Bridgeport News: Crash!
2021-05-08@11:31am--#Bridgeport CT-- Another crash at Mountain Grove and Fairfield Avenue with injuries.
Ghost Gun Legislation
WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, released the following statement applauding new rulemaking issued by the Department of Justice to help law enforcement protect the public from untraceable, homemade firearms, known as “ghost guns”: “This new rule will help stop a surging menace of homemade, untraceable deadly weapons. It’s a historic step in applying Presidential power against gun violence.” “This straightforward new rule is based on one fundamental and inescapable fact: a homemade gun is still a gun. An assault weapon built from a kit ordered off the internet can kill just as many people as one bought in a store – only the DIY version doesn’t require an ID, licensing,…
Shelton News: Shots Fired
2021-05-07@10:29pm--#Shelton CT-- Reports of shots fired downtown near Canal Street. So far no one or anything reported hit. Suspects fled in a dark sedan. This news report is made possible by:
Crash Closes Merritt Parkway
2021-05-07@9:27pm--#Milford CT--#Stratford CT--#cttraffic-- A multi-car crash with injuries closes the Merritt Parkway southbound near exit 53. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Crash With Injuries
2021-05-07@7:26pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Three ambulances were dispatched to this accident with injuries at Noble Avenue and Jane Street. Firefighters had to extricate those in the cars.
Bridgeport New: Car & Motorcycle Collide
2021-05-07@4:33pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A collision between a motorcycle and car at Spring and Brooks Street. The motorcyclist is conscious according to radio reports. This news report is made possible by:
Fairfield News: Rental Scam
#Fairfield CT-- The Fairfield Police Department is investigating two complaints involving the same rental property on Euclid Ave in Fairfield. Two families dealt with the same individual, described as a bald, light/tan skinned male, approximately 6’ tall, with an average build, and short brown hair. who identified himself as “Daniel Ortega” maybe an alias. He operates a silver sedan, possibly a Nissan. The male made contact with the victims after going into two separate bodega style markets in Bridgeport. The male inquired about hanging up a flier up for a rental property in Fairfield. After being shown the property, each victim provided deposits of over a thousand dollars. Since finding out about the dual rental of the same property, neither…
Eversource Fines
Attorney General William Tong issued a statement today in support of the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority’s proposal to levy a $30 million total civil penalty against Eversource for its failure to meet its obligations to ratepayers in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Isaias. “Eversource failed its customers and put Connecticut families at risk after Tropical Storm Isaias. I fought for swift, severe penalties from the beginning, and this $30 million penalty is appropriate. Eversource must pay for their failures,” Attorney General Tong said. “This penalty is a strong first step to hold Eversource accountable for their disastrous performance, but this matter is far from over. We will continue to fight before PURA to ensure that Eversource cannot put the full cost of their…
Bridgeport Police Need Your Help
BRIDGEPORT, CT –On 5/2/21, the pictured male suspect was involved in a stabbing incident that occurred on East Main Street, Bridgeport, CT. The suspect is described as a Hispanic Male,approximately 30-35yrs old, roughly 5'7" tall, with black hair in a ponytail, chin strap stylebeard, and a tattoo of a Chinese symbol under his right eye. The suspect is wearing a distinctred windbreaker jacket with a blue stripe, and designs all over. The suspect may have ties toNorwalk, CT in addition to Bridgeport. Anyone with information about the identity of thisperson is asked to call the Bridgeport Police Tip Line at 203-576-TIPS (8477) or Detective Harperat 203-581-5239.
Man Jumps From Train To His Death
The MTA Police are investigating a report that a 45-year-old male left a westbound Metro-North train at approximately 11:27 a.m. as the train was traveling between Westport and EastNorwalk. The individual was pronounced deceased.Metro-North service is suspended between South Norwalk and Southport. The train, carrying 150 passengers, was the scheduled 10:38 a.m. departure from New Haven,due into Grand Central at 12:50 p.m. As of 12:45 p.m., those customers have been transferredto another train. Update: 2:11 p.m.:Metro-North service will resume on the New Haven Line at Green's Farms, Westport and EastNorwalk beginning with the 1:18 PM train departing New Haven and the 1:03 PM traindeparting Grand Central Terminal. 2021-05-06@11:50am--#Southport CT--#Norwalk CT-- #Westport CT--#MTA-- A man traveling north on a train jumped to…