Bridgeport News: Police Investigate ATM Skimming Device
11:41am--#Bridgeport CT-- Police were dispatched to investigate the possibility of a skimming device on the ATM at Checkers, 233 North Avenue. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Ganim Freezes Spending/Hiring
BRIDGEPORT, CT – Mayor Joe Ganim today announced that the city and his administration are anticipating that the Governor’s Interim Budget Proposal will fall short up to $27 million dollars in municipal funds for the City of Bridgeport. In wake of the uncertainty of financial funding from the state, the city will proceed cautiously with expenditures until the State budget is resolved. After discussions with other cities and towns and their OPM Finance Directors, the financial forecast for all municipalities is grim. Mayor Ganim is reviewing all City of Bridgeport departments, all city spending, and possible budget cuts to support expenditure savings. Everything is on the table for review including budget cuts on municipal projects, putting a hold on personnel increases,…
State Police Holiday Stats
Connecticut State Troopers are patrolling highways and roads in Connecticut over this 2017 Independence Day weekend. During this enforcement period, Troopers are utilizing both traditional and non-traditional patrol cars. The enforcement period started at 12:01 a.m. 06/30/17 and will run through 11:59 p.m. on 07/04/17. Troopers are focusing on drunken driving violations, aggressive drivers, distracted drivers, and speeding. Sobriety checkpoints and targeted DUI patrols are also in place for the entire weekend. These State Police stats cover the time period starting on June 30, 2017, at 12:01 a.m. to July 3, 2017, at 8:00 a.m.: SPEEDING 881 TOTAL MOVING VIOLATIONS 1895 (to include unsafe lane change, Following Too Closely, Cell Phone, Texting, etc. and Seatbelt) DUI ARRESTS 39 ACCIDENTS…
Bridgeport News: Pedestrian Hit
8:18pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A woman was hit by a car on Hancock Avenue near Maplewood Avenue. Radio reports said she was seriously injured, police spokesperson Rowena White said the woman suffered non-life threatening injuries. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Person Falls Out Of Second Story Window
10:34pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Report of a person falling out of a second story window at 1107 East Main Street. First responders on the way. This news report is made possible by:
Fairfield News: Crash!
10:35pm--#Fairfield CT-- Report of a crash with injuries and entrapment at Cross and Sturges Highway. First responders on the way. This news report is made possible by:
Trumbull News: Motorcycle Crash Route 8
9:54pm--#Trumbull CT-- Report of a motorcycle crash on Route 8 northbound near exit 8. First responders on the way. This news report is made possible by:
Fairfield News: Towing At The Beaches Have Begun
6:20pm--#Fairfield CT--- The towing of cars illegally parked or without beach stickers has begun. Tow trucks are on scene.
Bridgeport News: Girlfriend Cutting Up Clothes
5:11pm--#Bridgeport CT -- A Carroll Avenue man has called police because his girlfriend has taken his shoes and cutting up all his clothes after an argument. This news report is made possible by:
Southport News: Man With Shopping Cart Of Fireworks Passes Out
4:10pm--#Fairfield CT-- A man with a shopping cart of fireworks has passed out in front of the Pacci Restaurant at the Southport Train Station at 96 Station Street. First responders on the way. This news report is made possible by: