A viewer sent in this photo from East Main Street which is CLOSED due to a suspicious package at Optimus Health Care at 982 East Main Street. 10:30am--#Bridgeport CT-- Police and firefighters on scene at Optimus Health Care at 982 East Main Street for a suspicious package. The bomb squad has been called in. Avoid the area. This news report is made possible by:
9:40pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A car has jumped a curb and hit the stairs in the 5000 block of Park Avenue. There is no structural damage to the home according to radio reports but now you know what all the noise is about! This news report is made possible by:
9:02pm-- A delivery person was robbed by two teens on Lee Avenue according to radio reports. This news report is made possible by:
UPDATE: Police say one of their officers was hurt today when his cruiser crashed while responding to the home of a city man believed to have struck a Danbury Police officer with his car — in Danbury — earlier in the day. 4:03pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A police officer received a hand injury after striking a fire hydrant on Washington Avenue near West Avenue. Police spokesperson Av Harris said the officer was cutoff by a woman who failed to stop for a stop sign. Harris said, Officer, Escalan recevied a minor injury to his right hand and was transported to the hospital.
#Westport, CT - Public Works Director Peter Ratkiewich announced today that due to the extensive amount of debris generated by the back to back Nor’easters last week, the Town’s Yard Waste Site at 180 Bayberry Lane will be open for the following extended hours: Saturday 3/17 - 7 AM to 3 PM Monday – Friday 3/19 - 3/23 - 7 AM to 5 PM Saturday 3/24 - 7 AM to 3 PM In response to the amount of tree damage that residents have incurred due to the recent storm, Ratkiewich also said that the fee for residents to dispose of yard waste will be waived through Saturday March 24. The fee will not be waived for commercial haulers. Town forces…
#Bridgeport CT--Police need your help identifying the man who attempted to break into a home on Tesiny Avenue. The picture was taken from a residential doorbell camera. As the video was captured during the nighttime hours the night vision was activated on the camera. The suspect is possibly a Black or Hispanic male with a neatly trimmed beard, a puffy coat, and dark color baggy jeans. The front door had tool marks observed on the inner area of the doorframe. Entry was not made but the door fell apart as the homeowner opened the door. *It is possible the suspect had a large screwdriver or small crowbar. If you know this person or have any information please call the confidential…
Connecticut State Police Statewide Activity: March 13, 2018 4:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Calls for service: 810 Accidents no injuries: 75 Accidents with injuries: 2 Fatalities: 0 Motorist assists: 170 This press release is made possible by:
9:30AMish--#Stratford CT-- David Newman, Age 42 of 91 Gina Circle was arrested after he attacked his roommate. The incident occurred at the residence at which time Newman assaulted his roommate with a knife and stabbed him several times in the arm and shoulder. It is unknown what prompted the attack. The roommate was able to fend off the attack at which time Newman returned to his bedroom and waited for Officers to arrive. Newman surrendered to officers when they arrived on the scene without incident. David Newman was charged with Criminal Attempt at Murder and Assault in the First Degree. He is currently being held on a one million dollar bond. Newman is scheduled to appear in Bridgeport Court on…
4:39pm--#Fairfield CT-- A Valley Road resident dislocated her knee building a snowman according to radio reports. She popped it back in place and refused medical treatment. There are many ways to get injured in the snow, I think this is the first snowman injury we've reported on. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport, CT – Mayor Ganim and City officials last week flipped the switch on a first-of-its-kind ‘microgrid’ generator that will supply cleaner energy to power City Hall, Police Headquarters, and the Eisenhower Senior Center. The microgrid project is a standalone power generation system providing uninterrupted, environmentally friendly and reliable power to all three facilities. This project combines a new traditional natural gas reciprocating generator that can run around the clock with a microgrid distribution system. While the generator will use less fuel to make a comparable amount of energy and emit fewer emissions through higher conversion efficiencies, the microgrid will provide foolproof power in the case of a blackout or inclement weather. “This project has been in the works for a long time and we…
