Brush Fire Merritt Parkway
4:22pm--#cttraffic--#Norwalk CT-- Report of a brush fire on the Merritt Parkway northbound between exits 40 and 41. That should make your commute even more pleasurable. This news report is made possible by:
I-95 Crash With School Bus
2:44pm--#cttraffic--#Bridgeport CT--A crash involving a school bus I-95 northbound. Where else but exit 27A. No reported injuries.
Group Names Ganim Candidate Of Distinction On Gun Safety
BRIDGEPORT – Bridgeport Mayor and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Joe Ganim has been named a candidate of distinction on gun safety by Moms Demand Action, one of the nation’s leading grassroots organizations fighting for new and stronger solutions to lax gun laws and loopholes. Since its inception after the tragedy at Sandy Hook School in Newtown, Moms Demand Action has established a chapter in every state. Moms Demand Action acknowledges candidates who stand up for gun violence prevention and recognize the need for improved gun safety. It is part of Everytown for Gun Safety, the largest gun violence prevention group in the country with more than four million members. In its letter recognizing Ganim, Moms Demand Action said, “Thank you for standing…
Statewide Firefighter Test Announced
Ten Connecticut communities have joined together to offer an Entry Level Testing program for men and women interested in a Fire Service career. The consortium of Fire Departments is currently accepting applications through a testing company IO Solutions. Applications must be submitted directly thought IO Solutions at iosolutions.com. The application period closes May 4, 2018. The goals of this program are threefold. 1) Reduce the testing cost for applicants. Typically applicants must participate in independent testing processes each requiring an application fee and a written and oral examination. This is costly and time consuming for applicants. The consortium will charge a single fee and applicants take one written and oral examination to qualify for up to 10 departments. 2) Reduce…
Westport News: Distracted Driving Campaign
#Westport, CT - From April 2 to April 30, 2018, the Westport Police Department will be out in force looking for distracted drivers as part of the U Drive. U Text. U Pay. campaign, a high- visibility effort to enforce distracted driving laws. Drivers are continuously ignoring their responsibilities behind the wheel, and distracted driving is a growing and deadly threat on our roadways. Westport PD is teaming up with the Connecticut Department of Transportation during the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) National Distracted Driving Awareness month to make sure all motorists keep their eyes on the road and their hands on the wheel. “Distracted driving is a real problem,” said Captain David Farrell. “During this enforcement period, officers…
Bridgeport News : Crash
9:40pm--A two car crash with injuries reported at Lindley and North Washington Avenue. This news report is made possible by :
Bridgeport News: Porch Fire
8:00pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters quickly extinguished a porch fire at Poplar and Dewey Street. Police was first on scene and ensured everyone got out of the house. I was there within 5 minutes and firefighters quickly had the fire extinguished. This news report is made possible by (not actual photo from the scene):
Bridgeport News : Copper Caper
7:40pm-- A resident in the 600 block of Kossuth Street reports copper pipes taken from the home. This news report is made possible by :
Bridgeport News: Break In
4:44pm--#Bridgeport CT-- An Anton Street resident came home to find their home and storage unit broken into. This news news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Rollover Crash
2:12pm--#Bridgeport CT-- One person was injured in this crash at Lincoln Boulevard and Cleaveland Avenue. It appear the vehicle struck a parked car.