GOVERNOR LAMONT SIGNS LEGISLATION EXPANDING ELIGIBILITY FOR ABSENTEE BALLOTS (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has signed legislation (Public Act 22-2) expanding two of the six statutory reasons under which voters in Connecticut can qualify for an absentee ballot during an election, primary, or referendum by allowing out-of-town commuters and caretakers of those who are ill or have a disability to vote by absentee ballot. The legislation removes more restrictive language on these qualifications from state statutes and better aligns state laws with the standard that is set in the state constitution. “This slight change better aligns our state laws with that allowed under the constitution,” Governor Lamont said. “We should be doing everything we can to…
Sacred Heart Assault
2022-04-09@1:11am--#Fairfield CT-- Two students reportedly assaulted in the parking garage at Seaton Hall on Park Avenue. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Crash With Injuries
2022-04-08@8:25pm--#Bridgeport CT-- 3 ambulances were dispatched to a three car crash at North Washington and Housatonic Avenue. The black Mustang was about away from what appeared to be the impact area with two other cars at Housatonic Avenue.
Bridgeport News: Possible Kidnapping
Police UPDATE: UPDATE: Jalayjah Douglas", who has an active Silver Alert out for her, has just been located safely. This is still an active investigation and more to follow, but the child has been found safely. #Bridgeport CT-- 19:13HRS The Bridgeport ECC received a call indicating that a child’s biological father came to the park and took the child while the child was playing, child was brought to the park by the foster parent. Incident occurred on Wordin Ave & Hanover St At this time Bridgeport Police has alerted the State and Surrounding Police Departments and are looking for the following person of interest: Father: James Douglas dob: 10-25-1991, 30yoa Operating: CTReg: BE36105, Honda Civic EX 2014 4 door sedan…
I-95 Crash
I-95 Rollover Crash2022-04-08@7:07pm--#Fairfield CT-- #cttraffic-- A crash I-95 southbound near the rest area. One car is rolled over in the right breakdown lane and another vehicle into the jersey barrier in the left breakdown lane.
Today’s Vehicle Fire
2022-04-08@6:53pm--#Fairfield CT-- #cttraffic-- Today's vehicle fire is on I-95 southbound between exits 25 and 24.
Bridgeport News: Hit By A Shopping Cart!
2022-04-08@5:43pm--#Bridgeport CT-- EMS on the way to Stop and Shop at 4531 Main Street for a person hit by a shopping cart..... This news report is made possible by:
FAIRFIELD BICYCLE RODEO
FAIRFIELD BICYCLE RODEOAT JENNINGS BEACH ON MAY 1, 2022FAIRFIELD, CT April 8, 2022– The Fairfield Police Athletic League (PAL), Town of Fairfield Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee and local Cub Scout packs will present the 2022 Bicycle Rodeo in the Jennings Beach parking log in Fairfield, CT, on Sunday, May 1, from 9:00 AM to noon.With the purpose of educating local youth on the basics of bicycle and road safety, this year’s bicycle rodeo will feature a training course with areas to learn proper riding techniques, helmet fitting and inspection, and equipment repairs. Hosted by the Fairfield PAL in partnership with Yale/New Haven Health, volunteers will set up the course and prepare the different stations. Starting at 9:00 AM, children will…
Southport News: Truck Wedge Under Railroad Bridge
2022-04-08@4:035pm--#Southport CT-- A truck is wedged under the railroad overpass on Westway Road. The driver suffered a leg laceration. Expect delays in the area. This news report is made possible by:
Route 8/25 Rollover Accident
2022-04-08@3:55pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #cttraffic-- A two car rollover accident Route 8/25 northbound near exit 5.