Fairfield News: Motorcycle and Car Crash
6:07pm--#Fairfield CT--Report of a motorcycle and car crash at Gilbert Highway and Westport Turnpike. First responders on the way.
Bridgeport News: Man slings woman over shoulder and flees after crash
5:31pm--#Bridgeport CT--Witnesses called police that a woman crashed her car into a pole in front of Treeland on 1000 Huntington Turnpike. Witnesses say a man then came to the scene, took the woman out of the car and slung her over his shoulder put her in his car and left the scene. Police are investigating.
Bridgeport News: Dropping The Hammer On The Hummer
5:09pm--#Bridgeport CT--Police are investigating a Hummer parked on Denver Court riddled with bullet holes. It is uncertain if this is related to the drive by shooting on Colorado Avenue last night.
Today’s Car Fire
4:27pm--#Bridgeport CT--#cttraffic--Today's car fire is on Route 8/25 northbound at the exit 5 ramp. Good way to start the commute.
Shelton News: Armed Bank Robbery at Wells Fargo Bank
4:15pm--#Shelton CT-- Report of an armed bank robbery which occurred at the Wells Fargo bank at 320 Coram Avenue. The robber, a male wearing all black, has fled on foot. A silver handgun was displayed.
April will be full of surprises at The Barnum Museum
Focus on the history of P.T. Barnum's Popular Humbugs, Hoaxes, and Curiosities In April, The Barnum Museum will unveil an unusual new acquisition, and will offer programs that uncover the truths behind some of P.T Barnum's famous humbugs and curiosities. Please check barnum-museum.org or Facebook to confirm program status should weather concerns arise. Sunday, April 13 at 2 p.m. – Frauds, Myths and Mysteriespresented by Central Connecticut State University Professor Kenneth Feder, PhD. The program will discuss some of history’s most unusual frauds and myths, including the astounding story of P.T. Barnum’s Cardiff Giant. Why are archaeological frauds so common? Why are they so successful? What are the common pitfalls of pulling off an archaeological fraud? Archaeologist Ken Feder addresses past and recent examples and more…
CT EARS SEARCH AND RESCUE DOG DEMO AT SOUND TIGERS EVENT APRIL 12
BRIDGEPORT – On Saturday, April 12, from 4:00pm – 7:00pm the CT Emergency Animal Response Service (EARS) will be taking part in “Pucks & Paws,” an event with VCA Animal Hospitals and the Bridgeport Sound Tigers at the Webster Bank Arena. The afternoon will feature information booths, family fun, and demonstrations. EARS will be hosting a special booth and demonstration highlighting the work of Search And Rescue Dogs. For over a century, dogs have been a part of search and rescue missions around the world. In the United States SAR dogs have been involved in nearly every disaster, whether natural or man-made, since at least the 1960s. From the aftermath of tornadoes and earthquakes, to the rubble of the Oklahoma City…
Bridgeport News: Burnt Plastic on a Stove Evacuates Dorm
1:44am--#Bridgeport CT--A hungry student caused an evacuation at the University of Bridgeport tonight at 400 Linden Avenue. Firefighters were led in by security were they found the stove on the fourth floor with burnt plastic which cause the smoke which triggered the alarms.
Bridgeport News: Stolen Car Recovered After Rollover Crash
1:22am--#Bridgeport CT--A stolen car from a car lot on Madison Avenue was spotted in the Hollow section of town traveling at a high rate of speed. Police did not even attempt to give chase but instead called Fairfield that a yellow Mini Cooper was heading towards their town on Park Avenue. It didn't take long for the 17 year old driver's inexperience catch up with him when he rolled the car in front of St. Margaret's Shrine. EMS treated him at the scene and transported him to St. Vincent's Hospital for treatment.
Bridgeport News: Boutique Robbed and Ransacked
12:02am--#Bridgeport CT--A Boutique at 3486 Fairfield Avenue reported to police that they were broken in to, cash taken from their cash register and the place was ransacked. Police are investigating.