Tow Truck & Bus Collide
There were no reported injuries at this time when a city bus and a tow truck collided on State Street near Iranistan Avenue. 2024-08-30@12:25pm--#Bridgeport CT
Crash Truck Involved In a Crash
Radio reports of a DOT crash truck involved in a crash on I-95 northbound near exit 15. 2024-08-29@9:38pm-- #Norwalk CT-- #cttraffic
Food Bazaar Celebrates Grand Opening on Fairfield Avenue in Bridgeport
https://youtu.be/vH6r0vkmHe4 Bridgeport, CT - 2024/08/29 - Food Bazaar proudly announces the grand opening of its newest location at 2145 Fairfield Avenue in Bridgeport. This is the third Food Bazaar store to open in the city, underscoring the company's dedication to providing Bridgeport residents with top-quality groceries at affordable prices. The new Food Bazaar offers a wide range of products, with full-service departments for produce, seafood, and meats. The store is designed to meet the needs of the diverse Bridgeport community, featuring a variety of foods from around the world. The grand opening event was attended by local officials, community members, and company representatives, all of whom celebrated the store's addition to the neighborhood. Bridgeport Mayor Joseph Ganim praised the store’s…
Stratford News: Today’s Vehicle Fire
Today's vehicle fire is on the highway on I-95 between exits 32 and 33. Firefighters are on their way.
Route 8/25 Northbound Closed
A person jumped to their death from the Congress Street overpass onto the Route northbound lanes according to numerous unconfirmed reports. Police only confirmed that Bridgeport ECC received numerous calls regarding a MVA on route 8 vs. pedestrian. At this time the following highway locations are closed: Exit 27A North & South----I95 North to Rt. 8----I95 South to Rt. 8 On ramp number 1 to Rt. 8 North---From Prospect St. On ramp number 2 to Rt. 8 North From Fairfield Ave. The following City of Bridgeport streets will remain closed: James St. between Lyon Terrace & Washington Ave. Bridgeport PD is assisting the Connecticut State Police, this is an active investigation at this time. No further information. 2024-08-28@9:27pm--#Bridgeport CT-- cttraffic
Westport Police Arrest Waterbury Teen in Stolen Mercedes-Benz Case Following Merritt Parkway Crash
https://youtu.be/9kX3SfHHekY Eighteen-year-old Keon Webster of Waterbury, CT, was arrested on charges including evading responsibility (hit and run), second-degree burglary, larceny of a motor vehicle, and conspiracy to commit larceny of a motor vehicle. His bond was set at $75,000. The arrest stems from an incident on July 14, 2024, when Westport Police responded to a report of a stolen motor vehicle. An investigation, aided by surveillance cameras, revealed that around 3:50 AM, unknown individuals arrived in a gray BMW and stole a white 2019 Mercedes-Benz from an unlocked, open garage. Both vehicles then fled the scene. Through law enforcement collaboration and electronic surveillance, Keon Webster was identified as a suspect in the incident, leading to a warrant for his arrest.…
Stratford News: Stuck in the Mud
Firefighters rescued a kid who was stuck in the mud up to his knees at Short Beach. He has been removed from the mud and returned to his family at this time.
Bridgeport News: Today’s Vehicle Fire
Report of a vehicle fire on Jennings Avenue in Bridgeport. Firefighters are on scene, and when they arrived the engine compartment was fully engulfed, and are now checking for any extensions.
Small Business Shout-Out!
Today Alex and I had the pleasure to meet Colleen Mraz and her sidekick Manny Quinn. Colleen runs National CPR Training Academy in Stratford. Colleen said that our mission at the National CPR Training Academy is to provide high-quality CPR training to individuals and organizations in our community. We believe everyone should have the knowledge and skills to save a life in an emergency. They have online and in-person training. Many organizations require CPR recertification. Their website is https://nationalcprtrainingacademy.com and their phone is 800-899-7942.
GOVERNOR LAMONT AND CONNECTICUT OFFICIALS BRING ATTENTION TO AVAILABLE ADDICTION AND RECOVERY RESOURCES IN ADVANCE OF INTERNATIONAL OVERDOSE AWARENESS DAY
International Overdose Awareness Day Is an Annual Event Commemorated on August 31 (HARTFORD, CT) – In advance of International Overdose Awareness Day, which is commemorated annually on August 31, Governor Ned Lamont, members of Connecticut’s Congressional delegation, the state’s constitutional officers, and state agency commissioners are reaffirming their commitment to combat the overdose crisis that has devastated communities across the state and nation and are bringing attention to addiction and recovery resources that are available in Connecticut. International Overdose Awareness Day is a global campaign to end overdose, remember without stigma those who have died, and acknowledge the grief of the family and friends left behind. Connecticut has dedicated many resources toward combatting this crisis in an effort to prevent,…