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7:39pm--#Norwalk CT-- First responders are on scene at Main Avenue for a child who was left locked in car for over an hour. The child is reported to be conscious but very sweaty. This news report is made possible by:
4:11pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Reports of shots fired at 2305 Madison Avenue (near Ruth Street) in a drive by incident. This news report is made possible by:
1:50pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A car with a 6 year old inside was stolen at 1590 Barnum Avenue. The suspect let the child out and is with the mother. Police are looking for a silver Chevy Impala with plate AC3995. This news report is made possible by:
#Stratford CT--On September 21, 2017, The Stratford Police Department Narcotics, Vice & Intelligence Unit concluded a nearly year long narcotics sales investigation into Robert Heyward age 35 of Stratford, CT. Stratford Narcotics Detectives, with the assistance of the Bridgeport Tactical Narcotics Team and the CT State Police Gang Unit executed search and seizure warrants on Stratford and Bridgeport residences. Heyward fled the scene, engaging Officers in a vehicle pursuit. Heyward crashed his vehicle then fled the vehicle on foot where he was taken into custody after a foot pursuit. A search of both the Stratford and Bridgeport residences yielded over 500 grams of powder Cocaine, 50 grams of Crack Cocaine packaged for street sale, a large amount of raw, bulk…
HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that the State of Connecticut has deployed a C-130H cargo plane and seven Airmen from the 103rd Airlift Wing of the Connecticut National Guard to help with Hurricane Maria response and relief efforts in Puerto Rico and St. Thomas. The unit, which departed from Bradley Air National Guard Base in East Granby this morning, includes C-130H pilots, crewmembers, loadmasters, and maintainers. First, the crew will drop off supplies in St. Thomas, followed by a second supply drop-off in Puerto Rico. From there they will fly to Georgia, where they will stand by for potential follow-up missions. “The Connecticut National Guard has proven to be an exemplary group of men…
1:47am--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters quickly took care of a vehicle fire at 21 Davis Avenue.
The Westport Police Department announces the retirement of Deputy Chief Vincent “Vinny” Penna October 1 st . Deputy Chief Penna was hired in 1991 as a traffic agent and later entered the police academy as a special officer. He became a regular full-time officer in 1994 and worked his way through the ranks to Deputy Chief. He led a commendable and exemplary 26+ year career, over the course of which he received numerous commendations, awards and accolades. He served as the president of the Westport Police Union for 4 years and President of the Westport Police Benevolent Association for the same. Additionally, he was a member of the SWAT team before it became a regionalized unit. Deputy Chief Penna is…
10:19pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A 13 year old was just dropped off at St. Vincent's Hospital with a gunshot wound. The shooting is reported to have happened on Poplar Street which is not far from Maplewood Avenue where a 15 year old was shot last week while sitting on his porch. Special thanks to our subcribers who make LIVE reporting possible! Subscribe at https://www.patreon.com/doingitlocal or a one-time donation at: https://www.paypal.me/DoingItLocal
9:34pm--#Bridgeport CT-- St. Vincent Hospital Security called police for a fight outside the emergency room entrance. This news report is made possible by:
9:27pm--#Bridgeport CT-- 3 males robbed a man in Washington Park taking his wallet, cash, and phone. This news report is made possible by: