12:42pm--#cttraffic--#Fairfield Connecticut--State police radio says there is a tractor trailer on the Merritt Parkway southbound between exits 44 to 42. Expect delays as they attempt to get it off the parkway. This report is made possible by:
11:22pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut--A couple of calls of people with machine guns turns out to be kids with paint guns at West Taft Street. This report is made possible by:
11:25pm--#UPDATE-- 2 people shot on Darien Street (Philly) across from Route 76. Sounds like a delivery person was robbed. 11:14pm--UPDATE: One officer injured on Broad Street near the CVS according to radio reports. #Philadelphia Pennsylvania--11:04pm--President Obama addresses Democratic National Convention. Protesters attack the eight foot tall fencing surround the Citizens Bank Area, police fall back. One protester on Broad Street burns his right leg after burning a flag, flesh is peeling according to radio reports. See map at: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Citizens+Bank+Park,+1+Citizens+Bank+Way,+Philadelphia,+PA+19148/Broad+Street,+Philadelphia,+PA/@39.9087601,-75.1719326,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x89c6c5ee266feb39:0x90212debd7535fa!2m2!1d-75.1664952!2d39.9060572!1m5!1m1!1s0x89c6c5e934609e5b:0xcf2dd302a256d871!2m2!1d-75.1721555!2d39.9114159!3e0 I will update this thread with updates. Theses reports are made possible by:
10:02pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- An off duty officer was assaulted when trying to take a suspect in custody at 597 Capitol Avenue. Additional police and EMS dispatched to assist. This report is made possible by:
9:20pm--#cttraffic--#Fairfield Connecticut--#Easton Connecticut-- A crash with possible injuries on Route 58 Black Rock Turnpike at North Avenue. First responders on the scene, expect delays. This report is made possible by:
8:36pm--#Milford Connecticut-- The Howard Johnsons at 1052 Boston Post Rd was just robbed at knife point. Police are looking for a dark blue Audi with 3 males inside. They fled westbound on the Post Road. This report is made possible by:
7:27pm--#Fairfield Connecticut-- A passerby found a person face down in the water in the 1700 block of Fairfield Beach Road. Prayers needed as it was reported the person was unresponsive and not breathing as first responders continue working on the victim. One firefighter on the way with EMS to the hospital according to radio reports.
6:10pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- A resident at 192 Scofield Avenue came home to find they left the gas on the stove on all day. Firefighters on the way. This report is made possible by:
Sarah Heath, Director of the Westport Department of Human Services, announced today that the Town’s 2016 “Back to School Program” will start Monday, August 8 at Westport Town Hall, 110 Myrtle Avenue. This program offers gift cards to income-eligible families who have children in the Westport schools. Families can then purchase new backpacks and school supplies together. The Salvation Army also provides a limited number of Payless gift cards so children can start the school year with a new pair of shoes. The Back to School program depends solely upon the generosity of community individuals and organizations. Last year, 152 Westport students from 102 income-eligible families received back to school supplies as well as gift cards for a new pair of school shoes. That represents…
