11:47pm--#Fairfield CT-- Witnesses told me there was an argument between a boyfriend and girlfriend when she allegedly ran over him with her car in front of 25 Beacon View Drive. It is unknown the extent of the man's injuries. The man can be seen under the car in the photo.
10:10pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police were on a call on Beechwood Avenue when they noticed smoke near the intersection of Beechwood Avenue and Norman Street and radioed the Emergency Communication Center. They then made sure everyone got out of the home at 158 Beechwood Avenue. There was heavy fire on the second and third floors. Firefighters made entry into the apartments and reported everyone had safely made it out. Within fifteen minutes firefighters had the bulk of the fire out. There were no reported injuries but I did see EMS checking a few residents to make sure they were okay. The fire marshal was called to investigate the cause of the fire.
9:41pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Two teens about 15-16 years of age, on bicycles knocked over a man walking in the 400 block of Noble Avenue. They took his wallet and fled on the bikes. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport, CT – Mayor Joe Ganim and Finance Director Kenneth Flatto announced today the City of Bridgeport received National Recognition for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) of the United States and Canada for its annual audit Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) completed in February 2017. The City of Bridgeport was graded proficient in all categories, such as Government-wide financial statements, a summary of significant accounting policies and pension-related note disclosures. The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of government accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management. Finance Director Kenneth Flatto said, “We are appreciative of the Certificate of Achievement for…
5:47pm--#Bridgeport Ct-- #cttraffic- A crash with injuries Route 8/25 near exit 1.
The Westport Police Department is seeking the community’s help in identifying the woman pictured below. On August 9, 2017, the victim’s vehicle was entered by an unknown person while parked on Long Lots Road. Various credit cards were stolen from the victim’s purse and later used to make over $12,000 in fraudulent transactions in Trumbull, New Haven and Orange. Anyone who has information regarding the identity of this woman is asked to contact the Westport Police Detective Bureau at (203) 341-6080.
11:11am--#Fairfield CT-- Firefighters douse a fire in the back of Calvary Church on Kings Highway East. A witness told me he saw a fourteen inch by fourteen inch box on fire when he called the firefighters. A steady breeze kept and debris kept the embers alive. Exit 24 off I-95 is next to this area.
Middletown, CT. (August 21, 2017): Connecticut State Troopers urge drivers, parents, and children to prepare for back to school safety. As over half-a- million Connecticut children head back to school over the next few weeks, Connecticut State Troopers urge all parents and guardians to discuss school, traffic, and personal safety with their children. Troopers also caution all drivers to be aware of “back to school” bus, pedestrian, and bicycle traffic. Drivers are urged to use extra caution as they travel on Connecticut’s roadways and to be alert to children who may be hurrying to and from school. Under state law, it is mandatory that drivers stop for school buses that have their flashing red warning lights activated, whether they are…
12:10am--#Bridgeport CT-- Police received a call for shots fired in the Colorado Avenue/Denver Court area. A short time later a person in the 100 block of Denver Avenue reports hearing the shots and found bullet holes in their home. No one was hit. This news report is made possible by:
10:12pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police received a number of calls of shots fired at Boston and Bishop/East Avenue for shots fired. A few minutes later the gunshot victim arrived at Bridgeport Hospital. Radio reports say he was shot in the stomach. This news report is made possible by:
