I-95 Crash
5:11pm--#Westport CT--#cttraffic--A two-car crash has the center and right lane blocked on I-95 northbound near the exit 18 off-ramp.
Today’s Vehicle Fire
2:38pm-#Bridgeport CT-- Today's vehicle fire is on exit 26 southbound of I-95. A garbage truck's cab is fully engulfed.
Governor Orders Flags To Half Staff
HARTFORD, CT – Governor Dannel P. Malloy is directing U.S. and state flags in Connecticut to fly at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Saturday, July 28, 2018, in honor of U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. James Tyler Grotjan of Waterford, who died from injuries sustained while stationed overseas at Al Dhafra Air Base in the United Arab Emirates. A funeral service in his remembrance is being held on Saturday in New London. Accordingly, since no flag should fly higher than the U.S. flag, all other flags – including state, municipal, corporate, or otherwise – should also be lowered during this same duration of time. “Staff Sgt. Grotjan gave his life in service to our nation, and he will never be forgotten,” Governor…
Bridgeport News: Police Reunite Child With Dad After Being In Car During Carjacking
How about some likes for the Bridgeport Police Department who searched for a red Nissan that was taken in a carjacking on Park Avenue with a five-year-old still inside. All departments in the police department including housing details and detectives searched the city. The car was first located and it was located but lost on Newfield Avenue. “Housing One” was driving on I-95 northbound when he located the vehicle and followed the car until back up arrived. The car got off exit 30, Lordship Boulevard and stopped at the Shell Station without incident. The child was not in the car, the driver let the child out a block away. Detectives question the driver who said he let the child out…
Bridgeport News: Car Stolen With 5 Year Old Still Inside
7:11pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police are looking for a bright red Nissan 4 door Altima that was stolen out in front of 1411 Park Avenue that still has a 5-year-old inside. The car fled north on Park Avenue. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Ganim Thanks Legislative Delegation
Bridgeport, CT – Mayor Ganim is praising the hard work of the Bridgeport Legislative Delegation for securing over $10 million in state bonding investment for various cultural institutions and schools in the city. Authorization for the bonding funds was approved today by the state bond commission in Hartford. The funds will be used for aid in renovations, improvements and site deficiencies for the following locations: Barnum Museum, Discovery Museum, Barnum, Cesar Batalla School, Geraldine R. Johnson School, Waltersville Elementary School as well as the Achievement First, Capital Prep Harbor and The Bridge Charter Schools. “These bond funds represent a significant investment in cultural institutions in our city as well as our city schools,” said Mayor Ganim. “This investment was only made possible…
Bridgeport News: Firefighters Quickly Extinguish Fire
10:23am--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters quickly knock down a smoky fire on the 3rd floor of 770/772 Grand Street. There were no reported injuries. The fire marshal was called to investigate the cause of the fire.
Westport News: Bridge Construction Scheduled
#Westport CT - Town officials have been notified by the Connecticut Department of Transportation (ConnDOT) that during an inspection by the Bridge Safety Department several weeks ago, structural deficiencies were discovered both in the substructure and ornamental truss structure of the Cribari Bridge (CT Rte. 136 over the Saugatuck River, State Bridge # 0158-01349). ConnDOT has determined that immediate repairs are necessary to maintain the continued safety and stability of the existing bridge structure. ConnDOT intends to commence construction to repair the deficiencies on July 30, 2018, tentatively completing the work within 6 weeks, weather permitting. The contractor will work at night between the hours of 8:00 PM and 5:00 AM, Monday evenings through Friday mornings, closing the bridge, including…
Bridgeport News: Shots Fired During Robbery
Bridgeport Police UDATE: The Mobil Station located at Boston and Noble Avenue was robbed at gunpoint by two Black males. The Black males were wearing all black with black masks covering their faces. One of the Black males had a very large revolver and discharges a round at the cashier who attempted several times to grab the gun from the suspect. The unusual size and style of this firearm is all we have to identify the possible suspect. Please look at the above photo and video clip. Any Officer who locates or takes anyone into custody carrying this style firearm please contact Detective Fiumidinisi at 2 03-581-5246 or E-mail Michael.fiumidinisi@bridgeportct.gov or call the tip line at 203-576-TIPS (8477). 11:56pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Shots were fired but no…
Bridgeport News: Crash!
11:11pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A car has sheared a hydrant at it's base and then hit a utility pole in the 200 block of Deacon Street. This news report is made possible by: