Bridgeport News: School Bus Accident
2023-05-04@2:48pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Report of a crash involving a school bus at Seaview and Stratford Avenue. There did not appear to be any other vehicle nor any students on the bus.
Westport News: Theft of Tobacco Products
#Westport CT-- On February 2 nd, 2022 at approximately 4:40 am, an officer on routine patrol discovered a forced entry burglary at Riverside Sunoco (240 Riverside Ave). Further investigation revealed that the glass in the front door was smashed, and entry was gained. Tobacco products appeared to be the target of the burglary as vaping devices and cigarettes were the majority of items stolen. The total loss reported by the victim was approximately $3,600. The investigation was turned over to the Detective Bureau. The investigating detective processed the scene to include DNA swabs of evidence left on the scene. Recovered in Bridgeport on February 16 th 2023 was a stolen vehicle that matched the description of the vehicle seen on…
Fairfield News: ASSASSIN GAME INVOLVING STUDENTS
#Fairfield CT--Chief Robert Kalamaras and the Fairfield Police Department would like to notify residents that Fairfield high school students will be participating in their "AP Assassins" game this week. The "AP Assassins" game is an annual event each year that is not sponsored by the schools but includes many high school students "hunting" each other down with water or Nerf-like guns in an assassin-like way. The goal of the game is to locate your target with your water or Nerf-style gun, inheriting the targets of those they successfully squirt and advancing to the next level. The last person left wins the game. While playing this game, students are typically dressed in dark clothing and sneak around people’s homes late at…
COLLEGE TRANSPARENCY ACT
WASHINGTON–U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), a member of the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, joined U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy (R-La.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), and his colleagues in introducing the College Transparency Act (CTA), bipartisan legislation which would ensure that students and families have better information as they consider higher education opportunities. The CTA modernizes the college reporting system for postsecondary data by providing accurate reporting on student outcomes such as enrollment, completion, and post-college earnings across colleges and majors, while ensuring the privacy of individual students is securely protected. This information will give students a better understanding of what to expect of the student experience and post-graduation prospects at colleges they are considering, helping them to make…
Bridgeport News: SUV Rear-Ends a Guilford School Bus
2023-05-04@10:22am--#Bridgeport CT-- An SUV rear-ended a school bus from Guilford near the entrance to the Beardsley Zoo at Crown and Noble Avenue. Someone from the SUV required the attention of EMS. It did not appear that any of the children on board were injured.
Bridgeport News: Burglary Arrests
#Bridgeport CT--On Friday April 28, 2023, the Bridgeport Police Regional Auto Theft Task Force, and other law enforcement partners, were operating in the vicinity of Ridgefield Avenue, and Barnum Avenue, when they observed a gray Mercedes Benz C-300 with heavily tinted windows and misappropriated New Jersey registration plate, circling an apartment building at Ridgefield Ave, Bridgeport. After making multiple passes, the operator pulled into the parking lot and backed into a parking space by the rear entranceway. The operator, later identified as Andy Marte age 29 of Meriden, CT stayed behind with the car running, while his three passengers, all wearing masks, got out of the car, and entered inside the building using the rear door. Several minutes later, all…
Bridgeport News: 2 Alarm Fire
2023-05-10:25--#Bridgeport CT--#ctfire-- Firefighters are on the scene of a two-alarm fire on Greenhouse Road (north end). Assistant Chief Hathaway told me everyone made it out safely and there are no reported injuries. I have a number of viewers promising to send me a video so when I get it I will post it.
Fairfield News: Stove Fire
2023-05-02@6:40pm--#Fairfield CT--Firefighters on the scene of a stove fire in the 1500 block of Melville Avenue. This news report is made possible by:
I-95 Crash
2023-05-02@5:44pm--#Bridgeport CT-- 3 car crash I-95 northbound near exit 26. No word on injuries.
TRUMBULL POLICE OFFICERS PROMOTED IN RECENT CEREMONY
#TRUMBULL CT Captain Anthony Lopes started his career with Trumbull Police in October 2006, and has held a variety of assignments since that time. Most recently, he was working as a lieutenant for Administrative Services where he was primarily responsible for facilities and fleet management, the Records Division, and financial matters including budget preparation. He previously served in various roles including Patrol Shift supervisor and Quartermaster in the Support Services Division. He is also the Commanding Officer for the department’s Dive Team. Captain Lopes holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Central Connecticut State University. As of May 1, he will have responsibility for all Uniformed Operations. Lieutenant Paul Driscoll was hired by Trumbull Police in March 2001 and spent much of…