Excavator Tips
The operator was able to safely exit the excavator he was operating tipped at the Citgo Station in the 600 block of East Main Street. There were no reported injuries. 2025-01-22@2:22pm #Bridgeport CT
I-95 Crash
Report of a multi car crash on I-95 before Exit 34 on the bridge Southbound. There is only one lane open at this time and first responders are on the scene.
Bridgeport Regional Task Force Arrests Convicted Felon on Firearm and Drug Charges
In January, the Bridgeport Regional Task Force launched an investigation into Ralph Cora, 41, of Bridgeport, after receiving intelligence that he possessed a firearm despite previous felony convictions. On January 14, officers located Cora near Park Avenue and Gregory Street and conducted an investigative stop as he moved to Taft Avenue. A search of Cora’s vehicle uncovered a Palmetto Armory 9mm handgun with an extended magazine, a U.S. Army ballistic vest, and 110 bags of marijuana weighing approximately two pounds. Cora was arrested and charged with multiple offenses, including Criminal Possession of a Firearm, Illegal Possession of a High-Capacity Magazine, Illegal Transfer of a Pistol, Weapons in a Motor Vehicle, Criminal Possession of Body Armor, and Possession of Marijuana with…
Merritt Parkway Crash
Report of a multi-car crash with injuries on the Merritt Parkway northbound between exits 44 and 46, closer to the Black Rock Turnpike area. 2025-01- 21@7:22pm--#Fairfield CT -- #cttraffic
Convicted Felon Arrested in Shelton on Multiple Firearm and Narcotics Charges
Shelton Police arrested Edward Vickers on January 16, 2025, in connection with a November 2023 incident where an AK-47 with a high-capacity magazine was discovered in plain view at a downtown Shelton residence during a burglary investigation. Following a search warrant, police uncovered 13 illegal firearms, narcotics, numerous high-capacity magazines, and body armor, linking the contraband to Vickers. He was not present at the time of the initial search, but subsequent investigations led to an arrest warrant. Vickers was apprehended in Bridgeport by members of several law enforcement agencies, including the DEA and Connecticut State Police, after being spotted entering his vehicle during surveillance. He faces charges for possession of high-capacity magazines, a sawed-off shotgun, altered firearms, stolen firearms, and…
Bridgeport Public Schools Announces Guidelines for Protecting Students During Potential ICE Raids
Bridgeport, CT – January 21, 2025 – In response to growing concerns about potential Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions, Bridgeport Public Schools is reaffirming its commitment to protecting the safety and privacy of all students and families. During the Board of Education meeting on Monday, January 13, 2025, Interim Superintendent Dr. Royce Avery emphasized that the district’s immigration enforcement guidelines are in full effect and are designed to safeguard students, regardless of their immigration status. Key Guidelines and Protocols: Visitor Protocol: All visitors must report to the main office, present valid identification, and state a legitimate purpose for their visit. Unauthorized individuals will be denied access. Immigration Enforcement Restrictions: Federal immigration activities are strictly prohibited on school property, transportation…
Car Stolen While Victim Pumped Gas in Westport, Police Investigating
Westport Police responded to the Exxon gas station at 485 Post Road East on January 20, 2025, at approximately 3:44 PM for a stolen vehicle report. The complainant was pumping gas on the passenger side of their black 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS when a young Black male entered the driver’s seat of the vehicle. The suspect exited a car on Post Road East near the gas station before entering the victim’s vehicle without their knowledge. When the complainant tried to intervene by opening the driver’s door, the suspect drove off, causing the complainant to fall to the ground and sustain minor injuries. The suspect fled the scene in the stolen vehicle along with a second vehicle, both heading north on Compo…
Norwalk Vape Shop Arrests
During the week of January 13, 2025, the Norwalk Police Department's Special Services Division, in collaboration with the State of Connecticut Drug Control Division, conducted operations at three smoke shops in Norwalk as part of an ongoing investigation into unlicensed cannabis sales and the distribution of products containing THC levels exceeding legal limits. Authorities have also been addressing numerous complaints of vape and tobacco sales to minors, illegal marijuana sales, and the distribution of high-THC products, including edibles. The investigation led to arrests at the following locations: At Sono One Stop on 83 Washington Street, police arrested 45-year-old Mohamed Ali Zaiden of North Main Street, Norwalk, on January 15. Zaiden faces multiple charges, including illegal sale and manufacture of cannabis…
Teen On Moped and Car Collide
A teenager riding a moped was injured in a collision with a car at the intersection of Tunxis Hill and Knapps Highway on Monday evening. The incident occurred around 5:55 p.m., and emergency responders quickly arrived at the scene. The teen was transported to the hospital with injuries, the extent of which remains unknown at this time. Authorities have not yet released additional details about the circumstances leading to the collision. The incident remains under investigation. Stay tuned for updates as more information becomes available. 2025-01-20@5:55pm--#Fairfield CT
Icy Conditions
A car crashed into the building at Knowlton and across town, a car hit the Jersey barrier on Commerce Drive right under the I-95 overpass near the town line. First responders and sanding trucks were called to both accidents. 2025-01-20@4:25pm-- #Bridgeport CT