Shelton News: Head On Crash On Bridgeport Avenue
12:40pm--#Shelton CT-- First responders on the scene of a head-on collision with injuries on Bridgeport Turnpike near Huntington Street. Avoid the area. This press release is made possible by:
2018 Westport Youth Citizens’ Police Academy
#Westport CT--The Westport Police Department is proud to announce that we will be offering a Citizens’ Police Academy for Westport teens beginning on February 27, 2018. Participants will establish a better understanding of the role of the police department in the community and laws affecting teens. The academy can accommodate up to twenty-four Westport high school students who will participate in classes designed to take them through the various aspects of law enforcement. Academy instructors consist of highly trained and experienced Westport Police Officers. In addition to the classes, participants will have the opportunity to experience a “ride-along” with an officer from the patrol division. Class participants will meet every Tuesday evening from 7:00pm- 9:30 pm for five weeks to…
Bridgeport News: Police Need Your Help Identifying
The Robbery squad is seeking assistance identifying a suspect who has committed several robberies this week in the Ogden St and Park St area. A firearm was used in one of the robberies. The suspect can be seen in the photo and video wearing a distinct dark color “NIKE” hoddie with a large white square on the front and back with the black “Nike” logo on the front.The suspect is described as 5’5”-5’9” light brown male. (Bridgeport Police Press Release)
Bridgeport News: Man Shot In Head Drives Self To Hospital-Crashes Into Ambulance
8:18pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A man suffering from a gunshot wound drove himself to the hospital and was about two blocks away from the emergency room when he crashed into an ambulance traveling on Barnum Avenue just before the intersection at Mill Hill Avenue. The EMS personnel quickly assessed the man's condition and found a gunshot wound near his neck according to radio broadcasts from EMS. A nearby ambulance quickly transported the victim. First responders told me he may not make it which will make the city's first homicide for 2018. The EMS personnel were not injured. Expect delays as Barnum Avenue will be closed from Mill Hill Avenue to Central Avenue.
Bridgeport News: Water Main Break
5:40pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Viewer Paula says there is a water main break on Harborview Avenue. Low water pressure and brown water are typical conditions during and after a water main break. Be careful if you plan on doing laundry! This news report is made possible by:
Governor Postpones Hundreds Of Transportation Projects
#HARTFORD, CT – Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) Commissioner James P. Redeker today released a full list of projects totaling $4.3 billion that are postponed indefinitely until new revenue is appropriated for the Special Transportation Fund (STF). The Governor made clear that his administration will announce detailed proposals this month that, if adopted by the General Assembly, would bring the projects back online. The STF finances the state’s transportation system, including the operating costs of the CTDOT and all of the services it provides. Last month, Governor Malloy reiterated and increased his warnings on the solvency of the fund following the release of a report showing that without prompt action, the STF will be in deficit by…
Fairfield News: School Bus Crash
3:03pm--#Fairfield CT-- A crash between a car and a school bus with children onboard I-95 northbound near exit 23. No word on where the school bus originates or if there are any injuries.
Norwalk News: Burglary Suspect
#Norwalk Ct--Detectives are investigating a motor vehicle burglary that occurred on January 6, 2017 at the Fitness Edge on Westport Avenue. Credit cards and jewelry were stolen. The credit cards were subsequently used in Bridgeport. Detectives are asking for the public's assistance in identifying the pictured suspect. Anyone with any information is asked to contact Detective Bell at 203-854-3183. Anonymous tips can be left at any of the following: Norwalk Police Tip Line at 203-854-3111 Anonymous Internet tips can be sent to Norwalk Police website at: www.norwalkpd.com Anonymous text tips can be submitted by typing message, and sending it to CRIMES (274637) (Norwalk Police Press Release)
Bridgeport News: 2 Crashes
#Bridgeport CT--Two crashes to report on: A crash at 874 Boston Avenue between a Subaru and a motorcycle A crash at Main and Frenchtown Road between two cars. This press release is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Suspicious Package
6:40pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Ferry Acess Boulevard for the Ferry is blocked at this time due to a suspicious package. First responders are on the scene. This news report is made possible by: