10:40pm–#Bridgeport CT– The Sunoco gas station near town hall called police that they received a counterfeit one hundred dollar bill from a car with New York licence plate. They did not get the plate number.
Bridgeport News: Teens jump Papa Johns Deliveryman
9:46pm– #Bridgeport CT–A Papa John deliverman was jumped by 6-7 kids on bicycles. Quick work by police net juvenile arrests. The incident occurred in the 1100 block of Iranistan Avenue.
Governor asks leaders of Connecticut’s faith community to talk with their congregants this weekend
#HARTFORD, CT – Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lieutenant Governor Nancy Wyman today asked leaders of Connecticut’s faith community to talk with their congregants this weekend, in advance of the final week of open enrollment for Access Health CT.
“Connecticut is leading the nation when it comes to providing residents with affordable health care. In fact, other states are now beginning conversations on how to adopt our model because of the tremendous work being done by Access Health CT,” said Governor Malloy. “With the final weekend approaching, I am asking leaders of our faith community to talk with their members about not letting this opportunity pass them by. Obtaining health care is too important, and the more people that sign up, the better off all of us will be.”
“Access Health CT makes it easy for people to get affordable, quality healthcare coverage,” said Lieutenant Governor Nancy Wyman. “Beyond the peace of mind that comes with having insurance, stronger families and a healthier workforce benefit everyone in Connecticut—our schools, businesses, and our economy. I urge anyone who is still uninsured to reach out to Access Health CT and learn about their options.”
To date, Access Health has enrolled 165,091 residents since its launch on October 1, 2013.
In a letter to the faith community send in February, Chief Executive Officer of Access Health CT Kevin Counihan said, “With the end of the open enrollment session fast approaching, we want to make sure that every Connecticut resident in need of health care coverage is aware that the deadline to enroll is March 31, 2014. I hope that you will take advantage of one of the many options available to you, such as enrollment fairs and retail stores.”
All consumer support is free, and provided by people who have been trained and certified by Access Health CT.
For a listing of these fairs click here: http://learn.accesshealthct.com/events/
Bridgeport News: Attic fire
11:40pm–#Bridgeport CT–Firefighters quickly got an attic fire under control at 16 Jones Avenue. The fire marshal was called to the scene to investigate as well as the Red Cross to relocate the tenants.
Milford News: Car into building
11:01am–#Milford CT– Report of a car into a building at 464 Walnut Street
Bridgeport News: Smoke coming from a home
10:38am–#Bridgeport CT– Report of a building with smoke coming out of it at 16 Jones Avenue.
Bridgeport News: Man bustin’ up the place
1:01am–#Bridgeport CT– Police are on the scene in the 300 block of Mount Pleasant Street where a man is inside busting up the place. The woman inside has barricaded herself in a room. Police have the area secured and one is in custody.
Bridgeport News: I-95 Pursuit ends in Stratford
12:22am–#Bridgeport CT #cttraffic #Stratford CT– Lots of police activity on I-95 northbound for a car wanted on motor vehicle charges. The officer and passerby have reported numerous items thrown out the window starting at exit 28. The pursuit ended at exit 31.
Bridgeport News: Man attempts to light his baby on fire
2:33pm–#Bridgeport CT–VIDEO REPORT– Just after 2:30 Thursday afternoon in Bridgeport Police got a call from a woman in the 200 block of Lexington Avenue to report that a man was attempting to light a baby on fire. The woman took the baby from the man and brought the child into her apartment until police, firefighters and EMS arrive. The man was identified as Marvin Williams, 28, of Bridgeport the suspect’s son. The boy is 13 months old. The boy suffered only minor injuries, thankfully. The suspect is charged with possession of narcotics, risk of injury to a minor, reckless endangerment and third-degree assault. Before police arrived, a nearby resident observed what was happening, went outside and took the child away from the man. As the witness took the child away, the suspect allegedly took out a lighter and attempted to burn the child. The child did not appear to have suffered any serious injuries. Both the child and the suspect, appeared to be under the influence of some substance, were taken to the hospital to be checked out.
Bridgeport News: Police catch burglars at work
9:40pm–#Bridgeport CT–Police catch two burglars at work inside the old daycare on Yaremich Drive.