Bridgeport News: Gas Leak Closes Roads
9:49pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters on the scene with gas reading in the manholes on Minnesota, Lousiana, Virginia and Huntington Turnpike. This news report is made possible by our safe sponsor:
Ansonia News: Shooting Leads To Pursuit
4:22pm--#Ansonia CT-- A 27 year old man was shot at Fourth and North Main Street The man was shot in the torso and transported to the hospital. Derby Police located the suspect car on Route 34 and pursued it into West Haven. The firearm was located on Route 34. The driver is in custody. Names of the victim or the suspect have not been released. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Shrunken Thieves
6:51pm--#Bridgport CT-- A woman in the Nob Hill area of town called the police to report that some people shrunk themselves after taking drugs and sneaked into her apartment and stole $65 from her EBT card. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: West Beach At Capacity
12:02pm--#Bridgeport CT-- West Beach is is at capacity and is closed to any further traffic other than emergency vehicles according to radio reports. This news report is made possible by our sponsor who will keep you cool!
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: