2020-05-21@9:38am--#Southport CT--#Fairfield CT--#cttraffic--#mta-- Firefighters were called to the Southport train station for an odor of smoke inside the building. Firefighters arrived and had trouble locating the source so additional personnel was called to the scene. After a short while it was found to be a light transformer as the source.
WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) led a group of ten Senators introducing the Strengthening Loan Forgiveness for Public Servants During the COVID-19 Crisis Act, legislation that would provide student debt relief to public health workers, police officers, and others who dedicate their careers to public service. Many of these public servants have been playing a central role in helping communities across the country respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. “For all who are risking lives and making untold sacrifices, what better way of saying thanks than to relieve the crushing weight of student debt,” said Blumenthal. “This step, expanding opportunities to alleviate financially crippling burdens, is a win-win for them and our nation. These public servants have earned every dime of this…
#Norwalk CT--Norwalk Police Officers, the Norwalk PBA, and the Norwalk Police union have sponsored a donation of a truck of food. On Friday, May 22, 2020 at 8:30 am St Philips church will be running a food drive, and officers will be there to unload the delivery. This is a food bank to support families that have been impacted by COVID 19. Food will be distributed at the church this Friday at 8:30. This program is run on donations, and Lieutenant Brian Cunningham has organized donations from members of the Norwalk Police Department, the Norwalk PBA, and the Norwalk Police Union to sponsor a truckload of food. If any members of our community are interested in participating in this cause…
FAIRFIELD -- Chief Christopher Lyddy reports that the Fairfield Police Department arrested and charged a man with breaking into several commercial businesses in Fairfield in recent months. DANIEL OLER, AGE 48, OF BRIDGEPORT, was charged with five counts of 3rd Degree Burglary. OLER was held on $25,000 bond and was transported to Bridgeport Superior Court. Beginning on Jan. 26, the Fairfield Police Department started receiving reports about a rash of overnight commercial burglaries, in which forced entry was gained by spinning the locking mechanism to the front doors of the businesses. Similar burglaries had been occurring throughout Connecticut and law enforcement investigators believed that the same suspect was allegedly responsible. In Fairfield, five burglaries were reported between Jan. 26 and March…
2020-05-20@9:11pm--#Ansonia CT-- Report of a pedestrian struck at North Main Street and Sixth Street. This news report is made possible by:
Westport, CT – First Selectman Jim Marpe provided the following message and update today: This weekend’s reopening plan for the Compo Beach and Soundview Parking Lots, as well as reopening of play at Longshore Golf Course with restrictions, was successful. In general, everyone was respectful, aware, and accommodating to the social distancing and having masks available when not able to maintain six-foot distances. I appreciate the efforts everyone made, including residents and Town staff, that helped insure a positive outcome. There remains, however, some who are choosing not to adhere to the CDC recommendations. In order for us to be successful in our reopening efforts, we must self-monitor and request that everyone comply with the recommendations outlined for the general…
2020-05-20@12:50am--#Bridgeport CT-- Police, along with citizens and shot-spotter call for shots fired in the 400 block of Hollister Avenue. So far no one or anything reported hit. All hospitals checking clear of gunshot victims. This news report is made possible by:
2020-05-19--#Bridgeport-- This morning a citizen on Hewitt Street called police to report he found a 3-year-old child. Westport K-9 assisted in an attempted reverse track to locate the child's residence but was unsuccessful. It wasn't clear if the child was wandering or if was dropped off. The child was transported to Bridgeport Hospital and Department of Children and Families were notified. At this time police still have not been notified of any missing children. The child is described as Hipsanic male, long hair wearing a red Champion sweatshirt, red pants with black/green sneakers. This news report is made possible by:
2020-05-19@3:50pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #cttraffic-- A crash on I-95 northbound near exit 27.
