#Bridgeport CT-- Police have received two call this morning for phone scams. The caller says their family member was being held hostage and would only be released if money is wired to them. In both cases the person called the relative to find they are safe and sound.
(EAST HAVEN, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy is urging the Connecticut General Assembly to adopt legislation he introduced that will provide an authorization of up to $25 million to support the launch of the Shoreline Resiliency Fund – a low-interest loan program the Governor created late last year that will help residents who are subject to coastal flooding elevate their homes and flood-proof their businesses. While start-up costs to administer the program were approved in January , the fund cannot begin helping residents and businesses until it receives financing. “The frequency of severe weather has been increasing, putting homes and businesses near Connecticut’s historic and valued shoreline at risk,” said Governor Malloy, who made the announcement at…
11:19am--#Fairfield CT-- A boat which fell off the hitch is causing traffic on Black Rock Turnpike by Penny's Diner, after striking a car.
12:35am--#Bridgeport CT--Within minutes of hearing shots fired in the area of the Greene Homes on Highland Avenue police have one in custody and one weapon recovered at building 5.
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.
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.
#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…
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.
11:01am--#Milford CT-- Report of a car into a building at 464 Walnut Street
10:38am--#Bridgeport CT-- Report of a building with smoke coming out of it at 16 Jones Avenue.
