Local News in Bridgeport, Fairfield, Stratford, Norwalk, and Beyond!
6:29pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A woman called police that the person that robbed her last night robbed her again just now at Read and Beatrice Street. Detectives located and arrested him a short time later. This report is made possible by:
4:49pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A stabbing victim showed up at St. Vincent's Hospital stabbed under the chin near the neck. The wounds are not life threatening according to radio reports. Police are looking for a possible crime scene at West Liberty Street. This report is made possible by:
3:41pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Housatonic Avenue at North Avenue is closed after a tractor trailer took down a utility pole. Traffic is light and not causing any delays. Thanks for the heads up on the call Garth! I was at the snack table! This report is made possible
In Connecticut, FOOTBALL POOLS are legal as long as all of the money taken in for the pool is given back to the winners participating in the pool. No percentage or cut can be taken by the person organizing the pool for his/her time and/or expense of running the pool. NOTE: NO BETTING POOLS OF ANY KIND CAN BE RUN IN ANY ESTABLISHMENT OR BAR SELLING ALCOHOL. During Super Bowl Sunday 2015, Troopers arrested 12 drivers for DUI, issued 122 tickets for speeding and 301 tickets for hazardous moving violations (to include following too close, distracted driving, cell phones, etc.). Treat your Super Bowl guests extra special, order at:
1:30am--#Stratford CT-- Police on scene at Barnum and Otis Street for a person with a two inch gash in his head after being hit by a baseball bat at a bar nearby. This report is made possible by:
10:31pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A driver pulled a gun on another driver after a crash at Oak and North Avenue and then fled the scene according to radio reports. This report is made possible by:
10:27pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #Black Rock CT-- A person was stabbed in the forehead and hand by a known person at 585 Brewster Street. Police on scene investigating. This report is made possible by:
On Saturday February 6th, Wish Kid Nick Cesarini of Greenwich, Connecticut saw his one true wish become a reality. Through Make-A-Wish Connecticut, Nick’s wish to have his truck “jazzed up” was granted, with the assistance and leadership from Red Line Restorations of Bridgeport. Nick has battled a life-threatening kidney condition that has often away from his normal routine and replaced it with doctors, hospitals, and medical treatments. But having his truck updated was something that he knew would put a smile on his face. Unknown to Nick, the team at Red Line Restorations, led by owner Colton Amster, recruited other businesses to help with the project, including a fixed transmission and other significant updates. Nick arrived at Red Line Restorations…
6:30AM--#BRIDGEPORT CT-- An 87-year-old male pedestrian, who was struck at the intersection of Prospect Street and Myrtle avenue early this morning (Saturday), has died from his injuries. William "Frank" Godwin of Park Avenue, suffered head, chest and pelvic trauma as a result of the accident, which took place at 6:30 a.m. He was transported to Bridgeport Hospital, where he died of his injuries at 11:45 a.m. The operator of the vehicle that hit Godwin, Venzinia Colon, 42, or Atlantic Street, remained at the scene, and is cooperating with investigators. Bridgeport Police Officer Fernando Oquendo came upon the accident on his way to work. He stopped and rendered medical assistance prior to the arrival of medics and notified ECC of the Colon, who was driving a Dodge Grand Caravan,…
1:14pm--#Fairfield CT-- A multi car crash on Black Rock Turnpike near Panera Bread. Avoid the area. This report is made possible by: