Bridgeport News: Assault With A Knife
2:37pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police are looking for a blue Kia Sportage wanted in an assault with a knife on Carrie Street. The suspects fled on Carrie to Hollister Street. This news report is made possible by:
$20 Million In Federal Taxes To Fight Opioid Epidemic
HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that the State of Connecticut is receiving over $20 million in federal funding to enhance the state’s efforts in fighting the opioid epidemic. “Far too many Connecticut families continue to be affected by the opioid crisis. Far too many lives have been cut short. Far too many communities torn apart,” Governor Malloy said. “It is a public health emergency that knows no socioeconomic or geographical bounds. My administration has made combatting the opioid epidemic a top priority, focusing on the root causes behind this scourge of addiction. The good news is that this year, for the first time in years, we are projected to see a decrease in accidental overdose deaths. Even…
Westport News: Two Westport Recruits Graduate Police Academy
#Westport CT--On September 20, 2018, Westport Officers Scott Aliberti and Tyler Stevens graduated from the 361 st session of the Police Officer Standards and Training Council (POSTC) Police Academy. The graduation ceremony celebrating the completion of the 24 week program was held at Central Connecticut State University. Officers Aliberti and Stevens, along with their 45 classmates, resided at the POSTC Academy in Meriden since April. For 24 weeks, they learned the laws of Connecticut, became certified Emergency Medical Responders and gained skills needed to be a law enforcement officer. Officers Aliberti and Stevens now return to the Westport Police Department to begin their field training program.
Bridgeport News: Social Services Evacuated
11:40am--#Bridgeport CT-- The Department of Social Services at 925 Housatonic Avenue has been evacuated due to a gas leak. This news report is made possible by our safe sponsor:
Bridgeport News: Bullet Hole In A Truck
11:41pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Hine Brothers at 1001 Wordin Avenue called the police to report a bullet hole in one of their trucks. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Teen Shot In Head
3:11pm--#Bridgeport CT--This is an update on an earlier post of a shooting on Norman Street. Police received a call a group of teens arguing on Norman Street near Atwater Steet. Soon, shots were fired from a white car. Initial reports said that the driver of the car accidentally shot the passenger in his car. Police Chief AJ Perez said the victim, a sixteen-year-old Central High School student was hit in by bullet fragments that entered his shoulder and frontal lobe. The chief said the shooting started after an argument with other teens in the area. Police responding to the shooting did not find a victim, but a short time later St. Vincent's Hospital called that they had a gunshot victim. He was…
Bridgeport News:Man Shot
3:11pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Report of a man shot in the head on Norman Street. This news report is made possible by:
Stratford News: Roaming Dog Biting People
2:17pm--#Stratford CT-- Report of a roaming dog in the 1400 block of West Broad Street. The dog is still loose, police have been dispatched. The victim has been bitten multiple times. This news report is made possible by:
Debris On I-95
1:49pm--#Bridgeport CT-- As if I-95 northbound at exit 27A isn't challenging enough. Viewer Matt alerted us and sent in this photo of dirt/debris on the highway. Traffic cams confirm a slowdown but not worth detouring over.
Stratford News: Fatal Crash
#Stratford CT--On 09-16-2018 the Stratford Police investigated a serious one-car accident that occurred on Broadbridge Avenue near Success Avenue. The operator and lone occupant of the car were identified as Richard Pugh age 32 of Stratford. Pugh was transported to Bridgeport Hospital for treatment but he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead on Sunday night. During the crash, Pugh was driving his car south on Broadbridge Avenue when he lost control of the vehicle. The car left the roadway and struck a tree. Investigators are working on determining the cause of the crash.