Bridgeport Police Department asks public for info in attempted abduction case
Video Report---#Bridgeport, Conn. (October 7, 2015) –Today, the Bridgeport Police Department is asking the public for information regarding a suspect in an attempted abduction of a juvenile. On October 5, 2015 at around 7:15 a.m., police officers responded to a call regarding an attempted abduction near the corner of Boston Ave. and Palisade Ave. Arriving on the scene, police officers found the 17-year-old female victim uninjured. The victim was walking to school on Boston Ave. when she was approached by a charcoal gray Toyota Yaris. The Toyota is missing the rear bumper leaving the white styrofoam exposed. The driver of the Toyota lured the victim into her car. Once the victim was in the car, the driver assaulted the victim. The victim…
Bridgeport News: Suspect With Gun Apprehended
4:32pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Trumbull Avenue Police Detail apprehend a male with a firearm after a short foot pursuit. The suspect threw the gun over a fence and police are in the process of locating the gun. 4:35pm UPDATE-- gun located. This report is made possible by:
State Police Detectives Make Arrest in Shooting Investigation
#Darien CT--On August 1st, 2015, the Connecticut State Police - Central District Major Crime Squad (CDMCS), initiated an investigation regarding a shots fired complaint in the town of Darien. An unoccupied vehicle, owned by James Martin, parked in the driveway at his residence sustained numerous gun shots to the exterior of After a 2-month long investigation an arrest warrant was completed and submitted for each of the two suspects. Stamford Superior Court signed both warrants and the suspects voluntarily turned themselves in at State Police Troop I – Bethany where they were processed.
Route 8/25 Crash
2:10pm--#cttraffic---#Bridgeport CT--#Trumbull CT-- Report of a a multi car crash at he split at Route 8/25 at the Trumbull line. Bridgeport firefighters reporting a 3 car crash northbound. Trumbull is sending emergency crews as well but returned as not being needed. Expect delays. This report made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Crash
2:00pm--#Bridgeport CT--Report of a whopper of a crash in front of the Burger King on Boston Avenue. Expect more than usual delays. This report is made possible by:
Let’s Talk About Quilts at the Fairfield Public Library
#Fairfield, CT--Quilting may date back as far as ancient Egypt, but it continues to be popular with crafters and collectors. The Fairfield Woods Branch Library, 1147 Fairfield Woods Road, will be Talking About Quilts with Susan J. Jerome on Saturday, October 17 at 2:00 pm. Pieces of fabric can have the power to evoke an emotional response. Using images of antique quilts and quilted objects, Ms. Jerome will discuss some of the definitions and ideas surrounding the word “quilt”. Learn about textile history and how technological changes influenced the projection of quilts during the 19th century. Learn how to properly store textile heirlooms for future generations. Susan J. Jerome is the Collection Manager at the University of Rhode Island Historic Textile and Costume Collection. She earned her…
Route 8 Crash
UPDATE: Two car crash one badly damaged according to radio reports. Only far right lane is open . 12:55am--#cttraffic--#Shelton CT-- Report of a crash on Route 8 southbound between exits 13 and 14. First responders on the way. This report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Structure Fire
8:16pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters on scene at 850 Nobel Avenue for a report of a structure fire. Firefighters arriving on scene report smoke coming from the 3rd floor. Turns out to be food burning on the stove.