Westport News: Merritt Parkway Crash
9:34pm--#Westport CT-- There is a crash on the Merritt Parkway northbound at exit 42. There are injuries reported. This news report is made possible by:
Fairfield News: Rollover
9:00pm--#Fairfield CT-- There were no injuries on this rollover accident on Reef Road near Sherman Street right down the street from the police and fire department.
Fairfield News: Smoking In The Boys Room
10:19am--#Fairfield CT-- Students at Warde High School was evacuated into the rain due to a smoke detector activation in the boy's room. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Firefighters Fight A Blaze On The East End
4:25pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Just before 4:30pm firefighters received numerous calls for a fire at 168 Kelsey Street. When firefighters arrived on scene they reported heavy smoke on the third floor. All occupants safely made it out of the three-family home. Within minutes the fire broke out of the hole firefighter cut to ventilate the building. Moments later fire spread, the fire went to two alarms and firefighters sounded the evacuation tone to get all the firefighters out of the structure. Within twenty minutes the bulk of the fire had been knocked down and by 6pm the firefighters recalled the alarm of fire. As I was leaving I saw one firefighter had twisted his ankle battling the fire and was being treated…
Bridgeport News: Firearm Recovered After Foot Pursuit
5:55pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police recovered a firearm after a foot pursuit of a suspect at Greene Homes. Two detained at Highland and Harral Avenue. This news report is made possible by:
Governor Activates Emergency Adjuster Program
#HARTFORD, CT – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that the Connecticut Insurance Department has activated its emergency adjuster program that allows insurance companies to quickly register their out-of-state adjusters and bring them into the state to help with claims of property and auto damage. The Governor explained activating this protocol will help expedite the many anticipated claims resulting from the severe storms that impacted the state on Tuesday afternoon. “Residents and businesses who suffered damage from yesterday’s storms will understandably be seeking assistance with their insurance companies,” Governor Malloy said. “Allowing out-of-state adjusters to assist will hopefully expedite this process and help folks during this time of need.” “We want to make sure that homeowners get help as quickly…
Fairfield News: Mutual Aid Sent To Brookfield
#Fairfield CT--#Southport CT--Fairfield Fire Cheif Dennis McCarthy told me today that Southport sent volunteers along with ATVs and the Fairfield Fire Department sent a firefighter and a lieutenant to assist with house to house searches in Brookfield. Brookfield requested mutual aid from surrounding town after the town was extensively damaged by the storm yesterday. The national weather service is sending a team to determine/confirm if Brookfield was hit by a tornado. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Phone Store Break-In
4:00AMish--#Bridgeport CT-- Bridgeport Police responded to an alarm at the Sprint Store at 161 Boston Avenue. Two cash drawers were taken. Police are investigating. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Woman Slashed
4:24am--#Bridgeport CT-- A woman was slashed in the throat on Washington Terrace by a woman while on Washington Terrace. The suspect fled on foot but was apprehended a short time later by police. The victim was transported to St. Vincent's Hospital and is expected to survive. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Supporters Continue Push For Gambling
Bridgeport, CT – Mayor Joe Ganim today joined state legislators from Bridgeport and Stratford, as well as Bridgeport city council members, regional business leaders, and representatives from members of MGM International and Bridgeport Landing Development to reaffirm their collective commitment to passing a law to bring open, competitive gaming licensing to Connecticut. Doing so could potentially bring 7,000 jobs to Bridgeport if a plan by Las Vegas based MGM International to build a $675 Million resort casino on the Bridgeport waterfront becomes a reality. In the just concluded 2018 Connecticut General Assembly legislative session, Bridgeport lawmakers and a bipartisan group of colleagues from the Bridgeport-New Haven region led an effort to pass House Bill No. 5305, AN ACT CONCERNING A REQUEST…