I-95 Crash With Fuel Spill
10:25pm--#cttraffic--#Milford Connecticut-- A crash with a fuel leak from a tractor trailer on I-95 southbound near exit 38. You can expect delays as first responders arrive on scene. Hazmat crews also dispatched.
Bridgeport News: Another Car Stolen With Keys
10:10pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut--- Another car was just taken with keys on Garfield Avenue. I don't normally post stolen cars but this is a reminder that warming your car up and leaving it unattended is very tempting! This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Stolen Vehicle Pursuit
8:03pm--#cttraffic--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- Police pursuit of a stolen white Chevrolet Malibu starting on River Street to North Avenue now on Route 8 northbound passing exit 11. The car almost struck Bridgeport Police Officers. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Cops Called For Maria Pereira
6:06pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- Police called to the Cathedral of Praise t 45 Gregory Street where the community group Faith Acts for Education is conducting a forum with members of the Board of Education. Maria Pereira was cited by name on the radio transmission for blocking traffic and protesting the event. According to OnlyInBridgeport.com Maria Pereira is opposed to the group, see http://onlyinbridgeport.com/wordpress/how-many-school-board-members-will-show-at-forum/#more-89574 This report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Porch Fire
5:44pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- Firefighters extinguish a small porch fire at 1649 Barnum Avenue. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Heavy Traffic Reported
5:40pm--#cttraffic--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- Heavy traffic reported on I-95 at exit 27A to Route 8/25 to exit 5. A traffic advisory was given to police and firefighters to avoid these routes.
Bridgeport News: 3 Car Crash
4:00pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- A report of a three car crash, one car in the middle of Park Avenue near Lincoln Avenue. Detour if you can. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Shed Fire
3:31pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- Firefighters quickly knock down a shed fire at 164 Falino Drive. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Truck Takes Down Power Line Trapping Driver
3:01pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- A tractor trailer took down power lines on King Street (off Canfield Avenue) trapping him in his truck. UPDATE at 3:34 UI should be there in 1-2 hours!
State Launches Initiative For Homeless Ages 18 to 24
Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Connecticut Department of Housing (DOH) Commissioner Evonne M. Klein today announced that the State of Connecticut is launching a new, first-of-its-kind initiative that will focus on building supportive housing for youths between the ages of 18 to 24 who are homeless. November is National Homeless Youth Awareness Month and this funding comes at a time when Connecticut is focusing its efforts on expanding access to affordable housing opportunities for everyone. A statewide count of youth homelessness conducted in 2015 estimated that 3,000 unaccompanied youth under the age of 25 are experiencing homelessness in Connecticut. The creation of supportive housing specifically targeted for this demographic will help fill a meaningful gap in the housing continuum.…