Merritt Crash
2024-04-10@10:51pm--#Fairfield CT-- #cttraffic-- Report of a 4 car crash on the Merritt Parkway near exit 44 to 42 with injuries.
Bridgeport News: Man Shot
Bridgeport News: Man ShotPolice UPDATE--On April 10, 2024, at approximately 6:55 pm Bridgeport Police responded to a ShotSpotter activation and citizen reports of a victim shot within the 1200 block of Park Avenue. Patrol officers responded to that area and quickly located a male victim suffering from a gunshot wound to the head. The victim was transported to an area hospital via AMR ambulance where he is listed in critical condition. The Detective Bureau has responded and taken charge of the criminal investigation. A large crime scene has been secured on Park Avenue between Laurel Avenue and Wood Avenue. Multiple items of evidence have been observed at the scene. Those items, and more, will be collected and processed by the…
Mayor Ganim Statement Regarding City of Bridgeport’s Appeal of Decision by the CT Siting Council Docket No. 516
“As Mayor, I directed legal counsel for the City, to file an appeal last week with the Superior Court from the Siting Council granting the United Illuminating Company (UI) a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need for the Fairfield to Congress Railroad Transmission Line. The approved plan that the City is appealing would permit the installation of massive utility poles (Monopoles) replacing existing transmission lines within the South End of the city. Bridgeport city attorneys took this action on my direction to preserve and protect our residents and property owners from a poorly designed project. Make no mistake, this project, if allowed to proceed, will be an aesthetic eyesore and an unjust blight on the Park City. The grounds…
Overnight highway accident results in fatality
Overnight on Route 8 southbound between exits 5 and 7 a car struck the center support of an overpass.
I-95 Crash
2024-04-10@10:00am--#Westport CT-- #cttraffic-- A three car accident report I-95 northbound between exits 17 and 18. No word on injuries.
Handheld & Backpack Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers Prohibited Starting May 15
Westport, CT - The Conservation Department reminds Westport residents and landscape crews that starting on May 15, 2024, the use of handheld and backpack gas-powered leaf blowers are prohibited in Town. Conservation Director Colin Kelly stated, “As of Wednesday, May 15, 2024, gas powered leaf blowers may not be used during Summer. According to the Leaf Blower Ordinance, passed by the RTM in 2023, “Summer” is defined as the days beginning on May 15th and ending on October 15th of each year.” Kelly continued, “We are getting the word out now, in early spring, to remind everyone about the ordinance. Hopefully, this transition will be smooth for our residents. The RTM originally approved the ordinance in January of last year…
Injuries From Robbery
2024-04-09@11:44pm--#Bridgeport CT-- EMS on the way to Pequonnock and Grand Street for a victim injured after a robbery.
Bridgeport News: Finger Amputation
2024-04-09@6:18pm--#Bridgeport CT-- EMS on the way to Bell Street and Boston Avenue for someone who cut their finger off.
Seymour News: House Fire
2024-04-09@4:11pm--#Seymour CT-- ctfire--Firefighters on scene of a structure fire on Patrick Drive. 4 lines in operation. Roof collapse reported and there is a propane tank causing issues.
Bridgeport News: BRIDGEPORT POLICE PATROL DIVISION MAKES STOLEN FIREARM ARREST
On Monday, April 8, 2024, around 6:00 pm, Bridgeport Police Officers Alston and Kamara responded promptly to a report from a victim who claimed he had been threatened with a firearm at the PT Barnum Apartments. The officers swiftly conducted an investigation, resulting in the recovery of a stolen black Springfield 9mm firearm from Hamden, loaded with 11 live rounds and ready for use. 23-year-old Kamali Cennamo was arrested and charged with Threatening 1st Degree, Theft of a Firearm, Carrying a pistol without a Permit, and Interfering with an officer. Cennamo's bond was set at $75,000. This arrest underscores the dedication of Bridgeport's Police Patrol Division to maintaining community safety.