Bridgeport News: Stabbing
2023-07-17@3:13pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police are investigatinga stabbing in the apartment complex at 330 Park Avenue. Theinjuries do not appear to be serious
Senator Gaston, Releases Statement on CT State Police Trooper Audit
Today, state Senator Herron Keyon Gaston (D-Bridgeport), Chair of the Public Safety Committee and member of Connecticut’s Legislative Black and Puerto Rican Caucus, is releasing a statement following a recent presentation of an audit that found there is a high likelihood Connecticut State Police Troopers falsified thousands of traffic tickets. “As chair of the Public Safety Committee, it is my due diligence to make sure drivers around our state are protected against unfair practices and have equal protection under the law,” said Sen. Gaston. “I will make it my mission to ensure equity and fairness for all Connecticut drivers behind the wheel. This audit presents a real challenge for our state, and my colleagues and I will work to find a solution.…
I-95 Rollover
2023-07-17@12:50pm--#Stratford CT-- A rollover on I-95 northbound near exit 34. No report of any injuries at this time.
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in launching a partnership between USDA and bipartisan attorneys general in 31 states and the District of Columbia to enhance competition and protect consumers in food and agricultural markets
Attorney General William Tong joined the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in launching a partnership between USDA and bipartisan attorneys general in 31 states and the District of Columbia to enhance competition and protect consumers in food and agricultural markets, including in grocery, meat and poultry processing, and other markets. Through a framework established in consultation with the state attorneys general, this new partnership will assist state attorneys general in tackling anticompetitive market structures in agriculture and related industries that are raising prices and limiting choices for consumers and producers. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the partnership at the White House Competition Council meeting, which marked the second anniversary of President Biden’s Executive Order on Promoting Competition. “The Biden-Harris Administration…
Milford News- Domestic Violence Assault
Milford News- Domestic Violence Assault On July 11, 2023, officers responded to a domestic violence incident near Wheelers Farm Road. Upon arrival, an officer observed a vehicle flee at a high rate of speed. They spoke to the victim who was visibly shaken and upset, sitting in their vehicle. The victim had bruising to their face and an abrasion on their leg. The victim said that Roswell Menefee from Taft Avenue in Bridgeport had dragged the victim out of the shower and began arguing with them. Menefee struck the victim in the face several times and dragged them by the hair across the floor. The victim was able to flee. An hour later, the victim attempted to leave the complex…
Ansonia Homicide
On July 14, 2023 at about 1:40 P.M., the Ansonia Police Department received multiple 911 calls reporting shots fired and a person shot on Hodge Avenue. First officers on scene found a male in the driveway of 124 Hodge Avenue suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The male, Abduljalil Humphrey age 30 of Ansonia, was transported to Griffin Hospital where he was pronounced dead. During the initial investigation two cars were identified as being involved in the incident and the Ansonia Police Department is attempting to locate the cars. The first car belonged to the victim and was stolen from the scene after the shooting, it is a 2019 Hyundai Elantra color black bearing Connecticut registration BK 30761. The second car…
Bridgeport News: Oven Fire
2023-07-14@4:44pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Report of an oven fire in the300 block of Wells Street. But now you know what all the noiseis about! Confirmed the fire is contained to the oven.
Milford News: Crash With Car Fire
2023-07-14@2:15pm--#Milford CT-- #cttraffic-- A crash on the Merrit Parkway with car fire southbound near exit 54. Looks like everyone made it out safely. Expect major delays in the area.
Bridgeport News: 1 Dead In Early Morning Fire
Bridgeport CT-- At 0420hrs this morning, July 14, 2023, the Bridgeport ECC received a 911 call reporting a structure fire in Building 43, located in the 400th block of Success Ave. Bridgeport Fire, AMR, and PD were dispatched to the scene. Upon arrival, the Bridgeport Fire Command observed heavy smoke and fire on the first and second floors of an apartment, causing extensive damage to that unit. Smoke conditions throughout the building necessitated an evacuation. Two individuals from the initial apartment were safely evacuated and transported to Bridgeport Hospital. Their current conditions are unknown. In response to the escalating situation, a second alarm was issued, and the Bridgeport Fire Department received mutual aid from the Stratford and Westport Fire Departments…
SUMMER CONCERT SET AT STRATFORD LIBRARY
New England Guitar Society Returns LIVE on July 22 The Stratford Library, 2203 Main Street in Stratford, CT will welcome back the popular New England Guitar Society in a live concert on Saturday, July 22 at 2 pm. The concert is free and open to the public. The New England Guitar Society was established to create a nurturing environment for classical guitarists to meet, share ideas, perform, compose, teach and grow as musicians. Each season the society holds member meetings, and invites guest artists to perform public concerts and hold master classes at the Milford Arts Council and online. For the library concert, NEGS will present a classical guitar journey with music by Mauro Giuliani, J.S. Bach, Astor Piazzolla, Carlo Domeniconi and Francis Kleynjans among…