12:22am--#Bridgeport CT--Firefighters on the way to Nobel Avenue and Edna Avenue that requires firefighters to cut the driver out of the car. The striking car, a white car with Ohio plates fled the scene at a high rate of speed. Police attempted pursue the fleeing car but broke it off due to high speeds.
Three Women Charged After Altercation At Remington Street Gathering
(Bridgeport, CT -- Aug. 19, 2013) – Three women face charges after an early morning dispute Sunday at a gathering on Remington Street. Officer Mathew Szymczak responded to the 300 block of Remington Street at about 2:30 a.m. on a report of shots fired. The alleged victim told police that she had invited the three suspects to her apartment for the evening but after an argument tried to usher them out. One of the guests, Kiiarah Sharpe, 20, of Waterbury, informed the victim that she would leave when she felt like leaving. The situation turned physical altercation when the victim put her hands on Sharpe to usher her out and Sharpe attacked her. After the incident began, the victim’s brother…
Westport Volunteer EMS Offers Free Hands-Only CPR Classes
Westport Volunteer Emergency Medical Service (WVEMS) announces it will be offering free Hands-Only CPR training sessions for the general public. Students will learn how to perform hands-only CPR (no mouth-to-mouth) for an adult who does not show signs of life, how to use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), and how to assist an adult who is choking and cannot breathe. Hands-Only CPR takes only 30 minutes to learn; it is NOT a certification-level class. Classes will take place on August 29 at 6:30PM and 7:00PM, and on September 20 at 9:00AM and 9:30AM, in the training classroom of the Westport Police/EMS Headquarters building, located at 50 Jesup Road. Participants need to attend only one 30-minute session, at the time of their choosing. Participants should use the Training Division entrance on the…
Suspect Arrested for Threats; Police Find Victim Asleep
(Bridgeport, CT -- Aug. 19, 2013) – A city man was arrested for making threats over an unpaid debt. Officer Paul Cari responded to a home in the 1300 block of Kossuth Street Friday evening and encountered the suspect, identified as Martquice Dukes, 23, of Noble Avenue, leaning against a car and yelling and waving his hands. He stated loudly that he wanted his money and was not leaving until he got it. After acting aggressively toward the police officer as if he wanted to fight, he was placed in handcuffs as police investigated. Police spoke to the father of the alleged victim, who stated he was concerned for his son because of an earlier phone call in which his…
Street fight
11:58am--#Bridgeport CT--Report of a street fight on William Street. Two ambulances sent to the scene.
Accident with extrication
12:22am--#Bridgeport CT--Firefighters on the scene with an accident at Barnum and Central Ave. that requires extrication.
CERT Mass Casualty Event Exercise
Stamford CT: About 80 volunteers from the Citizens Emergency Response Team (CERT) from Bridgeport, Fairfield, Westport, Wilton, New Canaan and Stamford gathered Saturday at the Roxbury Elementary School on West Hill Road, Stamford, where they participated in a 4 hour exercise, training to respond to Mass Casualty Events like hurricane Sandy and the recent train derailment in Fairfield. Training focused on Search and Rescue,Medical Triage and Treatment, Recovery of evidence,Radio Communications and Perimeter control. CERT groups are made up of community volunteers trained by local police and fire fighters to respond and assist during disasters or situations which may overwhelm local emergency resource capabilities. CERT members apply the training they receive during exercises like this one to give critical support…
Overnight fire in Fairfield
4:45am--#Fairfield CT--The Fairfield Fire Department was dispatched to a reported building fire at 175 School Street. Car 3 arrived on scene and observed smoke coming from the second floor of a single family residence. The family of four and their dog were all outside of the home when the fire department arrived. One occupant, a 19 year old male, had burns on his hands and face due to exposure. Members from Engine 2 and Ladder 2 quickly entered the building and extinguished the fire. Additional units supported on scene operations and medical care was provided to the victim by on scene fire personnel. The victim was transported to Bridgeport Hospital by AMR with non-life threatening injuries. The cause of the…
I-95 crash
1:41pm--#Stratford CT #cttraffic--I-95 northbound but delays in both direction for a crash into the barrier between exits 32/33. All occupants out of the vehicle.