Bridgeport News: City Employee Overcome by Fumes
2:22pm--#Bridgeport CT--A city employee was overcome by fumes while inside a storm drain at 255 Bostwick Avenue according to radio reports. He was transported to the hospital after firefighters provided assistance. This report sponsored by: Un empleado de la ciudad fue vencido por los humos, mientras que en el interior del colector de aguas pluviales en la avenida 255 Bostwick De acuerdo con informes de radio. Fue trasladado al hospital después de bomberos proporcionaron asistencia. Um funcionário da cidade foi sufocado pela fumaça enquanto dentro de um bueiro em 255 Bostwick Avenue de acordo com reportagens de rádio. Ele foi transportado para o hospital depois de os bombeiros prestarem assistência.
Bridgeport News: Park Avenue Crash
12:13pm--#Bridgeport CT--Traffic is slow on Park Avenue near Benham Avenue where a car has crashed into a utility pole. The driver did not appear injured, EMS was checking his blood pressure as I left. Expect delays until the car has been towed. El tráfico es lento en Park Avenue, cerca de la avenida Benham donde un coche se estrelló contra un poste de electricidad. El conductor no parecía herido, EMS estaba revisando su presión sanguínea como me fui. Espere demoras hasta que el coche ha sido remolcado. O tráfego é lento na Park Avenue, perto Benham Avenue, onde um carro caiu em um poste. O motorista não parecia ferido, EMS estava verificando sua pressão arterial quando saí. Espere atrasos até…
Crime Continues To Decline In Connecticut
As crime decreases in Connecticut, there has been a significant drop in arrests and in pre-trial commitments to jail. (State of CT Press Release) The first six months of 2015 were marked by a significant decline in all data relating to new arrests and admissions to jail, compared to the first six months of 2014. It is worth noting that calendar 2014 had the fewest arrests in more than 40 years. Between 2008 and 2013, the FBI reported that index crime [crime with victims] dropped 18.2% in Connecticut. During that same period, total statewide arrests dropped 27.3% in Connecticut. During 2013, the most recent year for which reported crime data is available, the FBI reported that violent crime dropped 10% in Connecticut, double the national average of…
Bridgeport News: Street Fight!
11:27pm--#Bridgeport CT--Police break a street fight on Maplewood and Norman Street. So far one in custody according to radio reports. This report sponsored by: Policía romper una pelea callejera en Maplewood y Norman Street. Hasta ahora uno bajo custodia de acuerdo con reportes de radio. Polícia separa uma briga de rua em Maplewood e Norman Street. Até agora, um em custódia de acordo com reportagens de rádio.
I-95 Crash
10:46pm--#cttraffic--#Stratford CT-- A crash on I-95 northbound on the Moses Wheeler Bridge. Traffic does not seem to be too badly backed up at this time. Un accidente en la I-95 hacia el norte por el puente de Wheeler Moisés. Tráfico no parece ser demasiado mal respaldado en este momento. Um acidente na I-95 northbound no Moses Wheeler Bridge. Tráfego não parece ser muito mal no momento.
Governor Applauds President Shortening Prions Sentences
#HARTFORD, CT – Press Release--Governor Dannel P. Malloy today applauded an announcement by President Barack Obama that he is commuting the sentences of 46 men and women convicted of nonviolent drug offenses who received harsh sentences disproportionate to their crimes. President Obama noted that overly-harsh sentencing for nonviolent offenses foment a cycle of permanent punishment, making it even harder for those to re-enter society. “These men and women were not hardened criminals, but the overwhelming majority had been sentenced to at least 20 years. Fourteen of them had been sentenced to life for nonviolent drug offenses, so their punishments didn’t fit the crime,” President Obama said in a video released on the White House Facebook page. “I believe that…
Trumbull News: Police Activity
UPDATE: The exact address was 13 Fairview Avenue where 50 year old Jeffrey Somley allegedly pointed a gun at a neighbor. The area was surrounded by police and he surrounded without incident. The gun was a paintball gun. 3:57pm--UPDATE--The person wanted is in custody without incident at Tulip and Pine Street. 3:00pm--#Trumbull CT--There is heavy police activity at Fairview and Pintree. I'll post again once I have more info. ACTUALIZACIÓN: La dirección exacta era 13 Fairview Avenue, donde 50 años Jeffrey Somley supuestamente apuntó con un arma a un vecino. El área fue rodeada por la policía y se rodeó sin incidentes. El arma era una pistola de paintball. 03:57 pm-UPDATE-The persona quería se encuentra detenido sin incidentes…
Westport Seeking Volunteers For 2015-2016 Youth Commission
The Town of #Westport is seeking rising sophomores and adult volunteers to join its Youth Commission for 2015-2016. The Youth Commission is responsible for promoting the positive development of all youth in their families, schools, community, and among their peers. The Commission assesses the needsand interests of young people in Westport, encouraging programs, and developing resources to respond to these needs. The Commission meets monthly throughout the school year. In addition to general meetings, members also serve on advocacy groups according to their interests and based on new initiatives. “The Youth Commission serves as a public forum for youth issues and advocates for youth needs and concerns in the community,” Human Services Director Barbara Butler said. “Its 30 members, 15 students and 15 adults, are appointed by the first selectman.” Incoming…