Bridgeport News: House Break In
12:22am--#Bridgeport CT-- A resident in the 200 block of Iranistan Avenue came home to find their home broken in to. Police are ensuring the home is clear and taking the report. This report is made possible by:
GOV. MALLOY ANNOUNCES CONNECTICUT’S MINIMUM WAGE WILL INCREASE ON JANUARY 1, 2016
Minimum Hourly Wage Will Increase to $9.60; Another Increase to $10.10 is Scheduled for 2017 (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that as the result of a new law he signed last year, Connecticut’s minimum wage is scheduled to increase from the current rate of $9.15 an hour to $9.60 per hour onJanuary 1, 2016. The change is the second in a series of three scheduled increases under the adopted legislation, which will ultimately see the state’s minimum wage increase to $10.10 on January 1, 2017. “Nobody who works full-time should live in poverty. We believe hardworking men and women, many of whom are supporting families, deserve fair wages,” Governor Malloy said. “I am proud…
Man Arrested for Voyeurism
#Westport CT-- On Monday December 28th, 2015, Michael Collins, (age 29) turned himself in at the Westport Police Department after learning that there was an active warrant for his arrest. The arrest stems from a lengthy investigation into allegations that Collins, a lifeguard at the time, had placed mini cameras in a place of work that he shared with fellow employees. On August 14th, 2015, the Westport Police Department Detective Bureau was contacted by the Westport Parks and Recreation. Parks and Recreation Administration reported that two cameras were found inside the lifeguard shack at Burying Hill Beach in Westport. During the investigation it was learned that the cameras were placed inside the employee room by Collins. The investigating Detectives noted that the cameras were set up to video…
Bridgeport News: Car Hits Porch
10:11pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A car has hit a porch at 799 Capital Avenue according to radio reports. This report is made possible by:
Today’s Vehicle Fire On The Merritt Parkway
11:32pm--#cttraffic--#Westport CT--#Fairfield CT-- Report of a SUV on fire on the Merritt Parkway northbound about 1 mile before exit 40. Firefighters from Westport and Fairfield on the way. This report is made possible by:
Easton Crash
11:29pm--#cttraffic--#Easton CT-- #Fairfield CT-- Reports of a crash that may have Black Rock Turnpike-Route 58 on the town line. This report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Shots Fired
10:49pm--#Bridgeport CT--Police are receiving a number of calls for shots fired between two cars near Blackham School area at Cornell and Savoy to Wayne and Marion Streets. So far no reports of anyone or anything hit. This report is made possible by:
Stratford News: Man Stabbed In The Neck
8:38pm--#Stratford CT-- Man man was stabbed in the neck by a piece of glass by his girlfriend in the Boston Avenue Otis Street area. The woman fled on foot, police are searching the area for her. This report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Odor of Gas
4:17pm--#Bridgeport CT-- An odor of gas reported indoors at 320 High Ridge Drive. Here come a bunch of firetrucks! This report is made possible by:
These stats are from 12/23/2015 00:01 a.m. through 12/27/2015 11:59 p.m.: Accidents: 461 with injury: 56 fatality: 5 12/24 I-95 x68 Old Saybrook, 12/25 Litchfield Tpke Bethany, 12/25 Rte. 6 Bolton, 12/26 I-84 x58 E. Hartford, 12/27 I-91 x46 Enfield DUI arrests: 40 Speeding: 621 Seatbelt: 36 Hazardous Moving violations (to include following too close, distracted driving, cell phones, etc.): 1563 Troopers observed a higher traffic volume over the Christmas holiday. This State Police enforcement effort will continue through the New Year’s Eve Holiday Celebration. Troopers will continue to conduct enforcement patrols throughout the state on both highways and secondary roads. In addition, sobriety checkpoints will be set up in an effort to deter anyone from the consumption of alcohol and driving as we approach…