Stabbing 2
2020-02-19@1:42pm--#Stratford CT--Police are investigating a stabbing in the 1500 block of Broadbridge Avenue. Chief McNeil said the person was stabbed in the arm during a domestic fight.
Stabbing
#Bridgeport CT-- Bridgeport CT-- A person arrived at Bridgeport Hospital with stab wounds, unrelated to the stabbing in Stratford. Unknown where in town the stabbing occurred. This news report is made possible by:
Governor Calls For More Online Services
HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has introduced legislation for the recently commenced 2020 session of the Connecticut General Assembly that continues his ongoing efforts to reduce government bureaucracy, particularly regarding the procurement process. The governor said that these changes will make the state more business friendly and eliminate archaic requirements and procedures that serve as obstacles to moving services online. “Citizens expect state government services to be as easy to access and convenient as online shopping or banking, but unfortunately there are laws on our books that include certain requirements blocking the adoption of moving these services online. It’s time we revise those laws and bring them into the 21st century,” Governor Lamont said. To…
Tong Wants To End Cigarette Competition
Hartford, CT) – Attorney General William Tong announced Connecticut has joined a lawsuit seeking to compel the United States Postal Service (USPS) to comply with federal law and stop delivering millions of foreign cigarettes to Connecticut and other states. The lawsuit alleges that USPS knowingly accepted and transmitted packages through domestic mail that it had reasonable cause to believe contained cigarettes or smokeless tobacco, in violation of the non-mailability provision of the Prevent All Cigarettes Trafficking Act (PACT Act). The lawsuit, first filed last October by California and New York City, was recently amended to include Connecticut, Illinois and Pennsylvania. “Foreign contraband cigarettes are a public health hazard and cost Connecticut hundreds of thousands of dollars in lost tax revenue. The USPS…
Bridgeport News: Man Shot In Critical Condition
UPDATE: Sources say the man shot on Newfield Avenue and Jefferson Street is Scott Bishop and is in critical condition after being shot several times. 2020-02-18@3:38pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A person has been shot at the Newfield Avenue- Jefferson Street intersection. Unknown the extent of the person's injuries. Police and detectives are on scene investigating.
Stratford News: Arrest After Fight At High School
Stratford-Stefan Thomas age 18 of Stratford was arrested following an altercation at Stratford High School on 02-13-2020. During the incident Thomas refused to leave the school property when directed by school staff and the school resource officer. When confronted by the school officer Thomas attacked the officer at which time he was subdued and taken into custody. Thomas was charged with: Criminal Trespass 1 st, Criminal Mischief 3 rd, Interfering with an Officer 92cts), Assault on a Police Officer, Disorderly Conduct, and Threatening. Thomas was held on a $100,000 dollar bond and scheduled to appear in court on 02-27-2020. The officer was treated at a local hospital and released for injuries sustained. This press release was made possible by:…
Bridgeport News: Emergency Measures For Houses of Worship
Bridgeport, CT – The City of Bridgeport announced that emergency preparedness instructions will be offered to places of worship at Messiah Baptist Church, 210 Congress Street Bridgeport CT. On February 25, 2020 from 6:30PM to 8PM, information will include how to effectively plan and prepare for all types of hazards. The instructions will be presented by Emergency Management Director Scott Appleby and Bridgeport Police Lieutenant Paul Grech. Topics include: emergency plans, natural hazards preparedness, active aggressor planning, and evacuations. “Bridgeport is rich with diversity including an abundance of churches and places of worship throughout the city. This Preparedness Program is a free service offered by our Emergency Operations Center with the Police Department - that I hope members of…
Stratford Library Giving Day
The Stratford Library, 2203 Main Street will be participating in Fairfield County’s Community Foundation annual “Giving Day” on Thursday, February 27 th . This is a 24-hour online event to “Give Where You Live” and support the work of local non-profits like the local Library. Funds raised on “Giving Day” will be used to refresh the Stratford Library’s Career Center. The Library’s goal is to raise $2000 in order to purchase two new computer tables and an interactive smart board to improve the Center and make it more useful. In 2019 the Library’s three Career Center computers were used for over 1,560 sessions by job searchers and adult students. Librarians taught 25 technology classes in the space. The Library…
Shelton News: Basement Fire
12:33am--UPDATE: The bulk of the fire is out and firefighters are checking for hotspots. The Red Cross has been called to accommodate four people for temporary lodging. 2020-02-17@11:58PM--#Shelton CT--#ctfire--Firefighters on Winchester Drive for a basement fire. Everyone has made it out of the home safely. This news report is made possible by:
Fairfield News: Male Checking Car Doors
2020-02-16@11:50pm--#Fairfield CT-- Report of a male wearing a black hoodie with a red drawstring backpack on Castle Avenue checking car doors. This news report is made possible by: