Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo welcomes eight spur-thigh tortoises (Geochelone sulcata) who are making the Zoo their home for the summer. The African spur thigh tortoise, also known as the spurred tortoise, is the third largest species of tortoise in the world, after the Galapagos tortoise and the Aldabra giant tortoise. It is the largest of all mainland tortoises. “Summertime is the right time, so it’s a great time to bring such special animals here as our temporary guests,” said Zoo Director Gregg Dancho. “Tortoises also love summer heat, and the spur thigh tortoise is particularly well-adapted to hot temperatures. Also there is the educational message that these wonderful animals do not make good pets! Make wise not wild choices!" “The Zoo will…
Bridgeport News: House Break In
12:40pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police with K9 is near the Beardsley Park area looking for a suspect wanted for breaking into a home on Glenwood Avenue. A person nearby on Noble Avenue called the police to report their car was broken into as well. It is unknown if the two are connected. This news report is made possible by:
Derby News: Fire At St. Michael’s Church
UPDATE: Radio reports updates say it is in the church, not the school. 12:10am--#Derby CT-- Firefighters on scene of a working structure fire in the basement of St. Michael's School at 73 Derby Avenue.. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport-Fairfield News: Pursuit Of Stolen Vehicle
6:49pm--UPDATE-- The fourth suspect was just apprehended on Spruce Street in Southport. All suspects accounted for. [caption id="attachment_67603" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Special thanks to the Fairfield Police for the photo![/caption] 4:38pm--#Bridgeport CT--#Faifield CT-- Bridgeport Police pursued a BMW stolen out of New York on I-95 southbound into Fairfield/Southport, Fairfield entered the pursuit. The car got off exit 18 and turned back to I-95 northbound when it realized it was stuck in bumper to bumper commuter traffic. Stop sticks were authorized and deployed shredding the vehicle's tires and the got off exit 19 and fled on foot. Fairfield Police Lieutenant Rober Kalamaris said Bridgeport's K9 along with Fairfield's Jagger helped track the suspects. The Wakeman's Boys and Girls Club at…
Bridgeport News: Pellet Gun Puts Bryant School On Lockdown
2:40pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A report of a girl bringing a gun to Bryant School on Poplar Street put the school in lockdown for a short period of time. Police located the girl outside of the school with a pellet gun. After a check of the school, it went from lockdown to lock in/out, which means no one is allowed in or out of the school. No students were in any danger.
Bridgeport News: Bridge Worker Thought To Be A Jumper
1:27pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police were called to the overpass of Route 8/25 on Chopsie Hill (also thought to be Boston Avenue) for a man in yellow shirt who appears to want to jump off the overpass. It was bridge construction workers according to radio reports. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Gas Main Broken
1:11pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A gas line has been hit by a construction crew on High Ridge Drive. This news report is made possible by our SAFE heating sponsor:
Bridgeport News: Copper Caper
12:34pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A bank owned property on Hancock Avenue near Maplewood had its door kicked in and copper pipes taken according to radio reports. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Short Pursuit
12:50am--#State police have one in custody after a short pursuit from Railroad to Iranistan Avenue. They were able to box the car in according to radio reports. This news report is made possible by:
Norwalk Carjacking
10:14pm--#Norwalk CT-- Police are looking a gray Honda Odyssey with New Jersey plates taken at gunpoint by four males from the Walmart parking lot at 680 Connecticut Avenue. This news report is made possible by: