I-95 Crash
2021-11-18@11:28pm--#Milford CT-- #cttraffic-- A multi-car crash on I-95 southbound near exit 36. All cars are in the left lane and left breakdown lane. This news report is made possible by:
ATTORNEY GENERAL TONG URGES SWIFT SENATE ACTION TO PROTECT AGAINST TOXIC “FOREVER” CHEMICALS
(Hartford, CT) – Attorney General William Tong joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general from around the nation in urging the U.S. Senate’s Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee to strengthen public health and environmental protections against “forever chemicals.” These chemicals — a class of highly toxic chemical compounds known as poly- and per-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) — are widespread, persistent contaminants in the environment, including in drinking water, in Connecticut and in many other states. In a letter addressed to EPW leadership, the coalition argues that the serious dangers posed by PFAS, combined with the tens of millions of taxpayer dollars that coalition states are currently spending to protect residents from these dangers, call for swift congressional action. “PFAS is a serious public health threat, and we need comprehensive testing and reporting to target aid to impacted communities. The federal government must strengthen its protections against these…
Fairfield News: Trooper Dragged
2021-11-17@10:44pm--#Fairfield CT-- #cttraffic-- A Connecticut State Trooper made a traffic stop at the I-95 southbound rest area when the operator of the vehicle took off dragging the trooper. Police are looking for a Jeep with Florida plates that got off exit 21 according to radio reports.
Bridgeport News: Main Street Traffic Problems
2021-11-17@7:35pm--#Bridgeport News: Main Street southbound is closed and northbound lane is down to one lane due a crash in the 4200 block near Hormel and Vanguard Street according to radio reports. This news report is made possible by: See the deals at: https://www.ladaautosales.com/
Bank Robber Taken Into Custody
2021-11-17 #Stratford CT-- #Bridgeport CT-- Today around 14:20 Hours, an robbery that took place on the 4800th block of Main Street (TD Bank) in Bridgeport. The 911 center received a bank teller alarm at TD Bank. Initial reports indicated that the suspect did not display a gun but made the “gun motion” within his jacket according to one caller. The responsible party fled in an older model vehicle. The suspect engaged several officers in a brief pursuit and was apprehended in Stratford by I-95 close to West Broad Street and Linden. At this time there have been no injuries reported in this incident. The Bridgeport Police Department is current processing the incident/person and have yet to release the name and mugshots…
Bridgeport News: Pedestrian Struck
2021-11-17@5:40pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Report of a pedestrian struck in the area of 200 Bass Pro Drive. This news report is made possible by:
Stratford News: Child On Bike Struck By Car
2021-11-17@5:01pm--#Stratford CT-- Report of a 12 year old child on a bicycle struck by a car in front of the Burger King at 1540 Barnum Avenue. There were no further updates. This news report is made possible by
ATTORNEY GENERAL TONG URGES EFFORTS TO STOP ROBOCALLERS FROM MISUSING LEGITIMATE PHONE NUMBERS
Hartford, CT -- Attorney General William Tong wrote the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in support of its efforts to reduce illegal robocallers’ access to legitimate phone numbers. “Caller ID technology has successfully blocked billions of spam robocalls, but billions more are still making it through undetected. We need to make sure our technology and our efforts keep pace with the ever-evolving tactics of scammers. I fully support the FCC’s proposals to crack down on phone number purchases, and stand ready to work alongside the FCC and attorneys general nationwide to protect American families from these malicious intrusions,” said Attorney General Tong. Help bolster investigations in Connecticut by reporting your robocalls to https://www.dir.ct.gov/ag/complaint/. Connecticut’s website complaint intake has been recently revamped…
Bridgeport News: Assault
2021-11-16@6:14pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Report of an assault on Woodrow Avenue. No further details so use caution in the area. I'll reach out for a "confirmed report". When do you think I'll get a response? This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Food Burning On The Stove- No Fire
2021-11-16@5:41pm--#Bridgeport News: Its just food burning on the stove in an apartment in the 1100 block of Stratford Avenue, no fire. But now you know what all the noise was about!