Did you notice an increase at the pump? It wasn't the holiday driving causing it but the petroleum gross receipts tax, which is a percentage of the wholesale price of gasoline and is charged to companies distributing petroleum products in Connecticut, increases from 7 percent to 8.1 percent. Also, the state’s diesel tax increases by 3.5 cents per gallon. This report is made possible by:
10:40pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- A motorcycle was taken at gunpoint near the Optimum Store at 3710 Main Street. The suspects are dragging the Suzuki motorcycle down Peet Street near Madison Avenue now. Police on the way. This report is made possible by:
8:41pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut--Report of smoke in the basement at 964 William Street. Firefighters on the way. This report is made possible by:
6:01pm--#Stratford Connecticut--Firefighters at Marcroft Street where a burnt out motor for an air conditioning unit caused heavy smoke in the home. This report is made possible by:
5:44pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- A man was stabbed in the upper back in the 1300 block of Fairfield Avenue near Clinton Avenue.
3:56pm--#Stratford Connecticut--The press box at the old Raybestos playing field on Frog Pond Lane is reported to be on fire. Radio reports say a black Chevy Malibu was responsible for starting the fire. Firefighters reporting it to be fully involved. This report is made possible by:
UPDATE: The tractor trailer has been located at JFK airport and the driver arrested according to police. 2:16pm--Chief Perez confirmed a hit and run driver killed a man crossing Wordin Avenue between Howard Avenue and Hancock Avenue in front of the Wheelabrator Renewable Energy from Waste Facility.
1:39pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- A 15 year old boy was hit by a car on East Main near Essex Street. The boy was not injured but is arguing with the driver to pay for his bike. Police on the way. This report is made possible by:
1:01pm--#Fairfield Connecticut--Report of a crash on Kings Highway East near our sponsor DeSantie Tire. Same big box low pricing but with the best customer service ANYWHERE!
12:18pm--#cttraffic--#Fairfield Connecticut-- A crash on I-95 southbound just south of exit 23 bridge according to radio reports. Traffic is backing up as a result. Minor injuries reported.
