Bridgeport News: Shooting
UPDATE: Bridgeport Press Release: Bridgeport, Conn. (August 12, 2015) -- Bridgeport police responded to a non-fatal shooting last night near the intersection of Newfield Ave. and Stratford Ave., and are asking the public for assistance in finding the suspects. At 10:53 p.m. on Tuesday, the Bridgeport Police Department received a call regarding a victim, Abdul Nelson (09/04/75), being shot. Mr. Nelson suffered injuries to his upper left leg, lower right leg, and two fingers on the left hand. Nelson was transported to Bridgeport Hospital and his condition is non-life threatening. Nelson stated that he was on his front porch when he heard a shot and felt the bullet. He said that he did not know where the shots came from.…
Bridgeport Police Arrest Man for Attempted Assault of an Officer and Assault of an EMT
#Bridgeport, CT (August 10, 2015) –Bridgeport Police Press Release: This week, Bridgeport Police arrested a man for attempted assault of an officer and assault of an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). On Sunday, August 9, at 1:25 a.m. a police officer was flagged down while on patrol, and asked to respond to an incident at El Conquistador Sports Bar (4 Crescent Avenue). When the officer arrived on scene the three suspects were standing outside drinking alcoholic beverages. Security at El Conquistador Sports Bar informed the officer that suspects were asked to vacate the area, and were harassing patrons of the establishment. The suspects ignored the police officer’s command to put down the alcoholic beverages. The suspects then became verbally combative…
Today’s Vehicle Fire
5:20pm--#Norwalk CT--Today's car fire is being hosted by Norwalk in front of 97 Richards Avenue. Firefighters on the way. This report sponsored by:
Bridgeport Police Seek Public Assistance in Identifying Robbery Suspect
#Bridgeport CT-- (August 11, 2015) – Today, the Bridgeport Police Department announced that it is seeking the public assistance in identifying a robbery suspect. On Friday, August 7, at around 4:30 p.m., a cell phone was left on the table by a patron of Popeye’s Chicken (287 North Avenue, Bridgeport, Conn.). The suspect is a male wearing a blue shirt. The suspect fled the scene in a gray, late model Chevrolet pickup truck with an extended cab. Anyone with information regarding this incident should contact the Bridgeport Police Department at(203) 576-1311. (Bridgeport Police Press Release)
I-95 Crash
1:00pm--#cttraffic--#Westport CT-- A crash in the right break down lane on I-95 northbound near exit 18 is causing delays.
Vice Principal Position Available At Blackham School
A vice principal position at Blackham School is available. Apply online: https://mail.google.com/mail/u/1/#inbox/14f191dcecbd90bd
Norwalk News: Bicyclist Hit By Car
9:02pm--#Norwalk CT-- Prayers needed for a bicyclist hit by a car in front of Mathews Mansion at 295 West Avenue. The bicyclist his unconscious on top of the car.
Bridgeport News: Brush Fire ….. Again
9:00pm--#Bridgeport CT--Firefighters on scene in front of Beardsley Park near Evers Street for a brush fire. Second time today. This report sponsored by:
Westport’s New Parks Director
Westport First Selectman Jim Marpe announced today that Jennifer A. Fava has been appointed the Parks & Recreation Director for the Town of Westport. Ms. Fava will assume her duties effective September 1, 2015. She replaces former Parks & Recreation Director Stuart McCarthy who retired on June 1. Until recently, Ms. Fava served for three years as the Commissioner of Parks and Recreation in the Town of North Hempstead in New Hyde Park, N.Y. where she managed a work force of 385 full and part-time employees and oversaw an operating budget three times larger than Westport’s Parks & Recreation budget. She managed the maintenance, operations and improvements of 53 park facilities (approx. 900 acres) including golf courses, a marina, the Clark Botanical Garden, multiple aquatic facilities,…