#cttraffic--UPDATE: The suspect in a blue Audi continued into Bridgeport as I predicted, hit a van near exit 29 and was boxed in at 27A. Viewer Oscar captured the suspect being taken into custody. Thanks, Oscar! #cttraffic--A state police pursuit on I-95 southbound in excess of 100 mph starting in New Haven. The hit stop sticks in Milford but going 80mph with one tire down riding on the rims. My money is it will come to an end in Bridgeport, they always do!
#Southport CT-- Southport Galleries presents Egg Works, an exhibition featuring the work of artist, apparel and footwear designer, and furniture rebirth expert, Linn Cassetta. Her work explores the shape and power of eggs–which she considers the most perfect thing. Southport Galleries, is located at 330 Pequot Ave., Southport, Ct 06880, (203) 292-6124, www.southportgalleries.com
HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy is reminding Connecticut residents who need help paying their home heating bills for the 2017/2018 winter season that there is still time to apply for assistance under the Connecticut Energy Assistance Program. The general deadline for applications is May 1, 2018, however eligible households that are subject to a shut-off notice by a utility for heating bills have an extended deadline of May 15. Those seeking assistance under the program should call 2-1-1 or visit www.ct.gov/staywarm for guidance about the program and application sites. “While we are all waiting for the spring weather to arrive, we want to remind folks that there is still time to apply for assistance to pay for your home heating bills…
12:44pm--#Westport CT-- Police were dispatched to Staples High School for a 16-year-old girl who was caught with drugs now having a "melt-down" according to radio reports. This news report is made possible by:
HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that he has signed an executive order modifying the terminology used to describe the designation levels of executive branch state employees during weather-related and other emergency situations. Previously, when the state has experienced severe weather or other types of emergency situations, executive branch state employees have been referred to as “essential” or “nonessential” based on their respective job duties as required to address the needs of Connecticut’s residents in the face of urgent situations that can have an adverse effect on health and safety. Under the order signed today, those employees who previously were designated as “essential” will now be referred to as “Level 1 employees.” Those who had been designated as “nonessential”…
11:34pm--#Fairfield CT-- Police confirm a cash register was taken at Coromandel Restaurant at 17 Pease Road which is off the exit 19 southbound exit of I-95. Entry to the business was made by force. This news report is made possible by:
10:19pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Report of a water main break at Harral and Center/Highland Avenue area. The area is being blocked off by police. Expect brown water for a while. This news report is made possible by:
#Bridgeport CT-- A viewer just message me that there is someone in the upper Main Street area asking to see copies of her UI bill. She is afraid it is a scam. UI and police say if a person says they are from UI they will have identification on them. You still do not have to let them in your home. You can call UI offices to verify there are workers in the area. More than likely it was a person trying to get her to switch to the electric supplier they represent, which is the reason they want to see the bill. They want to show you how they can save you money. Either way sadly you just never know.…
4:46pm--#Bridgeport CT-- It is thought that homeless people allegedly trying to stay warm that started a fire in a boarded up, abandoned home at 181 Hanover Street. It took about a half hour for firefighters to extinguish the bulk of the fire. The fire marshal was called to investigate. There were no reported injuries.
3:09pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters called police when the silver car allegedly attempted to hit their firetruck to run from this accident at East Main and Boston Avenue. The driver remained in the car and remained on her cellphone.
