Bridgeport News: Officer Involved Crash
2020-06-03@10:24pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A police car and a pickup truck collided on Chopsey Hill Road near Island Brook Extension. The officer was transported to the hospital with unknown injuries.
2020-06-03@10:24pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A police car and a pickup truck collided on Chopsey Hill Road near Island Brook Extension. The officer was transported to the hospital with unknown injuries.
2020-06-03@10:04pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A man was stabbed in the area of Boston Avenue and Sheridan Street. The extent of his injuries is not known at this time. Police are investigating. This news report is made possible by:
2020-06-03@10:02pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police are investigating a crash at Park Avenue and Benham Avenue.
2020-06-03@9:49pm--#Bridgeport CT-- The owners of the corner store at Washington Avenue turned off the lights and locked the doors for the night and a customer called police that he was locked. This news report is made possible by:
2020-06-03@9:34pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Reported power outage at PT Barnum Housing. The UI power outage map shows only one power outage in our area. This news report is made possible by: [caption id="attachment_83631" align="aligncenter" width="2550"] (PRNewsfoto/American Family Care)[/caption]
The State of Connecticut has partnered with CBIA-CONNSTEP to assist in the distribution of donated surgical masks and thermometers to eligible essential small businesses, non-profits and places of worship with 50 employees or less. This program will be running weekly for the month of June. Small businesses, nonprofits, and places of worship that would like to request equipment from the state’s supply of PPE and infrared thermometers should fill out the online form on a weekly basis by early afternoon on Thursdays. The state has partnered with the Connecticut Business and Industry Association and its affiliate CONNSTEP to distribute the thermometers weekly. They will be delivered to the municipalities in which the organizations are located, and then the municipalities will contact the recipient…
#Norwalk CT-- On June 4, 2020, Nathan Hale Middle School and West Rocks Middle School will be hosting drive-thru moving up ceremonies. NMHS will be from 1500-1930 and WRMS will be from 1500-1900. This will cause an increase of vehicles in the vicinity of both schools (Strawberry Hill and West Rocks Road) which will cause traffic delays. Our officers will be on hand to assist with traffic and safety. We encourage drivers to use alternate routes during this time to avoid traffic delays. If you would like to move up then visit our sponsor: [caption id="attachment_83434" align="aligncenter" width="2560"] Visit BMW of Bridgeport at: https://www.bmwofbridgeport.com/[/caption]
Hartford, CT) – Attorney General William Tong and the Connecticut State Police released a Public Service Announcement encouraging residents to fact check the information they receive about the COVID-19 pandemic. The public has questions about COVID-19, and what happens next – and they deserve accurate answers about how to stay healthy, when we’ll reopen, and more. Unfortunately, during times like this, scam artists are spreading false information, and trusted sources may even be sharing false information unknowingly. “Whether inaccurate information is purposely posted to deceive and defraud individuals, or is shared unknowingly by people who believe it’s true, misinformation can be dangerous,” Attorney General Tong says in the video. “We need you to rely on information from official sources and credible subject…
2020-06-03@12:55am--#Bridgeport CT-- Report of shots fired on Edna Avenue. So far all hospitals check clear of gunshot victims. One house was hit. This news report is made possible by: [caption id="attachment_81794" align="aligncenter" width="2560"] Visit Penfield Service Center at:https://penfieldservicecenterct.com/[/caption]
Fire Department UPDATE: At 8:32pm this evening the Westport Fire Department Emergency Communications Center received a report of a structure fire on Turkey Hill Lane. The department responded with 4 engines, a ladder truck, and the shift commander. Arriving units found a smoke in the basement and first floor. After further investigation a fire was found in a wall on the first floor. Access was made to the walls and the fire was quickly extinguished. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Westport Fire Marshal’s Office. Westport Police and Westport EMS assisted on scene. Mutual aid station coverage was provided by the Wilton and Fairfield Fire Departments during the incident. 2020-06-02@8:39pm--#Westport CT-- Firefighters are on scene on…