Local News in Bridgeport, Fairfield, Stratford, Norwalk, and Beyond!
4:33pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- A pedestrian was hit in the parking lot of Chase Bank at 123 Boston Avenue. When the driver said they were calling police to report the accident the pedestrian fled the scene. This news report is made possible by:
1:50pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut--A deliveryperson was robbed at gunpoint/carjacked at Amsterdam Avenue. Taken was his keys, wallet and Toyota. This news report is made possible by:
Under the direction of Commanding Officer Lieutenant Kenneth Cain, personnel from the Connecticut State Police at Troop G in Bridgeport, will be conducting a DUI / Sobriety Checkpoint during the evening of Friday, December 30, 2016. The DUI enforcement project will take place in the area of Interstate 91 northbound at Exit # 3, near the intersection of Orange Street, in the city of New Haven. In the interest of public safety, State Troopers will be conducting this checkpoint in an effort to identify and arrest motorists who operate motor vehicles while under the influence of alcohol and or drugs. Lieutenant Kenneth Cain, Commanding Officer of Troop G, would also like to advise motorists that in addition to this checkpoint, Troopers…
11:15am--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- 3 custodians are stuck in the elevator at Dunbar School at 445 Union Avenue. Firefighters on the way to rescue them. This news report is made possible by:
12:48am--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- Police apprehend ex-boyfriend allegedly trying to break in to girlfriend's apartment with new boyfriend at home on Cogswell Street. This news report is made possible by:
#Bridgeport Connecticut--The Bridgeport Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in locating Douglas Rivas (6-15-82). Rivas is wanted for the murder of Cristibal Hernandez, that occurred on September 25, 2016 in Bridgeport. Rivas has an active warrant for murder and weapons offenses, and bond is set at $1,000,000. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Douglas Rivas is asked to call police at 203-576-TIPS (8477). All information will remain confidential.
11:20pm--#Fairfield Connecticut-- Don't go to sleep yet Fairfield. Odor of gas indoors at 808 Mill Plain Road (near Unquowa). Here come a bunch of firetrucks to wake you! This news report is made possible by:
10:44pm-#Bridgeport Connecticut-- A man was beat up and robbed by five young teens in front of 985 Fairfield Avenue (near Norman Street) This news report is made possible by:
7:55pm--#cttraffic--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- A one car spin out I-95 northbound near exit 27. No injuries are reported.
5:15pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- Firefighters quickly knock down an attic fire at 104 High Ridge Road. Fire marshal and UI requested to the scene. This news report is made possible by: