I-95 Crash With Pedestrian Hit
3:40pm--#cttraffic--#East Haven-- A reported 4 car accident I-95 northbound near exit 52 with a pedestrian reported hit. Highway is reported shut down. This news report is made possible by:
New Haven News: Structure Fire
3:00pm--#New Haven Connecticut-- A confirmed structure fire on Dixwell Avenue at Hazel Street. No exact address given, apparently a street fire box was pulled to alert the fire department. Who knew they were still in use in New Haven? This new report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Free Show On City Bus
2:57pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- Police dispatched to a city bus at Madison and Grand Street for a man acting erratically and apparently erotically as he is exposing himself ( I don't think it's his Pokemon) This news report is made possible by:
Norwalk News: Bimbo Exploits Elderly
On March 15, 2016, the Norwalk Police Department received information from a bank fraud investigator regarding the financial exploitation of an elderly victim. The investigation revealed that Angelo Bimbo went to the victim’s house looking for work and agreed to do repairs. Bimbo was able to obtain $24,750 in checks from the victim for work never done. Bimbo was identified by his Florida license, which he used to cash the checks. On May 12, 2016, a second elder Norwalk resident contacted the Norwalk Police Department to report a larceny. The victim alleged that on May 2, Bimbo approached the victim in the victim’s driveway. Bimbo stated that the victim’s roof had a “bubble” and that the driveway needed repairs. Bimbo obtained two checks totaling $7,000 to…
FEDERAL GRANT TO CONTINUE SUPPORTING HOUSING FOR VETERANS
#HARTFORD, CT – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that Connecticut is receiving a federal grant of nearly $400,000 that will support 43 new HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) vouchers, which combines rental assistance from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and case management services from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to support veterans who are at risk of homelessness. The HUD-VASH program is an essential tool as the state continues to maintain functional zero for the homeless veteran population. Earlier this year, the federal government certified that due to its investments in housing, Connecticut has effectively ended homelessness among veterans – one of only two states in the nation to reach this milestone. Among…
Mayor Ganim, City of Bridgeport sell Land For Final Phase of Steelpointe Harbor Development
$2,000,000 Transaction allows Construction to begin for Water-side Restaurants, Residential Apartments, movie theatre and hotel Bridgeport, CT – Mayor Joe Ganim today announced that the City of Bridgeport has sold the remaining two pieces of land at Steelpointe Harbor for $2,086,600 to the Bridgeport Landing Development (BLD). The deal was closed on July 1, 2016 giving BLD approval to begin construction on a Cinépolis luxury movie theatre, a Hampton Inn, retail and residential properties and boardwalk. The 20.8 acre site located on Stratford Avenue on Bridgeport’s East Side is a part of a five-phase development project that has been on-going for years. “The completion of this sale is a huge energy boost for the development Steelpointe and the…
How Did Google Maps Know About Traffic Issues At A Undercover Raid?
2:31am--#Bridgeport Connecticut--Last night the Bridgeport Police conducted an undercover raid at 76 Knowlton Street. They called for the booking van to transport those detained. I looked the address up on Google Maps and lo and behold they knew there was a traffic issue there (marked in red on the map). My question is, how did they know? I wouldn't have even known had the not asked for the van. Anyone out there know how this is possible? How is Google all knowing?
Fairfield News: Car Hits Fence Driver Flees
2:34am--#Fairfield Connecticut-- A car has hit a fence and is on the lawn of 289 Old Stratfield Road. Radio reports say the driver fled. This news report is made possible by:
Stratford News: Motorcycle Accident
UPDATE: Stratford Police Press Release: On 06-16- 2016 Stratford Officers investigated a motorcycle accident which occurred on Main Street near Freeman Avenue. Upon arrival Officers found the motorcycle operator, Dominick Ferranti age 49 lying in the roadway, unresponsive. Ferranti was traveling north on Main Street at the time of the accident. Ferranti was transported to Bridgeport Hospital where he was pronounced dead. At this time the accident appears to only involve the one vehicle but it is still under investigation. 2:00am--#Stratford Connecticut-- Report of a motorcycle accident at Freeman and Main Street. Police on scene say the motorcyclist is unresponsive. No word if any other vehicles are involved. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport New: Two People Shot
1:47am--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- Police were dispatched to Earl and Polk Street for a man shot in a vehicle. Police could not locate a victim but did find shell casings. A short time later St. Vincent's Hospital called to report they had a gunshot victim. Another call just came in from Bridgeport Hospital that someone just arrived shot in the back in a private vehicle. Police are investigating. This report is made possible by: