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Memorial Tips For Drivers
With more travelers expected to head out over the Memorial Day weekend, the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) and AAA remind motorists to slow down and travel safe. According to AAA, road travel is expected to increase by nearly five percent compared to last year, which represents approximately 93 percent of pre-pandemic vehicle travel.“Memorial Day weekend is considered one of the busiest travel times in Connecticut. Vehicle crashes are rising to unprecedented levels and people continue traveling way too fast,” CTDOT Commissioner Joe Giulietti said. “I urge motorists to put down the cell phone, buckle up, slow down, and always drive sober.”According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more than 5,600 people were killed during the Memorial Day…
Bridgeport News: Pursuit and Crash
#Bridgeport CT-- On Tuesday May 24, 2022 at 1933hrs a Bridgeport Police Officer was on patrol in the area of Maple Street, when she came upon a vehicle in front of her patrol cruiser with parties acting suspicious. The Officer proceeded to conduct a motor vehicle stop and the vehicle proceeded to disobey the lights and sirens and flee in a high rate of speed through various city streets and onto Route 8/25. The Officer called off the pursuit due to the recklessness of the fleeing vehicle. She provided a description of the vehicle to the Bridgeport ECC that transmitted the information out to the Bridgeport Police Department and other local Police Departments. At approximately 2030hrs the vehicle was observed…
Bridgeport News: 4 Year Old Wandering The Streets
2022-05-26@6:09pm--#Bridgeport CT-- First responders are on the scene of William Street, near Knowlton Street for a 4 year old found wandering the streets alone. This news report is made possible by:
Fairfield News: Fire Marshal Threatened
2022-05-26@4:53pm--#Fairfield CT-- The fire marshal requested police to the 200 block of Fairchild Avenue after being threatened by a person after attempting to inspect the property. The person allegedly threatened to get a gun prompting police response. The suspect is a registered gun owner according to radio reports.
Southport News: Lawnmower Accident
2022-05-26@3:16pm--#Fairfield CT-- #Southport CT-- A homeowner suffered laceration on his foot when his leg got stuck in the lawnmower according to radio reports. His leg was already freed when firefighters arrived. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Shoot Out In The Hollow
2022-05-26@10:00AMish--Word on the street is that there was a shootout in a back lot on Vine Street near Park Avenue.Word is that there was a round of 12 shot and then and round of 12 minutes apart. One person was shot at the scene. A short time later a suspect was allegedly apprehended wearing a tactical vest and hundreds of rounds of ammunition at PT Barnum Housing. There have been a large increase in shots being fired in the area of PT Barnum. Last week one teen was apprehended after a shots fired incident.
Fairfield News: Safe Boating Proclamation
#Fairfield CT-- On Tuesday, First Selectwoman Brenda Kupchick declared May 21 to the 27th Nation Safe Boating Week which includes this year's theme "Wear Your Life Jacket To Work" Day. All boaters are encouraged to check their boat and to make sure the required equipment is onboard. https://youtu.be/NLQJVfePc2Y
Fairfield News: Road Rage Results In Pepper Spray
2022-05-25@5:00pm--#Fairfield CT-- #cttraffic-- State police on the Merritt Parkway northbound between exits 44 and 43 for a person pepper sprayed during a road rage incident. This news report is made possible by: