I-95 Pickup Down Embankment
5:30pm--#cttraffic--#Westport CT-- A pickup truck went down the embankment near exit 18 on I-95 southbound.
Stratford News: Stabbing Arrest
5/26/2018--#Stratford CT--Ashley Jackson age 26 of Bridgeport was arrested following an assault at the Quality Inn located at 1500 South Avenue in Stratford. The altercation involved Jackson and another female who attended a party at the location. During the fight, Jackson stabbed the victim several times in the neck and chest with a knife. The victim was transported to Bridgeport Hospital and is in stable condition. Jackson who also sustained minor injuries was treated at Bridgeport Hospital after surrendering to officers. Jackson was charged Criminal Attempt at Murder and Assault in the First Degree. She was held on a $250,000 dollar bond and is scheduled to appear in Bridgeport Court on 06-08-2018. The investigation is ongoing at this time. Stratford…
Today’s Vehicle Fire
7:20pm--#Fairfield CT-- Today's care fire is on the Merritt Parkway southbound exit 44 and 42 after a two-car crash. State Police are on the scene, firefighters on the way. This news report is made possible by:
Shelton News: Partial Building Collapse
On 5-29-18 at approximately 12:20pm, Shelton Police and Fire were dispatched to 281 Canal St on a report of a partial building collapse. A section of the rear of the building collapsed and fell into the river. Nobody was inside the building at the time of the collapse. The Fire Marshal and the Shelton Building Inspector arrived on scene and are evaluating the building. DEEP was also notified. (Shelton Police press release) [caption id="attachment_67457" align="aligncenter" width="720"] Special thanks to Jim Anderson for providing this photo.[/caption]
Stratford News: Health Department Nails New Campaign
STRATFORD, CT (May 29, 2018): As the weather starts to get nicer and visits to local nail salons become more frequent, the Stratford Health Department is encouraging consumers to make their safety a first priority by learning to identify safe, and unsafe, nail salon practices. “The goal of this health and safety initiative is to increase consumer awareness of safe salon practices to help minimize risk of illness or infection, while empowering individuals to speak up if they see something not being done.” states Director of Health Andrea Boissevain, “Our sanitarians at the health department work hard to inspect our nail salons, and understandably, cannot be there at all times. We need help from the community to let us know…
Derby News: Woodchipper Rollover
4:45pm--#Derby CT-- Avoid Roosevelt Drive at Lakeview Terrace where a woodchipper truck has rolled over the guardrail on Route 34 according to radio reports. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Ex-Girlfriend Stabs Guy In Head Then Steals His Car
1:03am--UPDATE: Police apprehended the suspect Norman and Railroad Avenue. She was also wanted for parole violations. 11:37pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A man at 2056 Main Street was stabbed in the head by his ex-girlfriend and then she stole his car.
Bridgeport News: Child Hit By Car- Vehicle Flees
7:58pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A child was hit by a car in front of 450 Hawley Avenue and the driver has reportedly fled the scene. This news report is made possible by:
Fairfield News: Bomb Scare On Mill Plain Road
#Fairfield CT--Just after 11am, a resident in the Mill Plain Road area observed a car pull over, take the plates off the car and flee on foot. When police arrived they found no plates on the car so the ran the vehicle identification number and the numbers did not come back to any particular vehicle. The looked in the glove box for any type of paperwork when the noticed a Tupperware type container with wires or a knob coming out of it. Wires were also seen coming out from under the dashboard. The bomb squad from Stamford was called in. During their first investigation, the found something that raised their suspicions and a second more through searched with additional personnel…
Stratford News: Firefighters Battle A Multi-Family Home Fire
12:34am--#Stratford CT-- A fire had a significant head start before firefighters arrived at a fire in a three-family home at 361,3 and 5 Canaan Road tonight. Witnesses who attempted to fight the fire with hand-held fire extinguishers said they believe the fire allegedly started from a charcoal grill that was too close to the vinyl siding and spread up the back side of the building. Everyone was able to make it out safely including a family's cat. Firefighters made significant progress in battling the fire but like the fire on Kelsey Street in Bridgeport significant black smoke could be seen spewing from the attic. A short time later the evacuation tones sounded to evacuate all firefighters from the structure. They…