Trucks Snagged In Low Hanging Wires
A tractor-trailer got snagged in low-hanging power lines on Ludlowe Road. Most 18-wheelers are 13.5 feet tall, and power lines must be maintained 18 feet off a public road. 2024-10-28@4:55pm--#Fairfield CT
Gas Line Hit
Firefighters are on the scene at 55 East Main Street where construction workers allegedly hit a gas line. Gas company on the way. 2024-10-28@11:17am--#Bridgeport CT
FAIRFIELD POLICE INVESTIGATE ARMED CARJACKING INCIDENT
FAIRFIELD, CT – On October 27, 2024, at approximately 9:55 AM, the Fairfield County Regional Dispatch Center received a report of an armed carjacking in the area of Walls Drive and North Benson Road. Upon arrival, officers located the victim, who reported that they were stopped at a red light in their Porsche 911 Carrera when a gray BMW 5 Series with a misused Connecticut plate cut in front and blocked their vehicle. A male suspect exited the passenger side of the BMW, approached the driver’s side window, and demanded the driver exit the vehicle. No injuries were reported during the incident. The suspect is described as a Black male in his 20s, approximately 6 feet tall with a slim…
Fairfield Health Department Offers a Variety of Different Vaccinations This Cold and Flu Season
Fairfield Health Department to Hold Additional Vaccination Clinics FAIRFIELD, Connecticut (October 25, 2024) – The Fairfield Health Department has a few more opportunities for residents to receive the flu vaccine. The single best way to protect yourself and those around you from the flu is to get vaccinated. It is recommended that everyone over the age of 6 months receive the flu vaccine every year. It takes about 2 weeks after receiving the flu vaccine for the body to develop protection against the flu virus, so now is a good time to get vaccinated. The Health Department will host additional flu clinics this season for adults and children age 3 and older. These clinics will be held on: EVERY MONDAY,…
Bridgeport News: Rollover Crash!
Report of a rollover accident near the intersection of Arctic Street and Pembroke Street in Bridgeport. The car was removed and after cleaning debris the roadway should be opened up shortly. 2024/10/27@~5:05pm https://youtu.be/pp05GyVlNUE
Annual Curbside Leaf Collection
Westport, CT – The Department of Public Works has announced that curbside leaf collection will begin on Monday, November 4. All leaves must be placed in biodegradable paper bags safely near the curb of a Town street by December 2 to guarantee pick-up. Residents living on private streets must place their leaves behind the curb of an intersecting Town roadway for pick up by Town crews. Leaves placed in plastic bags will not be picked up as plastic contaminates the composting process. There is no need to call and schedule a pick-up. Crews will complete pick-ups as schedules allow. For further information, contact the Department of Public Works office at 203-341-1120 or visit the Department of Public Works webpage at www.westportct.gov.
Community Candlelight Vigil for Domestic Violence Awareness
Join us for a vigil honoring victims and survivors of domestic violence on Monday, October 28,2024 at 6:00PM. This event will be held at the Norwalk Police Department 1 Monroe St.Norwalk, CT 06854. The public is encouraged to attend for an evening of reflection,remembrance, and to show support for survivors.
Water Rescue
Firefighters called to rescue 5 adults and two children off the jetty at Seaside Park due to the high tide coming in. 2024-10-26 @8:02pm--#Bridgeport CT
Firearm Recovered During Traffic Stop in Bridgeport
Bridgeport, CT – On October 22, 2024, during a midnight traffic stop for a violation, Bridgeport officers discovered an illegal firearm, leading to the arrest of the driver, identified as Eric Guillermo Goicochea, 26, from Manchester, CT. The stop revealed that Goicochea lacked a valid pistol permit, the vehicle was unregistered, and its license plates belonged to another car. Officers recovered a loaded Glock with an altered serial number and two loaded magazines from the vehicle. Goicochea faces charges for illegal firearm possession, firearm alteration, failure to store a firearm properly, carrying without a permit, operating under suspension, falsifying a marker, driving without insurance, and failure to obey a stop sign. Bail was set at $75,000. The Bridgeport Police Department…
Structure Fire
Firefighters were called to a porch fire on Sixth Street. Witnesses told me it started on the 3rd floor of the back porch, quickly spreading. Firefighters were able to get the upper hand despite stiff winds fan the flames. The fire marshal is on scene to investigate the cause of the fire. 2024-10-26@4:26pm--#bridgeportct #2024-10-26@4:26pm--#bridgeportct ##ctfirectfire