2021-07-07@4:16pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A car hit a house on Exeter Street near Chopsey Hill. The car hit the the water main into the house causing flooding. The water was gushing into the home and and not wanting to wait for the water company, the firefighters worked to shut off the water in the roadway. Talk about dedication!
STRATFORD- While inclement weather is being monitored for this afternoon and this evening, Mayor Laura R. Hoydick has announced that the Town Fireworks scheduled for Short Beach at sundown this evening will go forward. Tonight’s firework show was already rescheduled from last week due to thunderstorms and heavy rain. The Mayor noted that residents should be mindful of predicted inclement weather ahead of the event and plan accordingly. The fireworks are planned to begin at sundown, but weather conditions may require an adjustment to later times if necessary. The show will begin no earlier than 9:00pm. Residents are asked to be patient with the possibility of a weather related delay in start time. Further updates will be made throughout the day if necessary, with updates…
2021-07-07@12:37pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Report of a child on a bicycle has been hit by a car on High Ridge Drive. There are no further details. This news report is made possible by: https://www.naturalannieessentials.com/
On July 5, 2021, at approximately 11:11 p.m. the Bridgeport Emergency Operations Center received a report of a male party and his dog were shot in the 600 block of Trumbull Ave. The victim, a 25-year-old Bridgeport man, was shot while lying in bed. He was transported to an area hospital with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. The pet dog was transported to an area vet by the victims’ family (condition unknown). B.P.D. detectives responded to the hospital and crime scene. During this incident at least 3 parked vehicles were struck by gunfire within the Trumbull Gardens Housing Complex and bullet projectiles entered at least 2 occupied apartments. A large number of shell casings were found at the scene. The…
(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont announced that he has signed into law a bill that will allow college student-athletes in Connecticut to be compensated for their name and likeness by engaging in paid advertisements, something that is now forbidden by the NCAA. A provision included in Public Act 21-132, which the governor signed today, permits college athletes in Connecticut to earn compensation through an endorsement contract or employment, and they can hire the legal or professional representation of an attorney or sports agent. It takes effect September 1, 2021. “For decades, student-athletes have been unfairly prevented from being compensated for use of their own image, while other organizations have made billions from the performance of these college students,” Governor Lamont said.…
2021-07-06@7:47pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #cttraffic-- A car on it's side I-95 southbound near exit 27A left lane and left shoulder. No word of any injuries.
Police UPDATE: On July 6, 2021 at approximately 1912 hours Bridgeport Emergency Operations Center received a Call for Service # 2100055962 for a report of a Car vs Pedestrian Evading crash at the 1150 block of East Main Street. A pedestrian identified as William Rodriguez Cruz DOB 11/1/1960 of Bridgeport was crossing the street at the 1150 block of East Main St when he was struck by a dark colored SUV traveling at a high rate of speed south on East Main Street. The vehicle then continued on East Main St evading the crash. The Bridgeport Fire Department and AMR responded to the scene. The pedestrian William Rodriguez Cruz sustained numerous severe injuries and was transported to Bridgeport Hospital. Mr.…
2021-07-06@5:09pm--#Fairfield CT-- A downed tree is blocking traffic on Brookside Road. Department of Public Works requested to the scene to remove the tree. This news report is made possible by:
2021-07-06@4:29pm--#Southport CT-- A River Street resident is reporting to police that their home was entered and gone through within the last hour while they were gone. This news report is made possible by: http://www.sherwoodfarm.org/
2021-07-06@2:58pm--#Fairfield CT-- Fairfield Police are taking a report from Chris who has video at Fairfield Motor Works on Berwick Road of someone taking picture of their cars. The law says if you or your property can be seen from the public right-away you are not entitled to privacy. Bring them in or hide them from public view! This news report is made possible by:
