Bridgeport News: Food Burning On The Stove No Fire
5:20pm--#Bridgeport CT-- It's food burning on the stove on the 10th floor at 26000 Park Avenue, no fire. But now you know what all the noise was about! Made possible by our delicious sponsor:
Heavy Snowfall
There have been multiple calls scattered throughout the area for down power lines. It is NOT affecting a large area, usually just service lines to individual homes. The snow is a heavy wet snow taking down some trees as well Please use caution clearing the snow! This news report is made possible by:
Norwalk News: Overdose Arrest
On October 8, 2017, at 11:12pm Norwalk Police responded to a drug overdose in an Uber at the intersection of Grist Mill and Route 7. Norwalk Hospital EMS revived the victim and transported the victim to the Norwalk Hospital. The victim was in possession of heroin, which later tested positive for Fentanyl. Norwalk Detectives initiated an investigation into the incident. The investigation, led by Detective Taranto, revealed that the victim had purchased the drugs from Kyle Lors. Based on the investigation, an arrest warrant was issued for Lors. Detectives arrested Lors without incident at his residence on February 8, 2018. Arrested: Kyle Lors, 23 of 17 Avenue C Norwalk Charges: Assault 2, Sale of Narcotics Bond: $125,000 Norwalk Police Tip…
Orange, CT (February 13, 2018): Connecticut State Troopers seize over one pound of marijuana, over one half kilogram of powder cocaine and approximately $2500.00 in cash during a motor vehicle stop. On February 13, 2018 at approximately 12:30 a.m., troopers from Troop G-Bridgeport were conducting motor vehicle enforcement when they observed a 2004 Acura TSX conduct a motor vehicle violation. Troopers stopped the Acura on Route 114 near New Haven Ave. in Orange. Upon speaking with the Acura occupants, troopers immediately detected the odor of marijuana coming from within the vehicle and determined that marijuana may still be contained in the vehicle. Troopers initiated an investigation and with the assistance of State Police narcotic detection dog, K9 Silver, troopers located…
Boys & Girls Village Awarded Grants to Expand Specialized Treatment Services
#Milford, Conn. – February 13, 2018 – Boys & Girls Village (BGV), a statewide leader in providing behavioral health treatment, permanency planning, and educational services to Connecticut’s most vulnerable youth and their families, has been awarded two program grants totaling more than $1.5 Million. The funding will support BGV’s development of two crucial youth treatment programs operated in partnership with the state’s Court Support Services Division (CSSD). One grant will fund the Adolescent Sexual Behavior Treatment and Education Program (ASBTEP) for CSSD Region 2, which covers some of Connecticut’s largest cities, including Bridgeport, New Haven, Stamford, Torrington, and Waterbury. ASBTEP is a specialized, in-home treatment program designed to address youths’ problem sexual behavior at the early stages and assist the youth and…
Fairfield News: Bicyclist Hit
6:05pm--#Fairfield CT-- A bicyclist was hit on Tunxis Hill Road in front of the Meineke Auto Repair. The Bicyclist was alert and talking to first responders.
I-95 Crash
2:09pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #cttraffic--A multi-car crash I-95 northbound near where else but 27A. Gee, what do you think caused this crash?
Bridgeport News: Stolen Packages
11:50am--#Bridgeport CT-- A homeowner in 3100 block of Madison Avenue has called police to report packages were stolen off their porch. This news report is made possible by:
Westport News: House Fire
Westport Fire Department UPDATE: On February 16 th 2018 the Westport Fire Department was alerted to a building fire on Remlin Ct. The Westport Fire Department responded with four engines, one truck, and the shift commander. Mutual aid was also dispatched on receipt of the call. The first fire department unit arrived and reported a fully involved structure. The main fire building was a large garage with a single apartment located above it. Incident command was established and the fire department began extinguishment. The building was verified to be unoccupied at the time of the fire and the surrounding structures were evacuated. Due to the level of fire involvement, the neighboring buildings were of concern. Fire began to extend to the…
Senator Murphy Votes For “Dreamers”
#WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) released the following statement on Thursday after voting for bipartisan legislation that protects Dreamers and provides them a path to citizenship. The McCain-Coons legislation failed by a vote of 52 to 47. The bipartisan Schumer legislation failed by a vote of 54 to 45. “Today the president blew up the only compromise on immigration that had a chance to pass. It’s unfortunate, but not surprising. His candidacy and presidency have been premised on anti-immigrant grandstanding, and he won’t sign anything that makes things better,” said Murphy. This press release is made possible by: