11:24am--#Norwalk CT--One person was rescued by firefighters in a fire at 201 Ely Avenue. Fire marshal called in as it may be arson coupled with a hoarding issue; he is investigating. Thanks to our friends at ServPro for providing this picture:
Formal contract negotiations between the State of Connecticut and the Connecticut State Police Union have concluded. The parties have reached a tentative agreement on a three-year successor contract effective July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2018. The Union is in the process of seeking ratification of the Agreement from its members. Once the Agreement is ratified, the State shall submit it to the Legislature for approval pursuant to Section 5-278 of the Connecticut General Statutes. The basic wage terms are as follows: A three percent (3%) general wage increase effective July 1, 2015. A two percent (2%) general wage increase effective with the payroll period that includes July 1, 2016. A one percent (1%) general wage increase effective with…
7:50pm--#Fairfield CT--Police were called to Jennings Road and Prince Street for shots fired. According to police a man was walking dogs when he said he was attacked by a stray dog. He fired a shot hitting the dog in the rear quarter. The dog then ran to Prince Street where police located him. Animal Control rushed the dog to Norwalk Animal Hospital for surgery for non life threatening gunshot. The man was taken into custody and a .380 Colt handgun was recovered. I do not know if the man will be charged.
5:40pm--#Easton CT--Today's car fire is being hosted in Easton at 740 Westport Road. Firefighters reporting an engine compartment fully engulfed in flames, all hands working! This report sponsored by:
5:20pm--#Stratford CT--Report of a person being run over by a car in front of Captain's Keg at 200 East Main Street.
5:04pm--#Bridgeport CT--#Nakedman--Police called to the 500 block of Ridgefield Avenue for an out of control man report he is now naked and running from them. Backup on the way.... This report sponsored by:
Bridgeport, Conn. (March 17, 2015) – The city will help rebuild a community building damaged by a fire Monday at the Reservoir Avenue Community Farm. The building was significantly damaged Monday night. “I believe in Green Village Initiative and its mission. We’re committed to rebuilding. This is such an important community asset,” said Mayor Bill Finch. “This garden knits people together and makes a stronger community, and we will do everything we can to support residents to make the neighborhood farm better than ever.” Jorge Garcia, the city’s director of Public Facilities, said the damaged one-story building will be razed. The city will work with GVI to rebuild. “I’m blown away by the amount of support from…
4:03pm--#Bridgeport CT--One firearm recovered and one arrest after a short foot pursuit at Trumbull Gardens near Terrace Circle. This report sponsored by:
