Stolen Motorcycle Chase

An individual stole a motorcycle off of someone and went off into the woods off of Science Road in Norwalk, where he was pursued by State Police, according to an unconfirmed State Police broadcast. One victim was being treated for his injuries.

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Two Burglaries

Police are investigating a residential burglary at the 100 block of Catherine Street, and a commercial burglary at the 200 block of Kossuth Street in Bridgeport. Both occurred at around 12:30PM. There is no additional information at this time.

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Fire Displaces Three

Bridgeport firefighters quickly extinguished a third-floor bathroom fire at 146 George Street around 3:45 p.m. Assistant Fire Chief Andrew Ellis said Bridgeport police officers were already evacuating residents when firefighters arrived and successfully got everyone out safely.The fire was brought under control within 15 minutes and did not spread beyond the bathroom. No injuries were reported, but three adults were displaced and are being assisted by the American Red Cross. The Bridgeport Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the cause.

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BLUMENTHAL INTRODUCES BILL STRENGTHENING SOCIAL SECURITY

Representative Larson introduced the bill in the House of Representatives last month [WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) introduced the Social Security 2100 Act, legislation to increase Social Security benefits and make the critical system financially stable throughout the 21st Century. As our nation’s bedrock social insurance program, Social Security is the most important source of retirement income for 4 out of 5 seniors and provides vital protections for disabled workers and families who have lost a breadwinner. U.S. Representative John Larson (D-CT) has introduced the bill in the U.S. House of Representatives. “Social Security is a promise that must be kept. The Trump Administration’s threats to Social Security and skyrocketing costs require common sense steps to expand benefits and…

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Two Burglaries In The Morning

At around 10 AM A residential home at the 100 block of Goddard Ave in Bridgeport was reported to be burglarized. Later, at around 11:30 AM a commercial building at the 2100 block of Boston Ave was also reported to be burglarized. It is unknown at this time if these are connected or two separate incidents, and Bridgeport Police are investigating.

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