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10:55pm--#Bridgeport CT-- 3 people were reported injured in a crash in front of St. Vincent's Hospital on Main Street. One car did catch fire and firefighters were quick to the scene to extinguish it. I contacted the police spokesperson for more details and I should hear more by morning.
Westport, Conn. -- Elaine Daignault, Director of the Department of Human Services announces the return of the American Job Center Southwest’s Career Coach at Westport Town Hall. On Thursday, July 13 the Coach will offer a beginner’s class in recently upgraded Word 2013 from 10 a.m. – noon, followed by an intermediate class in Word 2013 from 1 – 3 p.m. Contact the Westport Department of Human Services for specific course description information. The Career Coach is a “training center” tour bus equipped with ten wireless computer labs offering free computer classes to residents in the greater Norwalk area. The mobile unit operates on a monthly schedule of visits to various community locations and is accessible to people with disabilities. Area residents interested…
Norwalk Detectives are investigating a car theft that occurred outside the Family Markert at 72 Taylor Avenue on June 4, 2017. The pictured suspect stole a vehicle that was unlocked and running outside the market. Anyone that can identify this male or has any information regarding this crime is asked to contact Detective Collins at 203-854-3191. Anonymous tips can be left at any of the below contacts. Norwalk Police Tip Line at 203-854-3111 Anonymous Internet tips can be sent to Norwalk Police website at: www.norwalkpd.com Anonymous text tips can be submitted by typing "NPD" into the text field, followed by the message, and sending it to CRIMES (274637) (Norwalk Police Press Release)
3:11pm--#Fairfield CT-- A car traveling north, uphill on Pemburn Drive (off Jennings Road) hit a parked car (on the left blocked by the firetruck) and rolled over. The driver has undetermined injuries at the time of this post.
11:37am--#Bridgeport CT-- A viewer sent in this photo of a crash at the corner of Nobel and Jane Street. One of the vehicles hit the building at 629 Noble Avenue, Google says the address is the Congregation Of Yahweh. There was no word on any injuries.
UPDATE: John Capiello of Bridgeport Hospital says "Bridgeport Hospital was on a heightened state of surveillance today after staff received word that a female patient had been verbally threatened by her boyfriend. Hospital security worked with Bridgeport police to make sure no problems arose. But as of 3:15 p.m., the patient was discharged without incident, so the hospital is no longer on alert." 2:02pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Bridgeport Hospital is on lockdown according to police radio reports due to phone threats from a person who said he will "come back with a gun and shoot up the place". This news report is made possible by:
12:53pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Avoid Fairfield Avenue near Howard Avenue. Here are screen shots of a video viewer Elida Santiago sent us just after the crash. No word on injuries.
12:43am--#Bridgeport CT-- Tonight's vehicle fire is a box truck on Marconi Avenue. Firefighters reporting the cab is on fire and they will take care of it. This news report is made possible by:
9:40pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A man has been shot in the leg on Bradley Street by two males who fled on foot. First responders are on the scene. This news report is made possible by:
9:11pm--#Bridgeport CT- Firefighters on the way to Ferry Boulevard for a marsh fire that was set by fireworks shot off in the area. This news report is made possible by: