Bridgeport News: Assault investigation
1:51pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police are investigating an assault by the intersection of Seely Street and Hanover Street.
Trumbull News: Structure fire
11:31am--#Trumbull CT-- Report of a structure fire at 59 Coventry Lane. A neighbor reportedly saw flames shooting up by the chimney of the house. UPDATE-- Firefighters on scene, structure fire is confirmed.
Bridgeport News: Car crash on Park Ave
11:10am--#Bridgeport CT-- Report of a motor vehicle accident with entrapment at the intersection of Park Avenue and Hanover Street.
GOV. MALLOY SIGNS LEGISLATION PROTECTING GOOD SAMARITANS FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF DRUG OVERDOSE TREATMENT
(WETHERSFIELD, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy, joined by CT Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) Commissioner Pat Rehmer and other state and local officials, today held a bill signing ceremony for legislation (Public Act 14-61) that grants civil and criminal liability protection to a bystander who administers Naloxone Hydrochloride (known as Narcan) in good faith to someone who has overdosed. The new law is focused on reducing fatalities resulting from heroin and prescription drug overdoses. Narcan is a prescription medication that reverses an opioid overdose. It can be administered by a layperson with minimal training and is most commonly available as either an injection or nasal spray. “As we work to implement strategies that will…
Bridgeport News: Tractor Trailer strikes building
1:05pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Report of a tractor trailer which hit a building at 1488 Barnum Avenue.
Fairfield News: Goose in a drain pipe
12:42pm--#Fairfield CT-- Report of a goose stuck in a drain pipe at Gould Manor Park. Police do not suspect fowl play.
Stratford News: Kitchen Fire
9:51am--#Stratford CT-- Report of a kitchen on fire at 153 Garibaldi Avenue. Firefighters are on scene.
Bridgeport News: Person robbed at gunpoint
3:19pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A person was robbed at gunpoint at the intersection of West Liberty Street and West Avenue. The robber, a male in a yellow shirt and blue jeans fled towards a factory, and left the gun at the scene. Lots of police activity in the area.
GOV. MALLOY: STATE RECEIVES FEDERAL GRANT TO IMPROVE UPON QUALITY AND AVAILABILITY OF WORKFORCE DATA
(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that the Connecticut Department of Labor has been awarded $823,791 in federal funding that will be used to continue efforts to build a database linking workforce and education data. The Workforce Data Quality Initiative (WDQI) grant, awarded by the US Department of Labor, will allow the state to continue work on a longitudinal database that will allow the state to conduct research and analysis to better determine the effectiveness of workforce and education programs and to develop tools that better inform customers about the benefits of the publicly-funded workforce system. “This grant will help us improve upon the quality and availability of workforce data,” said Governor Malloy. …
GOV. MALLOY: GOVERNOR’S RESIDENCE OPEN FOR PUBLIC TOURS SATURDAY FROM 10AM TO 2PM
Residence Participating in 10th Annual Connecticut Open House Day (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that the Governor’s Residence will be participating in the state’s 10th annual Connecticut Open House Day and will be open to the public for tours from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 14, 2014. Connecticut Open House Day is an annual event coordinated by the Connecticut Office of Tourism that encourages residents to explore the state’s exciting destinations and attractions – new and old – by offering special incentives for one day only, such as free or reduced admission, free gifts, or special exhibits and activities. Dozens of arts, history and tourism attractions throughout the state will be participating,…