BYSTANDER’S QUICK ACTIONS SAVES DROWNING CHILD

#Trumbull CT-- A local woman is credited with saving the life of a child on Thursday night, June 9th,after she pulled the girl from the community swimming pool at the Ten Apartments, 100Oakview Drive, Trumbull. The victim, a five-year-old Trumbull girl, was foundunresponsive in the water at about 6:00 p.m., and was pulled out of the water. Abystander at the pool saw what was occurring, immediately stepped in to help, andbegan doing CPR and rescue breathing on the girl. A short time later, the girl coughedup water and regained consciousness. The five (5) year-old girl was swimming with her mother and another child in the poolwhen the mother turned away for a moment to assist the other child. The victim…

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Home Assistance For Low To Moderate Homebuyers

Governor Ned Lamont announced today the launch of Time to Own, a new state program offering down payment assistance to low and moderate-income homebuyers in Connecticut. Now accepting applications as of today, the program provides a new source of funds for down payment and closing costs for applicants applying to the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority’s (CHFA) First-Time Homebuyer Program. It is being administered by CHFA on behalf of the Connecticut Department of Housing and is funded with $20 million that was allocated for homebuyer assistance by the State Bond Commission in December. “We all know one of the greatest obstacles to homeownership is having a down payment and covering closing costs,” Governor Lamont said. “This program breaks new ground, offering homebuyers the…

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Bridgeport News: Homicide #11

VIDEO REPORT: On June 13, 2022 at approximately 8:30 pm, Bridgeport Police responded to the PT Barnum Housing Complex on a ShotSpotter activation and citizens reporting numerous shots fired with a person shot near buildings 10 and 11. Patrol Officers and AMR Ambulance responded to the scene to find a 22-year-old Shelton man laying down on the ground next to building 11 suffering from numerous gunshot wounds.  Medics pronounced the man deceased at the scene. Bridgeport Patrol Officers secured the crime scene and notified the Detective Bureau (DB).  The DB Homicide Squad has taken charge of the investigation with Detectives from the Identification Unit currently collecting evidence within the housing complex.  Detectives are working several leads and the scene remains…

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Westport News: Traffic Advisory – Yankee Doodle Fair June 16 th -19th

The Westport Women’s Club will be holding its annual Yankee Doodle Fairbeginning on Thursday, June 16th. The hours of the event are 6:00pm – 10:00pmThursday and Friday, 1:00pm – 10:00pm Saturday and 1:00pm – 5:00pm onSunday, June 19th. The event takes place at the Westport Women’s Club, 44Imperial Avenue, and in the Westport Municipal parking lot located on ImperialAvenue.Attendees are advised there is no parking on Thomas Road during the YankeeDoodle Fair. With a downtown outdoor shopping event also being held thatSaturday, residents and motorists can expect traffic congestion and temporarydelays. Motorists are asked to exercise caution while driving through the area dueto increased pedestrian traffic, and to allow extra time to arrive at their destinationsor seek alternate routes around…

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Bridgeport News: 2 Shot

Police UPDATE: Bridgeport Police: At 1521hrs the Bridgeport ECC receive several calls regarding possible parties shot in the area of Fourth St. BPD was immediately dispatched to the area. While enroute the Bridgeport ECC received a call from Bridgeport Hospital reporting a GSW party was dropped off by a private vehicle. Unknown extent of injured. Preliminary reports indicate the incident may have occurred in Stratford and both victims fled into Bridgeport. This is an active investigation. Stratford Police: On 6/12/22 at approximately 3:18pm officers from the Stratford Police Department  with assistance from the Bridgeport Police Department investigated a shooting incident that occurred at the Walgreens Pharmacy located at 1606 Barnum Avenue.   During the incident several persons were involved in…

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