Bridgeport News: Rubbish Fire
2023-10-28@12:26am--#Bridgepoprt CT-- It was rubbish burning on the side of a home in the 300 block of Wells Street. Firefighters quickly extinguished it.
Tonight’s Vehicle Fire
2023-10-27@9:18pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Tonight's vehicle fire is a motorcycle at Hallett and Crescent Street. The bike was fully engulfed on the firefighter's arrival.
Missed It By That Much!
2023-10-27@5:53pm--#Bridgeport CT-- The driver of this camper probably thought he had the proper clearance to clear the train overpass at Lafayette Street and Railroad Avenue. It was determined that the plastic air vent was what was hung up under the trestle. Firefighters not only removed the vent stored it in the camper and helped the driver back out!
The City of Bridgeport to Begin Black Rock Streetscape Project
The City of Bridgeport has set out to begin the first parts of construction in the Black Rock area, known as the Black Rock Streetscape Project. The project will focus on improvements to two sections of Fairfield Ave which consists of the intersection of Fairfield Ave and Brewster Street and median improvements at the entry from the Town of Fairfield. “While it is great to see this project finally moving forward – many years after former State Rep. Auden Grogins helped secure the funding – it is just the first step in making Fairfield Avenue safer,” said State Rep. Steve Stafstrom (D-Bridgeport). “‘The Ave,’ as we call it, is Black Rock’s lifeblood and one of Bridgeport’s premier entertainment destinations. I am…
I-95 Crash
2023-10-27@5:43pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #cttraffic-- A two car crash I-95 southbound near exit 25. No word on any injuries.
Bridgeport News: 8/25 Crash
2023-10-27@12:02pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A two-car crash on Route 8/5 northbound between exits 1 and 2. Report of a fire truck also involved in a crash after responding to this accident.
Bridgeport News: Fleeing Police
2023-10-26@9:52pm--#Bridgeport CT-- EMS called for a man out of breath after attempting to run from police on Sanford Place. There are no further details.
STRATFORD HOSTS INAUGURAL VETERANS DAY PARADE
Saturday, November 11, 2023 STRATFORD- The Town of Stratford and the Marine Corps League Housatonic Detachment #1129 are pleased to announce the inaugural Veterans Day Parade on Saturday, November 11th. The parade steps off at 10am from Stratford Town Hall, traveling south on Main Street. The parade will conclude at the annual Veterans Day ceremony at Academy Hill, which is hosted by Stratford’s VFW Post 9460. “On Veterans Day we take time to honor and celebrate the sacrifices and contributions of all who served our country in the military and their families,” said Mayor Laura R. Hoydick, who will serve as Parade Marshal. “The Town is privileged to host this inaugural parade. Please join us as we salute our local…
Bridgeport News: Child Hit By Car
2023-10-26@4:22pm--#Bridgeport CT--A child has been hit by a car at Barnum and Crescent Avenue. It does not sound to be life-threatening.
Shelton Police Arrest Two in Stolen Firearm Case
On 10/24/2023 the Shelton Police Department arrested 18-year-old JaidenLanzi of Shelton and 19-year-old Jason Smith of Derby. Both Lanzi and Smithwere charged with being in possession of a stolen firearm and related charges.The arrest stems from an incident that was reported to Shelton Police on10/17/2023, where two firearms were stolen from a Shelton residence. During theinvestigation, it was discovered that the firearms had transitioned through severalindividuals. Through interviews and follow-up investigation the Shelton Police applied forand were granted search warrants to search residences and vehicles in Shelton,Derby, and North Haven. During the execution of search warrants in Shelton andNorth Haven officers located the two reported stolen firearms.Lanzi was processed and charged with Theft of a Firearm, illegal transfer of astolen…