UPDATE: The car was impounded by Bridgeport Police. Drugs were found but no gun located. UPDATE: A vehicle matching the description has been stopped on I-95 near exit 19. Expect rubbernecking delays in both directions. 12:19pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A report of shots fired in the Union/Orange Street area between two cars which fled onto I-95. So far no one or anything reported hit. This news report is made possible by:
#Norwalk CT--On January 23, 2018, at 1:26 am, an officer from the Patrol Division observed a vehicle travelling on Water Street with significant front-end damage. Just prior to the officer’s observation an evading accident had been reported in South Norwalk. Suspecting this was the evading vehicle, the officer attempted a motor vehicle stop on the Stroffolino Bridge however, the operator refused to pull over. The vehicle accelerated away before pulling to a stop in the driveway of 35 Fort Point Street. The operator then fled on foot and a short foot pursuit ensued. The officer tackled the operator to the ground, where the suspect actively resisted arrest. Officers were able to subdue the suspect and take him into custody. Officers found…
HARTFORD, CT – Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman released the following statements regarding President Donald Trump’s attack on New Haven Mayor Toni Harp: Governor Malloy said, “It’s disturbing but not surprising that President Trump – just so he could spread dishonest and hateful rhetoric against immigrants – decided to attack a strong leader who stood up to his backwards policies. I am proud to stand with Mayor Harp. Unlike this president, she is a brilliant and thoughtful leader who stands for the values that make Connecticut strong. Our state will continue to push for diversity and inclusion, despite the president’s attempts to sow division and racial resentment.” Lt. Governor Wyman said, “We stand behind Mayor Harp…
6:20pm--#Bridgeport CT--#cttraffic--Crash on I-95 northbound where else but 27A.
5:44pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Report of a child on a bicycle hit by a car at Beechmont and Platt Street. This news report is made possible by:
5:19pm--#Bridgeport CT--#cttraffic--State police dispatched to I-95 northbound at exit 29 for a school bus that has students fighting onboard. No word on the school bus company.
5:05pm--#Fairfield CT-- A crash with injuries reported at Kings Highway East and Brentwood Road.
Jorge Santiago, 43, of 26 Eighth Street, Derby, Connecticut, was arrested on a warrant constructed. The arrest warrant charged Santiago with Aggravated Sexual Assault in the First Degree 53a-70a, Threatening in the First Degree 53a-61aa and Impersonation of a Police Officer 53a-130a, stemming from a June 13, 2017, incident where Santiago, who was in possession of a police type radio, law enforcement badge and firearm, impersonated himself as Bridgeport Police Officer and sexually assaulted a young lady in the abandoned garage of 55 Park Street. Santiago's bond was court set at $500,000.00.
UPDATE: Due to a recent fire in the compactor unit at the Westport Transfer Station, Public Works Director Peter Ratkiewich is reminding all residents that spent ashes are to be disposed of in the clearly marked special ash bin available at the station. Ashes should never be dumped in to the trash compactor. Specific questions regarding disposal of waste materials should be referred to the Weighmaster at the transfer station entrance, or any of the attendants in the yard. 12:29am--#Westport CT-- #cttfire--Firefighters are fighting a compactor fire at the transfer station at 300 Sherwood Island Connector. See all of our posts, not just what Facebook shows you by going directly toDoingItLocal.comor visit our Facebook page. Don't count on your news…
1:00pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Reid School on Ezra Street is being evacuated due to a fire alarm going off. This press release is made possible by:
