Bridgeport News: Bicyclist Hit
6:05pm--First responders on the way to Velvet and Pearl Harbor Street where a bicyclist has been hit by a car. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Man Survives Jump Into River Then Eludes Police
2:22pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A man jumped off the Stratford Avenue Bridge, survives the jump and is now eluding police along the shoreline. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Crash Closes Main Street
12:54pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A one-car crash on Main Street near Fairview Avenue had the road closed this afternoon. Witnesses said the driver was driving at a high rate of speed before he hit two trees in the esplanade dividing the roadway. Another witness said he heard popping sounds from the car's engine prior to hitting the trees, speculating the car might be having engine trouble. The man driving the car had his foot stuck in the car, firefighters were called to extricate him but he freed himself prior to their arrival. EMS transported the man to the hospital.
Connecticut Among The Safest For Kids
SafeWise ranked cities and towns based on sex offender concentration, state graduation rates, overall school quality ranking, and FBI violent crime data. Of the top 30 safest communities in America, Connecticut was home to a third of them, including Greenwich, Fairfield, Ridgefield, Southington, Westport Simsbury, Cheshire, Milford, and Glastonbury. Farmington, New Canaan, West Hartford, Newtown, Madison, and Darien all received 'honorable mention.' SafeWise noted that the safest cities in America for raising a family are in coastal New England towns, where quiet, suburban neighborhoods have less crime, promote healthy and active lifestyles, and enjoy well-funded school systems. This press release is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Odor Of Gas Indoors
UPDATE: Turns out to be a faulty stove. Firefighters disconnected the stove. 12:34am--#Bridgeport CT-- Odor of gas indoors at 2600 Park Avenue. Here come a bunch of firetrucks to wake you!
I-95 Crash!
3:47pm--#Bridgeport CT--#cttraffic-- A crash I-95 southbound near exit 28 involving a school bus. No word on any injuries.
Connecticut Characters A Good Read!
Connecticut was one of two states not to ratify Prohibition. "A secluded, wooded area of Bridgeport developed into a noted have and to this day retains the name "Whiskey Hill" (north end). Its remote still were renowned for their quality, volume, and egalitarian sales practices. All customers, cops included were welcome. But while cops were among the customers, there were appearances to maintain". From the book Connecticut Characters by local author Lennie Grimaldi This has been a good read! To order your copy visit online: https://www.createspace.com/7239064
Governor Signs Small Business Hotline In Service
#Hartford CT--Gov. Dannel P. Malloy signed a bill (H.B. 5584) into law establishing a small business hotline to serve as a one-stop-shop for interactions between entrepreneurs and the state. In response to today’s bill signing, Brett Broesder, co-founder and vice president of Campaign for Tomorrow’s Jobs , noted that, on average, small business owners spend 200 hours a year dealing with government rules and regulations, according to a Babson College study . The small business hotline will help cut down on that time by serving as a one-stop-shop for find answers to questions surrounding government red tape. “This small business hotline, serving as a one-stop-shop, will save entrepreneurs both time and money,” said Broesder. “When small businesses succeed, it's not just our economy that…
Bridgeport News: 2 Incidents – Bicyclist Hit and Motorcyclist Hit
7:19pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A bicyclist has been hit by a pickup truck in the parking lot of the playground area at Beardsley Park. Earlier a motorcyclist was hit on Jane Street. No word on the condition of either. This news report is made possible by:
Westport News: Man Charged For Larceny/ID Theft Against His Employer
In July of 2016, Westport Officer James Sullivan took a complaint of a Larceny. The victim of this incident reported that he had an employee that had been working for him since 2014 and as of approximately January of 2016 has been embezzling money from the company. That employee is Donald Luciano, 45 of Bridgeport and he reportedly stole approximately $14,000.00. The victim stated that Luciano would be given the victim’s personal credit card to pay for things he needed to complete his job requirements, such as mailing items at the post office or buying things needed for the business. Sometime around January of 2016, Luciano began spending more money than was needed for the business. Officer Sullivan was able…