Bridgeport News: Rollover Crash!
Report of a rollover accident by the 1400 block of Fairfield ave by Gala Foods.
Enhanced School Security Measures
The Westport Police Department, Board of Education, and Parks and Recreation want to remind residents and visitors about the new guidelines enacted to enhance school security. From 7:30 AM to 4:15 PM on school days, only students, staff, and those conducting school-related business are permitted on school properties. This includes Wakeman Park at Bedford Middle School, the Community Gardens at Long Lots Elementary School, and all athletic fields located on school grounds. Visitors conducting business at Wakeman Town Farm may use the designated parking area at Wakeman Town Park. School Security Officers and School Security Guards will be monitoring these areas to ensure compliance.
Route 8 Rollover
Report of a rollover accident Route 8 southbound near exit 12. 2024-08-26@11:50pm--Shelton CT--#cttraffic
Assault!
Report of an assault in 700 block of Hallett Street. There is no further info at this time. 2024-08-26@10:20pm--#Bridgeport CT
Today’s Vehicle Fire
Today's vehicle fire was hosted by Pella Windows and Doors as it was their truck under the Route 8/25 overpass at Main and Catherine Street. The brake fire was quickly extinguished by firefighters. 2024-08-26@5:52pm--#Bridgeport CT
Westport News: One Arrested After Collision on Merritt Parkway
(Westport, CT, August 25, 2024) – At approximately 1:50 p.m. today, the Connecticut State Police contacted the Westport Police Department regarding an accident on the Merritt Parkway near the Clinton Avenue overpass. According to the State Police, three individuals fled from one of the involved vehicles, which was later confirmed to be stolen from another jurisdiction. A coordinated response from Westport and Norwalk police, along with state troopers, resulted in a large police presence on local streets near the accident site. One suspect was quickly apprehended, sustaining injuries from the collision and subsequently transported to Norwalk Hospital. The remaining two suspects evaded capture despite a search involving K-9 units and drones. Authorities believe the two outstanding individuals have left the…
Bridgeport News: Today’s Vehicle Fire
Today's vehicle fire was at last night at Success Park where therewas a substantial vehicle fire.
Entrapment!
Firefighters helped free a person who got their hand caught in a piece of lawn equipment. Police said the person has been transported to hospital with critical injuries. 2024-08-25@3:00pm--#Bridgeport CT
Crash!
A one car rollover accident with injuries at Madison and Geduldig Avenue. 2024-08-25@2:46pm--#Bridgeport CT
Cop Hit By Car
Overnight at 2:10 a.m., Bridgeport received a call about a car accident at Lincoln Ave and Main St. The driver hit a police officer at the scene. The car was towed, and the officer was taken to the hospital for treatment and is in stable condition. The investigation is still ongoing.