1:11pm--#Shelton CT-- Report of a one car crash into a tree at Booth Hill and Mohegan Road with children in the car. There have been no updates on anyone's condition. The roadway has been shutdown in the area. This news report is made possible by:
State Police UPDATE: On February 7, 2018 at approximately 00:26 a.m., troopers from Troop G - Bridgeport were conducting speed enforcement on I-95 southbound in the area of exit 40, Milford when they observed a black Honda Accord traveling at a high rate of speed. Troopers attempted to stop the Honda; however the operator increased speed and engaged troopers in pursuit. Troop G dispatch notified troopers that the Honda was reported stolen out of Ansonia. The Honda continued to traveling south on I-95, at times in excess of 120mph, before the operator eventually lost control on the exit 27A off-ramp in Bridgeport and struck the left side barrier. Two male occupants fled on foot from the Honda, while two female occupants remained inside…
9:40pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Today's vehicle fire was in the parking lot of the park on Granfield Avenue. The car was fully engulfed on firefighters arrival. This news report is made possible by:
#Westport CT--On August 28, 2017, the Westport Police Department received information from the Connecticut State Police Computer Crime Unit of suspected child pornography being shared online. The complaint involved an unidentified person in Westport sharing a picture of child pornography over Facebook with another unidentified person who does not reside in Connecticut. Sergeant Sereniti Dobson of the Westport Police Youth Division initiated an investigation and was able to identify the suspect who shared the image as Robert Kelly, age 43, of Westport, CT. On January 16, 2018, members of the Westport Detective Bureau, with the assistance of the regional Technical Investigation Unit, executed a search warrant at Kelly’s residence. During the course of the search, various electronic devices were seized and later…
4:40pm--#Bridgeport CT-- An accident involving a school bus at State and Broad Street turned out to be nothing more than the bus and another vehicle tapping mirrors according to radio reports. There are students on the bus so if your child is late this is more than likely the reason why they are late! Like our posts and Facebook will show you more. You'll also get updates when/if we get them! This news report is made possible by:
#Fairfield CT--At a time when the role of immigrants and refugees in American life is the subject of intense debate, a new and timely exhibition, An American Story: Finding Home in Fairfield County, opens in the Fairfield Museum & History Center’s Spaght Gallery on Thursday, February 8. The exhibition, which also celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants (CIRI), highlights the experiences of people who have built new lives in the area. A series of photographic portraits and biographical narratives show how eight individuals from across the globe have created a sense of home in Fairfield County. The immigrants and refugees featured in the exhibition come from Cambodia, Congo, Cuba, Hungary, India, Rwanda and Syria. “Immigrants and refugees…
UPDATE: Bus driver is being transported to Bridgeport Hospital. 5:58pm--#Fairfield CT-- A DATTCO bus driver called first responders for nauseousness and dizziness from bus fumes while parked close to Alumni Hall at Fairfield University. This news report is made possible by:
1:19pm--#Westport CT-- An elderly woman hit the building at 10 Wright Street. Radio reports say the damage is minor but the building inspector has been requested to the scene. This news report is made possible by:
Fairfield, Connecticut (February 4, 2018) – The Greater Fairfield Amateur Radio Association (GFARA) is offering an amateur radio technician class at the Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 77 Building (Building 5) located at 595 Turney Road in Fairfield. Classes will run for 9 weeks from February 7th through April 18th and be held from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm. The class costs $50 which covers the textbook, handouts, exam fee and a one-year membership to the GFARA Amateur Radio Club. The course will be taught by a team of experienced amateur radio (also referred to as Ham Radio) operators, lead by Larry Gross. The FCC Technician License exam covers basic regulations, operating practices, and electronics theory, with a focus on VHF and UHF applications. Class Lead Larry Gross said,…
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) announced on Monday that he has appointed Isaac Vargas, a junior at Central High School in Bridgeport, to serve as a U.S. Senate Page for the Spring 2018 program. Isaac will have the opportunity to work in the Senate chamber and assist with day-to-day operations at the Capitol. “Isaac is a fantastic, dedicated student,” said Murphy. “I’m excited to bring him on board with our office. Pages have the unique opportunity to see our government at work up close, and I know he's going to learn a lot during his time here." “I’m very excited to have the chance to represent Bridgeport and my Latino community,” said Isaac Vargas. “It's an honor to come to the Senate, work every…
