Merritt Parkway Crash
6:55pm--#Stratford CT--#cttraffic-- A multi-car crash on the Merritt Parkway southbound just past exit 53 with multiple injuries. This news report is made possible by:
Fairfield News: Heating Assistance For Seniors
#Farifield News: Operation Fuel & Heating Assistance: Applications for Operation Fuel and heating assistance are available in Social Services at the Bigelow Center. Operation Fuel and the heating assistance programs help households pay for their winter heating bills and are based on income eligibility. Click here for more information. To make an appointment, please call Fairfield Social Services at 203-256-3170. This press release is made possible by:
Stratford News: Possible Electrical Fire
5:05pm--#Stratford CT-- Firefighters are at 50 Crested Ridge Court for a possibility of an electrical fire. No fire was discovered but there is an odor of electrical in the home. Firefighters have requested the building and electrical inspector to the scene. This news report is made possible by:
Stratford News: Voter Fraud Arrest
#Stratford CT--Troy Stevenson age 56 and Betty Chappell age 56 both from Bridgeport were arrested by warrant today for voter fraud. The pair was involved in alleged voter fraud by applying for absentee ballots during the November 2017 mayoral election in Stratford. Chappell and Stevenson were charged with Forgery 2 nd Degree / 53a-139 and False Statement in Absentee Balloting / 9-359a. Chappell and Stevenson were released on a written PTA (promise to appear) and assigned a court date of 02/01/2018. The investigation was initiated when the Town Clerk’s Office noticed some discrepancies in absentee ballots signed out by the pair. At least two absentee ballots were determined to be forged and submitted by Stevenson and Chappell.
Finch Lands At Discovery Museum
#BRIDGEPORT CT – Today, the Discovery Museum announced that former Bridgeport Mayor and State Senator Bill Finch has officially started in his new role as executive director. The news comes as the museum celebrates its 60th anniversary. "I've always been a big fan of the Discovery Museum," said Bill Finch, who grew up nearby, visited the museum as a kid and has since taken all four of his sons there. "That plays a major role in my excitement for this opportunity to help the museum grow and thrive today, tomorrow, and for generations to come." After an extensive search process for a new executive director – during which the Discovery Museum board emphasized that community partnerships with local institutions and fundraising…
Bridgeport News: Odor Of Gas Evacuates 2 Buildings
10:38pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters are evacuating two buildings at Howard and Fairfield Avenue due to an odor of gas in both buildings. Expect travel delays in the area. This news report is made possible by our safe heating sponsor:
Bridgeport News: Large Gathering
12:44am--#Bridgeport CT--Police on the way to break up a large gathering at Park and Rooster River Boulevard. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Gas Station Robbed At Gunpoint
11:30pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Two males just robbed the Citgo Station on Reservoir Avenue. Police are investigating. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Pedestrian Hit
9:55pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A woman has been hit by a motor vehicle at the intersection of Fairfield and Clinton Avenue. It appears she was hit by a Greater Bridgeport Transit bus but this has not been confirmed by anyone on the scene.
#Bridgeport CT--Today around 3pm the Snack Shop at at 604 Newfield Avenue was raided by police and city officials after pressure from City Council Member Eneida Martinez. The location corner of Revere and Newfield Avenue was the scene of the city's first homicide of 2018. Captain Roderick Porter told us that the area has become a nuisance. The store is open past midnight which Captain Porter said there is nothing around to warrant the store being open that late. He said it attracts unwanted activities like drug sales. Captain Porter said the city's health, building and fire departments were also on scene to look for any potential violations.