Month: November 2013

1 Dead 1 Injured In Downtown Bridgeport Crash

1:10pm--#Bridgeport CT--One person is dead and another injured in a horrible crash at State Street and Lafayette Boulevard.  According to witnesses the white sedan "T-boned" what appears to be a GMC SUV partially ejecting one person.  Firefighters and police worked feverishly to free the person who died at the scene.  One other person was taken to the hospital with unknown injuries.  All others at the scene refused medical treatment but it was very apparent at the scene of the emotional turmoil they experience.  Police have not release a statement at this writing.

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Scam Warnings

Other scam warnings from Sergeant Jillian Cabana, Westport Police Detective Bureau   Family member arrested- Another common scam involves an elderly person receiving a phone call from someone pretending to be a grandson or granddaughter. The “grandson” or “grand daughter” claims to be under arrest, often in Canada, and needs bail money wired to a particular account, so that they can be released from prison. They may also request the bail payment be made using a Green Dot card or other similar prepaid credit card. Social Security Scams- These calls involve someone claiming to be from social security looking to update your information or reevaluate your status. They often request your name, date of birth, address, social security number and…

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Car crashes into Bridgeport Night Club

Video Report: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rAVJLaBvvxw&feature=youtu.be 11:07pm--#Bridgeport CT--Just after 11pm 911 operators received a number of calls of a car that crashed into the Expressions Night Club at 1425 Boston Avenue.  Area hospitals were immediately put on alert as they expected a high number of injuries.  Assistant Fire Chief William Hathaway told us that there were approximately 20-25 people inside the club.  When first responders arrived on scene they reported a large group outside the club and a number of people lying on the ground. Our witness who was inside the club when the crash occurred agreed to talk to us if her identity was not revealed said there were two people she saw injured.  One person had a broken leg and the other…

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