Fairfield News: Motorcyclist Down
2023-07-26@10:19pm--#Fairfield News: Motorcyclist Injured Report of a motorcyclist down by the McCircle at 536 Post Road. The motorcyclist is reportedto be unconscious. No other vehicles seem to be involved.
Connecticut Begins Phasing OutGasoline Engines
GOVERNOR LAMONT ANNOUNCES CONNECTICUT ADOPTING CLEAN AIR CAR AND TRUCK EMISSION STANDARDS TO REDUCE AIR POLLUTION, PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH, PROMOTE DEVELOPMENT Connecticut Joining Eight States – Including MA, NJ, NY, and RI – To Slash Tailpipe Emissions From Cars, SUVs, and Trucks Beginning in 2027 (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont and the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) announced today that the State of Connecticut is proposing regulations to make cars and trucks up to 90% cleaner and to require vehicle manufacturers to deliver more zero-emission vehicles to Connecticut drivers while also increasing consumer protections. The public comment period remains open until August 23, 2023. The light-duty vehicle standards being released implement legislation adopted in 2003, requiring…
Bridgeport News: Man Shot On The West Side
#Bridgeport CT-- On July 26, 2023, at approximately 2:40 pm the Bridgeport Police Emergency Operations Center received information that a male party presented himself at an area hospital suffering from gunshot wound to his left hand and left knee. The Detective Bureau has responded and taken over the investigation. The victim, a 22-year-old Stratford man, was uncooperative with Detectives and would only say he was traveling alone in his car somewhere on the westside of the City when he was shot. His injuries are reported to be non-life threatening. Anyone with information about this crime is requested to contact the Detective Bureau, Detective Albert Palatiello, at 203-581-5226. Citizens can also utilize the Bridgeport Police Tips Line at 203-576-TIPS.
Person Stabbed In Bridgeport
Tuesday 2023-07-26@ At 4:18 PM, the Bridgeport Emergency Communication Center received a 911 call informing them that a man had been stabbed on Kossuth Avenue. According to initial reports from the scene, the person had suffered a stab wound on the arm. The officers who arrived at the location mentioned that the injured person was not cooperating.The victim was taken to the hospital for treatment of a serious injury.
Bridgeport News: Person Shot
#Bridgeport CT-- At 2:39 PM, the Bridgeport Emergency Communications Center received a call from St. Vincent's Medical Center. They reported that someone with a gunshot wound had been brought to their emergency room,but the injury was not life-threatening. The Bridgeport Police Department is currently at the scene, investigating the incident.However, it's unclear where the shooting actually took place.
All Is Well In Ganimville
Press Release - All Is Well In Ganimville Despite 12 homicides for 2023, 634 ShotSpotter Activations & Record Low Police RanksMayor Ganim and the Bridgeport Police Department Announce Decrease in Crime Statistics Bridgeport, CT – The Bridgeport Police Department has reported that overall crime statistics throughout the City have been on a decline in comparison to this time last year. The most notable statistical decrease can be found in shooting incidents throughout Bridgeport. The number of shooting incidents has dropped by almost 34% from this time last year, with non-fatal shooting victims at a 40% decrease, and fatal shooting victims at a 33% decrease. This decline comes from the avid efforts being put in to boost recruitment throughout the department while…
Fairfield News: Fall From A Roof
2023-07-26@12:40pm-- Fairfield News: Fall From A Roof Report of an 80-year-old man falling from the roof on Salt Meadow Road with head injury.
LEGISLATION TO PROTECT CONSUMERS FROM MEDICAL DEBT
WASHINGTON–U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Mike Braun (R-Ind.), both members of the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, on Tuesday introduced legislation to strengthen consumer protections and improve transparency for medical debt practices. The Strengthening Consumer Protections and Medical Debt Transparency Act would require health care entities to communicate with consumers about any medical debt that is owed and reform collection practices. It would also direct the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to create a public database that collects information from health care entities about their debt collection practices. “No one should be forced into bankruptcy simply because they got sick. It’s unconscionable that there are hospitals willing to sue patients, seize their tax…
Westport News: I-95 Crash
2023-07-22@5:10pm Westport News: I-95 Crash A box truck has reportedly crash into the construction zone on I-95 southbound at exit 17
Bridgeport News: Pursuit Ends In Crash
#Bridgeport Ct-- Scott Appleby of the Bridgeport Emergency Communications said in a release: At 1213hrs the Bridgeport Police Taskforce called out a pursuit in the 400th block of Taft Avenue. On-scene reports indicated parties fled from police and caused a MVA while striking multiple vehicles. Reports indicate that three parties were detained and a firearm was recovered. This is currently still an active investigation involving multiple law enforcement agencies. Unknown if there are any injuries. https://youtu.be/8hJoNR1lVik