Route 8 Crash
2021-03-19@2:22pm-- #Trumbull CT-- #cttraffic-- Expect delays on Route 8 northbound near exit 8. No word on any injuries. Special thanks to Kevin from OnSceneMedia.com for the photo!
Fairfield News: Firefighters Investigate Smoke Inside Shop Rite
2021-03-18@9:30PMish--#Fairfield CT-- #ctfire-- Employees at Shop Rite at 1975 Black Rock Turnpike called the fire department for smoke coming out of a ventilation vent. Firefighters immediately went to the roof but were not able to immediately find the source of the fire. The store was evacuated. Rite Aid is expanding into a former jewelry store where the haze was found. Assistant Fire Chief Erik Kalapir said the cause of the smoke was an air handler on the roof. There were no injuries. The store should be open in the morning. https://youtu.be/LoLoGo0sMvI
Fairfield News: Family Of 5 Hit Crossing Black Rock Turnpike
Fairfield Police UPDATE: Fairfield- On 3/18/21 at 1:10 PM Fairfield Police received several 911 calls about a group of pedestrians that were struck by a vehicle at the intersection of Black Rock Turnpike and Stillson Road. Responding officers discovered that five pedestrians were attempting to cross Black Rock Turnpike at the intersection of Stillson Road. Four of the pedestrians (2 adult women along with a 12yo & 4yo) were struck in the crosswalk by a car turning left (north bound) onto Black Rock Turnpike from Stillson Road. The operator of the striking car stopped and remained on scene. The four pedestrians suffered minor injuries and were transported to Bridgeport Hospital. The fifth pedestrian, a 5yo, was pushed to safety by…
Trumbull News: House Fire
UPDATE: Two firefighters were injured, one transported to the hospital for unknown injuries. 2021-03-18@10:18pm-- Firefighters were dispatched to Academy Road for a structure fire. They found the house fully engulfed in flames. Two residents were treated for smoke inhalation. After a while the firefighters were evacuated from the home for a defensive operation. The fire marshal was called to investigate the cause of the blaze.
State’s IT Resources
HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont and Josh Geballe, commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Administrative Services and the state’s chief operating officer, announced that the Lamont administration has launched a year-long process of building a new information technology organization within state government. The process to centralize the coordination of the state’s IT resources by the Department of Administrative Services will progress throughout the year and establish an organization capable of delivering modern IT solution to support state agencies and the public. The process will bring best practices to all state agencies, provide flexibility in the cross-training of employees, and ensure there is a pool of specialized experts at the ready to serve state agencies, rather than requiring a dedicated,…
Bridgeport News: Pedestrian Struck
2021-03-18@1:18am--#Bridgeport CT-- A pedestrian was hit by a car at the corner of State and Park Avenue. It's not know if the driver stopped or the extent of the pedestrian's injuries.
Monroe News: Barn Fire
2021-03-18@12:18am--#Monroe CT-- Firefighters are on scene of a complexly engulfed bar fire on Barn Hill Road. There are reports of a 100 pound propane tank being exposed and possibly venting. There are no reports of anyone or any animals in the barn., This news report is made possible by:
Oxford News: House Fire
2021-03-18@10:28am--#Oxford CT-- Firefighters from Oxford and surround towns extinguished a house fire in the 400 block of Quaker Farms Road.
Bridgeport News: Homicide
On March 17, 2021 at approximately 5:24 pm, the Bridgeport Police Department Patrol Division responded to the 100 block on Union Avenue on a report of shots fired. Officers located a victim suffering from multiple gun-shot wounds at 100 Blackstone Street. Medics were called and, with the assistance of police, quickly transported the victim to Bridgeport Hospital. The victim, a 22-year-old Bridgeport man, later died at Bridgeport Hospital. The Patrol Division has secured a large crime scene in the 100 block of Union Avenue and at 100 Blackstone Street. The Detective Bureau has responded and taken charge of the investigation. The public should expect road closures in the area for several hours as evidence is collected. Anyone with information about this crime can call…
#Bridgeport CT-- Unconfirmed report of 2 people shot in the 1400 block of Barnum Avene near Ridgfield Avenue. Reports say the two were driven to the hospital by private vehcile. Police are searching for a crime scene. Want to suport what we are doing? You can do a couple dollars monthly at: https://www.patreon.com/doingitlocalOr, if you prefer supporting us with a one time donation:https://paypal.me/DoingItLocal