Smoke In A Building
Firefighters are at Laurel Avenue for smoke in the building. No word what caused the smoke. One person was treated for smoke inhalation but refused transport to the hospital. 2024-08-14@1:39pm--#Derby CT--
Bridgeport Armed Robbery
An armed robbery happened today at 1100 Boston Avenue around 5:14 PM. The suspects were driving a black Acura and a red Dodge Charger with dark tinted windows. At 6:07 PM, an officer spotted a red Dodge Charger that looked like the one described, heading toward Hollister Avenue in our town. Since there's an entrance ramp to the interstate on Hollister, State Police were alerted to watch out for the suspect vehicle. Troop G reported they haven’t seen any cars matching the description on the highway. The victim said he was robbed of $4,000.
Fire On The 9th Floor
Firefighters are on scene at 120 Huntington Turnpike for a rubbish fire on the 9th floor. Firefighters are ventilating the building.
GOVERNOR LAMONT ANNOUNCES CONNECTICUT’S 2024 SALES TAX-FREE WEEK RUNS FROM AUGUST 18 TO 24
(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that Connecticut will hold its annual Sales Tax-Free Week from Sunday, August 18, to Saturday, August 24, 2024. During this weeklong sales tax holiday, retail purchases of most clothing and footwear items priced under $100 are exempt from the Connecticut sales and use tax. The exemption during Sales Tax-Free Week applies to each eligible item costing under $100, regardless of how many of those items are sold to a customer on the same invoice. “This year’s tax-free holiday lands a little earlier to give families a head start for the back-to-school season, which will be here before we know it,” Governor Lamont said. “As always, I encourage shoppers to take the time to…
Bridgeport News: Oven Fire
Report of an oven fire on Canaan Court in Bridgeport. The oven fire spread and has been knocked down by firefighters on scene. The fire is now out at this time
Shot During Robbery
Police are investigating a shooting that took place at Court A in Bridgeport this afternoon. Unconfirmed radio reports say it was the result of a robbery. Detectives are on the scene investigating. 2024-08-13@12:15pm--#Bridgeport CT
Westport News: Truck Flipped In Crash
Report of a truck that flipped over in a car accident on I-95 Northbound by exit 18
Westport News: Highway Crash!
Report of a 2 car motor vehicle accident with injuries on I-95 Northbound between exits 17 and 18.
I-95 Crash
Police investigate a one-car crash on I-95 northbound near exit 27with injuries. 2024-08-11@9:11pm --#Bridgeport CT-- #cttraffic