2023-10-28@11:31pm–#Milford CT–Tonight’s vehicle fire is on I-95 northbound near exit 39.
Tonight’s Vehicle Fire
Month: October 2023
Arrest of shooting suspect
On October 20, 2023 Silas Dedrick, age 18, of Ansonia was arrested by warrant for his involvement in a shooting on September 17, 2023 on Rockwood Avenue. Dedrick was charged with Assault Second Degree with a Firearm, Assault Second Degree, Reckless Endangerment Second Degree, Threatening First Degree, Unlawful Discharge and Altering Identification Marks on a Firearm, he was held on a $50,000.00 bond to be arraigned at Derby Superior Court on October 23, 2023.
The shooting occurred when Dedrick, armed with a gun, attempted to intervene in an altercation between a 47-year-old female relative and her boyfriend. There was a struggle over the gun and the female was shot once in the arm. The female was transported to the hospital and treated for her injury. The firearm used in the shooting had no serial number or identifying markings.
Fairfield News: Fall From A Roof
2023-10-28@5:44pm–#Fairfield CT–Report of a person falling from a roof in the 700 of Fairfield Beach Road. The person is unconscious but breathing.
Bottling Up Some Serious Trouble At The Wine Store
On October 26, 2023, 56-year-old John Reynolds was arrested at Total Wines and More after causing $12,000 in damages by breaking glass and Patron bottles, resulting in charges for Breach of Peace 2nd Degree and Criminal Mischief 1st Degree.
On the 26th of October 2023, at 10:48, Officer Robinson responded to a disturbance at Total Wines and More located at 230 Cherry Street. John Reynolds, a 56-year-old male, was arrested for Breach of Peace 2nd Degree and Criminal Mischief 1st Degree. Reynolds had caused damage estimated at $12,000 by breaking glass and Patron bottles after forcefully accessing the locked case in the store. He was detained after being found with some bottles in his cart and others broken on the ground. Reynolds is scheduled to appear in court on the 23rd of November 2023.
I-95 Rollover
2023-10-28@11:44am–#Stratford CT– Frank Recchia sent in this photo of a rollover accident on I-95 southbound.
Bridgeport News: Rubbish Fire
2023-10-28@12:26am–#Bridgepoprt CT– It was rubbish burning on the side of a home in the 300 block of Wells Street. Firefighters quickly extinguished it.
Tonight’s Vehicle Fire
2023-10-27@9:18pm–#Bridgeport CT– Tonight’s vehicle fire is a motorcycle at Hallett and Crescent Street. The bike was fully engulfed on the firefighter’s arrival.
Missed It By That Much!
2023-10-27@5:53pm–#Bridgeport CT– The driver of this camper probably thought he had the proper clearance to clear the train overpass at Lafayette Street and Railroad Avenue. It was determined that the plastic air vent was what was hung up under the trestle. Firefighters not only removed the vent stored it in the camper and helped the driver back out!
The City of Bridgeport to Begin Black Rock Streetscape Project
The City of Bridgeport has set out to begin the first parts of construction in the Black Rock area, known as the Black Rock Streetscape Project. The project will focus on improvements to two sections of Fairfield Ave which consists of the intersection of Fairfield Ave and Brewster Street and median improvements at the entry from the Town of Fairfield.
“While it is great to see this project finally moving forward – many years after former State Rep. Auden Grogins helped secure the funding – it is just the first step in making Fairfield Avenue safer,” said State Rep. Steve Stafstrom (D-Bridgeport). “‘The Ave,’ as we call it, is Black Rock’s lifeblood and one of Bridgeport’s premier entertainment destinations. I am also working with the Connecticut Department of Transportation on long-overdue pedestrian crosswalk upgrades, better access to the train station and have secured funding to study more extensive long-term upgrades, such as a ‘road diet’ and/or diverting overflow traffic from I-95 off Fairfield Avenue.”
Specific improvements being made to the two sections of Fairfield Ave include construction of new sidewalks, construction of bump-outs at the crosswalk area of Fairfield Ave and Brewster Street, installation of new stamped concrete crosswalks, installation of new bus shelters, installation of new trash receptacles, and upgrading of pedestrian walk signals to provide a time-left-to-cross countdown. Improvements will also include the installation of decorative stamped median at grade and installation of new plantings and landscaping within the raised median at the entry from the Town of Fairfield.
Mayor Ganim stated, “It’s very exciting to see this project come to fruition and be known as one of the many improvements we’re making within the City. I’m sure the Black Rock community will deeply appreciate the final product of this project, as the safety of our residents is paramount; specifically, regarding traffic and pedestrian safety. We hope that the streetscape construction can continue to add to the many safety initiatives we’re implementing in the City and can, in turn, make an improvement on the quality of life in Bridgeport.”
The project is set to take place from October 2023 and run into the Spring season of 2024. All improvements will be made to improve pedestrian safety, to slow vehicular traffic, to enhance the public transportation experience, and to invest in the streetscape aesthetics of the Black Rock Village commercial district.
I-95 Crash
2023-10-27@5:43pm–#Bridgeport CT– #cttraffic– A two car crash I-95 southbound near exit 25. No word on any injuries.
