Tonight’s Vehicle Fire
12:00am--#Bridgeport CT-- Tonight's vehicle fire is at Saunders and Indian Avenue. The car is fully engulfed according to firefighters. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Man Assaulted
10:34pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A man was assaulted by a group of people while on Sherwood Avenue. Police are investigating. This news report is made possible by:
Stratford News: Armed Standoff
6:20am--#Stratford CT--Bryce Laister age 25 was arrested in Stratford today after a brief armed standoff with police. Laister started the standoff when officers from Shelton and other local agencies attempted to arrest him at 76 Pleasant View Avenue. The incident started at approximately 0620 a.m. and lasted approximately two hours. Laister was charged with the below crimes for his involvement and is scheduled to appear in Bridgeport Court on 06-27- 2017. 53a-181 Breach of Peace 53a-167a Interfering with Police 53a-61aa Threatening in the 1st Degree 53a-217 Criminal Possession of a Weapon by a Convicted Felon …
Milford News: Water Rescue
3:11pm--#Milford CT-- A water rescue at Silver Sands Park for two individuals without life preservers. It is unclear from the radio reports if they are on a boat of any type but the are bringing them in! This news report is made possible by:
Bluefish Father’s Day Fantasy Camp
Bridgeport CT– The Bridgeport Bluefish will host a Fantasy Camp and BBQ this Father’s Day for all dads who have ever dreamed of playing with the pros. Fantasy Camp will include instruction from Bluefish players and coaches, batting practice, and a quick game. Our Father’s Day Fantasy Camp will be held on Sunday, June 18 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., and be followed by a gourmet BBQ in the exclusive Harbor Club. Plus, stick around and watch as the Bluefish take on the reigning Atlantic League Champions, the Sugar Land Skeeters, beginning at 1:12 p.m. This great Father’s Day package costs just $50 per person. All fathers who participate will receive admission into the Fantasy Camp session, as…
Westport First Selectman Signs Mayors Against Illegal Guns Statement
#Westport, Conn. – First Selectman Jim Marpe made the following statement today after he announced that he signed the Statement of Principles supporting Mayors Against Illegal Guns: The Mayors Against Illegal Guns Statement of Principles was established in 2006. Nearly five years ago, the senseless murder of 26 students and teachers at nearby Sandy Hook in Newtown caused all of us to react to the growing threat of gun violence and illegal guns. Shortly after that, in January, 2013, Westport’s RTM passed a sense of the meeting resolution following the outline of the Mayors Statement of Principles. During the past year, I have been working with Police Chief Foti Koskinas to address the challenges that face our…
Bridgeport Summer Reading Kicks Off
#Bridgeport, CT- The Bridgeport Public Library is uniting with libraries nationwide in Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP) ‘Build a Better World.’ Join the Bridgeport Public Library on June 24, 2017 at 2:00P.M.tokickoff off ‘Build a Better World’ summer reading program at The Burroughs and Saden Memorial Library, 925 Broad Street, Bridgeport, CT. Entertainment will be provided by musician duo Down Home Frolic: Dan Gardella, fiddler extraordinaire and Fran Block, banjo, accordion and percussionist. “This is a great summer program for our children. We hope that parents are able to take advantage of the various activities and resources the city has to offer. The library and this reading program provide kids with free, safe, and educational summer fun,” said Mayor…
Bridgeport News: Male Customer Side Pocket…
8:22pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police were called to the restaurant at 491 Harral Avenue when a woman came in the restaurant and threw a billiard ball at a male customer. This news report is made possible by:
Stratford News: Body Recovered From River
UPDATE from Police: The man recovered this evening from the Housatonic River has been positively identified as Tavares Harris. Harris went missing on June 6th after he crashed his car into the Devon Bridge shortly after midnight and then jumped from the bridge prompting a search and recovery effort that lasted several days and involving numerous surrounding agencies. 4:14pm--Stratford CT-- A kayaker called police to say he found a body floating in the Housatonic River. Police and fire marine units recovered the man near the Devon Bridge. The medical examiner was also called to the scene. The man has not been identified at this time. Around midnight on June 7 police, fire and Coast Guard were called to look for…
Shelton News: Retired K-9 Passes Away
#Shelton CT--On Tuesday, June 13 th , Shelton Police retired K-9 Jager passed away. K-9 Jager came to the department in 2008 partially through a donation from People’s United Bank. K-9 Jager was paired with his partner Detective Christopher Nugent. K-9 Jager was an asset to the department and assisted several local, state, and federal agencies during his career. K-9 Jager was an effective tool for law enforcement during major investigations in Shelton and other jurisdictions. K-9 Jager and his handler proved to be an effective team by combining Nugent’s law enforcement awareness and K-9 Jager’s willingness to work. K9 Jager assisted in approximately 75 successful tracks and apprehended as many as 15 dangerous suspects. Detective Nugent and K-9 Jager were…