Today's 2nd vehicle fire is on Route 8 just before the 95-split in a two-car crash. I haven't heard anything about injuries. To the person who messaged me the video-I was unable to download or thank you as I get the message: "You are no longer able to send messages to this person." Email me at Steve@DoingItLocal.com At least I was able to get a frame-grab. Thanks for keeping our viewers informed! 2024-09-28@11:01pm--#Bridgeport CT
Today's vehicle fire is being hosted by Shelton in the 300 block of Leavenworth near Means Brook. Its reported to be a triaxle truck parked near other trucks. 2024-09-28@10:00pm--#Shelton CT-- #ctfire
UPDATE: September 30, 2024 The investigation is ongoing with the assistance of the Fairfield Police Crash Investigation Unit. A preliminary investigation revealed that a two-car head on collision occurred on Rt. 58 south of Center Road. Both vehicles were occupied by one person. One operator was pronounced deceased at the scene. He is a male, age 58 identified as Mario Licona, a resident of Bridgeport, CT. The other operator was transported to Saint Vincent’s Medical Center in Bridgeport and later succumbed to her injuries. She is identified as Florence Mahoney age 87 of Redding, CT. A fatal rollover accident on Black Rock Turnpike near Center Road. Expect the roadway shutdown for an extended period of time for the investigation. 2024-09-28@7:38pm--…
Police UPDATE: Trumbull Police are now on the scene of a motor vehicle accident involving a pedestrian on Church Hill Road (Route 127) in Trumbull, near the intersection of Main Street (Route 111). The crash involves serious injuries and the roadway in this area will be closed for several hours. Church Hill Road will be closed between Quality Street and Main Street, and Main Street will be closed to Church Hill Road for the next several hours. The Trumbull Police received several 911 calls, on Saturday, September 28, at approximately 7:20 PM, reporting a single motor vehicle striking a pedestrian on Church Hill Road near Main Street. The vehicle had also collided with a fire hydrant and came to rest…
A Shelton man was arrested for criminal impersonation following a reckless driving stop on Route 8 in Bridgeport on 09/24/2024 at approximately 10:58 AM. A Trooper from the CSP Traffic Services Unit observed a gray Nissan Versa entering the highway from the Northbound exit 3 ramp at an extremely high rate of speed, merging across several lanes. The Trooper clocked the vehicle's speed at 90 MPH in a 65 MPH zone and activated emergency lights, prompting the driver to pull over to the right shoulder. Upon approaching the vehicle, the Trooper asked the driver for his license, but he stated he did not have it and provided a name and date of birth instead. The Trooper conducted a DMV query,…
Firefighters were called to Waterview Avenue near Martin Luther King Drive for a Corvette that went through a fence and crashed into a tree. Witnesses said they saw the car traveling at a high rate of speed with the engine revved. One person said they were trying to pop-start the car. The wooded area made extrication extra challenging but they were able to free the elderly woman. Everyone on the scene agreed the tree saved her life by preventing the car from going into the river. She was transported to the hospital with minor injuries. 2024-09-28@2:58pm--#bridgeportct#bridgeportfirefighters
(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that his administration is making several changes to Connecticut’s early child care and education programs that will result in more children being able to receive access to these programs, while also lowering the associated costs to their parents. “Access to child care and early education programs is massively important to the success of our state, not only because these programs provide valuable tools for children that will lead them to success in the future, but also because being able to enroll your child in care right now means that parents themselves can have an opportunity to obtain employment and earn an income that supports their family,” Governor Lamont said. “Right now, Connecticut is…
https://youtu.be/m5vRRhrXi8U The grand opening ceremony for the 122 Wilton Road Apartments in Westport was held on September 27, 2024, marking a significant milestone in the community's efforts to provide affordable housing. This development features 19 units designed to accommodate families and individuals whose incomes fall at or below 60% of the area median income. The completion of this project represents a vital step towards increasing access to affordable living options in the region. Supported by a generous $7.55 million grant from the Connecticut Department of Housing, the 122 Wilton Road Apartments aim to alleviate the pressing housing challenges faced by many residents. This financial backing underscores the commitment of state and local authorities to enhance affordable housing initiatives, reflecting a…
Police were still sorting this melee on State Street near Clinton Avenue. The incident originated a few blocks up by the YMCA. 2024-09-27@10:20pm #Bridgeport CT
On September 25, 2024, the Shelton Police Department arrested 21-year-old Jgai Purcell of Shelton. The arrest stems from an incident that occurred on August 8, 2024, at the Riverwalk located on Canal Street in Shelton. On that date, a 47-year-old woman reported she was walking her dog at the Riverwalk when a man approached her and stated he wanted to get to know her. The woman attempted to walk away, but the man put his arms around her, preventing her from leaving. The woman reported that while the man was restraining her, he grabbed her breasts. She was able to fight her way free, and the man grabbed her buttocks as she was fleeing. The woman had the awareness to…
