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Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Structure Fire

Apr 13, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

UPDATE: One occupant was rapidly transported to the hospital due to injuries consistent with a fall from an upper floor window. Three other occupants were transported due to smoke inhalation. 2020-04-13@8:15am--#Bridgeport CT-- Structure fire on Laurel Court. When firefighters arrived they found heavy fire in the rear of the building on the 2nd floor. The fire quickly spread to the 3rd floor and the attic. Everyone made it out safely. One firefighter slipped on the roof but caught himself with the latter of the aerial truck. He was checked out by EMS and was reported to be okay. There are no reported injuries. Red Cross was called to help with immediate needs and lodging. The fire marshal was called to…

State News

Legislators Call On SBA to Issue Economic Emergency Loans and Grants to Small Businesses

Apr 13, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) joined a letter led by U.S. Senator Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), along with 17 colleagues, in calling on the Small Business Administration (SBA) to ensure small businesses receive Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) associated with the COVID-19 crisis and the new Emergency Economic Injury Grants (EEIGs) within three days of application as mandated by Congress. The senators' letter to SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza follows reports that small businesses across the country are not receiving EEIG advances, despite the fact that they are eligible entities and have taken the necessary steps of applying for an EIDL and requesting an EEIG. "Small businesses across the country are counting on this federally-mandated relief, and it is imperative that the SBA ensure they…

Trumbull

Merritt Rollover

Apr 13, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

2020-04-13@6:06am--#Trumbull CT--#cttraffic--Report of a rollover crash on the Merritt Parkway, northbound between 49 and 52. This news report is made possible by:

State News

Governor’s Rent And Other Protections

Apr 13, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced he has signed an executive order that enacts a series of protections for residential renters struggling to pay their housing costs during the COVID-19 emergency, ensuring that they will not be evicted during this nationwide crisis and receive grace periods over the next several months. The order also extends all previously enacted closures, distancing, and safety measures – including for schools, restaurants, bars, retail stores, gyms, and other establishments – through at least May 20, 2020. In addition, it permits food trucks to operate at certain highway rest areas, and also modifies educator certification testing. Protections granted to residential renters during COVID-19 crisis Governor Lamont’s order – Executive Order No. 7X…

Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Crash With Entrapment

Apr 13, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

Police UPDATE: On April 13, 2020 at approximately 2:07 am, Bridgeport Patrol Officers responded to a serious motor vehicle crash on Barnum Avenue between Helen Street and Central Avenue. This was a single-car motor vehicle accident involving a 24-year-old Bridgeport man operating a gray 2005 Chrysler Pacifica van. There were no other passengers in the vehicle. The vehicle was traveling eastbound on Barnum Avenue when it crossed over into the westbound lane and struck the abandoned Remington Arms Munitions Factory located at 939 Barnum Avenue. The vehicle came to a stop in the westbound lane of Barnum Avenue; sustaining heavy front end damage. Bridgeport Fire Department responded and extricated the driver from the vehicle. The driver was transported to Bridgeport…

Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Multi-Town Pursuit Ends In Bridgeport

Apr 13, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

2020-04-13@1:40am---#Bridgeport CT-- Norwalk police located a stolen silver Jaguar but broke off on I-95 northbound. Westport and state police pursued the vehicle into Fairfield but lost the car in Bridgeport off exit 26. An alert Bridgeport Police officer located the car when the "BOLO" (Be On The Look Out) went out near buildings 5 and 6 at PT Barnum Housing. The suspects fled towards building 12. Additional Bridgeport Police officers arrived and located the suspect on St. Stephen's Road where they capture 3 suspects.

Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Shots Fired

Apr 13, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

2002-04-13 @1:14am--#Bridgeport CT-- Shots fired in the 300 block of William Street. Police spot a gray sedan speeding away and ends pursuing the vehicle on I-95 northbound near exit 31. So far no reports of anyone or anything hit. This news report is made possible by:

Valley

Seymour News: Structure Fire

Apr 12, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

UPDATE: Fire out, 4 adults and 7 children displaced. Red Cross called to the scene to assist them. 2020-04-12@6:49pm--#Seymour CT-- Firefighters on scene at Nichols Street for a structure fire. Heavy fire on the third floor according to radio reports. This news report is made possible by:

Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Police Put Out Porch Fire

Apr 12, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

2020-04-12@12:33am--#Bridgeport CT-- Police, who are usually first on the scene of most fires were able to extinguish a porch fire in the 800 block of Hancock Avenue with the extinguishers the carry in the cars. Firefighters arrived and ensured it was completely out and that it did not extend anywhere else.

Norwalk

Norwalk News: Man To Try And Beat Trespass Charges

Apr 11, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

#Norwalk CT--On April 7, 2020 at around 1 p.m. officers were patrolling the area of Cranbury Elementary School located at 10 Knowalot Ln. Officers were checking to ensure no unauthorized people were on school grounds because school is closed, and observed an occupied vehicle parked on the property. Officers observed the occupant of the vehicle, Troy Musacchio, was masturbating inside the vehicle while watching a pornographic movie on a phone. Musacchio was issued a misdemeanor summons and released from the scene. This incident remains under investigation. Arrested: Troy S. Musacchio ( D.O.B 2/22/68) Charges: Loitering on School Grounds, Public Indecency, Trespassing in the Second Degree Bond: Promise to Appear Court: Bridgeport Courthouse on April 24, 2020 This news report…

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Bridgeport News: Structure Fire

Legislators Call On SBA to Issue Economic Emergency Loans and Grants to Small Businesses

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Governor’s Rent And Other Protections

Bridgeport News: Crash With Entrapment

Bridgeport News: Multi-Town Pursuit Ends In Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Shots Fired

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Bridgeport News: Police Put Out Porch Fire

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