Today’s Vehicle Fire
#Stratford CT--Today's car fire was on I-95 near exit 32. The photo was sent in Chris, a viewer.
Bridgeport News: Woman Shot In The Face
2:43am--#Brideport CT-- A 31-year-old woman drove herself to Bridgeport Hospital this morning (Saturday) suffering from a gunshot wound to the face. Woman identified as Linda Mitchell of Marina Village The suspect is unknown at this time. Police recovered a slug on the seat of her car which was parked in the hospital garage. (Bridgeport Police Press Release) This report was made possible by:
Stratford News: Road Collapse Homewood Suites
UPDATE: Approximately 3 stories of rock have collapsed according to firefighters initial reports. They are requesting lighting to better determine the collapse. The Merritt Parkway on ramp may be shut down. 1:36am--#Stratford CT-- Police on scene confirming a road collapse at the Homewood Suites at 6905 Main Street. This report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Odor Of Gas Indoors
1:14am--#Bridgeport CT--Odor of gas indoors at 4 Hillhouse Avenue on the first floor. Here come a bunch of firetrucks to wake you! This report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: 2 Year Old Left Alone
UPDATE: Lucitania Mora of 29 Brookside Avenue, the child's grandmother 54-year-old grandmother was arrested and charged with risk of injury to a minor. The child was transported to Bridgeport Hospital as a precaution. The Department of Children and Families (DCF) was notified. 5:00pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police on scene at Brookside Avenue (off Old Town Road) for a two year old child alone in the road. The child appears fine but EMS has been requested to confirm there is no exposure issues. This report is made possible by:
Fairfield News: Police Involved In Crash
UPDATE: A total of 3 crashes in the area due to slippery conditions. 2:40pm--#cttraffic--#Fairfield CT-- A police cruiser was involved in a crash on Route 58 Black Rock Turnpike just north of North Street. Radio reports say the cruiser's airbags have been deployed and a van is on its side. DOT requested to the scene to salt the slippery roadway. A second crash is reported north of this crash, Easton will be handling that. Roadway is being closed according to radio reports This report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: On Drugs Vandalizing Home
2:20pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police had their hands full with a person allegedly on drugs vandalizing a home on Carroll Avenue. When approached he fled to a home on Wilmont Place. This report is made possible by:
Merritt Parkway Still Closed
12:02pm--#cttraffic--#Fairfield CT-- Fairfield Police confirm that the Merritt Parkway in Fairfield is still closed in both directions. This report is made possible by:
Snow!
11:20am--Just signing in for the start of my day's reporting and there are calls for cars stuck in Fairfield on Black Rock Turnpike at Burroughs Road and cars stuck at Sacred Heart. I'm going to assume all roads are slick and hard to pass so I'm not going to give a play by play on each street. Multiple reports of wires down, if I hear of any power outages I'll let you know. This report is made possible by:
Governor’s Proposal Expands State’s Efforts to Combat Opioid Epidemic
#HARTFORD, CT – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that in order to continue the state’s efforts to combat opioid overdoses, he has filed legislation aimed at increasing access to the overdose reversing drug naloxone for both first responders and citizens who want to purchase the medication. “Addiction is a public health issue and a disease and our laws need to reflect that. Connecticut is taking a stand against a nationwide prescription opioid and heroin overdose epidemic. These are commonsense improvements that we can make today that will save lives tomorrow,” Governor Malloy said. “We are committed to fighting this epidemic, and in yet another session, we are taking action.” The legislation, House Bill 5053 – An Act…