Monroe Crash
10:50am--#Monroe Connecticut--#cttraffic--A reported crash on Route 25 near Route 111 with injuries. First responders are on the way. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Woman Burned
10:44pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- A woman burned her hand in a fire at her home at 116 Harborview Avenue according to scanner reports. Firefighters arriving on scene reporting no fire visible from the street and is going in to investigate. Initial reports indicate a smell of electrical burning in the residence. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Power Outage
10:31pm--Bridgeport Connecticut--- A power outage on Main Street near North Avenue. UI is on scene working on restoring it soon! This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: House Fire
8:31pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- A fire that started in the garage at 36 Baker Street was wind whipped and quickly spread to the attached house. Heavy smoke lingered the ground despite the heavy winds. Firefighters quick action got the fire under control within minutes. A check of the home found that everyone made it out safely. There were no reported injuries. The fire marshal was called to the scene to investigate the cause of the fire. In all kinds of weather all hours of the night we are there for you. Please support our efforts by donating at: https://www.patreon.com/doingitlocal
Merritt Rollover
4:54pm--#Trumbull CT --#cttraffic--Report of a rollover accident Merritt Parkway southbound between exits 48 and 47. First responders on the way. This news report is made possible by:
Governor Announces Increased Housing For Homeless
HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy announced that with the state’s significantly increased housing efforts over the last few years and focused strategies to end homelessness, the State of Connecticut has reached new record levels and is able to connect every chronically homeless person in the state with permanent housing. Connecticut’s efforts on this front are leading the nation in bringing chronic homelessness to new lows. This announcement means that the state, in collaboration with its network of nonprofit community providers, has strengthened its housing system to the point that every person who has been verified as being chronically homeless has been matched to permanent housing, and whenever a new episode of chronic homelessness occurs, that person can…
Bridgeport News: Downed Power Lines
1:14pm---#Bridgeport Connecticut-- Report of downed power lines on Village Lane. Expect delays if in that area. This news report is made possible by:
On November 15 th 2016, an adult male victim responded to an advertisement on the mobile app “Offer up”. "Offer Up" is an internet app/site where individuals post and purchase items for sale and typically will meet in person to conduct their respective transactions. The victim in this case was attempting to purchase a used Iphone 6 from a male who identified himself as “John” from “Offer Up.” The victim was directed to Browns Lane in Fairfield by “John”. When the victim arrived he parked his vehicle waiting for the seller. He was quickly approached by a male who identified himself as “John” along with another male suspect carrying a handgun pointing it at the victim stating he was going…
Bridgeport News: House Fire
10:13am--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- 3 fire lines are in operation at a house fire at 118 Bond Street. A police officer on duty spotted the fire and called in the fire department. UPDATE: The American Red Cross is helping two families –four adults – three children after a fire today on Bond Street, Bridgeport. The Red Cross provided assistance to meet the families’ immediate needs. Responders included: M. Prangley, L. Gross, B. Grossman, and D. Heiden. The Red Cross is also providing comfort kits containing personal care items such as toothbrushes, deodorant; shaving supplies and other items a resident might not have been able to gather in the rush to escape the fire. In addition, a recovery envelope containing information helpful to families recovering from a fire, including tips on cleanup; notification…
Bridgeport News: Man Shoplifts Toothpaste
8:04pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- A man fled the CVS at 1875 Boston Avenue with a basket full of toothpaste. There's a pun in this somewhere... This news report is made possible by: