3:31pm–#Bridgeport CT– Report of a structure fire at 45 Washington Place in Bridgeport.
Student with alcohol
12:33pm-#Bridgeport CT–Police were called to Curiale School at 300 Laurel Avenue for a student caught with alcohol in his possession.
Attempted arson
11:35am–#Bridgeport–Police, firefighters and EMS on the way to the 1100 block of Park Avenue to investigate possible arson. A man attempted to set the home on fire, the fire is now out but the homeowner has burns on their hand. The responsible fled in a black Audi.
Check your car if you park on Frank Street
10:33pm–#Bridgeport CT–Check your car if you park on Frank Street. A maroon min-van just hit a bunch of parked cars and fled.
Notice from Mayor Finch on Monday commute
City to Shift Its Staff Start Time up One Hour; Mayor Finch Urging Employers to Follow City’s Lead
Water Street Closed Until Further Notice for Bus Staging
BRIDGEPORT, CT (May 19, 2013) – Mayor Bill Finch announced today that the City of Bridgeport is asking its office staff to report to work an hour earlier on Monday in an effort to help alleviate the road congestion that is expected as a result of the train derailment that occurred on May 17.
“The roads in the Bridgeport metro area are some of the most congested in the country. Following Friday night’s train incident, we can expect an even greater number of cars on these roads. We know that Monday morning’s commute is going to be very challenging. The City is making an effort to help alleviate this congestion by asking our staff to report to work one hour earlier,” said Mayor Finch. “I am urging other employers in our area to make similar shifts to help take some cars off of the road during rush hour.”
In addition to shifting the City’s staff start time up one hour, Mayor Finch also encourages commuters to carpool and use secondary roads to avoid the highway system. Mayor Finch also reiterated Governor Malloy’s recommendation, encouraging residents, if possible, to avoid driving all together and work from home.
“There are going to be significant travel delays until the trains get back online, running as normal,” said Mayor Finch. “We are asking for patience and cooperation from residents and employers during this challenging time.”
On Sunday evening the Connecticut Department of Transportation and Metro-North Railroad released their commuter plan for Monday, May 20 and until further notice. That plan, which can be found at http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?A=1373&Q=524974, includes shuttle bus services in Bridgeport. As a result of the high number of buses coming and going in Bridgeport, Police Chief Joseph Gaudett announced that Water Street between Stratford Avenue and Main Street will be closed to through traffic.
Bridgeport Police Officers will be on site to help facilitate traffic in this area. Mayor Finch encourages drivers to listen to their local radio traffic reports to stay informed. For train schedule information, please refer to the schedules page at www.mta.info or the Connecticut DOT website, www.ct.gov/dot.
The City has requested additional resources from the State for assistance during this time.
Stove fire
10:08pm–#Fairfield CT–Firefighters on scene at 906 Valley Road for a stove fire which is now out. Firefighters ventilating the house. Better call Marsillio’s next!
Car hits building resting on gas meters
10:08pm–#Fairfield CT–Report of a car striking a building at Post Road and Miller Street.
Ceilin collapse
9:02pm–#Bridgeport CT– Water entering electrical outlets partial ceiling collapse 2nd and 3rd floor at 132 Livingston Place. Firefighters secure water supply and housing authority called to the scene.
3 car accident North Benson Road
5:18pm–#Fairfield CT–First responders on the scene of a 3 car accident on North Benson Road. Lots of activity in the area with graduation today.
One detained after pretending to have a gun
4:48pm–#Bridgeport CT–An alleged intoxicated man pretending to have a gun is detained at the Dunkin Doughnuts downtown Main Street.