Route 8/25 Crash
12:28pm--#cttraffic-- A crash with injuries on Route 8/25 northbound near exit 4. Traffic isn't affected YET, but fire and EMS are on the way. Expect rubbernecking delays. #Bridgeport CT
Trumbull News: Juvenile Apprehended In Car Thefts
#Trumbull CT--A 17-year old Stratford resident was apprehended and a second un-identified youth escaped early Sunday morning as they were checking unlocked cars parked on Jerusalem Hill. They fled when Police arrived but the one male was located hiding nearby. On April 23, 2017, shortly after 5:00 a.m., a resident on Jerusalem Hill called Police when he saw two males attempting to enter parked cars. The resident directed an arriving Officer to where he saw the males running. The resident and the officer then found one suspect hiding in a nearby driveway, the other suspect was not located. Officers determined both subjects had arrived in a vehicle that had been stolen from Stratford and left nearby. Several additional vehicle keys…
City Of Bridgeport Hosts The Mobile Vietnam Veterans Memorial
BRIDGEPORT, CT –The City of Bridgeport and The Association of Naval Veterans Port 5 is hosting the world traveled Vietnam Veterans Memorial ‘The Wall that Heals’. ‘The Wall that Heals’ is a mobile half-scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial located in Washington, D.C. built by The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, Inc. through Sunday at Seaside Park. The wall was opened to the public on Friday with a ceremony that opened with a Huey Helicopter Eagle One from the Stratford Police Department. State Senator Tony Hwang reminded the audience that freedom is never free. City Council Member Tom McCarthy delivered remarks on behalf of Mayor Joe Ganim who is currently out of the country. McCarthy said that when the…
Westport Youth Commission Promotes Young Entrepreneurs With Student Creation Market
#WESTPORT, CT. -- The Westport Youth Commission will hold a Student Creation Market on Sunday, May 21 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Saugatuck Rowing Club, 521 Riverside Avenue, hosted by the Boathouse Restaurant. The market will showcase Westport’s young entrepreneurs who will be given an opportunity to promote and sell their creations to the public. Student vendors will each have a station and table to display their work. The market is free and open to the public. All ages are invited to come enjoy the creations and to support these growing student-run businesses. The market will be offering an assortment of products, including, but not limited to: jewelry, clothing, art and cosmetics. If you are…
Bridgeport News: Kitchen Fire
10:11pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters quickly knock down a kitchen fire on the 2nd floor at 619 Shelton Street. Now you know what all the noise was about on the East Side! Our sponsor will make it Like It Never Even Happened!
Stratford News: Large Fight Deluca Field
7:50pm--#Stratford CT--Police received a number of 911 calls of about 40 people fighting at DeLuca Field at 1000 Main Street. When the first officer arrived her reported about 75 people and every available police car was sent. They quickly had the situation under control, but now you know why you heard sirens all over town! This news report is made possible by:
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Governor Reappoints Katz To Consumer Counsel
#Hartford CT--Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that he is re-appointing Elin Swanson Katz of West Hartford to serve another five-year term as Consumer Counsel for the State of Connecticut. The Consumer Counsel is responsible for advocating on behalf of Connecticut consumers on issues relating to electricity, natural gas, telecommunications, and water. “Throughout her tenure in the position, Elin has been a strong advocate on behalf of the Connecticut’s utility customers to serve as their voice in state government on a wide variety of complex issues,” Governor Malloy said. “I thank her for her willingness to continue in this role for another term.” “Representing Connecticut’s consumers as Consumer Counsel has been the highest honor of my career, and…
Bridgeport News: Crash Involving Police
12:00pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A pregnant woman was taken to the hospital after a crash involving a Bridgeport Police Car. No word on the woman's condition, the officer was shaken up. Please support our efforts to bring the news to you by subscribing at https://www.patreon.com/doingitlocal or a one time donation at: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=WyTBl36QOeklmSrlg2728LJvLNM8sU1TuidG4LWnzSRq6gSus1vJXN1eadGNM8uLbuRbY0
The Stratford Police Department has seen an upswing in stolen vehicles over the past quarter. Below are some tips to help prevent your car from theft. WHAT ATTRACTS A CAR THIEF? Leaving your car unlocked or the windows down. Leaving your keys in the car or a spare key hidden in the car. Leaving your car unattended. Parking in poorly lit places with low visibility. Leaving valuables and packages in your car. Cars not protected with an anti-theft device. HOW TO PROTECT YOUR CAR Don't leave your keys in your car. Close your windows and lock your doors whenever you leave your car, regardlessof how long you plan to be gone. …