Boat Ordered From China, Never Delivered (Bridgeport, CT – March 19, 2014) – A city man filed a complaint that he paid $1,057 to a Chinese bank for a boat that was never delivered. Officer Daniel Faroni spoke Tuesday to the 57-year-old city resident, who stated that he sent the money to China in December 2013 but that the boat was never delivered. He stated he transferred the amount to the Bank of China. Police Investigate Subway Robbery (Bridgeport, CT – March 19, 2014) – Police responded to a commercial robbery Tuesday on Broadbridge Road. Officer Stacey Lyons spoke to a Subway employee Tuesday, who stated that the robber entered the store at 535 Broadbridge Road shortly before 9:30 p.m.…
Bridgeport News: Where there’s smoke there’s not always fire
1:14pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters are on scene at 97 Poplar Street investigating a report of smoke in the building. The incident occurred at 6:00am this morning, and there is no incident at this time. Well, at least you know why the firetrucks are there...
Shelton News: 15 year old shot passes
#Shelton CT-- Very sad to report that 15 year old Kristjan Ndoj who was shot on Agawam Trail on Saturday has died from his wounds.
Trumbull News: Cheesecake Factory coming to Trumbull Mall
#Trumbull CT-- First selectman Timothy Herbst just posted on his Facebook page that the Cheesecake Factory just approved at Trumbull Mall!
Norwalk News: Homeowner knocks down fire
1:22am--#Norwalk CT--Homeowner knocks down fire with garden hose at 42 Harbor View Avenue. Firefighters on the way to check for extinctions.
Possible Truck on the Merritt Parkway
11:00pm--#cttraffic--UPDATE-- The tractor trailer has been stopped by Connecticut State Police by exit 41 northbound. The truck has heavy damage. He hit a number of overpasses in #Westchester County and radio reports say 5 overpasses in Greenwich. State police received a call that New York State Police contacted them for a truck that hit a number of overpasses in their state. Connecticut Sate Police keeping an eye out for it, reports say it is northbound near exit 38.
Bridgeport News: Street Robbery
8:37pm--#Bridgeport CT--A man was jumped from behind, assaulted robbed of cash in the 800 block of Jones Avenue. Police and EMS on the way.
Bridgeport News: Buisness victim of UI shut off scam.
2:30pm--#Bridgeport CT-- The owner of the New Colony Diner has contacted the police saying that he has been scammed out of $5,300 by a scam artist claiming to be a UI employee.
Junior League Welcomes The Art Truck to Its 22nd Annual Art Show
Mobile Art Studio Provides a Creative Outlet for Children The Junior League of Eastern Fairfield County is hosting The Art Truck at its annual Art Show for the first time on Sunday, April 6th natural fit for the Art Show weekend, and marries up the successful fundraiser with the JLEFC’s long-standing objective to help children succeed in school. "The Junior League of Eastern Fairfield County and The Art Truck share a commitment to children and a love of the arts," says Maura O'Shea, owner of the Art Truck. "Our partnership is a wonderful way to celebrate creativity in our communities." “It’s important children are inspired in all sorts of ways,” Junior League of Eastern Fairfield County president Sonal Rajan. “That…
LT. GOVERNOR WYMAN ATTENDS NATIONAL LIEUTENANT GOVERNORS ASSOCIATION FEDERAL-STATE RELATIONS MEETING
(HARTFORD, CT) – Lieutenant Governor Nancy Wyman will attend the National Lieutenant Governors Association Federal-State Relations Meeting in Washington D.C. March 19-21, 2014. The agenda includes discussions on STEM education initiatives, workforce development efforts, transportation funding, and a meeting with General Frank Grass of the Joint Chiefs of Staff on National Guard funding. The Lt. Governor is Chair-Elect of NLGA and the Chair of the Policy Resolutions Committee. WHAT: Discussion: Technology Issues In Today’s Headlines and Governing in the Information Age WHEN: 10:15 a.m., March 19, 2014 WHERE: Westin Capital City Center, 1400 M St. NW, Washington DC Meeting Room B-C *** WHAT: Panel: Best Practices and Steps Forward in STEM Education WHEN:…