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Call it another sign of our difficult economic times: Hallmark has taken a cue from the nation’s 9.1 percent unemployment rate and released a line of cards for people who’ve lost their jobs. Read more.....
Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4), Mayor Bill Finch, and Police Chief Joseph Gaudett, Jr., announced today that the City of Bridgeport will receive grant of $5,604,080 to hire 20 new police officers this year. Himes and the city worked with the Department of Justice to secure the grant, which was awarded from funding through the department’s Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS). “This grant means 20 new cops on the street, 20 new jobs, and a safer Bridgeport,” Himes said. “As tough economic times squeeze local police budgets and make it more difficult to keep crime rates low, this grant will help the Bridgeport Police Department protect our neighborhoods, families, and businesses.” The 20 additional officers will focus their efforts…
[SlideDeck id='494' width='100%' height='400px'] High tides and wind causing flooding issues throughout the area. Part of a pier washed away on Birdseye [caption id="attachment_4265" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Flooding in Stratford's Greenway will cause debris down the river. Special thanks to Donna Rae Henault Caporaso for the photos."][/caption] Road in Stratrford, elderly couple stuck in flood waters off Surf Ave. and flooding on Fairfield Beach Road in Fairfield. 11:19pm--#Fairfield--Drug bust at Fairfield University Champion Hall. 2 in custody. 10:44pm--#Bridgeport--Report of a double stabbing at 953 Capitol Avenue. UPDATE11:01pm--Both have superficial wounds, one in police custody. Mayor Bill Finch has won the Democratic mayoral primary. According to unofficial numbers, Finch won with 1,310 votes to challenger Mary-Jane Foster's 976. 7:40pm--Monroe--Route 25 and Rout…
In a story we reported first, here is video from the scene. This story will certainly change as we get more information. Connecticut Post is reporting this to be a homicide. Here is what we initially reported: 4:56pm-- Police investigating a suspicious death at 56 Madison Avenue. They were at 58 Madison earlier today but found nothing. Fire department initially reported a large crowd gathering. I can confirm on the death but the nature or any details.
A photo of Michael Jackson lying dead in a hospital bed was shown in a courtroom today and jurors heard a shocking audio tape of a drugged Jackson slurring his words so badly that he was barely understandable. The photo and the audio were part of the opening statement prosecutors made at the trial of Dr. Conrad Murray, who is accused of involuntary manslaughter in the death of the king of pop. Read full report ..... video platformvideo managementvideo solutionsvideo player
[SlideDeck id='494' width='100%' height='400px'] 3:26--#Bridgeport--Report of a child struck and pinned between two cars on Hunitington Road and Beecher Street. UPDATE--Child reported pinned between cars was erroneously reported to 911, the child was merely scared by the car, no injury! 10:21--#Bridgeport--Report of a Bicyclist struck by car a Barnum and Seaview Avenue. 9:36pm--#Bridgeport--Report of an injured police officer and suspect at 339 Pearl Street. UPDATE9:41pm--#Bridgeport--Injured police officer left the scene prior to EMS arrival at 339 Pearl Street. 8:59pm--#Easton #ctfire-- Report of heavy smoke in the basement of 295 Judd Road POSSIBLE structure fire reported on the scanner. Previously reported in Trumbull, still getting use to the multi town scanner feed for the area. Smoke was from a dehumidifier, no…
The National Park Service released surveillance video that captured the moment an earthquake shook the Washington Monument. The 5.8-magnitude quake in August caused several cracks to form at the top of the 555-foot structure.
[caption id="attachment_4231" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Lt. Perez show what is and isn't allowed"][/caption] There is much confusion about the parking situation at Tomlinson Middle School in Fairfield. Our video clearly shows what is and isn't allowed for parking at the school and Lt. Jim Perez dispels police ticketing rumors. If you have specific questions Lt. Perez invites you to call Fairfield Police at 203-254-4816.
"Several children on a Weston school bus suffered minor injuries Monday morning after their bus struck a low-hanging tree branch on Lyons Plains Road in Westport, causing three windows to shatter and propelling debris throughout the passenger compartment." Read full story.....
The eighth Annual Fallen Heroes Memorial was held at Indian Ledge Park on Saturday. Many dignitaries paid tribute to the Gold Star Families....those whose families loved ones paid the ultimate sacrifice with their lives for their country.