Report of a house fire on Peaceful Valley Road in Trumbull. Report on scene is that it was a small fire on the outside of the building which extended to the house. There is no report of any injuries and the fire is out at this time.
Month: December 2024
DELIVERY VEHICLE STOLEN AT GUNPOINT, VEHICLE AND ITEMS RECOVERED
FAIRFIELD, CT – On December 21, 2024, at approximately 8:31 PM, the Fairfield Police Department
responded to a report of a stolen delivery vehicle near the 200 block of Woodrow Avenue in the
Southport section of Fairfield. A delivery driver reported that their vehicle had been taken moments
earlier while making a delivery.
The preliminary investigation revealed that while the driver exited the vehicle to deliver a package, an
unknown individual entered the vehicle through an open passenger-side door. The suspect was described
as a light-skinned male, dressed in black with a face mask. The driver attempted to intervene but was
threatened at gunpoint by the suspect, who subsequently drove away in the delivery van.
The driver was unharmed and sought assistance from nearby residents to contact police. Using a tracking
application, police quickly located the delivery vehicle abandoned at the intersection of Gray Rock Road
and Daves Lane. The driver’s personal belongings were recovered, however, several packages from
within the vehicle had been taken.
The Fairfield Police Department Detective Division is actively investigating this incident, including
canvassing the area and reviewing surveillance footage from nearby properties. Anyone with information
regarding this incident, including any available surveillance footage, are asked to contact Detectives at
(203) 254-4840.
Residents and businesses in the area are encouraged to review their surveillance systems and share any
relevant footage with the Fairfield Police Department. Any available video footage can be shared using
the link below:
https://fairfieldpdct.evidence.com/axon/community-request/public/stolendeliveryvehicle24-87716
Anonymous tips can be submitted via the Fairfield PD mobile app or by texting the keyword FPDCT plus
your message/tip to 847411 (Tip411). Tips can also be submitted online at fpdct.com/tips.
Hi-Ho-Ho Smokestack?
Last week we met with Bridgeport officials on the new paint scheme on the Hi-Ho Daddario coal chute on North Avenue. Mayor Ganim mentioned that the red and white smoke stack on the PSEG is slated for demolition and would like to save it. Many have said it is a beacon for boats and aircraft. Alex from DoingItLocal had the best idea!
Bridgeport News: Victim ID’d in CT Ave Fire
Today, the Connecticut State Medical Examiner’s office confirmed that an identification was made on the victim from the structure fire that occurred on December 23rd. The victim Fabienne Laramee, 26 succumbed to her injuries at the scene. The Bridgeport Fire Department sends its condolences to the family during this difficult time.
The Red Cross has assisted another family from this fire totaling:
6 Families (14 adults, 6 children, and 1 dog)
The Bridgeport Fire Marshal’s office, in conjunction with the Connecticut State Police, Fire, and Explosion investigation unit are working together as this is an active investigation to determine the cause of this structure fire.
Meeting for Rehabilitation of the Devon Railroad Bridge Carrying the Metro North New Haven Line in Milford and Stratford
A virtual public informational meeting for the project will be held on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. Register for the meeting HERE. After registering, you’ll receive a confirmation email with the meeting access link.
The primary purpose of this project is to provide safety and operations improvements to the Devon Railroad Bridge, which carries one of the most popular rail lines in the U.S. Extending its service life will also lead to the construction of the future Devon Bridge Replacement Project..
No right-of-way impacts are anticipated. Construction is expected to start in summer 2025, based on design progress and approval of permit(s). The estimated cost is $110 million, with 80% federal funds and 20% state funds.
The proposed project plans can be viewed here:
Comments and questions can be submitted during the two-week public comment period after the meeting by January 23, 2025, to:
- DOTProject0301-0557@ct.gov
- (860) 594-2020
- Gregory Funk, Project Manager: Gregory.Funk@ct.gov; 860-594-3214
Please reference State Project No. 0301-0557 in the email or voicemail.
Individuals with limited internet access can listen to the meeting by calling 877-853-5257 and enter Meeting ID 831 1753 3580. Individuals with hearing and/or speech disabilities may dial 711 for Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS). Individuals with limited internet access may also request that project information be mailed to them within one week by contacting CTDOT Project Manager Gregory Funk at 860-594-3214 or email Gregory.Funk@ct.gov.
Language assistance may be requested by contacting the CTDOT Language Assistance Call Line (860) 594-2109. Requests should be made at least five (5) business days prior to the meeting. Language assistance is provided at no cost to the public and efforts will be made to respond to timely requests for assistance.
This meeting will also be livestreamed on the CTDOT YouTube channel; no registration is required. Non-English language closed captioning will be available on Zoom and YouTube. The recording will also be posted immediately following the meeting in the list of CTDOT virtual public meetings.
Basement Fire
Westport firefighters are on the scene of a basement fire on Horseshoe Lane.
2024-12-25@9:38pm–#Westport CT
Structure Fire
There is a THREE-alarm fire in the 200 block of Minerva Street. Heavy fire was reported on the back side of the building.
2024-12-25 #Derby CT– #ctfire
Structure Fire
Firefighters were called to an alarm in the 400 block of Bishop Avenue, firefighters found a working fire in the walls on the third floor which spread to the roof. 5 adults, 4 children, and 10 dogs will be spending Christmas elsewhere when the Red Cross relocates them and attends to their immediate needs. Chief Edwards stressed the importance of working fire alarms especially this time of the year.
2024-12-24@4:59pm–#Bridgeport CT– #ctfire
Barricaded Subject Arrested After Lengthy Standoff in Norwalk
Norwalk, CT – A nearly six-hour standoff ended peacefully after police arrested a man accused of making threats and brandishing a weapon at a residence on Adams Avenue.
On December 23, 2024, at approximately 7:04 PM, Norwalk Police received a report of a disturbance at 32 Adams Avenue. According to authorities, 29-year-old Nabeel Osama Abdallah, who appeared intoxicated, made alarming statements about “completing a mission,” including threats to burn down the house and harm a resident. A witness also reported seeing a firearm in Abdallah’s room, and he allegedly stated that he was “not going down without a fight.”
Norwalk Police deployed Tactical Emergency Services Unit (ESU) officers and Crisis/Hostage Negotiators to the scene. Over five and a half hours, negotiators worked to de-escalate the situation, ultimately convincing Abdallah to surrender without incident.
Following his arrest, detectives secured a search warrant for the residence and recovered two facsimile firearms from Abdallah’s room. Abdallah was charged with disorderly conduct, threatening in the first degree involving a firearm, and interfering with an officer or resisting arrest. He was held on a $250,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in Stamford Superior Court on December 24, 2024.
No injuries were reported during the incident. The Norwalk Police Department commended the negotiators and tactical officers for ensuring a safe resolution.
Possible Vandalism Floods Trumbull Mall
Firefighters at the Trumbull Mall at 5065 Main Street for flooding conditions. Police have been called to investigate possible vandalism as the cause.
2024-12-23@11:34pm–#Trumbull CT