Month: August 2016

Bridgeport News; Pedestrian Seriously Injured

UPDATE:  Sad to report the person had died. The police have not released the person's name until the next of kin has been notified. 9:12pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- A pedestrian has been hit in the 600 block of North Avenue.  Witnesses told me a burgundy Chevy Trailblazer hit the pedestrian throwing him 20 feet onto the sidewalk between the BP station and the psychic's house.  The truck's front grill was on the pedestrian's body.  The road is closed between Remer and Lindley Avenue.  The accident investigation team has bee called so expect an extended delay in the area.

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Bridgeport News: Backpack Giveback Program

3:00pm--#Bridgeport, Connecticut, August 1st 2016: Over 1500 deserving school children will be set up for success this school year due to the WEBE 108 and WICC 600 Backpack Giveback Program. Fulfilling the need of children all over the Bridgeport area with brand-new backpacks filled with school supplies. WEBE 108 & WICC 600 Backpack Giveback Program, The Norma F Pfreim Foundation handed out FREE backpacks filled with school supplies to 1,500 deserving school aged children from the Lighthouse Program in Bridgeport.   3:00pm--#Bridgeport, Connecticut, August 1st 2016 - Más de 1500 niños de edad escolar que merecen se establecerán para el éxito este año escolar debudo a la WEBE 108 y programa WICC 600 dar de vuelta Mochilas. Cubriendo la necesidad…

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Fairfield Selects Out of State Company To Produce Fairfield Videos

First Selectman Michael C. Tetreau announced today that the Town of Fairfield is renewing its partnership with a New York-based company to produce a series of community videos to be hosted on the Town’s official website (www.fairfieldct.org). Through this initiative, CGI Communications will develop up to ten promotional videos that will highlight the many elements that make Fairfield such an attractive community to live, work and play. Fairfield had previously worked with CGI on a similar project in 2010. The latest program will feature chapters on economic development, real estate, recreation & leisure, education, shopping & dining, arts & culture, history & attractions and senior living. Each video will be roughly one to two minutes in duration. There is no…

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Bridgeport News: Attempted Robbery At Train Station

9:13pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- A short bald black male in white t-shirt knocked a person down and attempted to rob her.  He ran down John Street according to radio reports. This report is made possible by: 9:13pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut- un hombre moreno bajo y calvo en camiseta blanca golpeó a una persona y trató de robarle. Corrió por la calle John Street según los informes de radio.  

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Bridgeport News: Water Jugs For Driving Lesson

8:36pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- Police were called to Hickory Street where a woman was putting water jugs in the middle of the street to teach a man in a brown SUV how to drive.   This news report is made possible by:http://www.ltddrivingschoolct.com/ 8:36pm–#Bridgeport Connecticut– La policía fue llamada a Hickory Street, donde una mujer estaba poniendo jarras de agua en el medio de la calle para enseñar a un hombre en una camioneta café cómo conducir.  

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Bridgeport News: Man Shot 3 Times

7:30pm-ish-- #Bridgeport Connecticut-- Police Chief A.J. Perez told me that two young men got into an argument, one of them was armed and shot the other man 3 times.  5 shell casing were recovered by police.  The man was rushed to St. Vincent's Hospital and is expected to recover.  The chief said he expects an arrest very soon.  I appreciate the chief taking time out from the scene to tell us what happened. #BridgeportConnecticut - El jefe de Policía A.J Pérez me dijo que dos jóvenes tuvieron una discusión. Uno de ellos estaba armado y le disparó al otro hombre 3 veces. 5 casquillo de balas fueron recuperados por la policía. El hombre fue translado de urgencia al Hospital St.Vincents…

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Bridgeport News: Odor Of Gas Indoors

11:47pm--Odor of gas indoors reported at 1793 Stratford Avenue.   Two firetrucks already on scene reporting gas on the upper floors.   Here come a bunch more fire trucks to the scene!   This report is made possible by our safe sponsor: 11:47 pm- Olor a gasolina reportado interior de  1793 Stratford Ave. Dos camiones de bomberos en la escena reportan olor a gas en los pisos arriba . Aquí vienen un montón más camiones de bomberos a la escena !

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