Month: June 2025

Stratford

STRATFORD EMS AND BRIDGEPORT HOSPITAL LAUNCH LIFE-SAVING PREHOSPITAL BLOOD TRANSFUSION PROGRAM

Jun 13, 2025 Alex

Stratford, CT — Stratford EMS, in partnership with Bridgeport Hospital, is proud to announce the launch of a groundbreaking prehospital blood transfusion program — the first of its kind in the region. This innovative initiative, made possible under the leadership of Mayor Laura Hoydick and EMS Director Michael Loiz, brings hospital-level care directly to the streets of Stratford.The program equips Stratford EMS paramedics with the training and tools needed to administer blood transfusions before patients arrive at the hospital — a critical advancement proven to save lives in cases of severe trauma, internal bleeding, and medical emergencies.“With over 40% of Stratford residents over the age of 55, this program provides an essential safety net for our most vulnerable neighbors,” said…

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Fairfield

Fairfield Police Arrest Four in Connection to Parking Lot Takeover

Jun 13, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

https://youtu.be/s7Ht_PqaCQc Fairfield, CT — On Friday, May 2, 2025, at approximately 10:55 p.m., Fairfield Policeresponded to a large group of vehicles operating recklessly in the parking lot of Stop & Shop at760 Villa Avenue. The scene resembled a street takeover, with drivers performing dangerousstunts such as donuts, burnouts, and fishtails, effectively taking over the private lot and creating ahazardous environment. There were also moments prior to police arrival where the parking lotasphalt was set on fire. This behavior endangered not only the vehicle operators but also thenumerous participants who were in the parking lot, mere feet away from the vehicles, takingvideos.Upon police entry into the parking lot, the crowd and vehicles began to disperse rapidly in alldirections. It is important…

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Westport

Planned Protest for June 14th Will Cause Traffic Congestion

Jun 13, 2025 Alex

(Westport, CT) Westport Police were notified of a planned protest that will take place on the Ruth Steinkraus Cohen Bridge (Route 1) on June 14, 2025, beginning at 11:00 a.m. Organizers have alerted the Westport Police that several hundred people have signed up for the protest, but since this is a national protest, they are anticipating attendance to exceed 1000 people. Additionally, the Yankee Doodle Fair will start at 1:00 pm on the same day. Westport Police are advising the public that there will be heavy traffic congestion with possible road closures in the downtown corridor. We encourage motorists to find alternate routes. Westport Police will have a significant presence in the area to assist with both pedestrian and vehicular…

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Fairfield Local News

Senator Praises Rejection of UI Transmission Line Proposal

Jun 13, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

FAIRFIELD, CT — State Senator Tony Hwang is applauding a recent decision by the Connecticut Siting Council to reject United Illuminating’s controversial Docket 516R proposal, which would have placed large transmission monopoles along the Metro-North Railroad corridor through Fairfield and Bridgeport. In a preliminary straw poll vote, the Council voted 4-2 against the proposal, signaling strong opposition and setting the stage for a formal denial. The vote means United Illuminating will now be required to submit a new and fully revised application if it wishes to move forward. “This is a major victory for the people of Fairfield, Bridgeport, and every community that stood together to oppose a harmful, unnecessary project,” Senator Hwang said. “The people spoke—clearly, persistently, and passionately—and…

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Norwalk

Norwalk DUI and Firearm Arrest After Traffic Stop

Jun 12, 2025 Alex

https://youtu.be/SxfgIdRNTKo During the morning hours of June 12, 2025, members of the Norwalk Police Department’s Traffic Unit were conducting traffic enforcement throughout the city as part of the department’s Summer Slowdown Days Initiative aimed at curbing speeding and aggressive driving in Norwalk. At 7:36 AM, Officer Equi was monitoring morning rush hour traffic along East Avenue when she observed a black Tesla traveling southbound fail to stop for a red traffic control signal at the intersection of East Avenue and Hendricks Avenue. The vehicle continued onto the I-95 southbound on-ramp without stopping. Officer Equi initiated a traffic stop, and during the course of her investigation determined that the driver, Kirk Thomas, age 29, of 296 Exeter Street, Bridgeport, CT, was…

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Westport

Westport Dumpster Fire Contained Quickly on Hales Court

Jun 12, 2025 Alex

2025-06-12@11:27am--#Westport CT-- Westport firefighters responded to a dumpster fire about 8 feet from a residential structure on Hales Court. Engine 5 arrived to find a fully involved dumpster fire exposing the nearby home. Additional engines and the truck company were dispatched. Crews quickly established a water supply, cooled the residence, and extinguished the fire, preventing it from spreading to the building. The fire was brought under control within seven minutes of arrival. The Westport Fire Marshal’s office is investigating. WEMS, Westport Police, and Westport Housing also responded. No one was displaced and there were no injuries. The last fire unit cleared at 12:25pm.

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Bridgeport

Structure Fire… Again

Jun 12, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

Firefighters were once again dispatched to a structure fire at the vacant building located at George and Center Street. We were there on May 1st for the previous fire at this location. Mayor Ganim mentioned in his State of the City address that this building is scheduled for demolition soon. 2025-06-12 @ 12:46 PM – #Bridgeport CT – ctfire

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