Bridgeport News: Wake Up Bridgeport!
1:06am--#Bridgeport CT-- Reprot of an odor of gas indoors at 27 East Eaton Street. Here come a bunch of firetrucks to wake you! This report made possible by:
Bridgeport News: He’s Running!
Despite Democratic Primary winner Joe Ganim's plea for Mayor Bill Finch to step aside for the good the party Bill Finch released this statement/press release today: As a father, and as chief executive of our state’s largest city, it’s my job to think about the long run. It’s my job to make Bridgeport an even better city than it is today -- a place where my kids, and your kids, will choose to live, work, and raise their families here, too. Regardless of party affiliation, as your mayor, I represent everyone in Bridgeport. Our better tomorrow is already taking shape -- the re-opening of Pleasure Beach after years of neglect, building at Steelpointe Harbor after decades of broken promises and…
Westport News: Smoke in Health Care Center
6:40pm--#Westport CT-- Report of smoke in a room in the Riverside Building at Westport Healthcare at 1 Burr Road. They have NOT evacuated at this time. This report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Girl Critical After Crash With Car
#Bridgeport, Conn. (September 16, 2015) -- The Bridgeport Police Department is investigating a motor vehicle accident involving a collision between a vehicle and a bicycle Wednesday afternoon. On September 16, 2015 at 2:05 p.m., police officers responded to a motor vehicle accident on South Ave. between the corner of Iranistan Ave. and Columbia St. Upon arrival on scene, police officers found a 2010 Toyota Prius had struck a bicycle being ridden by a ten-year-old female child. According to witnesses, a ten year old was riding a bike on the sidewalk, and then swerved out into the road where she was struck by the Prius. Police officers spoke with the driver of the Prius who is cooperating with the investigation. The child was transported…
Bridgeport Police Department Arrests Homicide Suspect Following Vehicle Pursuit
Here is the press release on the story we told you as it happened: #Bridgeport, Conn. (September 17, 2015) – Yesterday evening the Bridgeport Police Department arrested a suspect in an open Bridgeport homicide case after a routine traffic stop turned into a motor vehicle pursuit. Cewell Sharpe (12/17/82) of Bridgeport is a possible suspect in an open homicide case. In connection with the motor vehicle pursuit, Sharpe was charged with operating with a suspended license, reckless driving, engaging in pursuit, failure to obey a stop sign, and violating conditions of a release. In addition, Sharpe was out on bond for two arrests that occurred on May 7, 2015 when he was charged with larceny, interfering with police, possession of narcotics, and…
Stratford News: Crash
4:55pm--#Stratford CT-- Report of a crash with injuries at Nichols and Hillside Avenue. Lots of accidents today. This report made possible by:
I-95 Crash
3:40pm--#cttraffic--#Bridgeport CT-- A two car crash with injuries I-95 northbound near the rest area. Reported one car against the Jersey Barrier and another in the right break down lane according to radio reports.
Bridgeport News: State Police Pursuit (Wednesday)
On Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at approximately 1:00 p.m., a Trooper from Troop G – Bridgeport was conducting speed enforcement on I-95 South in Bridgeport when he observed a red Mercury Sable traveling at a high rate of speed near Exit 29. When the Trooper signaled the vehicle to stop, the Mercury accelerated, engaging the Trooper in pursuit. The suspect vehicle entered Route 25 Northbound and exited at Exit 2 and attempted to drive over a curb on Milne Street where it came to a stop due to a flat tire. The operator fled on foot and was pursed over fences and through backyards in the area of Vine Street in Bridgeport. Bridgeport Police Officers assisted by setting up a perimeter in the area. A Troop…
Fairfield News: Fight On School Bus
2:29pm--#Fairfield CT-- Police called for a physical fight happening on a school bus located on Thompson Street. EMS dispatched for a student with a cut lip according to radio reports. This report made possible by: