Fairfield News: Crash!
2023-08-04@1:30pmFairfield News: Crash!Crash with injuries at Jennings at Crestwood Road.
Westport News: House Fire
2023-08-04@9:59pm Westport News: House FireFirefighters quickly extinguish a fire on Warnock Drive
CONNECTICUT CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION ANNOUNCES $6.5 MILLION TO STRENGTHEN GRID RESILIENCE
HARTFORD–Members of Connecticut’s congressional delegation announced that the state will receive $6.5 million from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Grid Resilience grant program, funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. This funding will be used to help Connecticut meet its zero carbon electric sector goal, improve system reliability and resilience in a range of weather and storm conditions, and attract, train, and retain a skilled and local workforce. “This $6.5 million dollars from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will help Connecticut make much-need improvements to our electric grid. Just this summer, we’ve seen historic flooding and record-breaking temperatures, and climate change is increasing the frequency and severity of extreme weather events that put a big strain on the electric grid. We’re proud…
Bridgeport News: Today’s Car Fire
2023-07-22@1:24pm--Bridgeport News: Today's Car Fire--Today's car fire was in the plaza in the 500 block of Broadbridge Avenue. Firefighters quickly took care of it.
ATTORNEY GENERAL TONG STATEMENT ON APPELLATE COURT DECISION UPHOLDING ELIMINATION OF RELIGIOUS EXEMPTION TO SCHOOL VACCINE REQUIREMENTS
(Hartford, CT) – Attorney General William Tong released the following statement about a decision today from the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit upholding Connecticut Public Act No. 21-6, which eliminated the religious exemption to school vaccine requirements. “This decision is a full and resounding affirmation of the constitutionality and legality of Connecticut’s vaccine requirements. Vaccines save lives—this is a fact beyond dispute. The legislature acted responsibly and well within its authority to protect the health of Connecticut families and stop the spread of preventable disease. We will continue to vigorously defend our state’s strong and necessary public health laws,” said Attorney General Tong. Plaintiffs -- We the Patriots USA, Inc -- argued that Connecticut violated their First…
Westport News: I-95 Crashes
2023-08-04@2:29pm--A four-car crash on I-95 southbound between exits 18 and 19and an additional delay near exit 18 or your Friday commute
Bridgeport News: Today’s Vehicle Fire
2023-08-04@1:29pm--Today's Vehicle Fire is in the plaza in the 500 block of BroadbridgeRoad. It is close to the building so additional firefighters were called to the scene.
Norwalk News: Homicide Investigation
#Norwalk CT-- On August 6, 2011, 22-year-old Rickita Smalls and 27-year-old Iroquois Alston, were shot and killed while sitting in a parked car on Avenue B. As we approach the twelfth anniversary of theincident, the Norwalk Police Department would like to encourage anyone with information tocome forward. While we have no updates to share regarding this case, we are hoping that withthe increased reach of technology, and the continued offering of a $50,000 reward by the State ofConnecticut, we may obtain new information not previously garnered. Anyone with information on this incident is urged to contact the Cold Case Unit of the NorwalkPolice Department at 203-854-3028 of 203-854-3011. Information can also be provided usingany of the methods below. Norwalk Police…
Illegal Towing and Fraud Charges”
On August 1, 2023, a felony arrest warrant for Samuel Sauders (DOB June 1, 1978) was submitted and signed, by Superior Court Judge Reid, for the arrest of Samuel Saunders, DOB June 1, 1978. The arrest warrant is stemming from multiple criminal complaints that originated on September 17, 2022. The complaints involved the illegal private towing of vehicles by a contracted tow operator for the Bridgeport Housing Authority, covering the Fireside Apartments and other properties. On August 3, 2023, the Bridgeport Police Traffic Division contacted Samuel Saunders' (DOB June 1, 1978) attorney and made him aware of the outstanding warrant. Samuel Saunders (DOB June 1, 1978) was notified of the outstanding warrant through his attorney and turned himself in at the Bridgeport Police Department. Samuels Saunders (DOB June 1, 1978) was brought to booking, where he was served with the arrest warrant charging him with: • 1 count of CSS: 53a-123 Larceny in the 2nd Degree • 1 count of CGS: 53a-125a Larceny in the 5th Degree • 1 count of CGS: 53a-293 Vendor Fraud In the 3rd Degree • 1 count CGS: 14-66(a)(1) Operating without a Wrecker License • 1 count CGS: 14-66(a)(3) Charging Excessive Wrecker Rates Samuel Saunders' (DOB June 1, 1978) bond was set at $20,000. This investigation is still ongoing, and anyone with further information can contact Detective Timothy Leonard at 203-576-7640 or the Bridgeport Police Tips Line at 203-576-TIPS.
Groundwork Bridgeport Continues to Enhance Tree Coverage in the City of Bridgeport
Bridgeport, CT – Due to an application from Groundwork Bridgeport earlier this year, the City of Bridgeport has been selected as one of six small to mid-sized cities throughout the U.S. and Canada to participate in an initiative to highlight tree planting work within the City. The Equitable Development Data Insight Training Initiative team will provide personalized data analysis and storytelling training to Groundwork Bridgeport staff so that it can better communicate how trees can benefit the City’s residents. Groundwork Bridgeport has been working hard to plant, inventory, and care for the trees in Bridgeport while running programs to educate residents on how to plant and care for trees. The organization also hosts events such as the Free Tree Giveaway, which will…