April 2025 – Page 2 – DoingItLocal

Valley

Ansonia Street Takeover

Apr 28, 2025 Alex

A large crowd of 50 to 100 people and several dozen cars took over the intersection of Wakelee Avenue and Franklin Street in Ansonia early Saturday morning, with some damaging a police car when an officer arrived. The crowd dispersed once more officers responded, and the investigation into the incident is ongoing. From the Ansonia Police: On April 26, 2025 at about 12:25 A.M., the Ansonia Police Department received multiple reports of a possible street takeover and fireworks being shot off at the intersection of Wakelee Avenue and Franklin Street. The first officer on scene encountered a between 50 and 100 people in the street with several dozen cars in the road, some of which were driving erratically. A group…

Trumbull

Trumbull Police Update on Assault

Apr 28, 2025 Alex

Trumbull Officers are on the scene of a serious assault that occurred this afternoon at the Ten Trumbull apartment complex on Oakview Drive. Preliminary reports indicate a domestic related incident, and the responsible person was taken into custody by responding Officers. Residents can expect to see Police on scene for an extended period of time. There is no ongoing threat to the public at this time.

Bridgeport

Solar Panel Fire

Apr 28, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

Bridgeport Firefighters were called a solar panel fire on Edwards Street. The fire did extend to the attic. There was no one home at the time. The fire marshal is on scene investigating the cause of the fire. 2025-04-28@1:45pm--#Bridgeport CT -- ##ctfire

Norwalk

6 Injured In Crash

Apr 28, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

Norwalk first responders on the scene at the 200 block of Main Avenue for a crash with injuries. 2025-04-28@10:10am--#Norwalk CT

Norwalk

Vape Shop Search Warrant Leads to Arrest

Apr 27, 2025 Alex

On April 22, 2025, Norwalk Police served a search and seizure warrant at Clever Smoke Shop on New Canaan Avenue as part of an ongoing investigation into unlicensed cannabis sales. Officers found pre-wrapped marijuana cigarettes, edibles, and vape products concealed in a storage cabinet hidden behind beverage boxes, along with $7,030 in cash. Seized items included 287 pre-rolled cigarettes, 50 marijuana flower pouches, 215 illegal vape pens, 49 THC edibles, and nearly 39 pounds of packaged marijuana. Following the investigation, 37-year-old Nileshkumar Patel of Freeport, NY, was arrested and charged with possession and possession with intent to sell over 1kg of marijuana product.

Bridgeport

Shoot Out

Apr 27, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

https://youtu.be/bXI_UXitrkU Report of a shoot-out that occurred near the Save A Lot on Pequonnock Street in Bridgeport. Police said a victim arrived at Bridgeport Hospital with a gunshot wound to the leg. The investigation is ongoing.

Fairfield

I-95 Crash

Apr 26, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

Tonight's crash is on I-95 southbound between exit 20 and 19 between a tractor-trailer and a car. Expect delays. No word on injuries. 2025-04-26@9:30pm--#Fairfield CT-- #cttraffic

Bridgeport

Bridgeport Schools Strengthen Student Mental Health Services

Apr 26, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

Bridgeport, CT — April 25, 2025 — Bridgeport Public Schools (BPS) is taking a major step forward in student mental health support, celebrating the expansion of a vital partnership with Effective School Solutions (ESS). Local leaders, state legislators, and education officials recently gathered to mark the growth of the initiative, which aims to meet the increasing mental health needs of Bridgeport students with sustainable, cost-effective strategies. Through the partnership, BPS and ESS are creating a comprehensive mental health continuum that prioritizes inclusion-based practices and provides critical emotional and behavioral support within the school community. The initiative directly addresses statewide challenges, including the rising demand for specialized mental health services, the growing costs of out-of-district placements, and the need for scalable…

Bridgeport

Suspect In Custody

Apr 25, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

Bridgeport Police responded to a breach of peace call on Park Avenue around 6:45 p.m., leading to a foot pursuit. The suspect was found with a knife on Laurel Court and taken into custody by 7 p.m.; the investigation is ongoing.

Valley

Conviction Secured in Ansonia Murder Case, Search for Missing Child Continues

Apr 24, 2025 Alex

Chief Williams and the entire Ansonia Police Department would like to thank the jury in the Morales case for their service and verdict in finding Jose Morales guilty. We would also like to thank the Ansonia/Milford Judicial District led by State’s Attorney Margaret Kelley, in particular Supervisory Assistant State’s Attorney Howard Stein, Senior Assistant State’s Attorney Marc Durso, Inspector Butch Hyatt, Inspector Herb Johnson, Inspector Robert Winkler, Paralegal Chelsea Meehan and all the staff for their dedication and commitment to presenting this case to the jury and securing a conviction. Finally, thank you to the residents of Ansonia for their support and belief in the Ansonia Police Department to protect and serve our City. While the conviction of Jose Morales…

Ansonia Street Takeover

Trumbull Police Update on Assault

Solar Panel Fire

6 Injured In Crash

Vape Shop Search Warrant Leads to Arrest

Shoot Out

I-95 Crash

Bridgeport Schools Strengthen Student Mental Health Services

Suspect In Custody

Conviction Secured in Ansonia Murder Case, Search for Missing Child Continues

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