Shelton Route 8 Crashes
6:00pm--#cttraffic--#Shelton CT--Two crashes on Route 8 southbound. One on the 12 on ramp and another near exit 11 according to radio reports. This report is made possible by:
Westport News: Westport Police Union Thanks All Who Helped
The members of the Westport Police Union and Westport Police Benevolent Association would like to extend our sincere gratitude for the bountiful contributions we received during our 2015 Holiday Toy Drive. Year after year we are able to say how tremendously successful our drive is and we are happy to say again, this year was no different! Because of our donors’ charitableness and commitment to this cause, we were able to donate gifts to several hundred children throughout Fairfield County who otherwise would not have received toys for the holidays. Toys were distributed to the Interfaith Housing Association (Westport), Norwalk Community Health Center (Norwalk), The Carver Center (Norwalk), Newtown Kindness (Newtown), St. Vincent’s Medical Center (Bridgeport), Bridgeport Hospital (Bridgeport), and St. Charles Urban Center (Bridgeport). The project would not be…
Shelton News: 3 Car Crash
5:11pm--#cttraffic--#Bridgeport CT--A minor three car crash with one injured and transported by EMS on Route 8 northbound between exits 12 and 13 according to radio reports This report is made possible by:
Fairfield News: Man Exposing Himself
4:40pm--#Fairfield CT--Police are on scene at Whole Foods at Grasmere Avenue for a man exposing himself. Police told me they are getting the man side of the story who police was seen handcuffed in th parking lot.
GE Moving Governor Says Roads Are The Key For Businesses
UPDATE: #HARTFORD, CT – Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman today released the following statements regarding General Electric: Governor Malloy said, “Today’s decision is a clear signal that Connecticut must continue to adapt to a changing business climate. Businesses care about transportation infrastructure, and we will continue to make new investments to create a more modern transportation future. Businesses care about talent, and we will continue our investments in our higher education system in order to connect them to the needs of high-tech employers. Businesses care about state government fostering new areas of innovation, and we will continue to invest in high-tech startups, small businesses, and major employers like United Technologies. And businesses care about how states…
Fairfield News: Gas Leak At Cinemas
1:56pm--#Fairfield CT--Firefighters on scene at the Fairfield Cinemas at 40 Black Rock Turnpike for an odor of gas indoors at the Fairfield Cinemas at 40 Black Rock Turnpike. No dangerous vapors with our sponsor who made this report possible:
Trumbull News: Attempted Entry Into A Home
12:20pm--#Trumbull CT-- A Lansing Road woman called police that a Hispanic male in dark clothing attempted to enter her slider door in the back of her home. He fled when he saw her. Police are in the area investigating. This report is made possible by:
Bridgeport Police Make Arrest In Chubby’s Homicide
#Bridgeport CT--On August 1, 2015, Bridgeport and Fairfield PD responded to a fight and drowning at Chubby’s Bar and Restaurant at 3488 Fairfield Avenue. The victim was Wayne Bentley (2-26-73). On today’s date 1-12-16 an arrest warrant was secured and served, arresting Richard de Carvalho “Ricky D” (9-10-82). de Carvalho was charged with: Criminally Negligent Homicide in violation of Connecticut General Statute 53a-58 Assault 3rd in violation of Connecticut General Statute 53a-61 Breach of Peace 2nd degree in violation of Connecticut General Statute 53a-181. Bond set at $500,000 DoingItLocal had the only cameras at the scene and here was the orignal report:
Governor Malloy On State Of Union Address
Note: Governor Malloy was the only governor in the United States to be invited to the State of the Union Speech tonight. HARTFORD, CT – Governor Dannel P. Malloy released the following statement this evening in response to President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address: “Tonight, President Obama delivered a powerful message — we are at our strongest when we work together. When we put common sense and the best interests of people first, we thrive. “I am proud to stand with the President tonight because our state has an amazing story to tell over the past several years. The things happening in Connecticut — our efforts to prevent gun violence, to raise the minimum wage, to be the…