I-95 Northbound Shut Down In Westport
10:27pm--#cttraffic--#Westport CT-- I-95 northbound is closed at exit 18 for a multi-car accident with injuries. Significant back up warrants a detour if possible.
Bridgeport News: Homeowner Son Puts Out Fire With Garden Hose
8:32pm--#Bridgeport CT-- How about some likes for Samuel Jordon Jr. who jumped out of a second story window barefooted to put out a fire on his front porch? A call originally went out for a fire in the 300 block of Hanover Street, it turned out to be 2 Lombard Court. Firefighters said it was a porch fire put out by the homeowner so I figured it couldn't be too big and headed back. A short time later I hear firefighters saying "all hands working" so I headed back to the scene. When I pulled up to the scene I saw the assistant chief and I asked if there was a fire or not. He chuckled and said it was…
Tonight’s Second Vehicle Fire
11:01pm--#Bridgeport CT--Firefighters put out tonight's second vehicle fire at Stillman and Orchard Street. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: 1 In Custody After Attempted Break-In
9:03pm--#Bridgeport CT-- One person is in custody after an attempted break-in on Dixon Street. Radio reports say the homeowner held him down until police arrived. This news report is made possible by:
Tonight’s Vehicle Fire
9:00pm--#cttraffic--#Milford CT-- Tonight's vehicle fire is in Milford off exit 36 of I-95 northbound.
Bridgeport News: Bridgeport Day Of Prayer
WHO: Mayor Joseph Ganim, Religious leaders, City Council and community members WHAT: Mayor Joe Ganim to join City of Bridgeport clergy and community members for the National Day of Prayer. Prayer, music and food trucks will unite religious denominations and community in peace. WHEN: Thursday, May 3, 2018 at 12:00 PM WHERE: Washington Park Gazebo, Barnum and Noble Avenues, Bridgeport, CT This press release is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Small Fire At PT Barnum Housing
5:00pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters put out a bag of rags on fire at PT Barnum Housing at building two. Now you know what all the noise was about! If it were really bad, our sponsor would make it Like It Never Even Happened!
Westport News: Fraudulent Checks
#Westport CT--On 04/27/2018 at approximately 3:15pm, officers were dispatched to Bank of America on a report of a two fraudulent checks that had just been passed. While en route to that location, officers were advised the suspect was now at a second Bank of America location in town. Upon arrival there, officers located the suspect exiting the lobby and attempted to detain him. He struggled and broke free only to be taken into custody a moment later with assistance from bank security. Officers learned the suspect attempted to deposit two more fraudulent checks at that location. The suspect was identified as Wandy Cruz, 18, of Brooklyn, NY. He was taken into custody and charged with two counts of 53a-128…
Ganim Asks Public Help In Chief Of Police Search
Bridgeport, CT – Mayor Joe Ganim announced today that as part of the search process for a police chief, the City of Bridgeport Civil Service Department will hold two public forums to allow the hired Police Chief Search Consultant Randi Frank and community members to meet. These open discussions will allow community members to voice their opinions on what they are looking for in a Police Chief for the City of Bridgeport. “This is a very important position within our city’s leadership,” said Mayor Ganim. “I am encouraging all residents and members of our clergy and community groups to participate in this process. I am glad to hear that there are already several representatives of faith-based organizations that are planning to…
Bridgeport News: Bicyclist Hit
8:34pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A bicyclist was hit by a car at Andover and Fairfield Avenue. No word on the extent of the injuries.