Bridgeport News: Man Shot
4:09pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- Detectives are on Howard Avenue between Beechwood and Maplewood Avenue looking for a crime scene, a man was shot in the leg there earlier. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: 5 Children Shot At Sweet 16 Party
UPDATE: Bridgeport Police Press Release: On November 12, 2016 at 2239 hours, police dispatch began to receive 911 calls regarding a disturbance at 2500 Park Avenue (Club Sportiva). The incident quickly escalated into a fight inside and then outside, and witnesses report that firearms were displayed. Shots were fired near the street and in the rear parking lot. A total of five (5) victims were struck by gunfire from what we believe were at least two shooters. Four victims were transported by medics to St. Vincent’s Medical Center, and one victim was transported by medics to Bridgeport Hospital. All five victims (4 males and 1 female) sustained various gunshot wounds to their extremities. One male victim is in serious condition but is…
Trumbull News: House Fire
4:29pm--#Trumbull Connecticut--Firefighters quickly knock down a fire at 220 Fernwood Road. EMS was dispatched for a child with a foot injury. This news report is made possible by:
Think Safety First – Fall Prevention for the elderly
#Stratford CT--Falls are a difficult and long-standing challenge for EMS providers. Due to a growing aging population, unintentional falls are a critical health issue for Stratford. Currently, more than 19% of residents are 65 and older. Preventing falls is an effective way to help seniors stay healthy, independent and reduce premature death. It also alleviates concern and hardships for caregivers. In 2015, SEMS responded to over 1100 falls. We have responded to approximately 800 so far for 2016. About 60% of those calls were for adults 65 years and older. While the majority of events report no harm or minor injury, falls can result in severe life-changing injury or even death. The Center for Patient Safety and Stratford EMS recommend…
Stratford News: Click It Or Ticket
#Stratford Connecticut--Expect Tough Enforcement During The Click It Or Ticket Campaign This Thanksgiving, law enforcement agencies will ramp up patrolling and be on the lookout for seat belt violations. Failing to buckle up is dangerous and against the law, so you should always wear your seat belt. Remember: Click It or Ticket. The Thanksgiving holiday is one of the busiest travel times of the year, and more vehicles on the roadways means potential for more crashes and more fatalities. The United States Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is teaming up with state and local law enforcement and highway safety advocates across the country for a high-visibility mobilization during the busy Thanksgiving travel period to make sure…
Bridgeport News: Man Shot
2:30am--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- Bridgeport Hospital just received a patient who is shot in the chest and said it happened at Pleasant Moments at 1 William Street according to radio reports. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: 6 Parked Cars Hit
2:19am--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- If you park on the street at Main and Porter Street you may want to check on your car. A driver has hit 6 parked cars. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Cops Thwart Arson
1:27am--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- Bridgeport Police's quick response to Park and Vine once again for five males reported to be pouring fluid on the building. Police report it was gasoline poured on the front door at the Jamaican Restaurant. This news report is made possible by:
Fairfield News: Tree On Top Of A Car
12:05pm--#Fairfield Connecticut--#Southport Connecticut-- Report of a tree crashing onto a car with no one in it at Post Road and Kings Lane. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Shots Fired
10:40pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- A woman was being chased by a man, she ran into the store at Park and Vine. The store owner took out his registered firearm and allegedly shot the man in the chest. The man took off his shirt and then fled. The man is known to the woman and she said he is a homeless man who lives in the area. Police have done a through search of surround streets and have not found anything. It sounds like the store owner turned himself and the gun in at the police station at 300 Congress Street and is cooperating with police. Our friend from A&E's Live PD was on scene.