I-95 Crash
2021-08-31@2:00pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #cttraffic-- A crash on I-95 northbound, you guessed it 27A exit. Expect delays.
Bridgeport Police Exodus Continues
#Bridgeport CT-- Officer Jonathan Medez and Stacy Cascante have resigned from the Bridgeport Police Department and taking their experience to the Monroe Police Department. Scott Appleby responded to our inquiry on behalf of the police chief that there are currently 336 officers serving. A full staff is 426. Appleby said they expect graduates from the academy in October/ November. I asked how many are expected to graduate and he said "Uncertain but depends on if there are any delays." The largest graduating class I've experienced as a reporter in 10 years is about 30 graduates. This makes 10 leaving this month or 1/3rd a graduating class. This news report is made possible by: Visit Penfield Service's website: https://penfieldservicecenterct.com/
Bridgeport News: Schools Locked In/Out
This press release is due to a viewer tip. Because of the tip we were able to ask about it and get a response: At 1035hrs the Bridgeport ECC received several calls regarding an male party displaying a firearm in front of people on Fairfield Avenue. Due to these reports Bassick HS, Curiale, and Batalla schools on a Lock-In/Lock-Out as a precaution. BPD responded to the area and are investigating. At this time the emergency procedure has been lifted. For clarification purposes, a lock-in and lock-out is not a lock down. A lock-in and lock-out is no person in or out of the facility while occupants can move freely around. This is issued when police activity is outside or in…
GOVERNOR LAMONT ANNOUNCES INITIAL ROUND OF BACK TO WORK CT BONUS PAYMENTS BEING MAILED THIS WEEK
(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the first round of the $1,000 bonus payments authorized through the Back to Work CT program are being mailed this week to more than 1,500 eligible applicants who are among the initial group of workers participating in the program. Established by Governor Lamont in May, the Back to Work CT program is designed to provide an additional bonus payment to long-term unemployed workers who live in Connecticut, are transitioning back to the workforce, and have obtained new jobs. It is supported by Connecticut’s Coronavirus Relief Fund, which utilizes federal funding obtained through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES ACT). Approximately $10 million has been allocated for the program, which will provide bonus…
Bridgeport News: Crash!
2021-08-30@11:49pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Report of a two car crash with injuries in the 400 block of Wilmont Avenue. This news report is made possible by: http://www.bdklawgroup.com/
Tonight’s Vehicle Fire
2021-08-30@11:20pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Tonight's vehicle fire was on the Lafayette Bridge near Highland Avenue. Firefighters quickly took care of the fully engulfed car. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Structure Fire
2021-08-30@3:57pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters were called to the 400 block of Benham Avenue for a fire on the 2nd the 3rd floor of a multi-family home. Everyone made it out safely and there were no reported injuries. The fire marshal was called to investigate the cause. The American Red Cross is helping four families – seven adults – three children after a fire today on Benham Ave., Bridgeport. The Red Cross provided assistance to meet the families' immediate needs. Responders included: Mark Rozelle, Ben Yambao and Susan Shaw.
Bridgeport News: Person Trapped Under Car
2021-08-30@6:36pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters were called to Ridgefield Avenue for a man working under a car when the jack came down on top of him. They quickly extricated him. No word on the extent of his injuries. This news report is made possible by: '
Bridgeport News: Child Found
2021-08-30@6:06pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Another child has been found in the streets, this time at James and Linen Avenue. EMS on the way to evaluate the child. A Bridgeport child was located about a half hour ago by Mercedes Benz dealership on Scofield Avenue. This news report is made possible by: Visit Perez Tires Website: https://www.pereztirecenter.com/
Fairfield News: 4 Year Old Child Found
2021-08-30@5:11pm--#Fairfield CT-- #Bridgeport CT-- A four year old child, possibly special needs was found by Mercedes Benz employees on Scofield Avenue. The child was found wearing pajamas and was thought to be out there for quite sometime according to radio reports. He was playing by the river and the employees brought him inside until police arrived. The mother reported the child missing and at 5:27pm the mother was on her way to the dealership. This news report is made possible by: