Month: July 2018

Westport News: Bridge Construction Scheduled

#Westport CT - Town officials have been notified by the Connecticut Department of Transportation (ConnDOT) that during an inspection by the Bridge Safety Department several weeks ago, structural deficiencies were discovered both in the substructure and ornamental truss structure of the Cribari Bridge (CT Rte. 136 over the Saugatuck River, State Bridge # 0158-01349). ConnDOT has determined that immediate repairs are necessary to maintain the continued safety and stability of the existing bridge structure. ConnDOT intends to commence construction to repair the deficiencies on July 30, 2018, tentatively completing the work within 6 weeks, weather permitting. The contractor will work at night between the hours of 8:00 PM and 5:00 AM, Monday evenings through Friday mornings, closing the bridge, including…

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Bridgeport News: Shots Fired During Robbery

Bridgeport Police UDATE:  The Mobil Station located at Boston and Noble Avenue was robbed at gunpoint by two Black males. The Black males were wearing all black with black masks covering their faces. One of the Black males had a very large revolver and discharges a round at the cashier who attempted several times to grab the gun from the suspect.  The unusual size and style of this firearm is all we have to identify the possible suspect. Please look at the above photo and video clip. Any Officer who locates or takes anyone into custody carrying this style firearm please contact Detective Fiumidinisi at 2 03-581-5246 or  E-mail Michael.fiumidinisi@bridgeportct.gov or call the tip line at 203-576-TIPS (8477).   11:56pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Shots were fired but no…

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Bridgeport News: Shots Fired At Police

12:44pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police at Kossuth near Crescent Street were fired upon or had gunshots directed in their direction. Two suspects fled in a silver or gray vehicle had a head start on the officers and was able to flee onto I-95. A short time later state police located a vehicle on I-95 matching the description and engaged in a pursuit with them. The pursuit came to an end on Prospect Street just outside of state police headquarters. One suspects were taken into custody.  

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