Local News in Bridgeport, Fairfield, Stratford, Norwalk, and Beyond!
7:15pm--Two accidents to report. The first took place at Catherine and Main Street between a car an box truck. Also, a motorcyclist was hit at East Main and Beverly Place. The motorcyclist is unresponsive according to radio reports. This news report is made possible by:
5:34pm--#Bridgeport CT-- State police were in pursuit tan Infinity on Park Avenue but broke off the pursuit when the driver began driving on the sidewalks. State police broke off the pursuit on Park Avenue but Bridgeport Police picked up the pursuit on Vine Street. The driver abandoned the car on Sanford Place and fled on foot. K-9 from Fairfield was called in and the dog tracked the man to an apartment at 10 Coleman Street where he was positively identified and taken into custody.
4:00pm--#Fairfield CT-- Police nabbed a shoplifter who was putting merchandise down his pants at the Stop and Shop at the circle at 1160 Kings Highway Cut-off. Does anyone know if they put the merchandise back on the shelf afterward? This news report is made possible by:
4:04pm--#Bridgeport CT-- First responders were called after a victim of a robbery on Norman Street was injured during the robbery.
3:30pm--#Derbry CT-- Today's vehicle fire is on Route 8 southbound near exit 15. Expect delays in the area. This news report is made possible by:
#Bridgeport CT--Around 7am neighbors began pounding on doors at 2606 Main Street as the fire spread throughout the multi-family home where many were sound asleep. Everyone made it out safely. The fire quickly spread in the older balloon framed house. It took firefighters over an hour to get the stubborn fire under control and a couple of hours chasing the hot spots. City councilperson Jeanette Heron was on scene assisting those living there. Red Cross officials are helping find temporary housing for the tenants and the fire marshal is investigating the cause of the fire.
8:45pm--#Bridgeport CT-- One man is in custody in the 1500 block of Central Avenue after a man was holding a gun to his girlfriend's head. This news report is made possible by:
7:39pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Avoid North Avenue and Dewey/Howard Avenue. A two car crash with injuries are causing big traffic delays in the area.
4:40pm--#Fairfield CT-- Police attempted to pull a car over and after a very brief pursuit, the suspect fled in the Mill Hill/Post Road area. After a perimeter was set K-9 was called in and captured the suspect on Davis Road. K-9 took a bite out of crime and EMS was called for the dog bite. Your Amazon purchases can help keep our live reports going!
2:30pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Today's vehicle fire is at Salem and Gurdon Street. Firefighter report the car is fully engulfed. This news report is made possible by: