Today’s Vehicle Fire
2021-05-12@7:11pm--#Stratford CT-- #cttraffic-- Today's vehicle fire is on I-95 northbound near exit 32.
Fairfield News: Worker Attacking Other Workers
2021-05-12@2:30pm--#Fairfield CT-- Police were dispatched to a home on Hickory Lane (off Congress Street) for a worker attacking other workers on scene. This news report is made possible by: Visit Penfield Service's website: https://penfieldservicecenterct.com/
I-95 Crash
2021-05-12@9:23am--#Stratford CT-- #cttraffic- A viewer sent in this photo of a crash on I-95 northbound near exit 31. It appears a pickup towing a livestock trailer hit the back of another livestock vehicle. It is not known if there are any livestock in the trailers.
AGs Oppose Instagram for Kids
Hartford, CT) — Citing serious concerns about the safety and well-being of children and the harm social media poses to young people, Attorney General William Tong has joined a coalition of 44 attorneys general urging Facebook to abandon its plans to launch a version of Instagram for children under the age of 13. In a letter to Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, the coalition contends that social media can be detrimental to children for myriad reasons and that Facebook has historically failed to protect the welfare of children on its platforms. “Instagram for kids will undoubtedly open the door for predators, cyberbullying and other potential dangers. Facebook has failed to protect its adult users from disinformation, abuse and privacy breaches, so…
Bridgeport News: Man Lucky To Be Alive
2021-05-11@7:37pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A man was apparently mowing his lawn when he somehow became trapped beneath the device,” said Deputy Fire Chief James Buck. His family found him with no pulse and not breathing. His son extricated him. EMS arrived and performed CPR. He was revived and is being monitored at the hospital in stable condition.
Shelton News: Attempted Shed Break-In
2021-05-11@11:44am--#Shelton CT-- Police are investigating an attempted break-in to a shed on Longview Road. This news report is made possible by: https://www.bmwofbridgeport.com/
Fairfield News: Construction Worker Injured
2021-05-11@11:31am-- #Fairfield CT-- A construction worker working on Unquowa Road received a laceration to the eye. First responders are on scene. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Person Shot
#Bridgeport CT--On May 8, 2021 at approximately 11:45pm the Bridgeport Emergency Operations Center reported a gunshot wound victim was brought into an area hospital. The victim, identified as 22-year-old Raekwone McDonald, sustained a single non-life-threatening gunshot wound. McDonald said he was shot while traveling to a corner store located somewhere along Berkshire Avenue. Another citizen drove the victim to the hospital. He was treated and is reported to be in stable condition. The Bridgeport Detective Bureau is investigating the incident. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to call Detective Angel Llanos at 203-581-5229 or utilize the Bridgeport Police Tips Line at 203-576-TIPS. This press release was made possible by:
Westport News: Larceny in the First Degree (Motor Vehicle Theft)
#Westport CT-- On September 5, 2020 at approximately 1:45 p.m., Westport Police officers responded toAvis Rental Cars on a report that an individual rented a car and then allegedly failed to return thevehicle. The manager stated that the car in question was supposed to have been brought back toAvis in early August, but as of September 5 it had yet to be returned. The person who rented thevehicle was identified as Michelle Kinner and prior to contacting the police Avis purportedlysent a letter to Ms. Kinner requesting that she return the car. Since the vehicle was a month overdue and efforts to recover it from Ms. Kinner were notsuccessful the car was deemed to be stolen. Therefore, a warrant for…
Connecticut College Corps
HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that applications are now being accepted for the recently created Connecticut College Corps, which aims to recruit college students interested in working at summer enrichment programs as part of the governor’s plan to provide K-12 students and families with engaging enrichment and learning experiences in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Under the initiative, the state will partner with local colleges and universities to recruit 500 higher education students to participate in summer programs for children. Participants will receive training on social-emotional health, equity, diversity, and academic training to support the summer programs. The state is partnering with local college and universities to identify students interested in participating. The Connecticut Office of Higher…