Fairfield News: Crash!
6:55pm--#Fairfield CT-- Report of a two-car crash with injuries on Black Rock Turnpike at Samp Mortar Road. Avoid the area if you can. This news report is made possible by:
No More Pink Teas: The Militant Surge for Woman Suffrage
The Barnum Museum at 820 Main Street in Bridgeport will present a talk entitled, "No More Pink Teas: The Militant Surge for Woman Suffrage," on Sunday, March 25 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. The 1910s saw an increase in bold suffrage activity, from large parades held at State Capitols … such as the one in Hartford, Conn. to picketing at the White House, and holding “Watchfire for Freedom” protests. Connecticut, and Bridgeport in particular, were well represented in the struggle. Join Progressive-era suffrage historian Joanie DiMartino to discover how national and Connecticut suffragists participated in a surge of militant political activism that led to women gaining the right to vote in 1920. DiMartino is a poet, historian and a feminist.…
Westport News: Power Company Scam
Westport, CT- Unfortunately, following this week’s storm, the Westport Police Department has received complaints from multiple businesses in town regarding a power company scam. The businesses have received calls from persons purporting to be from Eversource Energy advising they will not have their power restored unless they provide the phone payment. Eversource crews have been working tirelessly to restore power to residents and businesses in Westport. The company does not require additional payment for this service. Please do not provide personal information or credit card information to anyone over the phone. If you have any questions about the legitimacy of a call received, please contact Eversource directly at 800- 286-2000. If you believe you have fallen victim to this scam,…
Fairfield News: Chainsaw Accident
7:07pm--#Fairfield CT-- First responders on the way to the 31000 block of Congress Street for a man with a leg laceration due to a chainsaw. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Man Shot
5:02pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A man was shot at Stratford and Carroll Avenue and driven to Bridgeport Hospital in a private vehicle. The man was shot in the arm with non-life-threatening injuries.
Fairfield News: Gas Main Break
2:50pm--#Fairfield CT-- Old Academy Road is closed between Dunham and Redding Road due to a gas main break. This news report is sponsored by our safe heating sponsor:
Westport News: Suspicious Person
Westport, CT-- On March 6, 2018 at approximately 3:15pm, a juvenile female was approached by a suspicious male and female on Marion Road. The juvenile reported she just got off the bus from Coleytown Middle School, when an older black 4 door vehicle with a loud muffler drove towards her. The operator asked the juvenile if she needed a ride. The juvenile replied no and continued walking to a house nearby where she called her parents. The operator is described as a Hispanic male with dreadlocks and a goatee, age 20 to 30 years old with a deep voice. The passenger was described as a black female with her hair in a bun, also 20 to 30 years old. The…
Fairfield News: Shots Fired
12:58am--#Fairfield CT--Police received several calls from the Godfrey and Lisbon Drive for a report of shots fired and a car with a loud muffler speed away. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport New: Gunshot Victim
11:33pm--#Bridgeport CT--A gunshot victim arrived at Bridgeport Hospital in a private vehicle. It is not known where in town or where on his body the victim was shot. This news report is made possible by:
Fairfield News: 2 Parked Cars Hit
Fairfield Police UPDATE: Ramona Lopez (DOB 03/05/1978) of Fairfield, was issued a Misdemeanor Summons and charged with DUI, and Failure to Drive Right, after she was involved in a motor vehicle collision and subsequently failed the standardized field sobriety tests. Officers responded to the intersection of Grasmere Avenue and Longview Avenue for a three-car motor vehicle collision. Officers made contact with the sole occupant, Ramona Lopez, who was unaware she was involved in a collision. Officers observed Lopez to have slurred speech, a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage on her breath, and a difficult time balancing. Lopez subsequently failed to complete standardized field sobriety tests and was arrested and transported to headquarters for processing. At headquarters Lopez submitted to…