Bridgeport News: Finger Cut Off
2021-07-22@11:18pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A man in the 1400 block of Fairfield Avenue has cut a finger off while mowing his lawn according to radio reports. This news report is made possible by:
Fairfield News: Gas Leak
2021-07-22@9:35am--#Fairfield CT-- First responders are one the scene of an underground gas leak at Post and Old Post Road. According to radio reports a guardrail post was driven into a four inch main. The department of public works supervisor has been requested to the scene as well. This news report is made possible by our SAFE heating sponsor:|
PFA Ban
Governor Ned Lamont today held a bill signing ceremony at the edge of the Farmington River in Windsor to commemorate the adoption of a new state law banning the use of firefighting foam and food packaging that contain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances. Commonly known as PFAS, the large group of man-made “forever chemicals” are used in a variety of materials and products around the world. Specifically, the new law, Public Act 21-191, An Act Concerning the Use of PFAS Substances in Class B Firefighting Foam, bans the use of PFAS-containing firefighting foam, or “AFFF,” effective October 1, 2021. Effective immediately, AFFF is not permitted for use in training activities. Additionally, the law also phases out PFAS-containing food packaging by 2023, which makes…
I-95 Crash
2021-07-21@4:38pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #cttraffic-- A multi-car crash I-95 southbound near exit 27B-C. No word on any injries.
Fairfield News: Homeowner Catches Burglary Suspect
2021-07-21@1:44pm--#Fairfield CT-- #Easton CT-- A homeowner in the 5300 block of holds down a burglary suspect until police arrive in the 5300 block of Park Avenue near the Easton town line. This news report is made possible by:
Passport Backlog
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), a member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, on Monday urged the State Department to address the passport backlog and restore processing times to pre-pandemic levels. In a letter to U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Murphy specifically asked for a description of the Department’s strategy to address the backlog, a timeline for hiring more staff to meet demand, and an accounting of any additional resources needed. “Current wait times – up to 18 weeks for routine service and 12 for expedited service – well exceed pre-pandemic levels, and they are untenable for Americans seeking to resume international travel and reconnect with friends and loved ones abroad,” Murphy wrote. Murphy continued: “I understand the financial and personnel…
Trumbull News: Car Almost Lands In Avalon Gates Pool
2021-07-21@11:30PMish--- A car almost landed in the community pool at Avalon Gates. One person appeared to be injured.
Bridgeport News: Stand-Off Ends Peacefully
2021--07-20@6:45pm---#Bridgeport CT-- Unconfirmed reports say a man allegedly had just broken off with his girlfriend and he "lost it" and started shooting on Carroll Avenue. Remarkably no one was injured. The SWAT team was called in after he locked himself in his home. After a short stand off the man surrendered peacefully.
Bridgeport News: Shots Fired!
2021-07-20@5:25pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A DoingItLocal News Warrior reported to us that police are on Sheridan Street investigating shots fired. So far no reports of anyone hit. Don't let them hide the news. Message Steve on Facebook or text him at 203-769-6961! This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Love Triangle Ends In Stabbing Homicide
2021-07-21 #Bridgeport CT-- The homicide on Whitney Avenue was a possible love triangle. Multiple sources confirmed to me that Ricardo Garcia allegedly came home to find his wife in bed with his landlord when he allegedly stabbed the landlord to death. The wife immediately identified Ricardo Garcia who then fled in a Red Nissan Pathfinder, bearing Connecticut registration AW74910. Anyone with information on Garcia’s whereabouts should contact Bridgeport Police immediately at 203-576-TIPS (8477) or 203-576-7671.