Bridgeport News: Pedestrian Struck
2021-12-18@6:37pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A pedestrian was struck on Housatonic Avenue near Washington Avenue. This news report is made possible by:
Trumbull News: Garage Fire
2021-12-18@4:53--#Trumbull CT-- #ctfire-- Firefighters quickly extinguished a fire in a garage on Craig Lane. A motorcycle was thought to be the start of the fire according to radio reports. This news report is made possible by:
Fairfield News: Pursuit Terminated After Car Break In
Fairfield Police UPDATE: On December 18, 2021 at approximately 10:15 AM, a resident of Hurd Street reported having justobserved two males attempting to enter a neighbor’s vehicle. The subjects fled the area in a silver NissanAltima, bearing a New Jersey license plate. The vehicle was determined to be a stolen vehicle which hadbeen taken in an armed car-jacking in New Haven, CT on 12/16/21.The vehicle was later observed by police on Oldfield Road near Penfield Road. Officers observed that thevehicle was occupied by at least three individuals.The vehicle continued to Post Road and was in traffic at a red light near Sanford Street when the operatorobserved a marked police vehicle in the area. The vehicle then began moving around traffic…
Legislation would prioritize evacuation, processing, & resettlement of Americans & allies who served U.S. mission
WASHINGTON, D.CU.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Ben Cardin (D-MD) introduced the Honor Our Commitment Act to prioritize evacuation, processing, and resettlement efforts for Americans, Lawful Permanent Residents, and at-risk Afghan allies who still remain in Afghanistan. As a result of their work on behalf of the U.S. mission, thousands of Afghan nationals who served alongside U.S. military personnel or for American non-profits, media companies, or aid organizations in Afghanistan remain in the country where they are being targeted and hunted by the Afghan Taliban. “The United States has a clear moral imperative to evacuate and resettle at-risk Afghan allies now in mortal danger because they helped protect our troops and diplomats,” said Senator Blumenthal. “For…
Bridgeport News: Small Mulch Fire
2021-12-17@10:00am--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters on scene on Beachview Avenue in Black Rock for a small mulch fire that was quickly extinguished. This news report is made possible by:
Stratford News: Homicide Investigation
Homicide Investigation:The Stratford Police Department is investigating a shooting incident that occurred on LightStreet near Barnum Avenue at approximately 1am on this date. During the incident twoindividuals were shot by an unknown assailant. The male victim was pronounced dead at the scene. A female victim was transported to a localhospital and is being treated for wounds received during the assault. At this time no names arebeing released until next of kin can be notified. The scene is active and Barnum Avenue will be closed to traffic between Bruce Avenue andBoston Avenue until approximately noon. Use Boston Avenue as an alternate route.There is no further information being released at this time. If anyone has any information concerning the shooting please contact…
BOUGHTON TO SERVE AS SENIOR ADVISOR TO THE GOVERNOR FOR INFRASTRUCTURE
HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont announced that he has tapped Connecticut Department of Revenue Services Commissioner Mark Boughton to serve as his senior advisor for infrastructure. In this new role, Commissioner Boughton will act as the Lamont administration’s senior voice on infrastructure and will coordinate multi-agency approaches to administering funds from the recently approved, bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. As Governor Lamont explained, seamless coordination across agencies and partnership with the Office of Policy and Management will spur new ideas, enable a comprehensive approach to equity and climate justice, and strengthen Connecticut’s applications for competitive federal grants. “Connecticut has been a leader over the past year when it has come to implementing complex federal programs and looking out…
Bridgeport News: Crash With Entrapment
2021-12-16@11:07pm--#Bridgeport CT-- First responders on scene of a car that snapped a utility pole and rolled over. on Barnum Avenue between Seaview and Helen Street. Firefighters had to free the driver that was entrapped in the car. The driver was transported with unknown injuries.
Bridgeport News: Homicide #21 — Police UPDATE:
BRIDGEPORT—On Thursday December 16, 2021 at 2116 hours, the Bridgeport EmergencyCommunications Center received a call of a party shot in Sammy’s Grocery & Dollar Store at 500 ParkAvenue. When Bridgeport Police officers arrived, they found the victim, Clinton Taylor (DOB: 6/25/98 of273 West Ave, Apt 211), deceased from multiple gunshot wounds. Within minutes, Officer Cavalierelocated a suspect about a block away. After a foot pursuit, and with the assistance of other patrolofficers, the suspect was taken into custody. A handgun, believed to be the weapon used to kill Taylor,was recovered nearby. The suspect refused to give his name or any personal information, stating only that he is “Lucifer”. Whilefleeing, he broke his leg and was taken to Bridgeport Hospital for…