Bridgeport News: Child Hit By Car
7:50pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A 6 year old child was hit by a car on Lorraine Street. The responsible car remained on scene but an angry crowd is forming according to radio reports. This news report is made possible by:
Milford News: Jet Skis Collide
6:00pm--#Stratford CT-- First responders on scene in the Housatonic River where two jet skis have collided and one person has a broken leg. The incident is between Sikorsky Helicopter and the Merritt Parkway overpass. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Assault With A Bottle
5:14pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A man assaulted a person at 2610 East Main Street with a bottle. Police have a suspect in custody at Kent and East Main Street. This news report is made possible by:
Fairfield News: 2 Fishermen Drown – 4 Rescued
7:30am--#Fairfield CT-- Around 7:30am Fairfield Emergency Communication Center received a call for 6 fishermen stranded on Penfield Reef. Assistant Fire Chief Roger Caisse said that when first responders arrived on the scene, three individuals made their way back to safety, one person was rescued and two were submerged under the water. Police Chief Gary MacNamara said the individuals were walking towards the lighthouse on the reef when high tide came in and overwhelmed the fishermen. The chief said the men were closer to the lighthouse then they were to the shore. Resources from surrounding areas provided dive teams and other resources in the attempted recovery. At 3:22pm police radio reports said one victim was recovered and the second victim was…
Stratford News: Ex-Employee Beats/Runs Over Ex Boss
12:02pm--#Stratford CT-- According to police radio, the owner of Paradise Landscape at 395 Chapel Street was allegedly beaten by an ex-employee and the run over by one of his own pickup trucks by that same employee. The truck had GPS and police were able to locate the vehicle and arrest the suspect.
Strong Odor Of Smoke Indoors
12:35am--#Bridgeport CT-- Don't go to sleep yet Bridgeport! A strong odor of smoke reported on the 2nd and 3rd floor at 700 Wood Avenue. Here come the fire trucks to wake you! This news report is made possible by:
Governor Announces Municipal Aid Update
Today, the Governor gave his update on the Municipal Aid levels for each town. This is the State operating plan until a State Budget is passed. Here is a sampling for selected Towns: Fairfield is reduced by $4 Million, Milford is reduced by $14 Million, Stratford is reduced by $23 Million, Westport is reduced by $1 Million and Bridgeport is reduced by $31 Million. You can dance to Tax Man and other great Beetle songs Saturday!
Bridgeport Fire Receives Donated Safety Car
#Bridgeport CT--Mayor Ganim joined Bridgeport Fire Chief Richard Thode to unveil a new fire safety truck on Thursday. The truck was donated by actor Denis Leary’s The Leary Firefighters Foundation. The Fire Safety Truck will be operated by Bridgeport’s round-the-clock Fire Safety Officer who is responsible for the safety of first responders. The fire safety unit was formed in 2011 after the loss of Lt. Steven Velasquez and FF Michel Baik the year before. The dedicated officers assigned to this unit are responsible for training firefighters on their shift and responding citywide to all box alarms serving as the Incident Safety Officer. The truck also carries rehab equipment. This company is near and dear to my heart as I had the honor to serve as its Captain for 9 months prior to Department restructuring. Currently, four Lieutenants operate…
I-95 Jackknifed Tractor Trailer
8:01pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #cttraffic-- A jackknifed tractor trailer in the left lane I-95 southbound near exit 29. No word on any injuries.