Today’s Vehicle Fire
2020-05-11@3:03pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #cttraffic--- Today's vehicle fire is being hosted by Bridgeport on I-95 southbound at exit 28. The interior of the car was on fire.
Westport Update
This week has been a good one in Westport. The rate of growth for confirmed COVID-19 cases continues to slow, and across the State, the number of hospitalizations continues to fall. The RTM passed the town and school budgets for fiscal year 2021, resulting in an overall increase of less than half of a percent. The town’s triple A rating from Moody’s has been reaffirmed. We are also pleased to announce that the town’s tax collections this fiscal year are on target and have not been significantly impacted by the virus. As a reminder, you have until May 22 to apply for a COVID-19 related tax deferment on your April installment payment. The state is working toward reopening much of…
Senators Want Help To Seafood Industry
WASHINGTON— U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) joined U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) and Jack Reed (D-R.I.), who led a bipartisan group of 25 lawmakers in pushing to make sure urgently needed federal assistance is delivered to America’s fishermen and seafood processors, who have been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic. In their letter to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, the senators request that upcoming coronavirus relief legislation include funding and provisions to support this critical industry. “Our seafood processors and fishermen have been dealt a significant economic blow as a result of coronavirus and are in desperate need of federal assistance,” the senators wrote. “It has been reported that many of the nation’s fisheries have suffered sales declines…
Bridgeport News: Liquid Thrown In Eyes
2020-05-10@11:18pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A liquid was thrown in a man's eyes at East Avenue and Barnum Avenue. EMS and police on the way. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Street Robbery
2020-05-10@11:07pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A couple was robbed at Stillman and Noble Avenue. The woman was pistol-whipped. The suspects fled on foot down William Street according to radio reports. This news report is made possible by: [caption id="attachment_82873" align="aligncenter" width="1125"] Visit Perez Tires Website:https://www.pereztirecenter.com/[/caption]
Bridgeport News: Person Shot In The Head While Driving
Police UPDATE: Police detectives said On May 10, 2020 at 9:18pm, the Bridgeport Emergency Communication Center began receiving calls of a preliminary report of a party shot in the area of Vine Street and Park Avenue. According to Police, a male victim was struck once in the neck by gunfire while driving away from the area of Park Avenue/ Vine St. after a reported altercation. After being shot, the victim lost control of his vehicle and crashed. A male passenger was ejected through the windshield. Both victims were transported to the hospital for treatment. The gunshot victim underwent surgery and is expected to survive. The second male sustained head and body injuries and was alert and talking. Detectives processed a…
Fairfield News: Family Having Fun Reported To Police
2020-05-10@8:55pm--#Fairfield CT-- Police dispatched to private property at Greenbriar Road for a bonfire with people "gathered" having fun.... This report is made possible by:
I-95 Crash
2020-05-10@7:40pm--#Fairfield CT--#Bridgeport CT--#cttraffic-- A crash on I-95 northbound between exits 25 and 26. Expect delays. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Shots Fired At Teens, No One Injured
UPDATE: One house had windows shot out of a home on Hazelwood Avenue. 2020-03-28@3:18pm--#Bridgpeort CT-- Multiple reports of shots fired int he Maplewood/Laurel Avenue area. Shell casings found on Hazelwood Avenue. Reports say the shots were directed at teens in a drive-by but so far no one or anything reported hit. This news report is made possible by: