Shelton News: Crash Knocks Out Power
5:57pm--#Shelton News: A car has hit a utility pole at Soundcrest and Lynne Terrace (off Long Hill Avenue) and has knocked power out according to radio reports. This report made possible by:
Commissioner Visits Renovated Boys & Girls Village
#BRIDGEPORT, Conn. – October 8, 2015 – Connecticut Department of Children and Families Commissioner Joette Katz Tuesday morning visited the Bridgeport office of Boys & Girls Village (BGV) to tour the agency’s recently-completed renovations. Commissioner Katz was joined by Kenneth Cabral, DCF Region 1 Administrator and Linda Dixon, DCF Adolescent and Juvenile Services Administrator. They were welcomed by BGV President and CEO Dr. Steven M. Kant, BGV COO Dr. Kim Shaunesey and BGV Board Chair Carol Smith Harker. The renovations have significantly upgraded BGV’s facilities in Bridgeport, allowing the organization to be more accessible to a crucial population of children and families in the city and beyond. Bridgeport is the primary site for BGV's community-based services and the city…
Milford News: Airbags Deployed At Hooters
1:21pm--#Milford CT--Report of a car accident in front of Hooters on the Boston Post Road. Unknown injuries, expect delays in the area. Sometimes the headlines just write themselves..........
Connecticut State Police Domestic Violence Awarness
The Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Division of State Police, is honoring Domestic Violence Awareness Month by displaying purple magnetic ribbons on all of their marked cruisers. The ribbon states, ‘CSP Cares,” and includes the national DV Hotline number, 1-800-799-SAFE (7233). “The Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection has undertaken important steps to ensure that domestic violence situations are handled in the most comprehensive ways possible. Law enforcement continues to work proactively to improve its response to these serious and unfortunate circumstances,” Governor Malloy said. “By working with our partners as part of a coordinated system, our State Troopers are making a measurable difference.” “I applaud and thank the Connecticut State Police on taking this very visible stand against domestic violence,” said Lt. Governor…
Westport News: House Fire
8:54 PM--#Westport CT--The Westport Fire department received a call reporting a smoldering wire on the exterior of the house. The initial response was one Engine Company and the Shift Commander. While responding Westport Dispatch advised that the homeowner called back now reporting fire was visible. The assignment was upgraded bringing three additional Engine Companies and the Truck Company from Westport along with Mutual aid companies. The homeowner was instructed to evacuate all family members and wait outside for the Fire Departments arrival. First arriving personnel found fire burning on the exterior of the house above the garage. One hand line was stretched from Engine 2 and extinguished the fire on the outside of the house. The line was re-positioned to the interior of the house to extinguish the…
Bridgeport News: Setting Homeless Man’s Sleeping Bag On Fire
12:58PM--Police dispatched to 177 State Street near the Polka Dot Theatre where a woman is reportedly trying to set a homeless man's sleeping bag on fire according to radio reports. This report made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Shots Fired
12:07am--#Bridgeport CT-- Multiple calls for shots fired and a car speeding off in the Indian Avenue, Moffitt Street, Reservoir Avenue area. So far no reports of anyone or anything hit. This report made possible by:
Fairfield Police Make Drug Bust
A traffic stop lead to an arrest at operator was stopped in his car at about 6pm in front of the Pumpkin Patch Preschool is located nearby on the corner of Grasmere and Kings Highway Cutoff. Arrest was Avellino, Christian (3/26/67) for: Possession of Cocaine (15 small bags) Possession with Intent to Sell Possession within 1500’ of school Weapons in a M/V (blackjack) K-9 responded to further search the vehicle and located and additional bags of Cocaine (included in total) and $600+ was seized as proceeds of admitted narcotic sales. Avellino also has an outstanding domestic violence warrant ($20,000 bond) held by Bridgeport Police. He was held on $10,000 bond.
Ansonia News: Disabled Train
7:18pm--#cttraffic--#Ansonia Ct-- There is a train that broke down in Ansonia, scheduled for Waterbury. The rescue train has just arrived. This report made possible by:
Norwalk News: ATV Accident
6:54pm--#Norwalk CT-- Norwalk first responders at Comstock Hill Route 15 overhang area for an ATV accident. This report is made possible by: