The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) today announced that the Exit 33 Southbound off-ramp on Interstate 95 will be open to motorists at 5 p.m. on Friday, May 13, 2022. This follows the opening of the I-95 Exit 33 Northbound on-ramp in November 2021. The Interchange 33 Project in Stratford made the area a full interchange, with on- and off-ramps accessible in both highway directions. “This project has been in the making for many years, and now with both new ramps open, access to a major shopping and economic area in Stratford is more convenient. I am pleased that we remain on schedule to have this project fully completed in time for the busy summer season,” Connecticut Department of Transportation Commissioner…
Milford News: Pedestrian Struck
2022-05-13@12:13pm--#Milford CT-- A senior citizen is reported struck in the parking lot of Costco in 1700 block of Boston Post Road. This news report is made possible by: Nima doesn't clown around with mortgages!
Operation Lifesaver
Operation Lifesaver, Inc., the nonprofit public safety education and awareness organization launched a national public awareness advertising campaign in Connecticut. Operation Lifesaver, Inc. (OLI) is dedicated to reducing collisions, fatalities, and injuries at highway-rail crossings and trespassing on or near railroad tracks. The three video ads, ranging from 15 to 60 seconds, highlight rail safety protocols and aim to increase awareness among rail passengers and pedestrians. The OLI ads will run on Connecticut TV stations until mid-June for the first time. “Trains can run on any track at any time in either direction. This ad campaign reiterates the message: if you see train tracks, assume a train is nearby,” Connecticut Department of Transportation Commissioner Joseph Giulietti said. “We encourage all pedestrians and rail passengers to never cross over train tracks unless there…
Southport News: Person Falls Into Window Well
2022-05-12@8:30PMish-- #Southport CT-- #Fairfield CT-- Firefighters were called to rescue a person who fell into a window well outside of the entrance to Southport Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation, formerly Regal Care at 930 Mill Hill Terrace. The person was transported to the hospital with unknown injuries.
Bridgeport News: Rollover Crash
2022-05-12@6:49pm--#Bridgeport CT-- There were no injuries in this one car rollover in the 900 block of Stratford Avenue (near Baldwin Street).
Bridgeport News: Teen Hit By Car
2022-05-12@3:30PMish-- A 16 year old girl was hit by a car at Pearl/Park Street, and transported to the hospital. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Gas Line Rupture
2022-05-12@11:40am--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters at the 500 block of Birmingham Street for the rupture of a low pressure gas line. This news report is made possible by:
Fairfield News: Manager Punched In The Face
2022-05-11@6:25pm--#Fairfield CT-- The manager at the 961 Black Rock Turnpike CVS (near Jennings Road) was punched in the face by a customer who fled. EMS was called but he refused medical treatment. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Two Retire From The Police Force
Congratulations to police officers Daniel Mendez and Keith Ruffin on their retirement last week. Thank you for your service!The Bridgeport Police force should be 425 but with 2 more retiring brings the force down to 307 officers. Only 12 are expected to graduate from the academy to replace them.
Stratford News: Internet Ad Robbery
On 04/23/2022 the Stratford Police Department investigated a robbery in the Town of Stratford. It was determined the victim placed an online Facebook Market Place advertisement to sell an IPHONE. The suspect and victim met at a prearranged location where the suspect assaulted the victim and stole his IPHONE. The victim observed a handgun during the robbery. The Stratford Police Detective Bureau with the assistance of the Bridgeport Police Department Task Force identified the main suspect as SHAHIEM DONALD(DOB 10/09/2003) of Ansonia. It was later determined Donald and his co-conspirators would contact various victims throughout Fairfield County online to arrange to either buy or sell IPHONES and other items. Once the suspects met with the victims Donald and his gang…