10:39pm--#Milford CT-- Firefighters were called to 1120 New Haven Avenue for an activated fire alarm and reported a fire on the second with a smoke condition. Tenants on the second floor were evacuated, firefighters are now ventilating the building. This news report is made possible by:
9:37pm--#Bridgeport CT-- The driver of a car the entered 395 Pequannock Street says he was hit by another vehicle that pushed into the building. The other driver fled. Remarkably there were no serious injuries.
Stratford, Connecticut (August 31st, 2017) –Due to its success in July and August, the Connecticut Food Bank Mobile Pantry program will offer an additional distribution date for Stratford residents in September. The Mobile Pantry program addresses the need to decrease food insecurity by minimizing major barriers such as transportation and cost associated with purchasing fresh food. On Tuesday, September 12th, the mobile food pantry will be located at Holy Name of Jesus Church (1950 Barnum Avenue) from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. to distribute a variety of free fresh and nutritious food to both individuals and families. The mobile pantry will include items such as dairy, vegetables, fruit, whole grains, and other perishable items. “The Connecticut Food Bank and Holy Name of…
HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that the State of Connecticut has deployed a C-130H cargo plane and eight Airmen from the 103rd Airlift Wing of the Connecticut National Guard to help with Hurricane Harvey response and recovery efforts in Texas. The unit, which departed from the Bradley Air National Guard Base in East Granby this afternoon, includes C-130H pilots, crewmembers, loadmasters, and maintainers. “We know what it’s like to experience extreme weather events, and we know how vital it is for local and state governments to work together and provide assistance during times of natural disasters or other emergencies,” Governor Malloy said. “I thank our Connecticut Air National Guardsmen for taking on this mission to give…
12:20pm--#Milford CT-- First responders dispatched to Dunkin Donuts at 594 New Haven Avenue for a car accident with entrapment. According to radio reports, someone is trapped between the Dunkin Donuts building and a car. This news report is made possible by:
10:22am--#Bridgeport CT-- Police are investigating a robbery in the 500 block of Connecticut Avenue. The victim was thrown to the ground by two males who then robbed him and fled in a gray car. This news report is made possible by:
5:55pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Report of a man trapped under a red car at Bass Pro. Firefighters arrived to find a man under the car trapped and then quickly reported he had freed himself. He was transported to the hospital by EMS. This news report is made possible by:
#Bridgeport CT--This morning, members of the Fugitive Task Force apprehended Richard Evans of 350 Dogwood Drive) and served him with an arrest warrant charging him with Murder, Criminal Possession of a Firearm, and Carrying a Pistol Without a Permit. He is alleged to have fatally shot Reginald May at 140 Alice Street on July 2, 2017. The evidence shows that Evans lured May out of his apartment by setting off his car alarm, and then opening fire on him from a neighboring yard when he came outside to investigate. Evans is held on a $1,000,000 bond. Great work by all that worked on this case led by Detective Heanue. \ (Bridgeport Police Press Release)
Middletown, CT. (August 31st, 2017): Over 35 million drivers are expected to travel across the United States this upcoming Labor Day Weekend, with the vast majority of them traveling by car. Connecticut State Troopers want to remind motorists to expect heavy traffic, exercise caution, allow extra time to reach their destination, don’t text and drive, set GPS destinations prior to traveling, and use a hands-free device when talking on your cellphone/mobile device while operating a vehicle. Connecticut State Troopers will be concentrating their enforcement efforts on drunk driving, speeding, seatbelt violations, and distracted driving during the entire Labor Day Weekend September 1 st through September 5 th . These dangerous driving behaviors claim the lives of our residents every year. Troopers…
