Bridgeport News: Manhunt For Home Invasion Suspect
3:55pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police were in a foot pursuit at PT Barnum Housing near building 14. The suspect is wanted for a home invasion. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Central HS Student Stabbed
3:33pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A Central High School student stabbed during a street fight on Beers Street just arrived at St. Vincent's Hospital by private vehicle. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Ganim & Others Explore State Paying Off Hartford’s Debt
New Haven – Mayor Toni N. Harp and Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim Friday released the following joint statement in response to the state’s agreement to pay off some $550 million of Hartford’s accumulated debt: “While we evaluate the state’s new, half-billion-dollar bailout of Hartford, and recognize it as an acknowledgment of the responsibility the state has to assist it's structurally, and perpetually distressed cities, we question whether it represents an equitable practice. Connecticut absolutely must have a consistent, comprehensive urban policy to lift all cities constrained by current tax laws, now compounded by tens of millions of dollars in state budget cuts. It seems the state continues to shortchange New Haven and Bridgeport – its two largest cities, with comparatively…
Dog Attacks Owner To Defend Girlfriend
4:40pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police received multiple calls of a dog attacking a man at 127 Polk Street. Witnesses told me that the man allegedly starting arguing with his girlfriend and the dog attacked him to defend her. They said this is not the first time this has happened. Multiple sources told me the dog was shot by police but the dog did walk out on it's own power by a resident of the home. The man was injured and transported to the hospital.
Today’s Vehicle Fire
4:57pm--#cttraffic--#Branford CT-- Today's vehicle fire is on I-95 southbound near exit 55. It has also caused a brush fire.
Route 8/25 Crash
2:45pm--#Bridgeport CT--#cttraffic--Traffic was slow going after the is two-car crash on Route 8/25 southbound near the I-95 on-ramps. There was no word on any injuries. Special thanks to Amy Pacheco for sending in this video.
Bridgeport News: School Bus Crash
3:13pm--#Bridgeport CT-- The driver of a car fled the scene after an accident with a bus at Beardsley Park Terrace and East Main Street. Police spokesperson Av Harris said none of the children on the bus were injured. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Take the Stairs Steps Challenge
Bridgeport, CT – The City of Bridgeport Department of Health and Social Services completed a 9-week “Take the Stairs” Steps Challenge, from November 13, 2017 to January 13, 2018, to encourage residents to incorporate more physical activity in their daily lives. One hundred and sixteen people registered to join the Challenge, together participants took 9,874,860 steps! The Steps Challenge participants selected step goals that ranged from a low activity level to highly active. The majority of participants reported that they met or exceeded their step goals each week. Participants were motivated with incentives in the form of gift cards to neighboring restaurants and tickets to local attractions. Some participants gave testimony of losing weight and lifestyle changes to a healthier diet. City employees also reported…
Bridgeport News: Pedestrian Struck
12:25am--#Bridgeport CT-- A pedestrian has been hit by a car at Water and Stratford Avenue according to radio reports. This news report is made possible by:
Norwalk News: Tucker’s Cafe Spray Assault
12:12am--#Norwalk CT-- A man walked into Tucker's Cafe at 174 W Main Street and allegedly sprayed something, possibly pepper spray in the bar room and then left according to radio reports. There are 4-5 people coughing, EMS on the way. This news report is made possible by: