8:49am--#Bridgeport Connecticut--Police were dispatched to The University School at 160 Holland Avenue for what the radio said was a fight/riot on the second floor. Three police cars remained on sc ene after I left the scene around 9:20am. Parents were seen running into the school with great concern on their face. An officer returned to his patrol car and just said kids will be kids.
#Westport Connecticut-- Three students—one each from Choate Rosemary Hall, Staples High School, and Green Farms Academy—have won TEAM Westport’s Teen Diversity Essay Contest, which is co-sponsored with the Westport Library. The annual contest is open to high school students who reside in Westport or who attend school in Westport. In light of the many recent demonstrations in cities and on college campuses, this year’s contest asked students to consider the state of race relations in our country, “both the nature of the problem and the appropriate way to address divisions and inequities in our society.” First prize winner for the second year in a row is Jacob Klegar, now a senior at Choate Rosemary Hall. In his essay “The Black Lives Matter Movement: Past, Present,…
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8:00am--#Fairfield Connecticut--Congress Street between Evergreen Hill Road and Audubon Lane is closed due to burning wires in the trees. UI on the way. This report is made possible by:
This time of year is marked by many happy occasions, prom and graduation celebrations, as well as impending summer break. Some parents will be faced with the decision of whether to host a teen party where alcohol may be involved. We want to remind parents of the potential pitfalls of these gatherings, as well as the resources and supports available. Times have changed and the risks of hosting a party are now greater for both youth and homeowners. With social media, parties can get out of control quickly, making it impossible to manage the number of guests. The drinks have changed, as have the way our kids drink. Parties with alcohol also often include marijuana, prescription medications, as well as other illicit drugs. Drinking can result in…
#Bridgeport Connecticut-- After 44 years of service on the Bridgeport Fire Department today will be Chief Brian Rooney's last day. Rooney became the city's chief in 2005. Assistant Fire Chief Dominick Carfi defied orders and held this small gathering at City Hall on Friday to celebrate his years of service.
1:25pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut--A man fled Mad Rags on Boston Avenue and ran next door to the steakhouse to change his clothes in an attempt to change his appearance. It wasn't his clothes that identified him but the tattoos on his face. As he left he kept asking for change for the bus. Police located the bus, located the suspect on Nobel Avenue and is now being identified by the store manager. Looks like he's going to need our sponsor!
12:55am--#Bridgeport Connecticut--A woman found a "strange man" in her home on Poplar Street. Police have the man in custody. This report is made possible by:
