$600k In Long Island Sound Grants
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and U.S. Representatives John Larson (CT-1), Joe Courtney (CT-2), Rosa DeLauro (CT-3), Jim Himes (CT-4), and Elizabeth Esty (CT-5) on Wednesday applauded over $600,000 in federal Long Island Sound Futures Fund grants to eleven community conservation projects throughout Connecticut. The projects will focus on coastal habitat restoration and improving water quality in the Long Island Sound and waterways that feed into the Sound. The federal funds are from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. “Our state relies on a healthy Long Island Sound. Whether it’s training student conservation workers, creating fish passages at dams, or restoring coastal…
Today’s Vehicle Fire
6:09pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- Today's vehicle fire is at Barnum and Bishop Avenue. Firefighters reporting the fire is in the engine compartment. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Naked Man!
6:06pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- A naked man is running on Ogden Street between Pleasant and William Street. He might be on PCP according to radio reports. This news report is made possible by: [caption id="attachment_54109" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Computer virus concept in word tag cloud on white background[/caption]
Bridgeport News: Pursuit Of Burglars
2:33pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut--Police are looking for a burglar from 1175 Park Avenue. The suspect may have fled towards Laurel Avenue.....police now have him in custody. Now you know what all the police activity was for! This news report is made possible by:
Hwang Arrested On Sexual Assault
#Stratford Connecticut--On 11/11/16 Dennis Hwang of Trumbull was arrested and charged with third-degree sexual assault and criminal trespass. Hwang assaulted a co-worker at her residence during the incident. Officers responded when the victim was able to activate a panic alarm. Upon arrival Hwang was seen exiting the home and detained by responding officers without incident. Hwang was held on a $10,000 dollar bond and is scheduled to appear in court on 11/18/16. (Stratford Police Press Release)
Bridgeport News: Foot Pursuit/Manhunt
11:54am--#Bridgeport Connecticut--Police were in a foot pursuit of 5 males, all in hoodies at Norman and Railroad Avenue. They are wanted for possession of a stolen vehicle. One of them ran out of his sneakers and K-9 is on the way. They were last seen running north towards Iranistan Avenue. This news report is made possible by:
Stratford News: Attempted Abduction Arrest
#Stratford Connecticut--On 11-15/2016, patrol officers responded to a domestic violence incident on Kings College Place. Upon arrival, it was determined that an “ex-boyfriend” Pedro Oristanio, age 29 of Darien had attempted to abduct the female victim. The suspect had also set fire to the victim’s vehicle which was parked in close proximity to the home. Detective Bureau personnel responded to the scene and determined the suspect may be enroute to one of three different locations outside our jurisdiction. With assistance from several surrounding towns Oristanio was taken into custody in New Canaan, Ct. He was transported to headquarters and charged with Arson 2nd degree, Attempted Kidnapping, Unlawful Restraint, Criminal Mischief 1st Degree and Threatening 2nd degree. He is being held…
Bridgeport Police Need Your Help
Bridgeport – The Bridgeport Police Department today is asking for help from the public that will lead them to the individual responsible for Saturday evening’s hit and run. On Saturday, November 12, 2016 at 5:45 p.m. a pedestrian was crossing the intersection at Park and Maplewood Avenues when he was struck by a small white car. The small white car fled north on Park Avenue. Michael Kravitz, 58, of Greenwich was transported to Saint Vincent’s Hospital with life threatening injuries. At this time, Kravitz is in critical but stable condition. Bridgeport Police are asking anyone with information related to this accident to contact the department through the police tip line at (203) 576-TIPS or (203) 576-8477. All information is confidential. (Press…