Stratford News: Brush Fire
2022-06-30@12:34pm--#Stratford CT-- Firefighters on the way to the 500 block of River Road for another brush fire. The area has had a number of brush fires within the last month. This news report is made possible by:
Fairfield News: Rollover Accident
2022-06-29@7:15pm--#Fairfield CT-- Firefighters were called to the Citgo Station at Post and South Pine Creek Road to extricate a person trapped in a rollover accident. The car rolled and just missed hitting propane tanks on the side of the building. The driver was transported to the hospital with unknown injuries. https://youtu.be/HCBVpafgU9Q
Bridgeport News: Motorcyclist Seriously Injured
2022-06-29@9:22am--#Bridgeport CT-- cttraffic-- A viewer, Dominick Spadaro sent in this photo of motorists on I-95 northbound near exit 27A tend to motorcyclist who was seriously injured in a crash. The motorcyclist was stabilized in Bridgeport Hospital and then transported to Yale New Haven Hospital.
Bridgeport News: Attempted Carjacking
2022-06-29@10:18pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A man was attacked by 5 males who attempted to take his car on East Avenue. The man refused treatment by EMS.
Bridgeport News: Water Rescue Seaside Park
7:00PMish-- #Bridgeport CT-- Lieutenant Lamont Jones told us that two people on jet skis were rescued off the break waters at Seaside Park. The rescue was hampered by the shallow waters, firefighter will bring another boat in to bring in the jet ski. https://youtu.be/v8SbY4fiWfg
Bridgeport News: Man Shot
VIDEO Report: 2022-06-29@7:55pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A man was shot in the 800 block of Hancock Avenue. The victim appeared to be alert and talking with first responders. The suspect was captured at the train station on Water Street, easy to spot, he was wearing a Sponge Bob hoodie. https://youtu.be/dXGhcCQYMC4
STRATFORD MAYOR APPOINTS JAMES BUCK DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF
STRATFORD – Mayor Laura R. Hoydick announced today that James Buck has been named the new Deputy Fire Chief for the Town of Stratford. Buck comes to the Town of Stratford from the City of Bridgeport where he currently serves as Deputy Fire Chief, a post he has held since 2019. Buck will replace Jermaine Atkinson who has been promoted the Fire Chief following the announced retirement of Chief Brian Lampart. Buck holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Safety Administration, and an Associate’s Degree in Emergency Management with a concentration in Fire Science. He joined the Bridgeport Fire Department in 1994 as a Firefighter, rising through the ranks to Fire Lieutenant, Safety Officer, and Fire Captain, before becoming Deputy Chief. He has also served as the Emergency Management Director…
Shelton News: Overturned Tractor-Trailer
2022-06-29#Shelton CT-- Dana Marie Bacarella sent in this photo of an overturned tractor-trailer at Bridgeport Avenue and Old Stratford Road. No word on when they plan to right it.
ATTORNEY GENERAL TONG URGES CONGRESS TO PROTECT CHILDREN FROM CANNABIS COPYCAT PRODUCTS
(Hartford, CT) -- Attorney General William Tong joined a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general urging Congress to protect children from cannabis copycat products. These unregulated, illegal products are designed to look like popular snack items and are contributing to increased accidental THC consumption in children. On June 16, the FDA warned that between January 1, 2021 and May 31, 2022, National Poison Control Centers received 10,448 single substance exposure cases involving edible products containing THC. Of these cases, 77 percent involved patients 19 years of age or younger. The Connecticut Poison Control Center has reported 189 cases of marijuana edible ingestion in children under age 19 since 2020. Of those, 150 were sent to the emergency department, and 66 were…
GOVERNOR LAMONT ISSUES DECLARATION ENABLING CRUCIAL FEDERAL SUPPORT FOR COVID-19 RESPONSE TO CONTINUE FOR SEVERAL MORE MONTHS
(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont announced that he has signed a declaration that will enable crucial federal support Connecticut has been receiving throughout the COVID-19 pandemic – including supplemental food benefits for households in need and non-congregate housing for individuals experiencing homelessness – to continue through December 28, 2022, or until the federal public health emergency ends, whichever is earlier. The governor specifically stated in the declaration that he does not intend to issue any executive orders under this declaration but rather wants to ensure that his administration has the authorities necessary to apply for and receive federal assistance in response to the pandemic. “We cannot ignore the reality that the COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately impacted low-income families and communities, many…