Merritt Crash
2023-02-16@9:46pm--#Trumbull CT-- A two car crash, one rolled over on the Merritt Parkway northbound between exits 52 and 53. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Robbery Suspect Captured
#Bridgeport CT-- On Thursday February 16, 2023, the Bridgeport Police Department arrested 46-year-old Bridgeport resident Jorge Ruiz (DOB 01/19/1977) for multiple armed robberies that occurred throughout the City of Bridgeport and other municipalities in the State of Connecticut. During the time of his arrest, Jorge Ruiz had an outstanding robbery warrant for an armed robbery that occurred at Sergio’s Pizza located at 780 Madison Avenue on February 1, 2023. Jorge Ruiz was armed with a Mac 10 / Uzi type firearm during this robbery. On February 15, 2023, at approximately 7:15 pm, the Junco and Sons Market located at 616 William Street was robbed at gunpoint. On February 16, 2023, at approximately 1:15 am, the Cumberland Farms Gas Station located…
8/25 Crash
2023-02-16@1:04pm--#Bridgeport Ct-- #cttraffic-- A crash Route 8/25 south at the split to I-95 causing delays.
Another Fatal Pedestrian Crash-This Time In Stratford
#Stratford CT--The Stratford Police Department is actively investigating a fatal accident on Main Street near Garden Street. During the incident, a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle traveling north on Main Street. The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene. The striking vehicle and operator remained on the scene. The roadway is closed near garden street between North Avenue and Freeman Avenue and remains so until the completion of the initial investigation. The identity of the pedestrian is being withheld pending notification of the next of kin. At this time no further information is available as to the cause of the accident or possible charges. If anyone witnessed the incident please contact the Stratford Police Department at Dispatch Center @…
Trumbull News: Brush Fires
2023-02-15@3:03pm--#Trumbull CT-- Firefighters are battling a number of brush fires off the Merritt Parkway near White Plains/Nichols area near Columbine Drive. This news report is made possible by:
I-95 Crash
2023-02-15@2:50pm--#Westport CT-- A multi-vehicle crash in the left lane on I-95 northbound between exit 18 and 19. This news report is made possible by:
Insurance For “Undocumented”
Connecticut - Tuesday, February 14th at 9 a.m. healthcare advocates, immigrants rights groups, immigrant community members, and legislators gathered in support ahead of a public hearing where over 220 individuals signed up to testify via zoom, and hundreds more submitted written testimony in support of H.B. 6616, An Act Concerning Expansion Of HUSKY Health Benefits To Those Ineligible Due To Immigration Status. The bill would provide HUSKY health coverage to all Connecticut residents through the age of 25, who meet eligibility criteria, regardless of immigration status and was introduced in the Human Services Committee after a campaign by immigrants and healthcare providers and advocates. The coalition’s legislative push comes off the heels of back-to-back legislative wins. In 2021 and 2022,…
Milford News: Multiple Charges
#Milford CT--On February 11, 2023, police received a call that a male had stolen a license plate off a truck and slashed tires at 440 Wheelers Farm Road. Officers found 8 vans damaged, including plates stolen, tires slashed and broken mirrors. A short time later, officers responded to a W. Rutland Road address. The caller stated that they believed Ryan Finch was driving intoxicated. While officers were speaking to the caller, Finch drove at a high rate of speed into the driveway and onto the front lawn. Finch was in the driver’s seat holding an alcoholic beverage. During the investigation, it was determined that Finch was responsible for the damage at 440 Wheelers Farm Road and was intoxicated. He was…
Bridgeport News: Smoke In A Basement
2023-02-14@9:34pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters were called to the 1300 block of Kossuth Street for smoke in a basement which was quickly taken care of and now you know what all the noise was about! This news report is made possible by:
Tonight’s Vehicle Fire
2023-02-14@8:19pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Tonight's vehicle fire is on Whitney Avenue. The vehicle was close to the home but firefighters extinguished it before it spread to the home. This news report is made possible by: