Bridgeport News: Crash!
2021-08-27@10:38am--#Bridgeport CT-- First responders on scene of a two car crash at Clinton near Elmwood assessing how many were injured. There was one person in the red car and someone in the back seat of the white car.
Flags To Half-Staff
HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont announced that – in accordance with a proclamation issued by President Joe Biden directing flags to be lowered throughout the country as a mark of respect for the U.S. service members and other victims killed in the terrorist attack today in Kabul, Afghanistan – U.S. and state flags in Connecticut will fly at half-staff beginning immediately until sunset on Monday, August 30, 2021. Accordingly, since no flag should fly higher than the U.S. flag, all other flags, including state, municipal, corporate, or otherwise, should also be lowered during this same duration of time. “My prayers go out to the family and friends of the military members whose lives were lost today in Afghanistan, as well as…
Bridgeport News: Home Invasion – Sexual Assault
#Bridgeport CT--On August 26, 2021 at approximately 2:47 p.m. Bridgeport Police responded to a residence located in the north end of the City on the report of a sexual assault of a 21-year-old female. The Bridgeport Emergency Operations Center provided a description of the male suspect via police radio; he was reported to be armed with a firearm and fleeing the area on foot. Sergeant Michael Paoletti, Sergeant Pasquale Feola, and Detective Jeff Holtz located a male party matching the suspect description walking in the area of Madison Avenue & Ashton Street. He was quickly detained within the 2400 block of Madison Avenue and subsequently placed under arrest. Easton Police Officer Tamra French was conducting a track with her police…
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…