Bridgeport News: Crash-Driver Flees
12:52am--#Bridgeport CT-- A driver crashes at 394 Saunders Avenue and the driver then flees. State Police on the way with K-9. This report is made possible by:
Ganim Praises Bridgeport City Council Rejection of Last Minute Finch Pay Hikes
#Bridgeport, CT – Mayor Joe Ganim today issued the following statement praising the Bridgeport City Council vote to reject the last-minute pay hikes given to former Mayor Bill Finch and dozens of his political appointees on the last day of the previous administration. (Mayor Finch received a retroactive raise of $17,079.58 retroactive issued November 30, 2015, and a complete list of the raises for political appointees is attached to the end of this release.) The pay raises cost taxpayers nearly $2.5 Million dollars that were not budgeted for during the current fiscal year. They were contained in the latest contract negotiated with the supervisors’ union. “This is a very wise decision by our city councilors to reject these appalling raises…
Bridgeport News: Manhunt Ends- Stolen Car Had $9k In Backseat
10:12pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A man hunt in the backyards off Chospsey Hill came up empty. Both State and Bridgeport Police were tracking a stolen red Honda CRV taken from Stamford with a report of over $9,000 in the backseat according to radio reports. It is unknown if the car had the money still in the car. Police with State Police K-9 tracked mainly in the Platt and May Street area but did not locate the suspects. The vehicle was recovered. This report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Basement Fire
1:11pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters quick response prevents a basement fire from spreading through the house or adjoining duplex at 389 Charles Street. The fire marshal was called to the scene to investigate the cause. There were no reported injuries.
Bridgeport News: Businesses Burglarized
11:11am--#Bridgeport CT-- Police are investigating the break in to several businesses in the 600 block of Clinton Avenue according to radio reports. This report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: House Break In
12:22am--#Bridgeport CT-- A resident in the 200 block of Iranistan Avenue came home to find their home broken in to. Police are ensuring the home is clear and taking the report. This report is made possible by:
GOV. MALLOY ANNOUNCES CONNECTICUT’S MINIMUM WAGE WILL INCREASE ON JANUARY 1, 2016
Minimum Hourly Wage Will Increase to $9.60; Another Increase to $10.10 is Scheduled for 2017 (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that as the result of a new law he signed last year, Connecticut’s minimum wage is scheduled to increase from the current rate of $9.15 an hour to $9.60 per hour onJanuary 1, 2016. The change is the second in a series of three scheduled increases under the adopted legislation, which will ultimately see the state’s minimum wage increase to $10.10 on January 1, 2017. “Nobody who works full-time should live in poverty. We believe hardworking men and women, many of whom are supporting families, deserve fair wages,” Governor Malloy said. “I am proud…
Man Arrested for Voyeurism
#Westport CT-- On Monday December 28th, 2015, Michael Collins, (age 29) turned himself in at the Westport Police Department after learning that there was an active warrant for his arrest. The arrest stems from a lengthy investigation into allegations that Collins, a lifeguard at the time, had placed mini cameras in a place of work that he shared with fellow employees. On August 14th, 2015, the Westport Police Department Detective Bureau was contacted by the Westport Parks and Recreation. Parks and Recreation Administration reported that two cameras were found inside the lifeguard shack at Burying Hill Beach in Westport. During the investigation it was learned that the cameras were placed inside the employee room by Collins. The investigating Detectives noted that the cameras were set up to video…
Bridgeport News: Car Hits Porch
10:11pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A car has hit a porch at 799 Capital Avenue according to radio reports. This report is made possible by:
Today’s Vehicle Fire On The Merritt Parkway
11:32pm--#cttraffic--#Westport CT--#Fairfield CT-- Report of a SUV on fire on the Merritt Parkway northbound about 1 mile before exit 40. Firefighters from Westport and Fairfield on the way. This report is made possible by: