Bridgeport News: Today’s Car Fire
Today's vehicle fire occurred on Noble Avenue in Bridgeport.
Rubbish Fire Breaks Out at Homeless Encampment
Bridgeport firefighters responded to a rubbish fire at a homeless encampment near Railroad Avenue and South Avenue. The fire, which started inside a large drainage pipe used for shelter, was quickly extinguished. Social services were on-site to assist those displaced, but the local shelter was already at capacity. The status of the individuals affected remains unknown. 2024-12-04@8:18pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #ctfire
Bridgeport Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest and Seizure of Fentanyl, Marijuana, and Cash
On December 2, 2024, during a routine patrol near Jane Street and Brooks Street, Officer Fischetti stopped a black BMW 535xi for having heavily tinted windows and an expired registration. Officer Thomas assisted with the stop, leading to the arrest of passenger Brandon Martinez. A search revealed 19.2 grams of fentanyl, 0.80 pounds of marijuana, empty packaging materials, and $467 in cash. Martinez was charged with possession of narcotics with intent to sell, with bond set at $70,000.
Woman Shot In The Head
A woman was shot in the back of the head on East Main near Arctic Street and she expected to survive according to a source. 2024-12-04@3:15pm--#Bridgeport CT
POLICE RESPONSE TO INCIDENT INVOLVING HOMEMADE EXPLOSIVE DEVICES
FAIRFIELD, CT – On December 1, 2024, at approximately 12:25 PM, the Fairfield Police Department was notified by an area hospital of a young adult male being treated for significant hand injuries, reportedly caused by an explosive device. The patient informed hospital staff that he and a friend had built and detonated multiple homemade explosive devices earlier that day. An investigation revealed that the two individuals had constructed four devices using materials purchased online and at retail locations. They transported the devices to a secluded area in the Pine Creek Marsh, where they attempted to detonate them. Two devices were successfully detonated, but the third exploded prematurely, causing the injuries. The fourth device remained undetonated and was left at the…
Brush Fire
Milford Firefighters on the scene of a brush fire on I-95 northbound near exit 36. 2024-12-04@11:11am
Crash on Route 67
A crash involving a car and a dump truck at Route 67 and Mountain Road with injuries. 2024-12-03@3:18pm--#Seymour CT--- #cttraffic
Power Outage
Firefighters were called to the 4400 block of Main Street to investigate a reported power outage in the area. People reported being trapped in elevators at the office park. 2024-12-03@11:27am-- #Bridgeport CT
Stratford Health Department is offering special flu clinics for preschool-aged children
STRATFORD, CT December 2, 2024—The Stratford Health Department is offering special flu clinics for preschool-aged children to assist families in meeting the Connecticut Department of Public Health’s influenza immunization requirement. The clinics will be held at the Stratford Health Department on the following dates: • Thursday, December 12, 2024, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM • Monday, December 30, 2024, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM • Thursday, January 2, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM According to state guidelines, all preschool children (PK3 and PK4) are required to receive at least one dose of influenza vaccine each year between August 1st and December 31st. Children receiving the influenza vaccine for the first time must receive two doses separated by at least…
Bridgeport News: Today’s Second Vehicle Fire
Today's second vehicle fire is a truck, it's on Seaview Ave by I-95 Exit 29. First responders on scene are reporting the vehicle is fully involved.