1:49pm--#Westport CT--#Bridgeport CT-- Bridgeport police officers can be seen in this photo waiting for state police's arrival in the 500 block of Brooklawn Avenue. They are investigating an alleged gun-waving incident on Merritt Parkway in Westport. No word at this time if there were any arrests. (This post intentionally delayed)
#Middletown, CT (December 28, 2017): Connecticut State Troopers remind motorists that combining careful planning with sensible driving will lead to a safer holiday as they travel to holiday celebrations. Many travelers are expected to hit Connecticut highways during the upcoming holiday weekend. State Troopers ask motorists to follow all driving laws, as their behavior on the roads is essential to keeping potential hazards at a distance.Simply putting traffic laws into practice will prevent accidents and save lives: Drive the speed limit. Keep a safe distance between your vehicle and the one in front of you. Ensure that all passengers are wearing seatbelts. Signal when turning, changing lanes or taking an exit. Refrain from texting or…
12:51pm--Stratford CT--A dryer fire at the Soap Box Laundramat at 1344 Main Street. Firefighters reporting the fire is knocked down and "opening up". Radio reports said there were flames coming from the roof upon firefighter's arrival. This news report is made possible by:
11:33pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Victor looks down on what remains of his bicycle after being hit by a car at Fairfield and Yale Street. The driver of the car fled the scene, Victor refused medical treatment.
10:07pm-- A bullet hole was found in an an Alba Avenue home after shots were fired earlier on Alba and Reservoir Avenue. This news report is made possible by :
9:00pm #Fairfield CT-- Police on patrol discover a broken water main break with icing conditions at 141 Morehouse Road. This news report is made possible by
8:46pm-- A wrong way driver causes a three car crash at Stratford and Wilmont Avenue. This news report is made possible by:
#Bridgeport CT-- Mayor Joseph Ganim officially announced today that on January 3rd he will file to officially run for governor.
1:33pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters quickly knocked down a fire in the back of a boarded-up house at 66 Revere Street. Fire marshal called in to investigate the cause of the fire.
State Police UPDATE: Approximately 11:20 a.m., Troop G-Bridgeport responded to St. Vincent’s Hospital in Bridgeport after hospital staff reported that a male walked into the Emergency Department with a non- life-threatening gunshot wound. The male reported the incident to have occurred on Route 8 southbound in the Bridgeport area. There is no threat to the public as this does not appear to be a random act or road rage-related. Updates will be sent as we get them. 11:39am--#Bridgeport CT-- Police confirm that a man traveling on Route 8 was shot in the shoulder and drove himself to St. Vincent's Hospital. Police are investigating. This news report is made possible by: