Milford News: Child Drinks Acrylic Liquid
2020-05-07@@2:02pm-- #Milford CT-- A two-year-old male child on Hollywood Avenue who drank an acrylic liquid similar to what is used for acrylic nails. This news report is made possible by:
Fairfield News: Missing Teen Found Dead
2020-05-07@10:30am--#Fairfield CT--Last night police were looking for a missing teen. Police used bloodhounds trying to locate him but the night hampered the search. Early this morning firemen volunteered their time to search for the teen and found him deceased in the Cascades section of Lake Mohegan. The parents have been notified and are being comforted by family and clergy.
Bridgeport News: Teen In Stolen Car Arrested
2020-05-07@12:09pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A teen wanted for possession of a stolen car was located in a dumpster by police on Hubble Road. There was a brief manhunt in the Orland Street area. This news report is made possible by:
Westport News: Narcotics Charges
At approximately 2:00 am on Tuesday, April 28, 2020, an officer on routine patrol on Post Road East observed a vehicle commit several motor vehicle violations. A check of this vehicle’s registration additionally returned its status as suspended by the Connecticut DMV. A motor vehicle stop was initiated and the operator of the vehicle was identified as Owen Hines. In the course of speaking with Hines, he admitted to recently purchasing narcotics. Ultimately recovered from Hines’ person were a total of 44 wax folds of suspected heroin (weighing approximately 10 grams) that had been separated into multiple bundles. Also recovered was approximately 0.7 grams of suspected crack cocaine. Presumptive tests for both suspected narcotic substances indicated a positive result for…
Fairfield Reopening Task Force
The Town of Fairfield last week formed a Business Reopening Task Force lead by First Selectwoman Brenda Kupchick to develop recommendations and guidelines for businesses in response to the Governor’s May 20 th order. The task force is discussing the impact on restaurants, retail, salons and other businesses covered under the Executive Order. The Town is seeking some clarifications and guidelines from the Governor’s office, which will hopefully be provided at a conference call at 5:00 today. The Town of Fairfield is committed to providing a wide array of support from multiple municipal departments and resources available to assist our commercial sector return to operations and profitability. The Task Force brings together the town health, zoning, economic development,…
Bridgeport Food Distribuion
WHO: Mayor Ganim, Connecticut Food Bank, Bridgeport City Council, Bridgeport Police Department, Bridgeport Fire Department, Bridgeport Emergency Operations Center, Bridgeport Regional Business Council, Bass Pro Shops WHAT: Drive-Thru Mobile Pantry event to distribute approximately 32 TONS of food/ 50,000 meals to Bridgeport residents in collaboration with the Connecticut Food Bank and community partners. Refuge Temple Church will also be hosting a “Community Drive By Grocery Giveaway” for the first 100 families. WHEN: Thursday, May 7th 10:00AM- 2:00PM WHERE: Bass Pro Shop Parking Lot 1 Bass Pro Dr Bridgeport, CT 06608 Refuge Temple Church at 3050 Main Street Bridgeport 11:00am *Mobile Food Pantries are while supplies last. Participants are required to stay in their vehicle…
Bridgeport News: Break-In While Homeowner Was Home
2020-05-06@10:22pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police are investigating a break-in on Sanford Place in the Hollow while the homeowner was home. The homeowner hid in a bedroom and called the police. The suspect was in the basement but fled before police arrived. Police across America are reporting that home burglaries are down due to everyone being home, but they are also reporting car thefts on the rise. This news report is made possible by:
Trumbull News: Crash With Extrication
2020-05-06@4:44pm--#Trumbull CT-- Firefighters on the way to a crash at 5219 Madison Avenue with extrication required. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Crash!
POLICE UPDATE: On May 6, 2020 at approximately 1:11 pm, Officer John Perry was dispatched to a four-car motor vehicle collision with injuries. The accident occurred at the intersection of Putnam St. and Park St. Police said a black vehicle involved in the accident, struck a fire hydrant and UI pole with a transformer was split and hanging from the middle of the pole. The operator of a Black Acura traveling south on Park St. was identified as 18-year-old Jason Marrero of Bridgeport, Ct. The operator approached the intersection of Park St. and Putnam St. and attempted to continue traveling south striking a vehicle in the intersection. The operator of the black Acura, lost control and mounted the northbound sidewalk…
ATTORNEY GENERAL TONG OPPOSES PLAN TO GUT FEDERAL NUTRITION STANDARDS FOR SCHOOL MEALS
Hartford, CT) -- Attorney General William Tong joined a multistate coalition of 20 attorneys general opposing the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) proposed rollbacks of nutrition standards for school meals. In comments filed with the USDA, the coalition argues that the proposed rule substantially weakens existing standards for the school meals that tens of millions of children rely on every day and lacks any sound basis in nutrition science. “School meals are a main source of nutrition for many kids across Connecticut and nationwide. With millions more parents now unemployed due to the COVID-19 crisis, these meals are even more critical. All kids need access to healthy fruits and vegetables and foods not laden with processed fats, sugar and salt. This rule…