With the summer months upon us, Energize Connecticut partners are asking customers to “Wait ‘til 8” to help decrease energy consumption and demand during peak periods, which are weekdays from noon to 8 p.m. Extreme peak demands occur only 100 hours each year, or about 1 percent of the time, between late May and early September during hot, humid weather. To accommodate demand, additional power plants are on stand-by ready to operate during these hours. These back-up plants often run on dirtier fuels – such as oil – that produce more air pollution and offer power at a price that drives up the cost of electricity. “By controlling power use and waiting until after 8 p.m. to use…
Stratford News: Short Beach Closed To Vehicles
3:50pm--#Stratford Connecticut-- Police just said on their radio that Short Beach is now closed to vehicle parking by the fire marshal. Only walk ins to the beach are allowed. Why it's a Micalizzi kind of day!~
Norwalk News: Man Shot
On July 23, 2016 at 12:43 am, the Norwalk Police Department responded to the area of 68 Winfield Street for a report of shots fired. Arriving officers located numerous people in the area due to a house party. Officers also located shell casings in front of 68 Winfield Street. A short time later Norwalk Hospital reported a male had arrived from Winfield Street suffering from a non-life threatening gunshot wound. Norwalk Detectives are investigating the incident and ask that anyone with any information contact them at 203- 854-3011 or anonymously at any of the below contacts. Norwalk Police Tip Line at 203-854-3111 Anonymous Internet tips can be sent to Norwalk Police website at: www.norwalkpd.com Anonymous text tips can be submitted…
Bridgeport News: Woman Assaulted
2:01am--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- Tough night for women in Bridgeport tonight. A woman was shot on Howard Avenue earlier and now a report of woman hospitalized after being beaten with a broomstick and a bottle on Bond Street. This report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Woman Shot
11:33pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut--A police officer on patrol on Howard Avenue heard a shot fired in the 900 block of Howard Avenue. The officer saw a car attempting to leave at a high rate of speed and was able to pull him over and take him in to custody. Witnesses told me the woman was shot in a backyard, possibly accidentally when the gun was dropped. Police quickly located a clip of 40mm caliber and a short time later retrieved the gun. I do not know where on her body the woman was shot or her condition.
Fairfield News: Odor Of Gas Indoors
11:31pm--#Fairfield Connecticut--Odor of gas indoors at Ludlowe Healthcare at 118 Jefferson Street. Here come a bunch of firetrucks to wake you! This news report is made possible by our safe sponsor:
Bridgeport News: Stove Fire
7:53pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- Fire on a stove top is why the firefighters are on Wheeler Avenue. This report is made possible by:
Fairfield News: Unresponsive On Train
7:20pm--#MTA--#Fairfield Connecticut-- A northbound train arriving at Carter Henry Drive has an unconscious person on board, that is the reason for the stop and emergency vehicles. This report is made possible by:
Norwalk News: Child Abuse Arrest
#Norwalk Connecticut--On July 21, 2016, the Norwalk Department of Police Service arrested Pedro Salinas at theNorwalk Courthouse where he was appearing on another criminal matter. The Special Victims Unit began an investigation on May 26, 2016 after receiving a report of child abuse from the Department of Children and Families. The investigation revealed that a two-year-old female had been brought to the Norwalk Hospital after suffering what was believed to be medical condition. The child was later transferred to Yale New Haven Hospital due to the seriousness of the child’s condition. SVU Detectives learned that the child had been living with family at Salinas’s residence and that Salinas had assaulted the child causing serious injuries. Based on the investigation, a warrant was issued for Salinas. Arrested:…
Police Officer Appreciation Night at The Ballpark at Harbor Yard
#Bridgeport, CT – The Bridgeport Bluefish today announced that they would like to honor local police by giving all officers two complimentary tickets to the game on Monday, July 25. All officers will also be recognized during the game. “In light of recent incidents around the country, we wanted to thank all of our local police officers for their service here in Southwestern Connecticut,” says Bluefish General Manager Jamie Toole. Game time on Monday, July 25th will be 7:12pm with The Ballpark at Harbor Yard gates opening at 6:12pm. Police officers can show their badges at the Bluefish Box Office to receive two complimentary Box Seat tickets. (Bridgeport Bluefish Press Release) This report is made possible by: