Month: February 2025

State PD Investigate Overnight Blaze

TRUMBULL, CT – On February 8, at 3:17 a.m. Long Hill Fire, along with Trumbull Center, Nichols, and Monroe Fire departments responded to a reported structure fire on Hitching Post Lane in Trumbull. On arrival, firefighters were met with heavy fire conditions throughout the structure as well as significant structural compromise and collapse on the second floor of the home. Firefighters performed an initial exterior-based attack to control the fire. Once conditions allowed, the firefighters were able to transition to an interior fire attack and conduct searches of the residence. The fire was declared under control at 5:51 a.m. Unfortunately, a resident did not survive the fire. The Fire Department turned the scene over to the Fire Marshal’s Office and…

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Tong To Fight DOGE

(Hartford, CT) – Attorney General William Tong issued the following statement regarding the temporary restraining order granted early this morning blocking “political appointees, special government employees, and any government employee detailed from an agency outside the Treasury Department access to Treasury Department payment systems or any other data maintained by the Treasury Department containing personally identifiable information.” The order was granted in response to the lawsuit filed late Friday by Attorney General Tong and a coalition of 19 attorneys general alleging that the Trump Administration illegally provided Elon Musk and the so-called “Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)” unauthorized access to the Treasury Department’s central payment system, and therefore to Americans’ most sensitive personal information, including bank account details and Social…

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ATTORNEY GENERAL TONG STATEMENT IN RESPONSE TO U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE THREAT TO DEFUND POLICE

(Hartford, CT) – Attorney General William Tong released the following statement regarding the directive issued by U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi to “pause the distribution of all funds” to jurisdictions who do not let the federal government unlawfully commandeer local law enforcement resources for federal immigration enforcement. “This is yet another attempt by the Trump administration to defund police and distract local law enforcement from serious public safety threats, including gun violence, reckless driving, domestic violence and the opioid epidemic. We are in federal court in Rhode Island and have already obtained a temporary restraining order blocking the Trump administration’s lawless funding freezes. We are reviewing this directive and watching for any impact to our states. We will not hesitate…

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POLICE RESPONSE TO HERITAGE SQUARE FIRE

FAIRFIELD, CT — On December 7, 2024, at approximately 4:27 PM, the Fairfield Police Department and Fairfield Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire at 1700 Post Road, Heritage Square Plaza. Upon arrival, first responders observed significant flames and worked diligently to contain and extinguish the fire. Fairfield Fire Department crews successfully evacuated the building and brought the flames under control, preventing further damage to surrounding properties and ensuring the safety of everyone in the area. Following a joint investigation by the Fairfield Police Department and Fairfield Fire Department, it was determined that the fire originated from the actions of two individuals who were intentionally attempting to ignite dry leaves within the building's stairwell. The leaves and…

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Trumbull Parking Ban

In anticipation of the approaching winter storm, a Town of Trumbull parking ban will be in effect begin at 6:00 PM on Saturday, February 8, 2025 and will remain until snow removal has completed. All vehicles must be moved off the roads to enable our public works crews to properly clear town streets.

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Teen Arrested with Loaded Gun, Extended Magazine, and Drugs

Norwalk police arrested 18-year-old Justin Gross on February 3rd after finding him in possession of a loaded Glock with an extended magazine and marijuana packaged for sale. Detectives had a search warrant for Gross as part of an ongoing investigation. When officers spotted him on Connecticut Avenue around 6:00 PM, he attempted to flee by crossing four lanes of traffic but complied when ordered to stop. Gross faces multiple charges, including Carrying a Pistol Without a Permit, Illegal Possession of a Large Capacity Magazine, and Criminal Possession of a Firearm. His bond was set at $500,000, with a court date scheduled for February 19th. 📞 Norwalk Police Tip Line: 203-854-3111💻 Submit anonymous tips at www.norwalkpd.com📱 Text "NORWALKPD" + message to…

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