Bridgeport News: Attempted break in
1:16pm--#Bridgeport CT--Robberies seem to be the crime of choice today. Police are looking for two Hispanic males in a white van after an attempted break in the 300 block of Kent Avenue. Police are investigating.
Bridgeport CT–3 in custody after attempted break in
12:50pm--Police have three in custody after a brief foot pursuit on Fairfield Avenue near Ellsworth Street after an attempted break in to the old ABC Building. Entry was made by breaking into a window in the rear of the building.
Fairfield News: Attempted break in
#Fairfield CT-- A resident in the 500 block of Wilson Street called police that the window to their garage was pushed in over night and there was footprints in the snow. Its not known if entry was made but police are investigating.
President Obama to Travel to Connecticut
WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, March 5, the President will travel to Connecticut and deliver remarks at Central Connecticut State University on minimum wage. The President will be joined by Governor Malloy of Connecticut, Governor Patrick of Massachusetts, Governor Chafee of Rhode Island, and Governor Shumlin of Vermont to discuss the importance of raising the minimum wage and giving hardworking Americans the raise they deserve. The arrival and departure of Air Force One at Bradley Air National Guard Base are open to pre-credentialed media, but closed to the public. The President’s remarks at Central Connecticut State University are open to pre-credentialed media and ticketed members of the general public. Ticket distribution information is included below. Members of the media who wish…
TODAY AT 1:15PM: GOV. MALLOY PARTICIPATES IN WHITE HOUSE MEDIA CONFERENCE CALL TO PREVIEW PRESIDENT OBAMA’S VISIT TO CONNECTICUT
(HARTFORD, CT) – Today at 1:15 p.m., Governor Dannel P. Malloy will participate in a media conference call with White House Principal Deputy Press Secretary Josh Earnest to preview President Obama's upcoming event in New Britain on the minimum wage and the importance of giving hardworking Americans the raise they deserve. Also participating will be Rhode Island Governor Lincoln Chafee and Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin. WHO: Governor Malloy, Governor Chafee, Governor Shumlin, White House Principal Deputy Press Secretary Josh Earnest WHAT: White House media conference call to preview President Obama's visit to Connecticut for an event on the minimum wage WHEN: TODAY – Sunday, March 2, 2014; 1:15 p.m. WHERE: Members of the media who wish to join this call should…
GOV. MALLOY ANNOUNCES FUNDING FOR UPGRADES TO MIDDLETOWN’S DOOLEY POND DAM
(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that $2.1 million to fund repairs to the state-owned Dooley Pond Dam in Middletown was approved at Friday’s meeting of the state Bond Commission. Funding will be used to increase the dam’s capacity, notably during severe weather events. “The Dooley Pond Dam is in need of repairs,” said Governor Malloy. “Especially considering the increasingly severe weather we have been having, it is necessary that we have the infrastructure in place to withstand these demands. I’m glad we could make this happen for the residents of Middletown.” The Class C, or high hazard, dam, located near Route 17 south of Brushy Hill Road, is currently considered in poor condition, with…
Bridgeport News: Armed Robbery
2:07am--#Bridgeport CT--An armed robbery occurred outside the CVS at 3710 Main Street. 2 white males and 1 white female robbed the victim of their wallet, cash and cellphone. The males displayed handguns. They fled in an older model red Chevy.
Tonight’s Car Fire
1:10am--#Bridgeport CT--Tonight's car fire is in front of 355 Maple Street. Firefighters on the way.
Bridgeport News: Water main break
10:28pm--#Bridgeport CT--Geoff messaged us that there is a water main break on French Street between Parrot Avenue/ Anson Street/Gurdon Street.. Water coming out of two man hole covers.. Water company on scene now.
Fairfield News: Home Depot Evacuated
1:39pm--#Fairfield CT--A sprinkler alarm/malfunction has the firefighters on scene at the Home Depot on 541 Kings Highway Cutoff. The store has been evacuated, employees have just been let back in. Firefighters continue investigating the cause of the malfunction.