#Stratford CT--On 06/29/2018, The Stratford Narcotics Vice and Intel Unit conducted a MV Stop on a Silver KIA Forte in the Honeyspot Motor Lodge. While interviewing the driver, Matthew Prosnick, Detectives observed Narcotics in the vehicle. During a subsequent Search of the vehicle, Detectives discovered a 9mm Taurus containing several rounds of ammunition in the center console along with a ski mask. The Firearm was reported Stolen out of Bridgeport in Oct. 2017. Also discovered during the search of the vehicle were several bundles of Heroin stamped “DOA” as well as loose Heroin, Crack Cocaine and Narcotics Packaging and gloves. Detectives also discovered that (2) passengers had Outstanding Warrants for Failure to appear in Court. The following individuals were arrested…
Bridgeport News: Accident Involving A Motorcycle
1:58pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Report of a crash between a car and motorcycle at Stratford and Seaview Avenue. This news report is made possible by:
Grant to Help Bridgeport Residents Transition from Incarceration into Employment
Bridgeport, Connecticut, July 5, 2018 – The U.S. Department of Labor announced an $82.5 million investment to help Americans exit incarceration and integrate into the workforce. Helping individuals successfully transition from incarceration into family-sustaining jobs will reduce crime and recidivism, lift families out of poverty, and promote America's economic growth. The WorkPlace is one of 41 awardees selected from across the country to implement comprehensive reentry programing to help Bridgeport residents increase their chances of achieving gainful employment. The program called the Reentry American Job Center will provide will provide assessments, intensive case management, support to complete a GED, credential-bearing training and job readiness training. Helping individuals successfully transition from incarceration into family-sustaining jobs will reduce crime and recidivism, lift families…
I-95 Crash
1:00am--#cttraffic--#Bridgeport CT-- A crash on I-95 where else but exit 27A.
Tonight’s Vehicle Fire A Trifecta
11:47pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters on scene of a scooter fire at Bostwick and Wordin Avenue completing the trifecta for the day. So a scooter, a car on I-95 and a sweeper truck on Route 8 earlier. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Man Bleeding From The Head
9:38pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A man was found bleeding from the head and hardly moving on Railroad Avenue near Norman Street. He was transported to the hospital, his condition is not know, police are investigating.
Stratford News: Crash Causes Car To Hit House
7:28pm--#Stratford CT-- A two-car crash on Henry Avenue caused one car to go up an embankment and hit a house. There were no reported injuries.
Today’s 2nd Vehicle Fire
6:34pm--#cttraffic--#Bridgeport CT-- Today's second vehicle fire is on I-95 southbound near exit 27. The highway is currently shut down southbound. No word on any injuries.
Today’s Vehicle Fire
1:00PMish--#cttraffic--#Shelton CT--Today's vehicle fire was a street sweeper Street on Route 8 near exit 12 in Shelton.
#Bridgeport Wants To Get The Lead Out
#Bridgeport, CT – On July 15, 2018 the City of Bridgeport submitted a request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the release of the Lead Paint Hazard Control Grant in the amount of $2,500,000.00 for a three (3) year program and is authorized by Section 1011 of the Residential Lead Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992 (Title X of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1992, 42 U.S.C. 4852) and funding is provided by the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2017 (Public Law 115-31), approved May 5, 2017. The Healthy Homes Supplement funding is authorized under Section 502 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1970 (12 U.S.C. 1701z-2). These funds will also include the Healthy Homes Supplemental…