Bridgeport News: Inmate OD
2024-01-12@8:45pm--#Bridgeport CT--EMS on the way to the Department of Corrections on North Avenue for an inmate overdosing.
Stratford News: Smoke In Walgreens
2024-01-12@8:20pm--#Stratford CT-- Walgreens at 1606 Barnum Avenue has been evacuated due to smoke coming from the freezer area of the store. Firefighters are on scene and investigating.
I-95 Crash
A one-car crash into a guardrail on I-95 southbound at exit 25 Bridgeport/Fairfield town line
GOVERNOR LAMONT ANNOUNCES FORMATION OF THE CONNECTICUT INTERAGENCY COUNCIL ON HOMELESSNESS
In an announcement made today, Governor Ned Lamont disclosed the creation of the Connecticut Interagency Council on Homelessness, a panel comprising agency heads from his administration. This council will focus on fostering collaboration among various state agencies to enhance the state's efforts in preventing and responding to homelessness. The leadership of the council will include key figures from state agencies responsible for housing and intervention support services, such as the Department of Housing, the Department of Social Services, and the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services. Governor Lamont emphasized the importance of ensuring everyone has access to a safe and warm home, calling for a holistic approach that addresses factors contributing to homelessness. The council has been assigned three…
BLUMENTHAL DELIVERS OPENING STATEMENT AT HEARING ON AI & JOURNALISM
“Some of the oldest newspapers in the country, like the Hartford Courant, have closed their newsrooms, & it is a national tragedy, a painful and traumatic time, for reporters, editors, and their industry, and a deep danger for our democracy.” [WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Privacy, Technology, and the Law, delivered opening remarks at a hearing titled “Oversight of A.I.: The Future of Journalism.” “It is, in fact, a perfect storm. The result of increasing costs, declining revenue, and exploding disinformation. And a lot of the cause of this perfect storm is in fact technologies like Artificial Intelligence,” said Blumenthal in his opening remarks at the hearing. “It is…
Fairfield News: Smoke Inside School
2024-01-11@5:10pm--Fairfield News: Fire alarm at Ludlowe Middle School turns out to be the air handler of the roof which caused smoke in the building.
Pedestrian Struck Update
On January 09, 2024, at approximately 7:00PM, the Bridgeport Emergency Operations Center received a call for a motor vehicle accident involving a male pedestrian. The collision occurred at the intersection of Beechmont Avenue and Springdale Street. The pedestrian was struck by a 2011 gray Nissan Altima 2.5 traveling southbound on Beechmont Avenue. The victim was in the roadway walking southbound on Beechmont Avenue. American Medical Response, the Bridgeport Fire Department and Bridgeport Police all responded to this intersection to investigate the accident and render aid. The victim was transported to Saint Vincent’s Hospital for serious injuries sustained at the scene. The female operator of the striking vehicle remained on scene and cooperated with police. The male passenger was arrested on…
Car Beats Paper
2024-01-11@12:55pm--#Norwalk CT-- A car crashed into the Paper Store on Main Avenue and the driver fled on foot.
Bridgeport News: McRobbery
2024-01-10@11:AMish Police are investigating a robbery at 1700 Park Avenue. When I asked which store police responded "Police are still actively investigating the call but there is no immediate threat". Be On The Lookout calls to surrounding towns said there were 2 males armed driving a black Acura TL, but the car was located a short time later.
Bridgeport News: Tonight’s Vehicle Fire
2024-01-10@8:09pm--#Bridgeport CT---Tonight's vehicle fire was in the 300 block of Wood Avenue. Firefighters quick work prevented the fire from extending to the home.