Ansonia News: Car Hits House
2022-11-14@7:00pm--#Ansonia CT-- A car has hit a house on Smith Street causing a gas leak at the home. This news report is made possible by:
$8.5 MILLION IN ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO CONNECT THOSE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS WITH SUPPORT
(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont announced that his administration is releasing nearly $8.5 million additional aid to connect those experiencing homelessness with support services – including housing, food, and mental health services – ahead of the upcoming winter season. The goal of the funding is to ensure that pathways to the homeless service system and human points of contact remain available for those seeking assistance. This includes: $5 million from the Connecticut Department of Housing to support seasonal shelters and services throughout the homeless service system during the winter; $2.5 million from the Connecticut Department of Housing to develop new hubs within each of the state’s seven regional Coordinated Access Networks that supports the hiring of more staff, ensuring…
Bridgeport News: Stand Off Ends Peacefully
2022-11-13@2:29pm--#Bridgeport News: Police said that security at Harborview Towers at 376 Washington Avenue reported that a tenant inside the building was knocking on doors with a knife. The person went back to their apartment and according to a witness, he barricaded himself in. Bridgeport Police said they were successful in convincing him to open the door so they could speak to him. He was placed in custody without incident. This is an ongoing investigation.
Milford News: Laundromat Fire
2022-11-13@3:44pm--#Milford CT-- Firefighters reporting a fire at Sock Hop Coin Laundry, 2015 Bridgeport Avenue. A fire in one dryer extended to a second dryer. They are making sure the fire did not extend to the the roof. This news report is made possible by:
Fairfield Dispatcher Saves Man’s Life
Proving once again that the first first responder is the dispatcher, a Southport man was choking and unable to breath. Fairfield Dispatcher gave over the phone instructions on how to perform the Heimlich maneuver, saving the man's life. I'll have more information on this hopefully by Monday. HOW ABOUT SOME LIKES FOR ALL THE FIRST FIRST RESPONDERS?
EMS – The Unsung Heroes
2022-11-12@11:40pm--#Bridgeport CT-- EMS transporting a patient on I-95 northbound had to stop at exit 27A due to an out-of-control patient.
Bridgeport News: Rollover Accident
2022-11-12@10:46pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters were called to the 600 block of Bishop Avenue for a rollover accident that was first reported with entrapment. The drive was able to get out on his own and has no reported injuries.
Scam Alert: Police Impersonator – Phone Scam
The Bridgeport Police Department (BPD) would like to warn the public about a financial telephone scam, where callers posing as representatives of Police Department falsely assert criminal legal action in exchange for monetary funds. The Bridgeport Police Department has been notified of multiple telephone calls regarding scammers impersonating members of the BPD who have attempted to extort individuals claiming they are delinquent for jury duty. The scammers falsely claim the individual has an active arrest warrant for jury duty violations which requires them to pay a fine to be restored to good standing. These calls are fake and not made from anyone at the BPD. The Bridgeport Police Department will never solicit anyone for monetary funds. If you happen to…
Fairfield News: 2 Crashes
2022-11-12@10:20pm--#Fairfield CT-- Two separate crashes. A two car crash with air bag deployment. A second a one car crash off the road in the 2500 block of Burr Street near Hemlock Road. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Assault
2022-11-12@7:40pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police and EMS on scene of an assault in the 1000 block of Stratford Avenue. This news report is made possible by: