Bridgeport News: Police Release Name of Assault Suspect
#Bridgeport, CT – Jan. 17, 2014 – In a story we reported live as it was happening: Police are releasing the identity of a man who stabbed a woman during an apparent robbery attempt. The suspect has been identified as Ernesto Rivera, 26, of Sanford Place. He was charged with criminal attempt at murder, first-degree assault, second-degree assault, first-degree robbery and unlawful restraint. His bond was set at $150,000. Officers Sarah Nestlen and Cody Remy responded to the intersections of Park and Benham avenues on a report of an assault Thursday afternoon. Police subsequently learned that the victim, 25, was sitting in her car when a male approached, knocked on her window and asked for a cigarette. She recognized him because they had…
American LaFrance closes its doors
Although not a local story many of our local heroes use their equipment. The website sconfire.com is reporting that the fire equipment manufacturer American LaFrance has closed its doors in three Pennsylvania plants - Moncks Corner, Pimlico and Ephrata. American LaFrance filed for bankruptcy protection in 2008. The company told its employees not to return to work next week and that they have reached out to their parent company Patriarch Partners. Approximately 150 employees are now out of work, three days after the last fire truck was delivered.
Bridgeport News: Bridgeport bar shut down….again
#Bridgeport CT--Police shutdown the sports bar located at 1394 Park Avenue tonight. It is unknown if it was operating legally, it was shutdown October 18th, 2013.
Trumbull News: Town sweeper burns
At 10:57 this morning the NFD and Trumbull Center FD were dispatched to the report of a town street sweeper on fire in the area of Huntington Turnpike and Rocky Ridge Drive. Rescue 300 arrived on scene first and reported a street sweeper well involved and they were stretching a line and going to work. Engine 301, Trumbull Center Engine 102 and Quint 303 arrived a few minutes later to support the members on the intial attack lines. Quint 303 personnel were directed to a church parking lot to attend to the occupant of the sweeper who was reporting smoke inhalation and requesting medical attention. The patient was attended to by FD personnel until the arrival of Trumbull EMS. The…
Ansonia News: Structure fire
11:20pm--#Ansonia CT--Report of a structure fire at 6 Mead Circle. Firefighters on the way. 11:33pm--Update--Fire has been knocked down. No occupants have been located. 11:37pm--Homeowner located.
Bridgeport News: Structure fire
10:24pm--#Bridgeport CT--Report of a structure fire at 756 Ruth Street. Firefighters on the way. UPDATE--Firefighters find nothing but at least you know why the fire trucks were there for!
Bridgeport News: Car accident
10:13pm--#Bridgeport CT--Report of a two car crash at Fairfield Avenue and Albion Street.
Bridgeport News : Kitchen fire
10:01pm--#Bridgeport CT--Firefighters on scene at 69 Madison Avenue for a kitchen fire. Sprinklers knocked the bulk of the fire down.
Route 25 Rollover
9:46pm--#Bridgeport CT--#cttraffic--Report of a rollover accident Route 8/25 southbound near exit 2. State police reporting the occupants have fled the scene.