Video: Bridgeport News: Fire Chief Rooney Retires Today
#Bridgeport Connecticut-- After 44 years of service on the Bridgeport Fire Department today will be Chief Brian Rooney's last day. Rooney became the city's chief in 2005. Assistant Fire Chief Dominick Carfi defied orders and held this small gathering at City Hall on Friday to celebrate his years of service.
Bridgeport News: Mad Rags Shoplifter Apprehended
1:25pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut--A man fled Mad Rags on Boston Avenue and ran next door to the steakhouse to change his clothes in an attempt to change his appearance. It wasn't his clothes that identified him but the tattoos on his face. As he left he kept asking for change for the bus. Police located the bus, located the suspect on Nobel Avenue and is now being identified by the store manager. Looks like he's going to need our sponsor!
Bridgeport News: Strange Man Found In Woman’s Home
12:55am--#Bridgeport Connecticut--A woman found a "strange man" in her home on Poplar Street. Police have the man in custody. This report is made possible by:
I-95 Crash
4:18pm--#cttraffic--#Westport Connecticut--A crash on I-95 northbound between exits 17 and 18 is stacking up commuter traffic for two exits now.
Ansonia Schools Locked Down
#Ansonia Connecticut-- Multiple reports of Ansonia School's locked down with police presence. Ansonia High School was dismissed at 1pm as a precaution. This is suppose to be regards of a threat made on Facebook.. Valley Indy Sentinel is investigating, I will pass on any info the get. This report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Man Shot
11:06am--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- A man has been shot in the leg at Newfield and Revere Street. The victim walked to 1296 Stratford Avenue to seek help. Police and EMS on scene. The suspect fled on foot down Revere towards Stratford Avenue according to radio reports. This report is made possible by:
Ansonia News: 8 Year Old Breaks His Arm
10:39am--#Ansonia Connecticut--First responders on the way to Prendergast School at 59 Finney Street for an 8 year old boy who broke his arm. This report is made possible by:
I-95 Crash
10:34am--#cttraffic--#Norwalk Connecticut--A crash on I-95 southbound at exit 16 has traffic backed up. No word on injuries. First responders on the way.