Assault
Report of an assault in the 500 block of Arctic Street according to unconfirmed radio reports. There are no further details.
Brush Fire
Firefighters on the scene of a brush fire in the park in the 200 block of Greenfield Avenue. 2024-09-02@11:09pm-- #Bridgeport #ctfire
Water Rescue
At approximately 3:45pm the Bridgeport Fire Department was dispatched to a water emergency in the area of Long Beach (Stratford). Bridgeport Fireboat 233 arrived to find a 32-foot vessel taking on water. Seven persons were found to be onboard the vessel. 5 were removed to the Fireboat, while 2 remained onboard the original vessel to assist Seatow with its towing operations. All returned to the public safety dock in Bridgeport and no injuries were reported.
Fairfield U Gas Leak
Firefighters on the scene requesting the gas company to 1073 North Benson Road, Fairfield University for a damaged gas meter that is leaking. 2024-09-21@10:01pm--#fairfieldct #fairfielduniversity
Fairfield Avenue Closed
Fairfield Avenue at Sherwood Avenue is closed due to a car crash. No word on injuries. 2024-09-01@11:27pm--#bridgeportct
Norwalk Man Charged with Larceny for Copper Theft at Multiple Locations
On both July 18, 2024, and July 22, 2024, Norwalk Combined Dispatch received reports of several copper plumbing fixtures stolen from Yankee Doodle and North Water Parking Garage. Detectives processed both crime scenes and obtained video footage from the surrounding areas. Through their investigations, they identified the suspect in both incidents as Johnathan Williamson, a 34-year-old resident of Stamford. Arrest warrants were obtained, and on August 28, 2024, Williamson, who was already in custody for similar charges, was brought to Stamford Court, where he was charged with Larceny in the Fifth Degree and Larceny in the Sixth Degree. His bond was set at $25,000 for the July 18 incident and an additional $25,000 for the July 22 incident.
2024 Labor Day Weekend Traffic Statistics
2024 Labor Day Weekend Traffic Statistics - 08/31/2024The following are preliminary Labor Day Weekend traffic statistics.These are reflective of the time period beginning at midnight Friday, August 30th, 2024 and ending at 11:59 p.m., on Saturday, August 31st, 2024.The Connecticut State Police had a total of 2,842 calls for service.Speeding Violations – 316 Seatbelt Violations – 7Hazardous Moving Violations (Following too Closely, Failure to Move Over, etc.) - 211DUI Arrests – 12 Motor Vehicle Accidents – 192 With Injury – 13 Fatalities – 1 (Windsor) Serious Injury - 1 (Cromwell)Motorist Assists (Disabled Vehicles, Debris in Roadway, etc.) – 214
Troopers Sustain Minor Injuries, CSP K-9 Escapes Injury in I-95 Incident in Westport
On 08/28/2024 at approximately 11:39 AM, a Trooper assigned to Troop G in Bridgeport responded to I-95 Southbound in the area of Exit 17 in Westport for a disabled tractor trailer in a hazardous location in the median portion of the highway. Prior to reaching the tractor trailer, the trooper was advised that the tractor trailer operator was observed leaving the scene on an electric scooter, crossed the three travel lanes of the highway, and was last seen driving the electric scooter southbound in the right shoulder. Upon locating the tractor trailer operator, the Trooper activated their emergency lights and siren and the operator of the scooter complied and came to a stop in the right shoulder. Once…
Fairfield Fire Fighter’s Charitable Foundation & Elicit Brewing Co.
October 26, 2024 - NOON Elicit Brewing Co., 111 Black Rock Tpke., Fairfield BEER - FOOD - RAFFLES Throughout the month of October $1 from select beer sales will benefit the Fairfield Fire Fighter's Charitbale Foundation Families Encouraged There will be non-competitive cornhole and other games for the children. Elicit will be playing DISNEY movies begginning at 1 pm in their Speakeasy area for children and families to enjoy at no additional cost. Spectators are welcome to join for free and an area for donations will be made available. PROCEEDS TO DIRECTLY BENEFIT THE DeNITTO and FIRLA FAMILIES Jeff DeNitto is a 25 year member of the Fairfield Fire Department. His 31 year old daughter, Alexa is fighting cancer as a…
Structure Fire
https://youtu.be/2QMHLBcumiw Bridgeport Fire Department said in a statement that they were dispatched at 8:20 pm to a structure fire at 48 Alpine St. Heavy fire was encountered on all 3 floors of a 2 ½ story wood frame. The fire was placed under control at 11:35 pm after an extensive overhaul of the building. No civilian injuries were reported at this time, and one firefighter was transported to the hospital for evaluation for non-life-threatening injuries. Red Cross is relocating 2 adults and 3 children. The Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the fire.