgeport News: Cop Talks Man Out Of Setting Himself On Fire
5:51pm--#Bridgeport CT-- How about some likes for Sergeant Melody Pribesh who talked a man out of setting himself on fire. Moments were very tense at Read Street as a twenty-year-old man sat in his SUV and was pouring lighter fluid on himself threatening to light himself on fire. Sergeant Pribesh was able to talk him out of it and the man is now getting the help he needs. Way to go Sergeant Pribesh! [caption id="attachment_70139" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Sergeant Melody Pribesh (back to the camera) talked a man out of setting himself on fire inside the SUV.[/caption]
Bridgeport Police Investigate 2nd Crash Involving Their Own
10:30PMish--#Bridgeport CT-- Police are investigating a crash on North Avenue at Center Street Extension involving one of their own. A number of people were transported to the hospital including the police officer's ride-along passenger and a child in one of the cars. It is unknown if the officer was injured. I counted three vehicles including the police car involved in the crash. Police are investigating. The officer was NOT involved in a pursuit.
Fairfield News: Nauti Parking
8:009pm--#Fairfield CT-- Police received a call from a citizen reporting a car illegally parked in the handicapped parking in front of the Nauti Dolphin at 195 Unquowa Road. Police then received a call from the person parked in the handicapped sport reporting the woman is beating on his car. She allegedly did it on porpoise.... This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Crash
6:06pm-#Bridgeport CT-- There were no reported injuries in a crash involving police car on Barnum Avenue near Grant Street.
Trumbull News: Car Hits Building
4:40pm--#Trumbull CT-- A car has it the Sikorsky Credit Union entryway at 945 White Plains Road according to radio reports. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Anti-Gun Rally Held In Secret
10:00am--#Bridgeport CT-- An anti-gun rally, protected by men with guns was held in secret behind closed doors today at the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit at 729 Union Avenue. The "Gun Violence Meeting" hosted by U.S. Senator Murphy along with candidate for governor Ned Lamont, City Council members Ernie Newton, Eneida Martinez and State Representative Chris Rosario. Steve Krauchick of DoingItLocal.com away turned away by U.S. Senator Murphy's press person. Senator Murphy is running for re-election this November. "His press people (Murphy's) have been restrictive and controlling with me in the past," said Krauchick. "She told me I could report on their little march through the East End and ask questions afterward. I'm not certain how I can ask questions about…
Westport News: Polling Location Change
Westport, CT - Registrars of Voters Marla Cowden and Kevin White announced today that the District 136-2 polling place location will be changed to Coleytown ELEMENTARY school, 65 EASTON ROAD, for the November 6, 2018 State Election. The change is due to the closing of Coleytown Middle School. This press release is made possible by: