Bridgeport News: House Break-In
2020-02-19@10:36pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A Carleton Avenue resident came home from work to find his home broken into and the house ransacked. This news report is made possible by:
Fairfield News: Worker Falls Off McKinley School
2020-02-19(Wednesday) @9:53am--#Fairfield CT-- A worker at McKinley School was working on a ladder about 12 feet off the ground when he lost his footing and fell to the ground landing on his feet. He was taken to St. Vincent's Hospital for evaluation but did NOT complain of any injury according to Fairfield Police Captain Kalamaris. It is not known if he worked for the school or was a subcontractor. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Who’s That Sleeping In My Apartment
2020-02-19@7:11pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A landlord near the 700 block of State Street went to go check on on of his apartments that should be vacant but heard snoring on the other side of the door. Police were called. This news report is made possible by:
I-95 Brush Fires
UPDATE: Injury reported, EMS on the way. 2020-02-19@3:00pm--#cttraffic--#Westport CT--#Fairfield CT-- Firefighters from both Westport and Fairfield are on scene battling brush fires along the highway.
Stabbing 2
2020-02-19@1:42pm--#Stratford CT--Police are investigating a stabbing in the 1500 block of Broadbridge Avenue. Chief McNeil said the person was stabbed in the arm during a domestic fight.
Stabbing
#Bridgeport CT-- Bridgeport CT-- A person arrived at Bridgeport Hospital with stab wounds, unrelated to the stabbing in Stratford. Unknown where in town the stabbing occurred. This news report is made possible by:
Governor Calls For More Online Services
HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has introduced legislation for the recently commenced 2020 session of the Connecticut General Assembly that continues his ongoing efforts to reduce government bureaucracy, particularly regarding the procurement process. The governor said that these changes will make the state more business friendly and eliminate archaic requirements and procedures that serve as obstacles to moving services online. “Citizens expect state government services to be as easy to access and convenient as online shopping or banking, but unfortunately there are laws on our books that include certain requirements blocking the adoption of moving these services online. It’s time we revise those laws and bring them into the 21st century,” Governor Lamont said. To…
Tong Wants To End Cigarette Competition
Hartford, CT) – Attorney General William Tong announced Connecticut has joined a lawsuit seeking to compel the United States Postal Service (USPS) to comply with federal law and stop delivering millions of foreign cigarettes to Connecticut and other states. The lawsuit alleges that USPS knowingly accepted and transmitted packages through domestic mail that it had reasonable cause to believe contained cigarettes or smokeless tobacco, in violation of the non-mailability provision of the Prevent All Cigarettes Trafficking Act (PACT Act). The lawsuit, first filed last October by California and New York City, was recently amended to include Connecticut, Illinois and Pennsylvania. “Foreign contraband cigarettes are a public health hazard and cost Connecticut hundreds of thousands of dollars in lost tax revenue. The USPS…
Bridgeport News: Man Shot In Critical Condition
UPDATE: Sources say the man shot on Newfield Avenue and Jefferson Street is Scott Bishop and is in critical condition after being shot several times. 2020-02-18@3:38pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A person has been shot at the Newfield Avenue- Jefferson Street intersection. Unknown the extent of the person's injuries. Police and detectives are on scene investigating.
Stratford News: Arrest After Fight At High School
Stratford-Stefan Thomas age 18 of Stratford was arrested following an altercation at Stratford High School on 02-13-2020. During the incident Thomas refused to leave the school property when directed by school staff and the school resource officer. When confronted by the school officer Thomas attacked the officer at which time he was subdued and taken into custody. Thomas was charged with: Criminal Trespass 1 st, Criminal Mischief 3 rd, Interfering with an Officer 92cts), Assault on a Police Officer, Disorderly Conduct, and Threatening. Thomas was held on a $100,000 dollar bond and scheduled to appear in court on 02-27-2020. The officer was treated at a local hospital and released for injuries sustained. This press release was made possible by:…