Bridgeport News: Attempted Murder Arrest

#Bridgeport Police Press release: On 11/29/2021, Demetrius Young born in 1994, turned himself to Bridgeport Police Detectives assigned to the U.S. Marshal Service Task Force.Young was charged with Attempted Murder. His court order bond was set at $500,000.On 11/15/2021, Bridgeport Police responded to a 'shot spotter' activation in the area of Ocean Terrace.The VICTIM made contact with police.At approximately 00:30 hours, the VICTIM fled from the area of the PT Barnum Housing Complex in a vehicle, while being pursued by Demetrius Young, who was driving a dark SUV. Demetrius Young passed in the VICTIM on Ocean Terrace and blocked the road , cutting the VICTIM off, causing her to briefly stop. Demetrius Young exited his vehicle and pointed a pistol…

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Westport Police Department Announces 2021 Holiday Toy Drive

The Westport Police Department Union in partnership with the Westport Police Benevolent Association (PBA) are excited to announce the commencement of the 2021 Holiday Toy Drive. The Toy Drive is an annual event that provides toys to underprivileged children throughout Fairfield County and Saint Vincent’s Hospitals.The Holiday Toy Drive has been extremely successful in the past, allowing for thousands of toys to be distributed to children who otherwise would have none. We again ask for the community’s continued support and generosity to help make this year’s Drive a success. By donating, you are guaranteed to bring holiday joy to so many deserving children. Weather permitting, Westport Police officers will accept new, unopened, and unwrapped toys, as well as cash donations,…

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Two I-95 Crashes

2021-12-01@11:37am--#Bridgeport CT #Fairfield CT-- #cttraffic-- Two I-95 southbound crashes to report. One in Bridgeport by exit 27A southbound- a two truck crash One in Westport - a 4 car crash southbound between exits 19 and 18. This news report is made possible by: See the deals at: https://www.ladaautosales.com/

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Stratford’s Annual Menorah Lighting and Holiday Lighting Festival

#STRATFORD- The Town of Stratford is preparing for their traditional Menorah Lighting and Holiday Lighting Festival. Both events are sponsored by Athletic Brewing Company. In addition to these events, the Town’s Public Works Department is happy to announce that landmarks and buildings throughout Stratford will be also decorated for the Holidays, a new tradition as of 2020. Additionally, the Stratford Beautification Committee will assist in decorating Town buildings.  Menorah Lighting ● Thursday, December 2nd at 6pm ● Town Hall Green  In celebration of Hanukkah, Rabbi Joseph Stock of the Mishkan Israel Day Camp will be on-hand to light an oversized menorah, which, in his own words, will “shine a light on all humanity.” Mayor Laura R. Hoydick will be joining Rabbi Stock in the celebration. The event will take place entirely…

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