11:50pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Two people were injured and taken to the hospital after they were assaulted by someone with a baseball bat in the 1800 block of East Main Street (near Essex Street). This news report is made possible by:
11:11pm--#Norwalk CT--#cttraffic-- A crash on the Merritt Parkway southbound between 41 and 40, reported being a car rolled over into the wooded area. The driver was reported unresponsive and had to be extricated by firefighters. This news report is made possible by:
8:28pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A pedestrian was struck by a car at 1015 Fairfield Avenue which is between Norman and Sherwood Avenue. The driver stopped and is cooperating with police. The pedestrian had unknown injuries and was transported to the hospital. Heavy fog conditions are making visibility difficult for drivers.
6:44pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A spin-out crash on I-95 northbound near exit 28 in the left break-down lane. It is slowing traffic but probably not worth detouring for.
Westport, CT -- Director of Human Services Elaine Daignault announces the return of the American Job Center Southwest’s Career Coach at Westport Town Hall. On Thursday, January 10, 2019, the Coach will offer a beginner’s class in Microsoft PowerPoint 2013 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. followed by an intermediate class in PowerPoint 2013 from 1 – 3 p.m. The Career Coach is a “training center” tour bus equipped with ten wireless computer labs offering free computer classes to residents in the greater Norwalk area. The mobile unit operates on a monthly schedule of visits to various community locations and is accessible to people with disabilities. Area residents interested in registering should contact the Westport Department of Human Services at 203-341-1050…
Congratulations to the November 2018 Officers of the Month, Officers Anthony del Pino, Andrew Roncinske and James Barron. On November 4, 2018, these Strategic Narcotics Enforcement Team Officers observed a male with a suspicious bulge in his waistband. Suspecting the male was in possession of a firearm, Officers approached the male, who began to run away. Officers were able to catch the male and recover a loaded .357 handgun from his waistband. The arrest of this armed felon likely prevented future crimes.
HARTFORD, CT – Governor Dannel P. Malloy announced that $3.6 million in state funding is being awarded to eleven projects in eight Connecticut municipalities to assess, remediate and revitalize blighted properties in their communities – also known as “brownfields” – and put them back into productive use. These projects encompass 59 acres of redevelopment. Bridgeport: $600,000 to Park City Communities for the abatement, demolition, and remediation of Marina Village located at 400 Iranistan Avenue to prepare the site for creation of 150 mixed-income residential units as part of Phase 3 of the Marina Village project. Shelton: $750,000 to the City of Shelton for the remediation of hazardous building materials at 267 Canal Street, site of the former Star Pin…
12:55pm--#Fairfield CT-- A car crashed into a tree at Burr and Shetland Street. The driver fled on foot, a manhunt is taking place in the area with K-9. This news report is made possible by:
I got to meet the crew at Main Tires located at 2295 Main Street. The will be advertising with us to let you know the good deals on tires like used tires starting at just $29.95. They also proudly stock Interstate Batteries! If you need tires, please stop by and visit them. They help to keep DoingItLocal Free to you!
4:51pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Customers at Brewport and motorists traveling on I-95 called in a fire on the roof of 341 Railroad Avenue. Firefighters arrived and immediately called a second alarm due to the potential of a fire in this abandoned building. Deputy Fire Chief Lance Edwards said the building is abandoned but had workers in the building. The chief said the workers had left and he was unable to speak to them regarding the blaze. Firefighters were on scene ensuring there were no further hotspots past 6pm.
