Merritt Parkway Still Closed
12:02pm--#cttraffic--#Fairfield CT-- Fairfield Police confirm that the Merritt Parkway in Fairfield is still closed in both directions. This report is made possible by:
Snow!
11:20am--Just signing in for the start of my day's reporting and there are calls for cars stuck in Fairfield on Black Rock Turnpike at Burroughs Road and cars stuck at Sacred Heart. I'm going to assume all roads are slick and hard to pass so I'm not going to give a play by play on each street. Multiple reports of wires down, if I hear of any power outages I'll let you know. This report is made possible by:
Governor’s Proposal Expands State’s Efforts to Combat Opioid Epidemic
#HARTFORD, CT – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that in order to continue the state’s efforts to combat opioid overdoses, he has filed legislation aimed at increasing access to the overdose reversing drug naloxone for both first responders and citizens who want to purchase the medication. “Addiction is a public health issue and a disease and our laws need to reflect that. Connecticut is taking a stand against a nationwide prescription opioid and heroin overdose epidemic. These are commonsense improvements that we can make today that will save lives tomorrow,” Governor Malloy said. “We are committed to fighting this epidemic, and in yet another session, we are taking action.” The legislation, House Bill 5053 – An Act…
Fairfield Funny Money
#Fairfield, CT – State Police at Troop G-Bridgeport are seeking the help of the public in identifying two suspects who used counterfeit money at the Fairfield rest area last week. On Jan. 29, 2016, Troopers responded to the Dunkin’ Donuts inside the Interstate 95 Northbound Service Area in Fairfield. An employee reported that a male customer had paid with a suspected counterfeit twenty dollar bill. About ten minutes later, a second male suspect also attempted to pass a counterfeit twenty dollar bill to a different employee, but was unsuccessful. Troopers responding to the scene immediately determined that the first bill was counterfeit. The first suspect is described as a black male in his early twenties, weighing about 130 pounds, with dark skin, a tattoo over his…
Bridgeport News: ER Patient Leaves With IV
11:39pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police dispatched to locate one of St. Vincent's patients who left the emergency room with an IV still in his arm....... This report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Armed Robbery
10:04pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A person was robbed at gunpoint by people known to him at East Main and Kent Street. Sounds like police have the suspects and have the victim identifying them now. This report is made possible by:
Tax Fraud Victims
With the start of the tax season, the Stratford Police Department would like to remind residents to be aware of tax scams that occur at this time of year. The IRS will not conduct investigations over the phone or demand money from a citizen especially in the form of a money order or gift card.. If anyone should fall victim to a telephone or mail tax fraud scam they are encouraged to report the incident immediately to the Stratford Police Department. Our Police Department's role is to document the incident, provide the police report file number, and ensure the victim has the below information. IRS-Taxpayer Guide to ID Theft IRS-ID Theft Affidavit Form 10439 FTC-ID Theft Guide For further information and guidance victims can be directed to www.irs.gov and www.ftc.gov. (Stratford…
Bridgeport News: Attempted Carjacking
4:12pm--#Bridgeport CT--There was an attempted carjacking at Iranistan and State Street. A bald black male with no shirt and blue jeans attempted to pull a woman out of her car. After she screamed the man fled on foot. This report is made possible by:
Stratford News: Crash
11:37pm--#Stratford CT-- Report of a car that crashed into a tree at Woodend and Ketcham Place. Firefighters on scene reporting a woman needs to be extricated from the vehicle. This report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: One Detained After Short Pursuit
11:11pm--#Bridgeport CT-- On person has been stopped on Barnum Avenue by police after a short pursuit beginning on Brooks Street. The person was wanted on narcotics violation. This report is made possible by: