I-95 Crash
3:40pm--#cttraffic--#Bridgeport CT-- A two car crash with injuries I-95 northbound near the rest area. Reported one car against the Jersey Barrier and another in the right break down lane according to radio reports.
Bridgeport News: State Police Pursuit (Wednesday)
On Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at approximately 1:00 p.m., a Trooper from Troop G – Bridgeport was conducting speed enforcement on I-95 South in Bridgeport when he observed a red Mercury Sable traveling at a high rate of speed near Exit 29. When the Trooper signaled the vehicle to stop, the Mercury accelerated, engaging the Trooper in pursuit. The suspect vehicle entered Route 25 Northbound and exited at Exit 2 and attempted to drive over a curb on Milne Street where it came to a stop due to a flat tire. The operator fled on foot and was pursed over fences and through backyards in the area of Vine Street in Bridgeport. Bridgeport Police Officers assisted by setting up a perimeter in the area. A Troop…
Fairfield News: Fight On School Bus
2:29pm--#Fairfield CT-- Police called for a physical fight happening on a school bus located on Thompson Street. EMS dispatched for a student with a cut lip according to radio reports. This report made possible by:
I-95 Crash
1:11pm--#cttraffic--#Bridgeport CT-- A crash with injuries on I-95 northbound between exits 27 and 27A. It does not appear to be slowing traffic too bad.
Governor Boasts Drop In Unemployment
Office of the Governor press release: #HARTFORD, CT – Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman today released the following statements in response to the Connecticut Department of Labor’s “Labor Situation” report for August 2015, which showed several thousand jobs created last month. The monthly report indicates that: Connecticut saw a net increase of 3,200 new jobs during the month. Though numbers may face adjustment next month,this represents the best year-over-year August job growth in the last ten years. The 2015 July-August jobs period, seasonally adjusted, has proven to deliver the second most movement in the last decade. The unemployment rate in the state dropped one-tenth of a percent to 5.3% (the national rate is…
Westport News: Veteran Tax Exemptions
The Assessor’s Office reminds all veterans (or widows/widowers of veterans) who have served during an active period of war for at least 90 days and have received an honorable discharge, to file their DD-214 in the Town Clerk’s Office prior to Oct. 1, 2015. The exemption is $6,000 off an assessment and will be reflected in the July 2016 tax bill. Veterans who have already filed and are receiving an exemption do not need to re-file. The Town of Westport also offers a local option for an additional $20,000 off an assessment. Note that this is an income qualifying program. Maximum income is $59,600 for a single veteran and $67,200 for a married veteran. Applications for this program are accepted prior to Oct. 1, 2015. A…
Black Rock News: Garage Break In
11:01am--#Bridgeport CT-- Police are investigating a garage break in in the 200 block of Harbor Avenue . A snowblower and other items taken according to radio reports. This report was made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Teacher Assaulted
10:45am--#Bridgeport CT--School Resource Police dispatched to Cesar Batalla School at 606 Howard Avenue. A fifth grade teacher was assaulted by a student according to radio reports. This report was made possible by: