Bridgeport News: Pursuit
9:22pm--#Bridgeport CT--A pursuit starting on Route 8/25 down Fairfield Avenue, onto Washington Avenue, hit the police car and on I-95 now back on Fairfield Avenue. This report is made possible by:
I-95 Crash
5:11pm--#cttraffic--#Westport CT-- A crash in the left breakdown lane I-95 northbound near exit 18 quickly causing backups. No word on injuries.
Fairfield Crash
3:52pm--#cttraffic--#Fairfield CT--A pickup truck and car crash on Black Rock Turnpike (Route 58) at Samp Mortar Road. This report is made possible by:
Westport Fire Gets New Equipment
The Westport Fire Department thanks the organizers of the Fairfield Half Marathon for their generous donation towards the purchase of new firefighting equipment. The Westport Fire Department has recently started the phase in project of 1 ¾” fire attack hose and new nozzles for all fire apparatus. This larger hose replaces the older 1 ½’’ hose and nozzles currently in service. LT Jeff Gootman is in charge of the project. The new equipment will improve our water flow from attack lines and enhance firefighting ability. Firefighters have been conducting training in the use of the new equipment. With larger homes being built over the last ten years, increased water flow is required on the initial attack lines for firefighting and these new hose lines will enable us…
Route 8/25 Crash
1:27pm--#cttraffic--#Bridgeport CT--A crash at exit 2 a 2 car crash not causing any delays at this time. I'm sure when first responders arrive there will be rubbernecking in both directions.
Bridgeport News: Car Hits Utility Pole Knocks Power Out
1:11am--#Bridgeport CT-- A car hit a utility pole in front of 2665 Madison Avenue knocking the power out. UI estimates about a half hour before the arrive on scene. The driver received minor injuries and was being treated by EMS.
I-95 Crash
12:20am--#cttraffic--#Milford Connecticut-- A crash on I-95 southbound near exit 35 with minor injuries reported. You can see a car sideways underneath the red emergency light.
Bridgeport News: City Bus Driver Finds Bloody Knife
7:11pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A city bus driver found a bloody knife on his bus after arriving at the bus depot on Water Street. Police were called to investigate. This report is made possible by:
Video Report: Meet The Bridgeport Police Recruits
#Bridgeport News: One thing I have noticed since with the Ganim Administration is that there is a new openness within the police department. This week I had the opportunity to meet and talk candidly with the new cadets, most of whom are Bridgeport residents. Here are six of those recruits discussing why they want to become a Bridgeport Police Officer. This will be a three part series of that conversation.
Bridgeport News: Stranger Danger
#Bridgeport Connecticut-- A 12 year old girl was approached by a man in his 60's with a long white beard, one tooth in his mouth. He told the girl she needed to come live with him. This happened in the Barnum Avenue / Brooks Street / East Main Street area according to radio reports. He was wearing gray jeans, a jean jacket and is possibly homeless. The girl was able to run away, this happened this morning. This report is made possible by: