Bridgeport News: Car Hits House
2023-03-20@7:38am--#Bridgeport CT-- A viewer sent in this photo of a car that crashed into a house at Bond and Stewart Street.
Bus Fares To Return
Bus Fares To Return The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is reminding transit users that bus fares return on April 1, 2023, for all buses and ADA paratransit in Connecticut. Fares have been suspended on all public transit buses in Connecticut since April 1, 2022, as a result of a state law Governor Lamont signed last year. Federal restrictions prevent the state from extending this suspension for any longer than 12 months. Customers are encouraged to purchase tickets ahead of time to avoid lines at customer service centers and at fareboxes when boarding buses. CTtransit tickets and passes can be purchased at retail locations in Connecticut, online, or through the mail. For all fare options, included monthly and 10-day passes,…
Milford News: Violation of a Protective Order
#Milford CT--On March 14, 2023, police encountered Brian Coyle during a motor vehicle stop on E. Broadway. After an investigation, it was determined that he had a protective order prohibiting him from being with the passenger of the vehicle. He was taken into custody and charged with Criminal Violation of a Protective Order. This news report was made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Gas Line Rupture
2023-03-19@2:36pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters on scene of a gas line rupture in the 400 block of Salem Street. This news report is made possible by our SAFE heating sponsor:
MAN ARRESTED FOR ROBBERY WITH KNIFE AT TRUMBULL MALL
Trumbull Police arrested a local man after he was shoplifting at the Trumbull mall and brandished a knife to aid his escape on Thursday, March 16. Jonathan Sierra, age 41, of Benham Avenue, Bridgeport was apprehended by police and charged for his actions regarding this incident. At about 4:00 P.M., the Trumbull police were notified of a robbery involving a male who pulled a knife on JC Penney loss prevention officers while they were attempting to detain him for shoplifting from the store. JC Penney loss prevention officers observed Sierra inside of the store with an open empty bag and observe him conceal multiple pairs of jeans and a watch inside of the bag. Sierra eventually left JC Penney's where…
Stratford News: Merrit Crash
2023-03-18@5:49pm--#Stratford CT-- #cttraffic-- Traffic is slow going due to a crash on the Merritt Parkway southbound near exit 53.
Bridgeport CT– Felon Threatens DCF With Firearm
#Bridgeport CT--A 26-year-old Bridgeport man was arrested Friday afternoon after he threatened a security guard with a gun at the State Department of Children and Families offices in downtown Bridgeport. At approximately 2:30 p.m., officers were dispatched to 100 Fairfield Ave. on a report of a man smoking marijuana in the building, and then threatening a security guard with a gun after he was ordered to leave. Several minutes later, that suspect, Earl Livingston Williams, 26yrs of age from Bridgeport, was located at the corner of Main St. and John St. He was found in possession of what turned out to be a stolen firearm, and was taken into custody Williams is a convicted felon and is on probation. Williams…
Merritt Crash
2023-03-18@1:30pm--#Fairfield CT-- #cttraffic-- A crash on the Merritt Parkway northbound between exits 42 and 44, closer to the Congress Street overpass. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Cop Hit By Car
Bridgeport Police UPDATE: The pedestrian, a Bridgeport Police Officer, suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to St. Vincent’s Hospital. The driver of the vehicle did remain on the scene. This is currently an active investigation as to the likely cause or circumstances of the accident. 2023-03-17@2:02pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A Bridgeport Police Officer was hit by a car at Fairfield Avenue and Brewster Street. At the time of the report, a witness said the police officer was helping a woman but it turned out to be he was on the way to assist a woman who fell down the street. The driver of the car did stop and is cooperating with the police. The officer was transported to the hospital with unknown…
I-95 Crash
2023-03-17@12:36pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #cttraffic-- A crash at where else, I-95 northbound at exit 27A.