Bridgeport News: Truck Hits Overpass
2021-05-05@11:30AMish-- A box truck has hit the overpass at Seaview and Crescent Avenue. Surprisingly the traffic wasn't backed up. If only there was a sign warning the truck drivers....
Bridgeport News: Shots Fired
2021-05-05@11:00AMish-- Reports of shot fired in the Island Brook Avenue area. No reports of anyone hit. Police are looking for a gold sedan responsible, last seen on the East End. This news report is made possible by:
Beware Of Summer Rental Scam
(Hartford, CT) — Attorney General William Tong and Department of Consumer Protection Commissioner Michelle H. Seagull are urging Connecticut residents to be wary of summer rental scams as they plan their vacations for the season. Fraudulent rentals are one of the most common scams during summertime. Especially this year, as Connecticut and other top summer travel destinations see a higher demand for rental properties, it is important to be vigilant of deals that are scams. “With so many of us getting vaccinated and able to travel this summer, scammers will be poised to take advantage of a hot summer rental market and a shortage of available rentals. Don’t fall victim to their predatory tactics,” Attorney General Tong said. “If you’re planning a…
Bridgeport News: Crash!
2021-05-04@9:37pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A crash with injuries reported at Summerfield and Grant Street. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Crash With Injuries
2021-05-04@4:14pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A report of a crash with 3 injuries on Hallett Street. This news report is made possible by: https://www.naturalannieessentials.com/
Trumbull News: Pedestrian Struck
2021-05-04@4:22pm--#Trumbull CT-- Report of a man being hit by a vehicle on Madison at Beech Street. This news report is made possible by:
Shelton News: Bank Robbery
2021-05-04@10PMish-- A report of a Peoples Bank Robbery from a Stop and Shop, exact location not given, no weapon displayed. A Google search shows the only Peoples Bank in Shelton Stop and Shop is at the Shelton Square Shopping Center at 898 Bridgeport Avenue. This news report is made possible by:
Family Leave Act
HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the Connecticut Paid Leave Authority has registered 108,911 businesses and collected more than $102 million in first quarter contributions for Connecticut’s newly established paid family and medical leave program, surpassing initial projections. Businesses began registering for the program on January 1, 2021. Paid leave benefits will become accessible to qualified workers across the state beginning January 1, 2022. “No one should have to choose between caring for their family when they need it most, and paying their bills,” Governor Lamont said. “This program was put together thoughtfully to ensure that working families in our state don’t have to make that tough choice. Now more than ever, it’s important that we make these…
Bridgeport News: Assault
2021-05-04@12:55am--#Bridgeport CT-- Report of an assault in the 3100 block of Fairfield Avenue. There are no further details.
Bridgeport News: Person Shot
2021-05-04@12:00AMish-- A person was shot in the 2400 block of Main Street (near Capital Avenue). There was a lot of police activity in a back driveway. Radio reports say the victim was shot in the knee.