Porch fire in Bridgeport
4:07pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Porch on fire at 275 Roger Williams road. The fire is extending into the house
Milford man burned
#Milford CT--An employee of City Carting on Old Gate Road is recovering from burns he received over sixty percent of his body. The 18 year old man was standing near a 55 gallon drum which for unknown reasons had a fire burning in it. Milford officials said a flammable liquid used to start the fire raged out of control burning the man. Coworkers got the man to the ground, pulled his burning clothes off and extinguished the fire. The incident took place Tuesday around 11am and the victim is recovering in Bridgeport Hospital with second degree burns on sixty percent of his body. His name has not be released.
Bridgeport Water Main Break
3:33pm--#Bridgeport CT--Firefighters on Brooks Street near Barnum Avenue reporting a water main break.
ATM Broken into in Bridgeport
2:30pm--#Bridgeport CT-- An ATM machine was found broken in a dumpster on the Ridge Avenue side of Marina Village. The contents were taken.
Local 200 Announce Tentative Agreement With Bridgeport
#Bridgeport CT-- The City and Laborer’s International Union of North America, Local 200 have signed a tentative agreement which calls for union members to take 6.5 furlough days to achieve the union’s targeted goal of $91,021 in savings to the City. So far, Unaffiliated workers, LIUNA and the Typographical (Printer’s) Union are taking furloughs to help close the $2 million budget gap. “Our membership voted overwhelmingly to work with the City, agreeing to take furloughs to help close the budget gap and avoid potential job losses for our members,” said Cory Bromley, LIUNA Local 200 Business Manager. “Thank you to LIUNA members for stepping up to the plate and being leaders to assist us in closing the budget shortfall,” said Mayor…
Breach of peace at the Bow Tie
8:48pm--#Trumbull CT--Police on the way to the Bow Tie Cinemas, security has a 14 year old in custody for "breaching the peace" no details given. UPDATE: 10;10pm--Bridgeport Police were called to assist in breaking up a large fight but Trumbull Police had it broken up before Bridgeport arrived.
Road work on I-95 Stratford
12:42am--#Stratford CT #cttraffic--Use EXTREME caution on I-95 southbound near exit 32 due to road work by DOT where an expansion joint has caused a hazard. DOT on scene making repairs.
Bridgeport Snow Update
Bridgeport Snow Update: Heavy snow, dangerously cold temperatures in the forecast for Southern Connecticut Thursday night into Friday morning National Weather Service forecasting 6-8 inches of snow; Alternate side of the street parking rules remain in effect All of the City’s Senior Centers will be Closed on Friday, Jan. 3 BRIDGEPORT, CT (January 2, 2014) – An advancing winter storm threatens to bring heavy snow and frigid cold temperatures to Southern Connecticut, with the heaviest snow falling later this evening (Thursday night) into Friday morning. According to the National Weather Service, residents in the Bridgeport area can expect anywhere from 6 to 8 inches of snow to accumulate during the next 18 hours with high wind gusts causing blizzard-like conditions during the height of the storm. A snow emergency…
Cops crack egg case
#Bridgeport, CT – Jan. 2, 2014)– Two rooming house neighbors were charged with assaulting each other over a dispute over the ownership of eggs. Officer Kenneth Ruge responded to 743 Iranistan Ave. on an assault report. He spoke with Frank Wright, 53, who stated that he was making ham and eggs in a common kitchen area when another tenant, Phillip Jackson, 25, started yelling, stating that the eggs belonged to him. Wright said Jackson then picked up a baseball bat and struck Wright’s right hand with it. His hand was swollen and bleeding. Police subsequently located Jackson a few houses away. He had a small abrasion near his right ear. He told police that he exited his bedroom and saw Wright preparing…
Police charge Fairfield U student on sexual charges
Josua Delvecchio (dob 5/15/94) of Madison, CT a Fairfield University student was arrested on 1/2/14 at 10:30 am at the Fairfield Police Department. Delvecchio was charged with Sexual Assault 1st Assault 3rd that she had been sexually assaulted on campus by someone previously unknown to her. The victim sought treatment at a local hospital and was treated for injuries. During the two month long investigation evidence was examined and witnesses were interviewed, which supported the victim’s complaint. Some of the evidence included electronic communication which Delvecchio engaged in with other students. Other evidence was gathered with the assistance and cooperation of Fairfield University Public Safety and Administrators. During the investigation Devlecchio was deceptive when questioned about the incident. Forensic evidence was…