American Red Cross helping 11 after Bridgeport and New Haven fires

BRIDGEPORT, Conn.  (November 20, 2016) – The American Red Cross is helping 11 people after fires in Bridgeport and New Haven.  The Red Cross is helping two families – five adults after a fire yesterday on Hallett Street, Bridgeport.  The Red Cross is also helping four families – six adults after a fire today on Elm Street, New Haven. The Red Cross provided assistance to meet the families’ immediate needs. Responders included: Mike Vincelli,  Ed Murray,  Franklyn Ballentine, Mike Arthur, Sharon Harriott, Kendall Bobula and Sue Parker. The Red Cross is also providing comfort kits containing personal care items such as toothbrushes, deodorant; shaving supplies and other items a resident might not have been able to gather in the rush to escape the fire. In addition, a recovery envelope containing information helpful to families…

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On November 15, 2016 at approximately 2:40am, a motor vehicle stop was conducted on Myrtle Avenue. As the driver, identified as Cavan Devine, was looking for the paperwork (registration/proof of insurance) requested by the Officer a second officer noticed a glass smoking pipe in plain view. The pipe in question is of the type routinely used to smoke illegal narcotics. During a subsequent search of the vehicle, Officers located methamphetamine as well as several syringes (both new and used). As the vehicle was being searched Mr. Devine attempted to run from the scene, but was quickly apprehended. Mr. Devine was taken into custody and charged with Possession of Narcotics, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Interfering with an Officer. He was…

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Bridgeport News: Crash!

10:50pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut--Report of a crash on Fairfield Avenue at Warsaw Street (near Fairfield town line).  No word on any injuries.   This news report is made possible by:

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Bridgeport News: Parked Cars Hit

1:46am--#Bridgeport Connecticut--Report a a couple of paked cars hit at Hallett and Stillman Street.  The driver of the striking vehicle fled the scene.   This news report is made possible by:

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Bridgeport News: Assaulted With A Bottle

1:25am--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- A person is injured in a  fight outside the restaurant at 697 Madison Avenue.  The person was hit with a bottle.   This news report is made possible by:

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Bridgeport News: Pedestrian Hit

Pedestrian did NOT die as first radio reports indicated. 1:20pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut- A pedestrian was struck by a car near the DMV at Chopsey and Island Brook Extension.  No word on the persons condition EMS on the ways to St. Vincent's Hospital.   This news report is made possible by:

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