Motorcycle Crash
9:46pm--#cttraffic--A report of a motorcycle crash on the Merritt Parkway northbound between exits 52 and 53. First responders on the way. Avoid the area if you can.
Bridgeport News–Man Get To “Into The Zone”
9:07pm--#Bridgeport CT--A employee at the Auto Zone on State Street was just assaulted by a customer.
Everybody Was Kung Fu Fighting
6:20pm--#cttraffic #Milford CT--Police are investigating why a man is practicing his martial arts near exit 40 on I-95.
Multi-Town Town Police Pursuit
A multiple town pursuit started by that began on 1-95 NB at exit 17. As police approached the vehicle took off and led Westport on a pursuit down to exit 19 where Fairfield and State Police assisted once it exit the 19 off ramp . The vehicle continued to flee down the Post Road back into Westport before making a turn heading eastbound on the Post Road. After being boxed the vehicle jumped the curb and drove on the grass towards Sasco Hill in Fairfield where spike strips were attempted to be deployed. The suspects drove around and were boxed in a short way down the road. There were two in custody. Great coordination between Westport, Fairfield and State Police in ending…
5:39pm--#Bridgeport CT--Firefighters respond to an oven fire at 210 Washington Avenue. The fire was extinguished prior to firefighters arrival. Firefighters find that the fire did not extend anywhere else. But now you know what the commotion was about! See ALL our posts, not just the ones Facebook lets you see at DoingItLocal.com
Bridgeport News: Strong Arm Robbery
4:26pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Report of a strong arm robbery on Main Street near the Greene Homes on Highland Avenue. The man, wearing a white t-shirt with khaki pants knocked a female to the ground and stole her phone.
Bridgeport News: School bus struck
2:10pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A school bus was aledgedly struck by a Safelite van at 1734 Central Avenue. The van is reported to have fled down Boston Avenue. There are no reported injuries.
Milford News: Shooting in Milford UPDATE
12:58pm--#Milford CT--Reports of a shooting at 60 Midway Avenue. Radio reports say the scene is not secure, the shooter ran up to the roof. UPDATE: Radio reports saying it is a double shooting. Shooting appears to have taken place at 31 Hollywood Avenue and the shooter ran to the roof at 60 Midway Avenue. Scene has been secured by police at 1:05pm, EMS moving in to treat the patients. UPDATE: EMS has one male with a gunshot wound to the chest being transported priority 1 to Bridgeport Hospital. Additional reports say there is another deceased victim still on scene. UPDATE: WTNH is reporting 2 dead now.
GOV. MALLOY SIGNS BILL CREATING STATE-WIDE ELECTRONIC BOOK DELIVERY SYSTEM
Legislation Authorizes State Library to Create E-Book Platform (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today signed P.A. 14-82, An Act Concerning a State-wide Platform for the Distribution of Electronic Books, authorizing the State Library to create and maintain a state platform for the distribution of electronic books (e-books) to public library patrons. The bill was passed in response to legislation Governor Malloy signed last year that commissioned the Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) to study how Connecticut’s public libraries could gain fairer access to e-books. “As the role of libraries changes, it’s critical that we continue to provide invaluable resources that support the educational advancement of Connecticut citizens in a digital age,” said Governor Malloy. “We are leading the…
Bridgeport Firefighters Top $116,000 in Fundraising for Burn Center
Bridgeport Firefighters Top $116,000 in Fundraising for Burn Center Bridgeport Firefighters Local 834 recently presented the proceeds of its latest United for Recovery fundraiser to the Connecticut Burn Center at Bridgeport Hospital. This year’s donation of nearly $50,000 brings the total amount raised in the annual event's three years to more than $116,000. A number of Bridgeport firefighters joined in presenting the latest proceeds of the annual “United for Recovery” fundraiser to the Connecticut Burn Center at Bridgeport Hospital. Holding the check (l-r) are fundraiser chairs Melissa Emanuel, a burn center nurse, and her husband, Fire Capt. Sal Emanuel; and pumper engineer Sheila Vega, who was a burn center patient in 2012. At far left are Bridgeport Hospital Foundation President…