January 2025 – Page 10

Reminder of Meeting for Rehabilitation of the Devon Railroad Bridge Carrying the Metro North New Haven Line in Milford and Stratford

https://portal.ct.gov/dotstratfordmilford0301-0557…

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.

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.

Stratford News: Highway Crash!

Report of a motor vehicle accident on I-95 by exit 32 Southbound. Please be careful on the roads, there’s a lot of reports of slippery roads and single car crashes from spinouts since the snow started.

Murder Suspect Wanted in connection to Lake Street Murder: Nelson Garcia

NELSON GARCIA / MALE / HISPANIC
47 YEARS OF AGE DOB: 08/13/1977

HEIGHT 5’2”, WEIGHT 150 lbs., HAIR BLACK, EYES BROWN LAST KNOWN ADDRESS: 242 LAKE STREET, BRIDGEPORT, CONNECTICUT

The above person is wanted for the January 4, 2025, MURDER of Steven Vega in Bridgeport CT.

Nelson Garcia is known to frequent the North End and West Side of Bridgeport, CT.
The above should be considered ARMED and DANGEROUS.
Immediately call 911 with any information and follow up with the
case officer, Detective Elizabeth Santora, at 203 581-5291

Westport Firefighters Contain Vehicle Fire Extending to Garage

Westport Firefighters were dispatched to a report of a vehicle fire at a residence on Sturges Hwy. The initial dispatch was for two Engines. Dispatch upgraded the assignment to a structure fire response advising the fire was extending to the house. Two additional Engines, one Truck company, and the Shift Commander responded.

E6 arrived and reported a vehicle fire with extension to the garage and declared a working fire. The crew from E6 stretched a hose line for extinguishment and began fire attack, minimizing fire spread. The crews from Truck 1 and Engine 2 checked the interior for fire extension, which was limited to the garage exterior. Remaining crews provided overhaul, utility control, and water supply.

There were no reported injuries, and the incident is being investigated by the Westport Fire Marshal’s office. Norwalk and Wilton fire departments provided mutual aid station coverage. The Fairfield fire department responded to the scene as RIT.

Westport firefighters were assisted on scene by WPD and WEMS. The last unit cleared at 10:01 PM.

Bridgeport News: Today’s Vehicle Fire

Today’s Vehicle fire is at 2120 East Main Street. It is in the back parking lot of the building and is not close to the building. Firefighters are on scene and putting it out at this time.

Lake Street Shooting Confirmed BPT First Homicide of the Year

The Bridgeport Police Department confirms that Steven Vega, the victim of a January 4, 2025, shooting at 242 Lake Street, succumbed to his injuries earlier this morning. Initially reported as critically injured, Vega sustained gunshot wounds to his torso and hand during an altercation that began inside the residence and continued to the front steps of the single-family home. Officers responding to the scene secured the area and initiated an investigation, which is now being led by the Detective Bureau’s Homicide Squad.

Investigators have determined that the incident was isolated and that Vega knew his attacker. Strong leads have been developed, and detectives are actively identifying witnesses and collecting additional evidence. The Bridgeport Police Department extends its deepest condolences to Vega’s family and friends and asks anyone with information to contact Detective Elizabeth Santora at 203-581-5291 or use the anonymous Bridgeport Police Tips line at 203-576-TIPS.

Basement Fire

Bridgeport Firefighters were in the 600 block of Ellsworth Street for a basement fire that was out on their arrival. Firefighters ensured that the fire was completely out and checked to make sure it did not extend elsewhere. The fire marshal is on scene investigating the cause.

2025-01-05@11:30pm–#Bridgeport CT– #ctfire

Today’s Vehicle Fire

Today’s vehicle fire is in Westport, on the 200 block of Sturges Highway, caused by a car fire that extended to the garage.

2025-01-04@7:24pm–#Westport CT– #ctfire

Bridgeport News: Person Shot

At approximately 4:34 PM, the Bridgeport Emergency Communications Center (ECC) received reports of an aggravated assault involving a firearm in the 200 block of Lake Street.

Responding emergency personnel found a victim suffering from life-threatening injuries, including gunshot wounds to the chest and hand. The victim was promptly transported to a nearby hospital for urgent medical care.

Authorities have not yet released further details about the incident, and the investigation remains ongoing. No information regarding a suspect or motive is currently available. I appreciate the prompt response to this investigation.

Residents in the area are urged to remain vigilant and report any information related to this case to Bridgeport Police at 203-576-TIPS.

Nissan Rogue Goes Rogue

A medical incident may have allegedly caused a Nissan Rogue to miss the turn at Pond and Pitt Street. The car did not negotiate the curve, crashing into a fence and shed of a property in the 200 block of Pitt Street. The driver was transported to the hospital with unknown injuries.

2025-01-04@11:14am–#Bridgeport CT