Bridgeport News: Pedestrian Struck
2020-01-06@6:09pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A pedestrian has been hit by a car on Palisades near Stewart Street. No word on the person's condition.
Westport News: Stabbing
(Westport, CT) On Monday January 6, 2020 at approximately 1:06pm, officers responded to the parking lot of 1137 Post Road East on a report of a stabbing that had occurred at that location. Callers reported that a single male suspect had stabbed a female within the parking lot and had subsequently fled the scene in a vehicle. Officers and emergency responders located and rendered aid to a female victim that had suffered multiple stab wounds. The victim sustained serious injuries as a result of this incident and was transported to Norwalk Hospital for further treatment. Callers provided a description of the suspect as well as of his vehicle. Patrol units immediately set a perimeter around the area in an…
Bridgeport News: Odor Of Gas
2020-01-06@4:30pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters are on scene of an odor of gas indoors on Beardsley Street. The gas company was requested to the scene. Now you know what all the commotion is about! This news report is made possible by out safe heating sponsor:
Westport News: Operating Under The Influence
#Westport CT--On Saturday December 21, 2019 at approximately 4:35pm, officers responded to Parker Harding Plaza on a complaint of a multi-vehicle accident that had occurred within the parking lot. Upon arrival it was determined that a vehicle had been traveling the wrong way within the lot. Upon swerving to avoid oncoming traffic, the operator of this vehicle struck a total of three other vehicles that had been parked within the lot. This operator was identified as Fredda Peel. Officer reportedly detected an odor of an alcoholic beverage on Peel’s breath and had her perform a series of field sobriety tests. She reportedly did not perform these tests to standard. Also located in Peel’s possession were several prescription products related to…
Supreme court Review Of ACA Sought
Hartford, CT)-- Attorney General William Tong joined a California-led coalition of 20 states and D.C. in filing a petition to the U.S. Supreme Court seeking review of the Fifth Circuit’s recent decision in Texas v. U.S. The decision held the individual mandate of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) unconstitutional and called into question whether the remaining provisions of the ACA could still stand, including those that protect and provide coverage to Americans with pre-existing conditions. Because this decision causes uncertainty that may harm the health of millions of Americans, and severely impact doctors, clinics, patients, and the healthcare market, Attorney General Tong and the coalition are petitioning the Supreme Court to take up the case and resolve it before the…
Merritt – 95 Extension Shut Down
2020-01-05@4:40pm--#Milford CT-- #cttraffic-- The Milford Parkway north (aka the Merritt/I-95 extension is closed due to a four car crash.
Today’s Vehicle Fire
UPDATE: EMS dispatched for a person with smoke inhalation. 2020-01-05@4:30pm--#Ansonia CT-- Today's vehicle fire is on Myrtle Avenue with the fire extending to the house next to the car. Firefighters quickly extinguished the fire.
Stratford News: Pedestrian Struck
2020-01-05@4:11pm--#Stratford CT-- A pedestrian was struck outside Stop and Shop at 200 East Main Street. No word on the extent of injuries. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Crash!
2020-01-04@11:58pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police investigate a four car crash at Main and Tom Thumb Street (pictured). One person was injured. 12:20am--Police are investigating a two car crash at Chopsey and Island Brook Extension.
Bridgeport Police Officer Passes
#Bridgeport CT--It is with great sadness that the Bridgeport Police Department announces the passing of Police Officer Jarah Matthews-Dixon passing suddenly in Stamford this evening. He and his family had deep roots in Bridgeport, and on April 21, 2008 he fulfilled his dream of being a Bridgeport Police Officer. Officer Matthews-Dixon was a decorated 12 year member of the Bridgeport Police Department, receiving the Distinguished Service Medal and the Medal of Merit. His latest assignment was with the Fusion Center Team. Mayor Ganim stated, "Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Officer Matthews-Dixon at this time, along with all of his brothers and sisters of the Bridgeport Police Department." Chief Perez stated, “that Officer Matthews-Dixon was a great…