Bridgeport News: Shoplifter Leaves Phone Behind
11:44am--#Bridgeport Connecticut--A shoplifter fled ShopRite at 4425 Main Street but dropped his cellphone, his contact information is inside. Police on the way. This report is made possible by:
VIDEO–Suspect Allegedly Wanted In Milford Bank Robbery Arrested In Fairfield
#Milford Connecticut--#Fairfield Connecticut--Around 2:15 Wednesday afternoon the Milford People's United Bank at 190 Broad Street was robbed. No weapon was shown but the man handed the teller a note that said “Give me the money and you won't get shot”. The man fled out the back door of the bank and K-9 lost his scent. Wednesday night Bridgeport Police were working with Milford Police to locate the suspect who they believed lived in the Black Rock Section of town. The suspect was know to Bridgeport Police. A short time later Fairfield Police were called to assist Milford Police the Best Western Plus Hotel at 100 Kings Highway Cutoff. Then radio reports said the man barricaded himself in the bathroom, that…
Bridgeport News: Shots Fired
10:09pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut--Police are investigating are report of shots fired near Main and Ridgewood Place. So far no one or anything hit. This report is made possible by:
Fairfield News: Man Burned In Fire Pit Explosion
8:44pm--#Fairfield Connecticut---Prayers are need for a 51 year old man burned in a fire pit explosion in his yard in the 300 block of Hill Farm Road. He was burned on his face, hands, arms, legs and genitalia according to radio reports.
Bridegeport News: 2 Motorcycles and Car Crash
2:19pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut--A crash involving two motorcycles and a car has Park Avenue closed betwen the 2600 Park Avenue area and Lincoln Avenue. One motorcycle attempted flee but police located it, thinking it was a second crash in the area. They are in good hands with the first responders, let's hope they are in good hands with their insurance!
Today’s Vehicle Fire
12:12pm--#Stratford Connecticut--Today's vehicle fire was hosted by Checker's at 1796 Barnum Avenue. The car was partially extinguished when firefighters arrived. This report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Man Who Led Police on Pursuit Arrest Info
Kamran Khan is the man that led Bridgeport Police Officers on a pursuit into Milford last month and hurt two Bridgeport Police Officers along with destroying two police cars. Info came in to the Task Force that Khan bonded out again and threatened to “kill” any Officer that was involved. Here is a press release regarding a search warrant made that led to his arrest: #Bridgeport Connecticut--On 4/12/2016 CSP / BPT Gang Task Force personnel executed a Search Warrant on the third floor apartment of a Boarding House located at 140 Gem Avenue in Bridgeport. The SW was based on Heroin buys from the suspect outside of the residence and additional information regarding the suspect possessing firearms in the residence. Task Force…
School Funding Slashed For Many Schools In Area, Bridgeport Is Sparred
#Hartford Connecticut-- Looking to cut a $922 million state deficit Governor Malloy has revised the budget. Here are the cuts to Education Cost Sharing grants: Bridgeport- No cuts of the designated $182,266,724 Fairfield: Receives $0, a cut of $3,590,008 Monroe: $6,262,588, a cut of $354,081 Shelton: $4,966,672, a cut of $1,233,138 Stratford: $20,845,788, a cut of $975,098 Trumbull: $3,093,693, a cut of $610,019 Westport: $0, a cut of $1,988,255 Wilton: $0, a cut of $1,557,195 There were no cuts to the Governor's Office or the Lieutenant Governor's budget. To see the full budget with cuts see: http://portal.ct.gov/uploadedFiles/Departments_and_Agencies/Office_of_the_Governor/Press_Room/Press_Releases/2016/04-2016/2016.04.12%20Governor%20Malloy's%20Revised%20Budget.pdf School cuts begin on…