I-95 Crash
3:40pm--#cttraffic--#Westport CT-- Crash I-95 northbound near exit 18 has traffic slowed but not worth detouring for.
New Playground at Seaside Park
#Bridgeport, CT--June 8, 2015 – Mayor Bill Finch and U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal celebrated the grand opening for a new playground at Seaside Park in Bridgeport, Conn. They were joined by State Representative Chris Rosario, City Councilwoman Melanie Jackson, community leaders and city officials. “We’re dedicated to creating better parks for the Park City,” said Mayor Bill Finch. “Seaside Park is an integral part of our vision of improving the quality of life for all Bridgeporters. Thanks to the efforts of our hardworking Parks and Recreation Department for keeping the beach beautiful and helping make Seaside Park the best beach in Fairfield County. This recognition is further proof that Bridgeport is getting better every day.” The announcement comes on…
Bridgeport News: Structure Fire East Side
3:43pm--#Bridgeport CT--Firefighter on scene of a structure fire at East Main and Evers Street. Firefighters reporting heavy fire on the front and left side of the building. Two lines are in operation according to scanner reports. Thanks Garth for the heads up on this as I was just falling asleep! This report sponsored by:
Shelton News: Fire in a Store
12:40pm--#Shelton CT--Firefighters respond to a fire in one of the offices at Honey Cell, a cell phone store at 600 Bridgeport Avenue. The fire was being held in check by the sprinkler system and firefighters finished putting the remaining fire out. If it is really bad our sponsor ServPro would make it Like It Never Even Happened!
Bridgeport News: Crash With Utility Pole On Fire
11:40pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A BMW has crashed into a utility pole at Barnum and Willow Street. The secondary power lines are on fire according to radio reports. This report sponsored by:
Bridgeport News: Street Robbery
10:56pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A person was robbed at knife point in the 1900 block of Main Street near Commercial Street. Police are looking for a tall thin black male wearing a white hat, dark clothing and white shoes. He was last seen walking north on Main Street according to radio reports. This report sponsored by:
Trumbull News: Stand Off Ends Peacefully
10:14pm--#Trumbull CT--Trumbull Police along with other local police breach the home of 272 Shelton Road. A man had allegedly shot at his neighbor across the street with a shotgun. Police located buckshot in the man's tree. Children from St. Catherine's Church were on church property for movie night and were ushered off the property by police, it was uncertain if the man was in his house or on foot in the area. Local roads were blocked off by Trumbull, Shelton and Stratford and a perimeter was set up. Police had made reverse 911 calls to residents in the area to stay indoors. SWAT Team had the house surrounded. Witnesses told me that when he went out onto the back deck…
I-95 Crash
8:42pm--#cttraffic--#Bridgeport CT--A crash with injuries I-95 southbound at 27A. There are possible injuries and is sounded like children were in one of the cars but I do not know their condition.
Trumbull News: Motorcycle Accident
8:12pm--#cttraffic--#Trumbull CT--A motorcycle accident with injuries on Route 25 northbound exit ramp 7. Injuries are being reported. This report sponsored by:
Trumbull News: Shots Fired
8:28pm--#Trumbull--UPDATE: Police are looking for a balding white male wearing a white baseball cap, tee shirt and ripped blue jeans. If you see this man call 911 immediately, DO NOT approach him. 8:28pm--UPDATE: Police are uncertain if the man is on foot in the St. Catherine property area or inside his home of 273 Shelton Road. A large number of people are watching on Irwin Street wondering what is going on so police will be doing a reverse 911 call to warn residents. The Nichols Firehouse is currently the staging area for first responders. UPDATE: Trumbull is working with Shelton and Stratford to block off area roads before making a move onto the house. UPDATE: The person doing…