Throwback Thursday
Here was the headline for today, March 31, 1917 for Bridgeport's local paper The Bridgeport Evening Farmer. Yes, there were farmers in Bridgeport at one time, no college kids were worried about a "safe space"!
Bridgeport News: Firearm Found
10:54am--#Bridgeport Connecticut--Department of Transportation workers found a pistol at Connecticut Avenue and Baldwin Street according to radio reports. This report is made possible by:
Norwalk News: DUI Checkpoint Stats
The enforcement results from the DUI checkpoint conducted on Saturday, March 26, 2016 on West Avenue. Driving under the influence arrests 3 Operating with a suspended license 1 Reckless driving 1 Drug arrests 4 Operating an unregistered vehicle 11 Operating without a license 2 All other moving violations 12 Norwalk Police Tip Line at 203-854-3111 Anonymous Internet tips can be sent to Norwalk Police website at: www.norwalkpd.com (Norwalk Police Press Release) This report is made possible by:
High Speed Chase
12:25am--UPDATE: Pursuit entered I-95 and was terminated at exit 42. 12:19am--#cttraffic---A high speed chase with State Police on Route 8 to the valley turned around and went back south. The chase is now on the Merritt Parkway northbound near Stratford. Speeds exceeding 100mph according to radio reports.
Stratford News: Crash
10:33pm--#Stratford Connecticut--A multi-car crash with injuries on Main Street and Mc Padden Drive. First responders on scene. This report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: 13 Year Old Crashes Car
9:09pm---#Bridgeport Connecticut-- A 13 year old took a car without permission, crashing it into the step-father's Toyota Camry and then down the road hitting a stone wall on Central Avenue according to radio reports. This report is made possible by:
Fairfield News: Up A Creek With No Paddle
5:38pm--#Fairfield Connecticut--An overturned canoe was found but no paddle in Pine Creek near the 1400 block of Fairfield Beach Road. Assistant Fire Chief George Gomola said there are no over due boaters and they suspect the high winds yesterday blew the canoe from where it was kept. Just before they left the scene the did find an address in Westport and they are having Westport Police locate the owners. The red line in the picture is the overturned canoe. No paddles, personal flotation devices or any other items were found with or near the boat.
Bridgeport News: Firefighters Quickly Knock Down Blaze
5:36pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut--Firefighters quickly put out a fire in the walls at 505 Park Street on the first floor. I know they were in good hands with the first responders, let's hope they are in good hands insurance wise!
Fairfield News: No Class
9:56pm--#Fairfield Connecticut-- Police were dispatched to Notre Dame High School on Jefferson Street for a student who refuses to go to class. The father is also on scene according to radio reports. This report is made possible by: