5 Car Pile Up Route 8/25
2021-11-16@4:20pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #cttraffic-- A 4-5 car crash on Route 8/25 northbound. 5 ambulances have been dispatched to the scene.
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
Monday, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) released the following statement as President Biden signed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act into law: “Democrats and Republicans have come together today to fulfill our promise for historic infrastructure investment in America. This law delivers at least $5.4 billion to Connecticut, with the chance for much more, and will improve the lives of all our neighbors in the 4th District. Today means a brighter future as we repair, rebuild, and improve our rail, roads, bridges, ports, pipes, and broadband all while creating good-paying, union jobs. I will always work to improve opportunity and quality of life for Connecticut families, and was proud to deliver for you today.” This press release was made possible by: https://www.bmwofbridgeport.com/sell-us-your-car-event/
Bridgeport News: Nurse Possibly Kidnapped From Bridgeport Hospital
Bridgeport ECC received a call from a family member indicating that their relative who is a nurse at BPT Hospital was not answering their phone and possibly was confronted by a patient requesting to drive him to a hotel. BPD responded to investigate this preliminary report and to determine any confirmed facts. BPD requested assistance from multiple Police Departments in an attempt to find the nurse. The nurse was located confirmed safe and well out with friends. 2021-11-15@9:50pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police are investigating a nurse possibly kidnapped from Bridgeport Hospital. Police are looking for a black Toyota 4-Runner involved.
Ansonia News: House Fire
2021-11-15@5:44pm--#Ansonia CT-- #ctfire-- Firefighters on scene of a house fire on Prospect Street. This news report is made possible by:
Stratford News: Tech Company Ribbon Cutting
Ash Creek Enterprise's cut the ribbon on their newest location at 999 Oronoque Lane with Mayor Laura Hoydick today. Ash Creek Enterprises just recently merged with Network Solutions & Technology, based in New York. "Ash Creek Enterprises specializes in a wide range of services, including tailored IT services and solutions for small and medium sized businesses, educational institutions, and non-profit organizations in Stratford, Fairfield County and throughout Connecticut."Ash Creek President Mark Calzone reflects on the merger: “It’s fitting that this merging of teams, culture, and values will be announced during Cyber Security Awareness month. We are forming a unified front, erasing borders, and fighting under the same banner against the challenges and threats our clients face nationwide. Like any relationship,…
Fairfield News: Firearms Found In Bank Safety Deposit Box
2021-11-15@11:55am--#Fairfield CT-- The Bank of America located at 2150 Black Rock Turnpike called police to let them know the found 5 firearms in a safety deposit box. The box as inactive for a period of time and the bank and police were not able to locate the 91 year old owner of the box, it's not known at this time if the owner is still alive. The bank drilled the box and found 5 firearms, there were no "hits" on the firearms, that is they are not stolen nor involved in any crimes. The bank is upset that the owner violated their "no firearms" policy. K-9 from a surround town was called in to confirm to confirm security's report of…
Derby News; Crash!
2021-11-15@5:09pm--#Derby CT-- First responders on scene in the 600 block of New Haven Avenue for a crash with extrication. This news report is made possible by: http://www.bdklawgroup.com/
Stratford News: McCrash!
2021-11-15@10:28am--#Bridgeport CT-- Report of a crash in front of the McDonalds at 411 Barnum Avenue Cutoff with one driver unconscious behind the wheel. This news report is made possible by:
GOVERNOR LAMONT APPOINTS CLAIRE COLEMAN AS CONSUMER COUNSEL
Governor Ned Lamont announced that he is nominating Claire Coleman of Woodbridge to serve as consumer counsel for the State of Connecticut. In the position, which is a five-year term, Coleman will lead the Office of Consumer Counsel in its mission of advocating on behalf of Connecticut consumers on issues relating to electricity, natural gas, telecommunications, and water. The office is an independent state agency authorized to participate on behalf of consumer interests in all administrative and judicial forums and in any matters in which the interests of consumers with respect to public utility matters may be involved. “Claire’s expertise in energy law, investigations, and regulatory reform makes her a great fit to effectively advocate for the interests of all…
I-95 Crash
UPDATE: 5 people injured, 4 still trapped in the car. Stratford sending a mutual aid ambulance to the scene. 2021-11-14@10:38pm--#Milford CT-- #cttraffic-- A crash on I-95 northbound near exit 36 with extrication according to radio reports.