I-95 Crash
11:37pm--#cttraffic--#Milford Connecticut-- A crash I-95 south it appears to be in the left lane is causing delays for two exits now. Rubbernecking on the northbound side as well.
Today’s Vehicle Fire
7:11pm--#Fairfield Connecticut-- Today's vehicle fire was hosted by Fairfield at 1106 Valley Road. The car was reported to be fully engulfed according to firefighters. This news report is made possible by: http://www.nicksautomotive.com/
Bridgeport News: Man Hands Teller A Note Someone With A Gun Is Threatening Him
7:00pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- A person handed a teller note at People's Bank inside Stop and Shop at upper Main Street. The note said someone was threatening him (not the teller) with a gun. Police have one person in custody and one is at large. The incident is reported to have happened on Wood Avenue. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Garage Fire
3:22pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- EMS in the area, called their dispatch of heavy smoke in the area of Sheridan Street and Ogden Street Extension. Firefighters responded, confirming the smoke in the area. They found a two and half story garage on fire at 47 Mead Street. Within a half hour firefighters had the bulk of the fire knocked down. There were no reported injuries.
#Fairfield, Connecticut--- The Friends of the Fairfield Public Library are once again participating in Fairfield County’s Giving Day, on March 9, 2017. Hosted by Fairfield County’s Community Foundation, with lead sponsor Bank of America, Giving Day inspires and empowers our region to raise as much money as possible for local non-profit organizations in just 24 hours through online donations. From 12:00am to 11:59pm March 9th, donors can go online at https://fcgives.org/designee/friends-of- the-fairfield- public-library to support the Friends and the Fairfield Public Library. The minimum donation is $10 and there is no maximum. Whether you give $10 or $1000, your donation will make a difference! Danielle Sharp, Director of Development for the Friends, says, “This will be our third year…
Fairfield News: Power Out After Truck Hits Utility Pole
11:54pm--#Fairfield Connecticut--A truck hit a utility pole and a stonewall on Burr Street near Congress Street knocking out power in the area. Avoid the area. A transformer is reported split in half and leaking. The road is closed at Shetland Road. This news report is made possible by:
This Week’s Positive Post
“Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending.” – Carl Bard
Bridgeport News: Guy Throws Brick Through Window, Cop Get Him
12:34pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- A homeowner on Sheridan Street said a man in a blue Ford Explorer threw a brick in the window of his house. Police locate the driver at Boston and Sheridan. He attempted to take off on police but crashed on Orange Street and then attempted to flee on foot. Cops catch him on Central Avenue. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Stabbing Victim At Bridgeport Hospital
UPDATE: Possibly happened on Goddard Street. Expect police activity in the area. 11:43pm---#Bridgeport Connecticut-- A stabbing victim just showed up at Bridgeport Hospital in a private vehicle. Initial reports say he was stabbed in the rib area. No word on where in town the stabbing took place. I'm losing count of all the stabbing victims this week. 5 or 6? This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Pit Bull In Emergency Room
11:21pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- St. Vincent's Hospital at 2800 Main Street called police that a pit bull walked through their open emergency doors and into the emergency room. They have him contained.