Bridgeport News: School bus struck
2:10pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A school bus was aledgedly struck by a Safelite van at 1734 Central Avenue. The van is reported to have fled down Boston Avenue. There are no reported injuries.
Milford News: Shooting in Milford UPDATE
12:58pm--#Milford CT--Reports of a shooting at 60 Midway Avenue. Radio reports say the scene is not secure, the shooter ran up to the roof. UPDATE: Radio reports saying it is a double shooting. Shooting appears to have taken place at 31 Hollywood Avenue and the shooter ran to the roof at 60 Midway Avenue. Scene has been secured by police at 1:05pm, EMS moving in to treat the patients. UPDATE: EMS has one male with a gunshot wound to the chest being transported priority 1 to Bridgeport Hospital. Additional reports say there is another deceased victim still on scene. UPDATE: WTNH is reporting 2 dead now.
GOV. MALLOY SIGNS BILL CREATING STATE-WIDE ELECTRONIC BOOK DELIVERY SYSTEM
Legislation Authorizes State Library to Create E-Book Platform (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today signed P.A. 14-82, An Act Concerning a State-wide Platform for the Distribution of Electronic Books, authorizing the State Library to create and maintain a state platform for the distribution of electronic books (e-books) to public library patrons. The bill was passed in response to legislation Governor Malloy signed last year that commissioned the Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) to study how Connecticut’s public libraries could gain fairer access to e-books. “As the role of libraries changes, it’s critical that we continue to provide invaluable resources that support the educational advancement of Connecticut citizens in a digital age,” said Governor Malloy. “We are leading the…
Bridgeport Firefighters Top $116,000 in Fundraising for Burn Center
Bridgeport Firefighters Top $116,000 in Fundraising for Burn Center Bridgeport Firefighters Local 834 recently presented the proceeds of its latest United for Recovery fundraiser to the Connecticut Burn Center at Bridgeport Hospital. This year’s donation of nearly $50,000 brings the total amount raised in the annual event's three years to more than $116,000. A number of Bridgeport firefighters joined in presenting the latest proceeds of the annual “United for Recovery” fundraiser to the Connecticut Burn Center at Bridgeport Hospital. Holding the check (l-r) are fundraiser chairs Melissa Emanuel, a burn center nurse, and her husband, Fire Capt. Sal Emanuel; and pumper engineer Sheila Vega, who was a burn center patient in 2012. At far left are Bridgeport Hospital Foundation President…
Norwalk News: Car Crashes Into CVS
11:20am--#Norwalk CT--A car has crashed into the CVS at 696 West Avenue. First responders on the way. Servpro can make it like it never even happened!
Bridgeport News: Structure Fire
2:11am--#Bridgeport CT--Firefighters quickly knock down a fire at the corner of Park Street and Shelton Street. If there is damage our friends at ServPro can make it like it never even happened!
Bridgeport News: Street Robbery on Iranistan Avenue
2:08am--#Bridgeport--A woman was just robbed of her purse in the 1400 block Iranistan Avenue.
Bridgeport News: Car Thief Suspect Nabbed After Foot Pursuit
12:40am--#Bridgeport CT--A suspect wanted in a car theft was just apprehended by police after a brief foot purist in the 3500 of Park Avenue (near Olive Street).
Bridgeport News: Man with a Knife and Machete
11:26pm--#Bridgeport CT--If driving in the 600 block of Palisade Avenue avoid the man with the machete and knife walking in the street.
Man Charged After Yelling Racial Epithets at the Bus Station
(Bridgeport, CT – June 2, 2014) – A city man faces charges after making threats and yelling racial epithets at the downtown bus station. Officer Luis Melendez responded Sunday at noon to a disturbance at the Water Street depot. Other patrons were about to physically confront the suspect, later identified as Lawrence Lucher, 44, of Bridgeport, when a security guard intervened. After initially refusing to leave, Lucher walked out of the station. When police arrived, the security guard pointed out the suspect to police. Upon seeing the security guard, he hurled another racial epithet and did so again when he was brought to the booking area of the police department. Because of his erratic behavior and other bizarre statements he made, he was…