Bridgeport News: Pedestrian Struck
2023-03-27@7:32pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Report of a pedestrian struck at the bottom of the Seaview Avenue ramp of I-95. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Man Allegedly Threatens Garage Staff
2023-03-27@3:30PMish--Police were called to the garage at Kossuth and Pearl Street for an emotionally disturbed person who was allegedly threatening the staff. Police had the man in custody and transported him to the hospital within 30 minutes.
Westport Police Respond to Disturbing Social Media Post
(Westport, CT) On March 27th , 2023 at approximately 7:15am the Westport Police Department responded to a residence on a report of a disturbing social media post. The complainant is a student at a local school and felt concerned about going to school based on the content of the post. Responding officers immediately identified the source of the post and working with the School Resource Officer and the Detective Bureau, we were able to identify the person responsible. Working in concert with the schools and our investigators, Officers were sent to each school until we were able to locate the responsible party. By 8:00am, our officers located the responsible party and determined that there was no threat. This press release…
ATTORNEY GENERAL TONG CALLS FOR JUUL VAPING SETTLEMENT FUNDS TO BE DIRECTED TO REGIONAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ACTION ORGANIZATIONS
(Hartford, CT) – Attorney General William Tong this week submitted testimony calling for funds received through the $438.5 million multistate vaping settlement with JUUL to be directed to Regional Behavioral Health Action Organizations (RBHAOs) to combat youth vaping and nicotine use. His testimony, in support of House Bill No. 6914, An Act Concerning the Use of Funds in the Opioid and Tobacco Settlement Funds and Funds Received by the State as Part of Any Settlement Agreement with a Manufacturer of Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems and Vapor Products, addresses safeguards and reporting requirements for both opioid and tobacco settlement funds. Connecticut led 34 states and territories last year in brokering the settlement with JUUL, resolving a two-year bipartisan investigation into the company’s…
Bridgeport News: Snapchat Robbery Arrest
The Bridgeport Police Robbery Squad completed a month-long investigation into a victimized juvenile who attempted to purchase an Apple i-Phone on February 23, 2023, through the multimedia instant messaging app. “Snapchat”. The juvenile victim contacted juvenile subjects via Snapchat regarding the posted sale of an Apple i-Phone. An agreement was made to purchase the i-phone in the amount of $200 at the intersection of Washington Avenue & Laurel Avenue near the Walgreens pharmacy store in Bridgeport. The victim peddled his bicycle to the prearranged location to meet with the subjects and complete the transaction. Upon arrival, the victim was presented with a phone that was not the one depicted for sale on snapchat. After the victim became suspicious, one of…
I-95 Crash
2023-03-26@6:06pm--#Fairfield CT--#cttraffic-- A multi-car crash on I-95 northbound near exit 24. Expect delays.
Bridgeport News: Shots Fire PT Barnum Housing
2023-03-26@4:25pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A number of viewers reported over 10 shots fired at PT Barnum Housing. When I arrived there was a heavy police presence but so far no one or anything reported hit.
8/25 Crash
2023-03-26@3:52 #Bridgeport CT-- #cttraffic-- A crash with injuries on Route 8/25 southbound near exit 3 according to radio reports.
Bridgeport News: Crash!
2023-03-25@8:40pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A viewer sent in these images of a crash on East Main at Jane Street Saturday night. The viewer said there were 5 cars involved. If you see breaking news and can safely take and send pictures or videos for our viewers, please send the to me on Facebook Messenger or email Steve@DoingItLocal.com
Fairfield News: Crashed Car
2023-03-26@12:27pm--#Fairfield CT-- #Bridgeport CT-- A car with front end damage and an unconscious driver came to a stop on Kings Highway. Firefighters immediately began CPR on the driver. Police had dispatch check with Bridgeport to see if they had any hit-and-run calls in town which they did.