Bridgeport News: Child Falls From 2nd Story Window
2020-02-29@4:49pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A child was transported to the hospital with unknown injuries after a fall from a second-story window from a home in 700 block of Railroad Avenue.
Fairfield News: Items Taken From A Car
2020-02-29 @ 4:30pm--Fairfield CT-- Fairfield Police were dispatched to Brooklawn Terrace for a car broken into and items taken including a camera that belongs to the school system. This news report is made possible by:
Fairfield News: Bicyclist Hit
Police UPDATE: On Saturday, February 29, 2020, the Fairfield Police Emergency Communications Center received several 911 calls reporting a bicyclist struck by a motor vehicle on Grasmere Ave near the Home Depot Exit. First responding officers located a victim, later identified as Brooks Adams (50) of Bridgeport, lying on the ground next to a vehicle with severe injuries to his head, face, abdomen, and extremities. A bicycle was found under a vehicle that appeared to have been run over. Preliminary investigation revealed that the vehicle, driven by Michel Carrie (60) of Westport, was exiting the parking lot of Home Depot (541 Kings Hwy Cutoff) on the Grasmere Ave side when it collided with a bicyclist traveling north on Grasmere…
Shelton Police Warning Regarding Phone Scam
The Shelton Police Department has received approximately a dozen reports from people stating they received a call from Detective Richard Bango of the Shelton Police Department. The caller ID has the legitimate police department number of 203-924-1544. The caller states either there is a warrant for the person’s arrest or that they need to talk to them about an urgent matter. The caller will then demand gift cards be sent to an address. The address is a legitimate address, but the caller will then ask for the gift card number and pin over the phone. Any legitimate law enforcement officer will not demand cash or gift cards from a member of the public. Scammers are now going online and getting…
Bridgeport News: Person Shot
2020-02-29@4:30AM--#Bridgeport CT-- This morning police had a shot spotter activation in 400 block of Bishop Avenue. A short time later a person arrived at the hospital with a gunshot wound to the leg. Police are asking for your help by calling 203-576-TIPS (8477). This news report is made possible by:
Route 8/25 Crash
2020-02-29@12:37pm--#cttraffic--#Bridgeport CT-- A crash on I-95 southbound with unknown injuries between exits 1 and 2.
It Must Be Crash Hour
2020-02-28@9:38pm--#cttraffic--#Milford CT--#Fairfield CT-- #Bridgeport CT-- Three accidents in three different towns: #Fairfield CT-- A crash on I-95 southbound with injuries near exit 24. #Milford CT-- A rollover accident at North and Walnut Street. At least 4 people extricated by firefighters, all injured. #Bridgeport CT-- A crash with injuries at Howard and North Avenue really tied up traffic (photo)
Westport News: Street Sweeping
Westport, CT - Public Works Director Peter Ratkiewich announced that the spring Street Sweeping Program will commence on Monday, March 2, weather permitting. There will be up to three crews sweeping 123 miles of town roadways. Work should be completed on all public roads by mid-July. Some of the work is done early in the morning in order to avoid interference with vehicles in parking lots and school buses. The public is asked for their cooperation and patience during the operation. Questions regarding the project may be directed to the Public Works Office at 203 341 1120. This press release is made possible by: [caption id="attachment_81542" align="aligncenter" width="768"] Visit BMW of Bridgeport at: https://www.bmwofbridgeport.com/[/caption]
Governor Says Program A Success
HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont visited the campus of UConn Hartford, where he highlighted the recent success of a program the state operates that prepares youth in foster care to attend college, ensuring that they have access to the skills needed to prepare them for success throughout their careers. Administered by the Connecticut Department of Children and Families, the UConn Rising Scholars Program is a collaboration between the state agency and the University of Connecticut’s Center for Academic Programs. It features an intensive four-week summer immersion experience at the UConn Storrs campus. The students – all of whom are in high school and demonstrate the capacity to attend college – live on campus, attend classes, and have access…
Bridgeport News: Burglary Arrests
2020-02-27@11:28am--#Bridgeport CT-- The Bridgeport Police were dispatched to a preliminary report of possibly two people trying to break into a home in the 500th block of Ezra Street. Responding units detained a female party and canvassed the area for the male suspect. State police K9 was called in to attempt a track from items located in front of the house believed to belong to the suspects. BPD Units also responded to the 100th block of Harlem Ave, based on a description of the vehicle utilized by the parties. Officers were also able to obtain a photo of the suspect from the front door surveillance camera and disseminate it. Officers detained a person fitting the description of the suspect attempting to enter…