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…

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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…

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Bridgeport News: Assault

2021-05-10@4:40pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police and EMS on scene on Cowles Street for an assault. There are no further details. This news report is made possible by:

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Bridgeport News: Stabbing

2021-05-10@4:08pm--#Bridgeport CT-- First responders are on Evans Street for a stabbing.

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State Senator Marilyn Moore (D-Bridgeport), voted for legislation extending telehealth services in Connecticut for another two years. This extension allows health care providers and patients to have continued flexibility utilizing a tool that continues to be great benefit for Connecticut residents seeking health services during the COVID-19 pandemic. The bill approved in a bipartisan vote in both the state Senate and state House of Representatives now heads to the governor’s desk to be signed into law. "This legislation will ensure the coverage needed for patients who continue to seek care online or over the phone," said Sen. Moore. "It is helpful for those who don't have access to transportation to receive the medical care they need, and it is beneficial to those…

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Crashes

2021-05-09@11:01pm #Westport CT--#cttraffic-- A crash on I-95 southbound near exit 18 (photo) #Fairfield CT-- A one car crash about 75 feet off the road and into the woods on Merwins Lane.

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Derby News: Pickup Hits Wall

2021-05-09@9:53pm--#Derby CT--#cttraffic-- A pickup truck has hit a wall near a home in the 100 block of Roosevelt Drive. No word on any injjuries. This news report is made possible by: https://www.bmwofbridgeport.com/

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Woman With A Machete

2021-05-09@3:38pm--#cttraffic-- State police were following a woman hanging out of a car with a machete starting on the Merritt Parkway near exit 47 then onto Route 8 northbound. Sounds like they have her in custody near exit 11. This news report is made possible by:

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Easton News: Rollover Accident

2021-05-09@1:04pm--#Easton CT-- Report of a rollover accident at Adams at Sport Hill Road with injuries. This news report is made possible by:

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Bridgeport News: Pedestrians Struck

2021-05-08@10:11pm-- A pedestrian was struck in the 2300 block of Main Street near Charles Street. 10:55pm-- A pedestrian was struck at Grandfield near Palisades Avenue. This news report is made possible by:

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