1:11pm--#Stratford CT--If you work for the maintenance or plumbing department at Sikorsky you might get some overtime. A report of water flowing from the wall in the cafeteria near the vending machines. Firefighters on the way to assist. This report made possible by:
#HARTFORD, CT –(Press Release) Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced the state Department of Labor’s Division of Wage and Workplace Standards recovered more than $6.1 million in unpaid wages for Connecticut workers during the fiscal year that ended June 30. “The working women and men who are the backbone of our state should get paid for the jobs they do and receive the wages they rightfully earn,” Governor Malloy said. “The $6.1 million collected by the Labor Department’s investigation reflects the importance we place on protecting our state’s workforce, as well as law-abiding employers.” “As our economy continues to grow, Connecticut’s expanding workforce must be able to trust that their talent and expertise are a priority…
2:24am--#Bridgeport CT--A person was shot at Washington and West Avenue. The person was transported to St. Vincent's Hospital by private car with Bridgeport Police escorting them. Not a lot of details at this time. This report is made possible by:
1:44am--#Bridgeport CT--Firefighters were called to 277 Dover Street for a report of flames and an alarm going off. Firefighters on scene reporting nothing visible from the street. Turns out to be a candle in the 2nd floor window. This report is possible by the unions protecting us over the holiday weekend.
12:50pm--#Trumbull CT-- Police dispatched to the Trumbull Marriott on Hawley Lane for a woman sleeping on a couch in the lobby. They can't wake her to find out if she belongs there. This report made possible by:
12:44pm--#Fairfield CT--Eight yoots in Cadillac Escolade tried to allegedly shoplift e-cigarettes from the Post Road is pulled over on Grasmere Avenue by an alert police officer. This report made possible by:
10:30pm--#Trumbull CT-- A report of cars racing in the parking lot at Trumbull High School. Police report the area clear but now a report of a car allegedly involved in the race with a broken axle on Brookhedge and Brookside Drive. Police and Nascar investigating. This report made possible by:
7:32pm--#Stratford CT--A two car crash on Warner Hill Road with injuries. Avoid the area. This report was made possible by:
4:16pm--#Shelton CT--A person has been struck in the head with a boat propeller at 466 River Road. Radio reports say they are conscious and alert. This report made possible by:
First Selectman Mike Tetreau announced that on August 31, 2015 the Fairfield Fire Commission unanimously voted to appoint Denis McCarthy as Fairfield’s new Fire Chief, effective October 1, 2015. Mr. McCarthy, a 38-year Fairfield resident, has served as Norwalk’s Fire Chief for the past ten years. Chief McCarthy has served in the Connecticut Fire Service for over 37 years. He credits his achievements to working collaboratively within the Fire Department, with partners from other municipal departments, in the private sector, as well as with citizen and community groups. Chief McCarthy values an honest, transparent and credible decision-making process. He recognizes the importance of public safety and the role of the Fire Department and Emergency Management on the health and stability…
