Stratford News–Home Alone and Fire In The Microwave
1:50pm--#Stratford CT-- Firefighters respond to a report of a fire in a microwave oven on Mill Pond Road where a 9 year old and 12 year old are home alone. This report is made possible by:
Today’s Car Fire
12:12pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Today's car fire is at Price Rite at 1245 Main Street. Firefighters report the car is fully engulfed in flames. This seems to be a "hot spot" for car fires it seems! This report was made possible by:
Himes Questions Troop Deployment to Syria
#WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4), member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, released the following statement on President Obama’s announcement of the deployment of American troops to Syria: “President Obama’s decision to put approximately 50 American troops on the ground in Syria is troubling. We continue, without obvious success or strategy, to fight on both sides of a messy, Middle Eastern civil war. In any event, the commitment of American soldiers into combat requires an Authorization for the Use of Military Force from Congress, which has not been passed. “Escalating the violence in the region will worsen the refugee crisis and complicate a picture that already involves Syrian troops loyal to Assad, rebel fighters,…
Troopers Seek Suspect ID in Commuter Lot Larceny from a Vehicle
#Shelton CT-- (November 3, 2015): Troopers from Troop I-Bethany are currently investigating the larceny of a debit card and cash from a motor vehicle parked in the exit 13 commuter lot adjacent to Route 8 On November 2, 2015 at approx. 2:45pm Troopers from Troop I-Bethany were called to the commuter lot to investigate a larceny from a CT Department of Transportation vehicle. The complainant stated that when he returned to the vehicle, he noticed that his wallet was removed from his lunch cooler. Troopers later found the wallet discarded on the ground in the commuter lot, missing from the wallet was a Wells Fargo Visa Debit card along with $10 U.S. Currency. Through the course of the investigation, Troopers discovered that the debit card…
Election Day–See Something Let Us Know!
When I was at the state police press conference last week, two reporters wanted to know who I thought was going to be the next mayor in Bridgeport. I told them I really don't know. The reason is that there is seven candidates running. Governor Malloy asked the Secretary of the State to dispatch staff to monitor the vote for any problems or potential fraud. The secretary of the state pretty much said no, that the state" can't intervene if there is no inappropriate activity". Well if see something, take a picture if you can and let us know! Call/Text tips and photos to 203-769-6961 and I will work to have it investigated. Of course everything will be…
I-95 Rollover
8:14pm--#Fairfield CT-- A rollover accident I-95 southbound near exit 25 in the middle lane. Multiple cars are involved expect delays. This report is made possible by:
Bridgeport Police Department Arrests Man for Possession of a Paintball and Airsoft Guns
#Bridgeport, Conn. (November 2, 2015 Press Release) – Today, the Bridgeport Police Department announced the arrest of a suspect, Carl Brooks (DOB: 06/13/94), for possession and use of paintball and airsoft guns. On Saturday, October 31 at around 5:45 p.m., police officers responded to a call about shots fired at Marina Village Building #22. Upon arrival, a police officer observed a few young males sitting on the front steps of building #22. As the police officer approached the young males, the officer heard muffled sound of shots, possibly, projectiles being fired from a pellet gun, paint ball gun, or airsoft rifle. The police officer observed the building across from Building #22 had its windows broken and was covered by blue…
Fairfield News: Motorcycle Accident
4:14pm--#Fairfield CT--A motorcyclist was hit by a car in front of Staples/Lexus on Kings Highway. The motorcyclist had leg injuries according to radio reports.
Bridgeport News: Person In Custody After Pursuit
1:42am--#Bridgeport CT-- Police pursue a suspect from Route 8/25 to I-95 off exit 25 ending on Fairfield Avenue at Jetland Street. The suspect was wanted for a domestic assault earlier in the night. This report is made possible by: