May 2021 – Page 10

Fairfield

Fairfield News: Jaguar Into The Mill River

May 14, 2021 Stephen Krauchick

Police UPDATE: Police said in a statement that a vehicle crashed through a split rail fence at the intersection of Sturges Road and Unquowa Road. The vehicle continued approximately 100 yards across a downward sloping grass field and came to final rest partially submerged in the Mill River, approximately 25 feet from the shoreline. Officers enter Mill River and found that no one was inside the vehicle. The operator left the scene before officers arrived and he was located near the parking lot of the Carolton on Mill Plain Road just minutes after the crash occurred. Officers arrested Kevin Kane (61) of Fairfield for DUI and Evading Responsibility after he failed Field Sobriety Tests on scene. He was released on…

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Fairfield News: Chainsaw Accident

May 13, 2021 Stephen Krauchick

2021-05-13@11:40am--#Fairfield CT-- A man working on South Pine Creek attempted to rush his co-worker that was injured by a chainsaw to the hospital. He stopped when he located a police officer working a construction job in the 700 block of the Old Post Road. First aid was administered and the man was transported to the hospital by EWS. This news report is made possible by:

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Fairfield News: Pedestrian Struck

May 13, 2021 Stephen Krauchick

2021-05-13@11:22pm--#Fairfield CT-- A pedestrian was struck at the intersection of Burroughs and Fairfield Woods Road. The pedestrian was talking with first responders and was transported to the hospital.

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Four Community Health Centers Receive $18,798,875 from Department of Health & Human Services

May 13, 2021 Stephen Krauchick

Bridgeport, CT— Today, Representative Jim Himes (CT-04) announced that four Southwest Connecticut Community Health Centers will receive $18,798,875 from the Department of Health and Human Services to expand access to vaccines and other health services in underserved communities. The American Rescue Plan (ARP) appropriated funding for these grants. These grants will be used to expand COVID-19 vaccinations, testing, and treatment. It will also allow community health centers to expand their operational capacity and provide preventative and primary care to vulnerable patients. Optimus Health Care will receive $9,411,000, Southwest Community Health Center will receive $5,459,125, Norwalk Community Health Center will receive $3,153,750, and Family Centers will receive $775,000 in federal funding. "Southwest Connecticut’s community health centers have been on the frontlines in the fight against COVID-19,” said Himes. “This grant will allow these vital organizations to expand…

Bridgeport

Dog Starts Fire In Bridgeport

May 13, 2021 Stephen Krauchick

2021-05-13@9:44pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Deputy Chief Buck said when they arrived on Pixlee Place, they were met with heavy fire on the third floor. Once they began "opening up" the fire became too intense and they had to sound the evaluation tones to get all the firefighters out of the building. They then got the fire under control and then worked to put out the hot spots. Third floor tenant Evan Werner said his friend that was dog sitting said their dog Ruby knocked over a candle onto a bed which started the fire. Everyone made it out safely. One firefighter received an electrical shock and is being treated. He is in stable condition. https://youtu.be/A61kmBIM04w

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Today’s Vehicle Fire

May 12, 2021 Stephen Krauchick

2021-05-12@7:11pm--#Stratford CT-- #cttraffic-- Today's vehicle fire is on I-95 northbound near exit 32.

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Fairfield News: Worker Attacking Other Workers

May 12, 2021 Stephen Krauchick

2021-05-12@2:30pm--#Fairfield CT-- Police were dispatched to a home on Hickory Lane (off Congress Street) for a worker attacking other workers on scene. This news report is made possible by: Visit Penfield Service's website: https://penfieldservicecenterct.com/

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I-95 Crash

May 12, 2021 Stephen Krauchick

2021-05-12@9:23am--#Stratford CT-- #cttraffic- A viewer sent in this photo of a crash on I-95 northbound near exit 31. It appears a pickup towing a livestock trailer hit the back of another livestock vehicle. It is not known if there are any livestock in the trailers.

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AGs Oppose Instagram for Kids

May 12, 2021 Stephen Krauchick

Hartford, CT) — Citing serious concerns about the safety and well-being of children and the harm social media poses to young people, Attorney General William Tong has joined a coalition of 44 attorneys general urging Facebook to abandon its plans to launch a version of Instagram for children under the age of 13. In a letter to Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, the coalition contends that social media can be detrimental to children for myriad reasons and that Facebook has historically failed to protect the welfare of children on its platforms. “Instagram for kids will undoubtedly open the door for predators, cyberbullying and other potential dangers. Facebook has failed to protect its adult users from disinformation, abuse and privacy breaches, so…

Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Man Lucky To Be Alive

May 11, 2021 Stephen Krauchick

2021-05-11@7:37pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A man was apparently mowing his lawn when he somehow became trapped beneath the device,” said Deputy Fire Chief James Buck. His family found him with no pulse and not breathing. His son extricated him. EMS arrived and performed CPR. He was revived and is being monitored at the hospital in stable condition.

Fairfield News: Jaguar Into The Mill River

Fairfield News: Chainsaw Accident

Fairfield News: Pedestrian Struck

Four Community Health Centers Receive $18,798,875 from Department of Health & Human Services

Dog Starts Fire In Bridgeport

Today’s Vehicle Fire

Fairfield News: Worker Attacking Other Workers

I-95 Crash

AGs Oppose Instagram for Kids

Bridgeport News: Man Lucky To Be Alive

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