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7:00PMish-- #Bridgeport CT-- Lieutenant Lamont Jones told us that two people on jet skis were rescued off the break waters at Seaside Park. The rescue was hampered by the shallow waters, firefighter will bring another boat in to bring in the jet ski. https://youtu.be/v8SbY4fiWfg
VIDEO Report: 2022-06-29@7:55pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A man was shot in the 800 block of Hancock Avenue. The victim appeared to be alert and talking with first responders. The suspect was captured at the train station on Water Street, easy to spot, he was wearing a Sponge Bob hoodie. https://youtu.be/dXGhcCQYMC4
STRATFORD – Mayor Laura R. Hoydick announced today that James Buck has been named the new Deputy Fire Chief for the Town of Stratford. Buck comes to the Town of Stratford from the City of Bridgeport where he currently serves as Deputy Fire Chief, a post he has held since 2019. Buck will replace Jermaine Atkinson who has been promoted the Fire Chief following the announced retirement of Chief Brian Lampart. Buck holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Safety Administration, and an Associate’s Degree in Emergency Management with a concentration in Fire Science. He joined the Bridgeport Fire Department in 1994 as a Firefighter, rising through the ranks to Fire Lieutenant, Safety Officer, and Fire Captain, before becoming Deputy Chief. He has also served as the Emergency Management Director…
2022-06-29#Shelton CT-- Dana Marie Bacarella sent in this photo of an overturned tractor-trailer at Bridgeport Avenue and Old Stratford Road. No word on when they plan to right it.
(Hartford, CT) -- Attorney General William Tong joined a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general urging Congress to protect children from cannabis copycat products. These unregulated, illegal products are designed to look like popular snack items and are contributing to increased accidental THC consumption in children. On June 16, the FDA warned that between January 1, 2021 and May 31, 2022, National Poison Control Centers received 10,448 single substance exposure cases involving edible products containing THC. Of these cases, 77 percent involved patients 19 years of age or younger. The Connecticut Poison Control Center has reported 189 cases of marijuana edible ingestion in children under age 19 since 2020. Of those, 150 were sent to the emergency department, and 66 were…
(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont announced that he has signed a declaration that will enable crucial federal support Connecticut has been receiving throughout the COVID-19 pandemic – including supplemental food benefits for households in need and non-congregate housing for individuals experiencing homelessness – to continue through December 28, 2022, or until the federal public health emergency ends, whichever is earlier. The governor specifically stated in the declaration that he does not intend to issue any executive orders under this declaration but rather wants to ensure that his administration has the authorities necessary to apply for and receive federal assistance in response to the pandemic. “We cannot ignore the reality that the COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately impacted low-income families and communities, many…
2022-06-28@10:09pm--#Fairfield CT-- Firefighters were called for a fire in the parking lot of Burroughs Park and has called police to the scene. This news report is made possible by:
2022-06-28 #Bridgeport CT-- Manuel sent in this photo of the flooding on Boston Avenue near Seaview Avenue where the recent construction was. No, its not a carpool lane!
#Westport CT--The annual PAL fireworks display is set for Thursday June 30, 2022, with a rain date of Friday July 1, 2022. This is the largest annual Westport event featuring heavy vehicular and pedestrian traffic affecting all roads south of Greens Farms Road between Compo Road South and Hillspoint Road. It is recommended that spectators plan to arrive early as traffic delays are inevitable. Daytime Compo Beach visitors are reminded the beach closes at 4:00 PM. Only those vehicles with fireworks passes will be allowed to remain within the beach. We ask those with fireworks passes to be standing by their vehicles at that time so Parks and Recreation staff can collect their pass. The beach should reopen to ticket…
(Westport, CT 6/27/2022) This past Saturday (6/25/22), the Westport Police Departmentinvestigated several motor vehicle burglaries, which occurred during the late afternoon andearly evening hours. In all cases of vehicles being entered, which resulted in thefts, the doorswere unlocked. Traditionally, this type of crime was committed during the overnight hours.However, Westport and other communities are now seeing this activity at varying times of theday. The car burglaries that occurred on Saturday are being investigated by the department’sdetective bureau. Furthermore, additional patrols will be deployed as a preventative measure.The Westport Police Department would like to take this opportunity to once again remindeveryone to lock your car(s) and bring your keys/fobs inside. It is also important to rememberto take valuables out of your…