Interstate Positive Post
The Interstate Positive post to start your week with: Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not; Remember that what you now have was once among the things you only hoped for. --Epicurus
Bridgeport News: Disturbance At The EZ Stop
10:22pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- Report of a disturbance at the EZ stop at 2091 Fairfield Avenue. Multiple people causing a disturbance including one person attacking an employee with a chair. Police on the way. This report is made possible by: 10:22pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut- Informe de un disturbio en EZ Stop en 2091 Fairfield Avenue. Varias personas provocan un disturbio incluyendo una persona atacando un empleado con una silla. La policía esta en camino.
Stratford News: Armed Robbery
9:22pm--#Stratford Connecticut-- Checkers at 1796 Barnum Avenue and a customer was robbed at gunpoint. Police are looking for three black males, 2 wearing black hoodies the other a gray hoodie. All three were wear white handkerchiefs for masks. Two of the had shown a gun. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Rollover Crash
8:11pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- A number of adults and children were injured in this rollover crash on South Avenue at Warren Street (near the state police barracks).
Bridgeport News: Motorcycle-Car Accident
8:01pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- First responders on scene of a crash between a motorcycle and car at Boston and Kent Avenue. This news report is possible by:
Bridgeport News: Armed Robbery
5:16pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- An armed robbery just occurred in the 1300 block of Kossuth Street. A man was robbed by 3 males who fled in a gray newer model Honda Accord. This news report is made possible by: 5:16pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut - Un robo con arma acaba de ocurrir en 1300 Kossuth Street. Un hombre fue robado por tres hombres que huyeron en un modelo nuevo Honda Accord.
Bridgeport News: Crash With Injuries
5:00pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- A crash at Broadbridge and Huntington Turnpike with injuries. There are two children in one of the cars according to radio reports, unknown if they are injured. This report is made possible by: 5:00pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut - Un accidente en Broadbridge y Huntington Turnpike con heridas. Hay dos niños en uno de los autos acuerdo con informes de radio, no se sabe si estan heridos.
Arrest made in River Road Fatal Accident
On 08/11/2016, 23 year old Samantha Monaco of Shelton turned herself in to police due to an arrest warrant. Monaco was charged with Manslaughter 2 nd with a Motor Vehicle (MV), Operating a MV while Under the Influence, Using a Hand Held Cell Phone while operating a MV, and Failure to Drive Right. The arrest stems from a May 6 th 2016 accident where Monaco was involved in a fatal head on collision with Rosemarie Dwyer on River Road in Shelton. It was determined during the investigation that Monaco was under the influence and was on her cell phone at the time of the accident. It was also determined that Monaco crossed over into south bound lane of traffic causing the head on collision with Dwyer. Monaco was…
Bluefish Add To The Pond
#Bridgeport, Conn. – August 11, 2016) – Bridgeport Bluefish team officials today announced the signing of pitcher Holden Helmink. Holden attended the Bluefish Open Player Tryout at The Ballpark at Harbor Yard on Monday, August 8. “Holden threw really well at the open tryout we held earlier this week,” says Bluefish Manager Luis Rodriguez. “We think he will be a really positive addition to our bullpen and we’re excited to have him join us.” Holden Helmink comes to Bridgeport for his third season of professional baseball and first in the Atlantic League. Last year, the pitcher made twelve appearances with the rookie level AZL Diamondbacks, where he struck out 13 batters in 11.2 innings. The 22-year- old made his professional debut in 2014 after being selected…