5:53pm--#Fairfield CT #cttraffic--Merritt Parkway crash northbound between exits 44 and 46, just south of the rest area. State police on scene blocking the right lane. Injuries reported.
Fairfield News: Firefighter train on condemned house
#Fairfield CT--#ctfire--Firefighters trained today on an condemned home on Benton Street. Firefighters were able to conduct drills, use of the ladder truck, cut open a ventilation hole in the attic and hosted mayday drills. The condemned home was to the right and not seen in the photo below:
Fairfield News: Accident on Black Rock Turnpike Boston Market
5:00pm--#Fairfield CT--#cttraffic--Report of a car accident with injuries in front of the Boston Market on Route 58 Black Rock Turnpike. Expect delays, the accident is blocking traffic.
Fairfield News: Pedestrian struck
4:42pm--#Fairfield CT--Report of a pedestrian struck by a car in the parking lot of Pizza Center old Rocco's at 116 Post Road. First responders on the way.
Fairfield News: Here come a bunch of Fire Trucks for a report of gas indoors
3:31pm--#Fairfield CT-- Report of an odor of gas indoors at 121 New England Avenue.
I-95 Shutdown, Bridgeport Back Roads Backing Up
3:03pm--#Bridgeport CT--#Stratford CT--#cttraffic--I was just at 1406 State Street at Copy Break and traffic was already backing up due to the I-95 closure in Stratofrd. I even tried North Avenue but it was the same, heavy traffic heading northbound. Why not plan on having a relaxing dinner at Taco Loco at 3170 Fairfield Avenue and wait it out? They have have $5 Karma Shots and Sangria's! Plenty of juicy steaks entrees; Steak Chimichurri, Steak Ranchero and Steak Chipotle, but we also have delicious meatless entrees for Lent! Try our Shrimp and Scallop Enchiladas or our Spinach and Shrimp Quesadillas! Check our menu at www.tacoloco.com
I-95 shutdown
1:26pm--#Bridgeoprt CT #Cttraffic--I-95 northbound near exit 30 is shutdown due to a jackknifed tractor trailer.
Himes Statement on Anniversary of Connecticut Gun Law
WASHINGTON, DC— Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) released the following statement on the one-year anniversary of Governor Dannel P. Malloy signing into law Connecticut’s new gun violence prevention legislation: “One year ago today, Republicans and Democrats in the Connecticut legislature came together to make our state safer for children and families. The gun violence prevention legislation signed into law last year has helped keep military-style guns off our streets, ensure that high-capacity magazines are accounted for, and prevent criminals, the mentally ill, and children from getting their hands on a gun. “Unfortunately, the U.S. Congress has so far failed to follow Connecticut’s lead – but I remain as committed as ever to passing federal legislation to reduce gun…
Bridgeport News: Assault, Robbery, Foot Pursuit & Capture
1:10am--#Bridgeport CT--A woman at 2209 Main Street, the Cambridge Apartments was assaulted and robbed by a man she has know for two days. Police quickly arrived and chased the man down an alley way and apprehend him.
Bridgeport News: Shots fired
11:25am--#Bridgeport CT--Two reports of shots fired in Maplewood Hancock/Poplar area. No reports of anyone or anything hit. Looking to move into a good school system? Call Luis on this great deal in Shelton!