Fairfield News: Child Hit By Car
1:00pm--#Fairfield CT-- A child was apparently hit by a car backing out of a parking spot in the Walgreen's parking lot at 414 Kings Highway. The injuries appear to have been minor.
Bridgeport News: One In Custody Gun Recovered
12:54pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police stop a white Buick on Smith Street after suspect is wanted on a domestic dispute in the 600 block of Newfield Avenue. The suspect lead police on a foot pursuit when he ran to 188 Smith Street. A gun was located on the side of the house. Police have apprehended the suspect on Newfield Avenue. This report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Mayor Submits A five-Year, $178 Million Dollar Capital Plan
BRIDGEPORT, CT – Mayor Joe Ganim announced that he has submitted a five-year, $178 Million dollar capital plan to the Bridgeport city council outlining many infrastructure improvements for which the city will seek to bond between now and fiscal year 2021. The capital plan includes more than $50 million in school construction and improvements including more than $26 Million for the construction of the new Bassick High School in fiscal year 2018. Also among Mayor Ganim’s priorities are more than $15 million in economic development initiatives such as the Gateway to the South End development involving the University of Bridgeport. There is also $1,000,000 to help repair the P.T. Barnum Museum, still severely damaged from a 2010 tornado. “This five-year capital plan represents the priorities my administration…
Bridgeport News: Crash
11:55am--#Bridgeport CT-- A crash at Westfield Avenue with injuries. A second ambulance has been dispatched to the scene. This report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Stolen Vehicle Recovered
6:00pm--#Bridgeport News: Another stolen vehicle recovered by Bridgeport's Finest on Valley Avenue. The driver is in custody and the passenger is still at large and a manhunt in the area for him. Police are looking for a black male wearing all black This report is made possible by:
Westport To Review Zoning Regulation
#Westport CT--Mary Young, Westport Deputy Planning & Zoning Director announced today that on March 3, 2016, thePlanning & Zoning Commission is scheduled to review an amendment (Text Amendment #705) to the Westport Zoning Regulations. Text Amendment #705 (Application #15-057) was submitted by Melvin Barr of Barr Associates, LLC. The amendment proposes allowing an alternative housing type; cluster housing. The proposal will allow multiple single-family dwellings, each not to exceed 3,200 SF in size, on one building lot in the Res A zoning district, provided the property meets specific criteria outlined in the amendment. All those interested in this amendment are encouraged to attend the Planning & Zoning Commission’s public hearing on March 3rd at 7:00 PM in the Westport Town Hall Auditorium.…
Fairfield News: They Said It Was Hard Core
1:42pm--First responders called to the Sportsplex at the GTA Hard Core for a child hit in the back of the head and is now bleeding. This report is made possible by:
Fairfield News: Bicyclist Hit By Car
1:15pm--#Fairfield CT-- A bicyclist has been hit by a car at Unquowa and Mill Plain Road. First responders on the way. This report is made possible by:
Westport News: Energy Drink Theft
On 02/19/16 at approximately 8:00pm, Westport Officers responded to the Newtown Police Department to arrest Branden Betas on an active warrant held by Westport. On 11/26/15, suspect Betas was captured on Stop and Shop surveillance placing energy drinks into a bag and leaving the store without paying. Store security positively identified Betas because he was arrested at the Bridgeport Stop and Shop for a similar crime. Betas was held on a $2,500.00 bond and has a court date in Norwalk on 02/29/16. (Westport Police Press Release) This report is made possible by:
Westport Police: As A Rule Listen To Police Orders…….
#Westport CT--On 02/19/16 at approximately 12:00pm, Allen Pearson was blocking traffic with an oil truck on Railroad Place while pumping oil. Officers report that Pearson has been warned in the past not to block the roadway. Pearson refused to move his truck until he was done pumping oil and refused to give the officers his license and registration paperwork. Pearson then tried several times to shut the door of the truck while officers ordered him to exit. Pearson was taken out of the truck by the officers and placed under arrest. Pearson was uninjured. He posted the $500.00 bond and has a court date in Norwalk on 02/29/16. (Westport Police Press Release) This report is made possible by: