Bridgeport News: Subway Robbed At Gunpoint
7:22pm--#Bridgeport CT-- The Subway at 1259 Park Avenue was robbed at gunpoint. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Fire
10:40am--#Bridgeport CT-- A fire at 800 Union Avenue, Google Maps says it is Moore Precision Tools. Most of the fire was extinguished by employees prior to firefighter's arrival, they are checking to make sure the fire didn't extend elsewhere. This report is made possible by our sponsor who will make it Like It Never Even Happened!
Fairfield News: McCrash!
1:34am--#Fairfield CT-- There were no reported injuries in this crash on the Post Road at the Circle in front of McDonald's.
Bridgeport News: Arrest Made In December Homicide
#Bridgeport CT-- Police arrested Jarod Hamilton, age 19 in connection with the shooting death of Khali Davis, on December 23rd in front of the Maple Deli at Kossuth and Maple Street. Davis was 22 and was the city's 23rd homicide for 2017.
Merritt Parkway Crash
6:55pm--#Stratford CT--#cttraffic-- A multi-car crash on the Merritt Parkway southbound just past exit 53 with multiple injuries. This news report is made possible by:
Fairfield News: Heating Assistance For Seniors
#Farifield News: Operation Fuel & Heating Assistance: Applications for Operation Fuel and heating assistance are available in Social Services at the Bigelow Center. Operation Fuel and the heating assistance programs help households pay for their winter heating bills and are based on income eligibility. Click here for more information. To make an appointment, please call Fairfield Social Services at 203-256-3170. This press release is made possible by:
Stratford News: Possible Electrical Fire
5:05pm--#Stratford CT-- Firefighters are at 50 Crested Ridge Court for a possibility of an electrical fire. No fire was discovered but there is an odor of electrical in the home. Firefighters have requested the building and electrical inspector to the scene. This news report is made possible by:
Stratford News: Voter Fraud Arrest
#Stratford CT--Troy Stevenson age 56 and Betty Chappell age 56 both from Bridgeport were arrested by warrant today for voter fraud. The pair was involved in alleged voter fraud by applying for absentee ballots during the November 2017 mayoral election in Stratford. Chappell and Stevenson were charged with Forgery 2 nd Degree / 53a-139 and False Statement in Absentee Balloting / 9-359a. Chappell and Stevenson were released on a written PTA (promise to appear) and assigned a court date of 02/01/2018. The investigation was initiated when the Town Clerk’s Office noticed some discrepancies in absentee ballots signed out by the pair. At least two absentee ballots were determined to be forged and submitted by Stevenson and Chappell.
Finch Lands At Discovery Museum
#BRIDGEPORT CT – Today, the Discovery Museum announced that former Bridgeport Mayor and State Senator Bill Finch has officially started in his new role as executive director. The news comes as the museum celebrates its 60th anniversary. "I've always been a big fan of the Discovery Museum," said Bill Finch, who grew up nearby, visited the museum as a kid and has since taken all four of his sons there. "That plays a major role in my excitement for this opportunity to help the museum grow and thrive today, tomorrow, and for generations to come." After an extensive search process for a new executive director – during which the Discovery Museum board emphasized that community partnerships with local institutions and fundraising…
Bridgeport News: Odor Of Gas Evacuates 2 Buildings
10:38pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters are evacuating two buildings at Howard and Fairfield Avenue due to an odor of gas in both buildings. Expect travel delays in the area. This news report is made possible by our safe heating sponsor: