UPDATE: Small brush fires reported up to Route 111 now. 2022-08-11@3:00pm--#Trumbull CT-- #cttraffic-- Report of of multiple brush fires along Route 25 between exits 8 and 9 causing smoke conditions. This news report is made possible by:
2022-08-11@1:18pm--#Fairfield CT-- 3 chainsaws were taken from a truck while working in the 400 block of Morehouse Highway. Leatherface was unavailable for comment... This news report is made possible by:
2022-08-10@11:11pm--#Fairfield CT-- A dispute at the Cumberland Farms on Kings Highway turned out to be a tasering from a state trooper who answered the call for a possible fight.
2022-08-10@10:39pm--#Stratford CT-- #cttraffic-- Tonight's vehicle fire is on I-95 southbound near exit 32.
The Trumbull Police Department would like to warn the public about a recent increase of scamstargeting senior citizens. Even though the police may be made aware of these types of cases,they can be difficult to investigate because many times the suspects are in another country orquickly leave the scene where very little suspect information is available. Also, due tothe complexity of these cases, the victims most likely will not get their money or valuables back. There are numerous types of scams, and a few are described as follows: The caller claimed to be a family member that has an illness or was arrested. This callerwill put urgency into helping them and tell the victim not to contact anyone, especiallythe police.The…
2022-08-09@11:15pm--#Southport CT-- #Fairfield CT-- Report of about 4-5 people fighting in the Horseshoe Cafe at 355 Pequot Avenue.This news report is made possible by:
2022-08-09@9:50pm--#Fairfield CT-- An SUV hit a utility pole on Villa Avenue near Nichols Avenue closing the roadway. The driver fled on foot.
2022-08-09@1:51pm--Firefighters were called for smoke in the attic on Cogswell Street. When they arrived they found a fire in the attic. Firefighters quickly extinguished the fire with two hose lines. Everyone made it out of the two-family home safely and there were no reported injuries. https://youtu.be/aYHpCr0PgO8
U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), a member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, called for National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) action to address child deaths due to frontovers. Recent demonstrations by investigative reporters have shown blind zones in front of some cars to be as big as 16 feet, obstructing children from view and putting them at risk of being run over. “I am extremely troubled that large blind zones in front of SUVs are reportedly causing senseless deaths of children. In such instances, called ‘frontovers,’ tragedy strikes because a child in front of the car is not visible above the car’s hood and no warning occurs,” wrote Blumenthal to NHTSA Administrator Dr. Stephen Cliff. “I am sure you agree that…
Video Report-2022-08-08@9:12pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #cttraffic-- Firefighters were called for smoke on the third floor at 1430 Fairfield Avenue. When firefighters first arrived they found heavy smoke coming from the 3rd floor. Within minutes they reported a working fire with heavy fire showing from the left side of the building. Firefighters made sure everyone made it out of the building and began battling the fire. Within 45 minutes they had the bulk of the fire knocked down. I saw one firefighter being checked out by EMS for heat fatigue. Bridgeport Firefighters have been working without a contract for TWO YEARS now. Come on Joe, you can do better !! https://youtu.be/TXUyCEC7nB4
