1:55pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A person has been brought into Bridgeport Hospital with a gunshot wound. The wound is not life-threatening. The person is not saying where in town they were shot. This news report is made possible by:
The week, the Fairfield Fire Department responded to the home of a senior citizen who was concerned that she may run out of heating oil. The Fairfield Fire Department assisted the homeowner in obtaining a supply of oil in conjunction with Connecticut Tank Removal; a local response partner, until her usual oil provider could respond. A local oil company stated they were having a difficult time keeping up with demand due to the frigid temperatures. “Advance planning for all types of weather and emergency situations is crucial,” said Assistant Chief Schuyler Sherwood. Although there are many resources available to assist the community with this type of planning, Sherwood suggested the website www.ready.gov as a good starting place. In this type…
1:11am--#Bridgeport CT-- A car has hit a utility pole at Park and Maplewood Avenue. First responders on the way. This news report is made possible by:
7:05pm--#Bridgeport Firefighters at 10 Sims Street where there is a structure fire. Everybody made it out of the building safely. Firefighters had challenges with frozen hydrants and difficulties safely putting up their ladders due to ice and snow. Fire marshal called to investigate.
#Norwalk --5:45pm-- today's vehicle fire is on Lexington Avenue after a car accident firefighters are on the way This news report is made possible by :
January is National Radon Action Month and the Naugatuck Valley Health District (NVHD) is recommending residents to test their homes for radon gas, the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers. While supplies last, residents in the towns of Ansonia, Beacon Falls, Derby, Naugatuck, Seymour, and Shelton can pick up a FREE radon test kit at the health department located at 98 Bank Street in Seymour starting Monday, January 8, 2018. Supplies are limited, so please call Ali at (203) 881-3255 to make sure test kits are still available before you head to the health department. Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas formed from the natural decay of uranium and is found in rock, soil and water. Although radon…
11:50pm--#Bridgeport CT-- The intersection of Arctic and Hallett Street is closed due to broken gas main according to radio reports. This news report is made possible by:
#Stratford CT--On 01-03- 2108 The Stratford Police investigated an incident at the Honeyspot Motor Inn located at 360 Honeyspot Road. The initial call came in as a possible abduction. During the investigation, a woman was found bound with duct tape in a motel room. During the investigation, Officers learned that the woman had been reported missing in the State of Iowa on New Year's Eve. During the investigation in which the woman claimed that she had been abducted Officers learned that she had in fact left the state voluntarily and the claim was found to be false that she was held against her will. At this time the investigation is ongoing and no charges have been filed. (Stratford Police Press…
Bridgeport, CT – The City of Bridgeport snow emergency is still in effect today, January 5, 2018 and until further notice to allow for continued citywide snow clean up and plow service. During the snow emergency, residents must move their cars off posted SNOW EMERGENCY streets and ADDITIONAL STREETS WILL BE POSTED to allow snow plow drivers to clear passages. Snow emergency streets are marked with white signs with red lettering. A list of snow streets can be found on the City’s website by clicking here. Sanitation/ Recycling Sanitation and recycling collection will RESUME ON MONDAY with normal schedule. Christmas tree collection also begins on Monday, January 8, 2018. 2018 CHRISTMAS TREE PICKUP GUIDELINES Tree collection will begin Monday, January 8th and will run until Monday, February 5, 2018. Place trees curbside at 6:00…
Connecticut State Police Statewide Activity: January 4, 2018 6:00 a.m. to January 5, 2018 6:00 a.m. Calls for service: 1492 Accidents no injuries: 89 Accidents with injuries: 11 Fatalities: 0 DUI: 1 Motorist assists: 441 This news report is made possible by: [caption id="attachment_64303" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Does your battery have 9 lives?[/caption]
