Bridgeport News: Foot Run Over After Altercation
2021-08-26@4:11pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A person had their foot run over by a vehicle after an altercation on Summit Street. This news report is made possible by:
Today’s Vehicle Fire
2021-08-26@3:58pm--#Fairfield CT-- Today's vehicle fire is hosted by Fairfield on Kings Highway East between Cumberland Farms and Miller Nissan.
Fairfield News: Sticking Cheese To Cars
2021-08-26@1:41pm--#Fairfield CT-- Police dispatched to the back of Marshall's at 700 Post Road for a group of teens on bikes sticking cheese to the back of cars. Unknown if they are part of the Guda Gang.... This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Carjacking
2021-08-26@1:00pm--#Westport CT-- Police are investigating a carjacking at 4543 Main Street (Michaels- Stop and Shop) parking lot. Taken was a gray Audi. No weapon was displayed but the person threatened to stab the victim. This press release was made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Assault
2021-08-26@12:49pm--#Bridgeport CT-- First responders on the scene of an assault on Maple Street. There are no further details on this call. This news report is made possible by:
Fairfield News: 3 Injured In Crash
2021-08-26@11:34am--#Fairfield CT-- Three people, including a pregnant woman was injured in a three car crash at Tunxis Hill at Villa Avenue. The intersection was closed during the incident.
GRANT TO ASSIST MINORITY-OWNED MANUFACTURERS
Governor Ned Lamont, Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal, and the UConn School of Business today announced that Connecticut has been awarded a five-year, $2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) to operate a national MBDA Advanced Manufacturing Center. Participating businesses will work with the UConn School of Business and other technical assistance partners to access advanced manufacturing and general business assistance to meet challenges and seize opportunities. “Connecticut is proud to have so many diverse manufacturers who can be further supported through this grant,” Governor Lamont said. “The expert guidance we will be providing these manufacturers will give them opportunities to expand their businesses into new markets or refine current operations…
Bridgeport News: Multi-Car Crash
2021-08-26@1:45AMish-- I came across this crash on East Main Street near Arctic Street on my way back to the car into the building at East Main and Boston Avenue. Witness told me there were no serious injuries here.
Bridgeport News: Pedestrian Struck
2021-08-25@8:55pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Report of a pedestrian being struck at Seaview and Crescent Avenue. There are no further details. This news report is made possible by:
Fairfield News: Bank Robber Flees in Taxi
#FAIRFIELD – On August 25, 2021 at approximately 11:54AM, the Fairfield Police Departmentreceived a report of a bank robbery at Key Bank, 1761 Post Road. The suspect was described asa white male who reportedly pointed a handgun at tellers demanding money. The suspect fledthe bank and entered a gray taxi last seen heading north on Mill Plain Road.Officers and Detectives coordinated with area taxi companies and tracked a taxi matching thedescription to East Main Street in Bridgeport. The suspect, identified as WILLIAM JOHNSON(DOB 07/31/1979) of Clinton Ave, Bridgeport, was taken into custody without incident byFairfield and Bridgeport Police Officers in the area of 2500 East Main Street.Located in the suspects backpack was the cash from Key Bank.Detectives on the scene…