I-95 Crash
2021-10-12@10:37pm--#Stratford CT-- #cttraffic-- A multi-car crash with minor injuries I-95 southbound near exit 30.
Bridgeport News: Another Shooting
2021-10-11@11:31pm-- #Bridgeport CT-- Police received a shot spotter action in the 500 block of Connecticut Avenue. A short time later Bridgeport Hospital reported a woman walked in with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to the shoulder. Police determine the shooting occurred at Connecticut and 6th Avenue where there were also 2 cars struck by the gunfire. Thank you to all of the viewers who messaged me about the shooting. There was no call for EMS and it was at this time I discovered my Twitter account with the Bridgeport Police Twitter account was blocked. After spending most of the day dealing with lawyers, the State's Attorney General and other reporters and I finally got a chance to write this up. It's…
Derby News: Severed Hand
2021-10-12@3:49pm--#Derby CT-- EMS dispatched to BJ's Wholesale Club for a person in the parking lot near Division Street with a severed hand. This news report is made possible by: http://www.bdklawgroup.com/
Bridgeport News: 1 Firefighter Injured During Industrial Fire
Bridgeport UPDATE: At 1412hrs the City of Bridgeport ECC received a 911 call regarding a fire on the 2nd floor of the Wheelabrator Bridgeport Resco trash to power plant located at 6 Howard Avenue. BFD, AMR and BPD all were dispatched. BFD reported from the scene that there were fires in two hoppers. The BFD attacked the fire from the interior by opening inspection holes to extinguish. One firefighter was transported to the hospital with a possible burn while fighting the fire. This fire is currently under investigation. 2021-10-21@2:12pm--#Bridgeport CT-- One firefighter was reported injured at 3:40pm after fighting a hopper fire on the 2nd floor of the trash to energy plant Wheelabrator located at 6 Howard Avenue.
Today’s Vehicle Fire
2021-10-12@2:18pm--#Bridgeport News: Today's vehicle fire is on I-95 northbound near exit 29.
Bridgeport News: Valley Avenue Shooting
Police UPDATE: On October 11th, 2021, a 16-year-old male Nigel Powell sustained a fatal gunshot wound while inside a residence on Valley Avenue, Bridgeport, CT. The incident was initially reported as a self-inflicted gunshot wound, however during the course of the investigation, and through multiple witness interviews, it was determined the gun was fired by another juvenile male. On October 18th, 2021, Detectives with the Bridgeport Police Department secured an arrest warrant for a 16-year-old male responsible for the fatal gunshot. The 16-year-old male turned himself in to the Bridgeport Police Department this evening and was served with the arrest warrant. The name of the responsible male is being withheld at this time due to him being a juvenile. The…
Bridgeport Police Blocks Me From Their Twitter Feed
This explains why I'm not getting Tweets from the Bridgeport Police notifications. Way to go Scott Appleby. What a way to run a city. Only in Bridgeport do they say read the tweets but but block from reading them. Mayor Ganim you've got some serious problems in the ECC and they are making a mockery of your administration. You need to make some changes or it implies you endorse the incompetency.
Fairfield News: Car Hits Utility Pole Then Rolls Over
2021-10-11 @11:40pm--#Fairfield CT-- A car has hit a utility pole and rolled onto its roof at Governors Lane and Bronson Road. Everyone is out of the car and no reported injuries. There are no wires involved. This news report is made possible by:
Portable Retirement and Investment Account (PRIA) Act of 2021
Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) and Senator Mark Warner (D-VA) introduced the Portable Retirement and Investment Account (PRIA) Act of 2021. The PRIA Act will create universal, portable retirement and investment accounts that will be accessible to all Americans throughout their lives and move our retirement system into the 21st century. “The current retirement system isn’t working for all Americans,” said Himes. “The options to which American workers have access can differ significantly based on their area of employment and the systems can be needlessly confusing. In addition, many Americans lose access to retirement savings vehicles if they lose their jobs, and gig, contract, and part-time workers are often ineligible. PRIA changes all of this.” “Americans are more likely to change jobs…
Fairfield News: 2 Women Fighting
2021-10-06@ 12:40pm--#Fairfield CT--Kendra Jalisa Woodson, was issued a Misdemeanor Summons (MC562842), for C.G.S. 53a-181 Breach of Peace and 53a-61 Assault in the Third Degree, when she engaged in violent, tumultuous behavior and intentionally kicked another individual repeatedly before throwing her personal items on Canfield Drive. Woodson is scheduled to appear at Bridgeport Superior Court on October 20th, 2021. This press release was made possible by: