Bridgeport News: Stolen Firearm
2019-12-18@2:33pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police are investigating a stolen Springfield 9mm firearm from a Briarwood residence. This news report is made possible by:
Governor Activates Cold Weather Protocol
#HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that as bitter cold temperatures and wind chills are anticipated to impact the state over the next several days, he will be activating the state’s Severe Cold Weather Protocol beginning at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 18, 2019, and lasting through 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 21. This is the first time this season that the protocol has been enacted. The protocol directs staff from the relevant state agencies to coordinate with United Way 2-1-1 and Connecticut’s network of shelters to ensure that the most vulnerable populations receive protection from the severe conditions. A listing of available shelters throughout Connecticut can be located by calling 2-1-1 or visiting www.211ct.org. “Bitter cold…
Norwalk Police Need Your Help
#Norwalk Detectives need your help identifying a female theft suspect. She fraudulently used credit cards that had been stolen during a burglary on 11-30-19. Anyone who knows her identity or has information about the crime is asked to contact Detective Downer at 203-854-3182. Anonymous tips can be left at any of the following: Norwalk Police Tip Line: 203-854-3111 Anonymous Internet tips can be sent to Norwalk Police website at: www.norwalkpd.com Anonymous text tips can be submitted by typing "NPD" into the text field, followed by the message, and sending it to CRIMES (274637)
Downed Wires and Tree Limbs Slow Traffic
2019-12-17@5:33pm--#Fairfield CT-- This incident happened on Stratfield Road between Montauk and Senior Place but it is happening all over. Poor visibility caused two driver to run into this downed branch. It may be 35 degrees out but the trees and elevated things like wires are icing and coming down.
Fairfield News: Smoke In House-Homeowner Waits 2 Hours To Call FD
2019-12-17@2:40pm--#Fairfield CT-- A homeowner in the 4000 block of Black Rock Turnpike calls the fire department that there has been smoke in their home for two hours. They can't figure out where it was coming from. Their 16 year old daughter has a headache. Firefighters reporting high carbon monoxide readings in the home. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Emergency At Emergency Management
2019-12-17@1:05pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters on the way to Bridgeport Emergency Management at 581 North Washington Avenue for smoke in the boiler room. If it's really bad, our sponsor can make it like it never even happened!
Bridgeport News: Homeowner Remotely Scares Burgular
11:51am--#Bridgeport CT-- A homeowner was not home but scared off a burglar in her Summerfield Street home. The homeowner spoke to the burglar remotely by their security cameras and scared the robber off. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: One Shot During East End Shoot Out
2019-12-17@11:00am--#Bridgeport CT-- There was a shoot out between two cars on Hollister Avenue. One person was shot, unknown if it was one of the suspects in the car or an innocent bystander. Police pursued one of the vehicles onto Route 8/25 to I-95. The car got off exit 40 and lost state police that were in pursuit. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Hanging At The Courthouse
2019-12-17@10:50pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Report of a person who attempted to hang themselves at the courthouse at 1051 Main Street. There is no word on the person's condition.
Bridgeport News: Power Outage
2019-12-16@7:34pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Multiple reports of a power outage in the city's north end near Main and Vincellette Street area. The UI outage map says almost 3,000 people are without power.