Month: July 2025

Overturned Boat

UPDATE: Everyone has been rescued. Report of an overturned vessel "in the middle of Long Island Sound" with 4 people onboard. Location possibility is Stratford "Shoal" (spelling?). The boat left from Stratford. There are no further details. Area emergency vessels, along with the Coast Guard, are being deployed. 2025-07-12@11:40pm-- #Stratford CT

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Teen Seriously Injured in Trumbull E-Bike Crash

Trumbull, CT – July 11, 2025 – A 15-year-old Trumbull boy suffered life-threatening injuries after being struck by a vehicle while riding an electric bike Thursday evening on Main Street near Whitney Avenue. According to police, the teen was traveling southbound on Main Street when he was hit by a northbound vehicle. The impact caused significant injuries to the boy, who was transported to a local hospital by Trumbull EMS. First-responding officers administered medical aid at the scene before EMS arrived. The driver of the vehicle, a Trumbull man, was uninjured and remained on scene, cooperating fully with police. He was the only person in the vehicle. The identities of those involved are currently being withheld. The Trumbull, Fairfield, and…

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Bridgeport Crime is Down Significantly 📉

https://youtu.be/qrUy-F96lUw Chief Porter welcomed DoingItLocal into his office to share the midyear report and said the progress is thanks to a combination of strategic, data-driven policing, modern technology, and strong community engagement. According to the latest numbers, serious crime in Bridgeport is down 23% compared to this time last year. That includes: ✅ Robberies down 47% ✅ Homicides down 60% ✅ Stolen vehicles down nearly 10% ✅ Felony assaults and shootings are also trending downward Chief Porter credits the drop to smarter policing — using tools like ShotSpotter, license plate readers, surveillance cameras, and a growing fusion center. A new drone program is also on the way to assist with faster response and better investigations. Bridgeport is also rebuilding its…

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Town of Fairfield Announces Police ChiefRobert Kalamaras’ Retirement

Outgoing Police Chief Began His Fairfield Career in 2000;Internal Search for Successor Underway Fairfield, Conn., July 9, 2025 — Acting First Selectman Christine Vitale announced today that Police Chief Robert Kalamaras will retire from the Fairfield Police Department, concluding 25 years of dedicated service to the Town. His last day as chief will be July 16, 2025. Chief Kalamaras was sworn in as Police Chief in January 2021 as the Department’s 11th Chief of Police. Over his years in Fairfield, Chief Kalamaras has been a respected leader and advocate for public safety.Throughout his leadership, Chief Kalamaras prioritized public safety, officer wellness, traffic enforcement, community engagement, and modernization of department operations. His leadership has helped position the Fairfield Police Department as…

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Bigelow Center for Senior Activities Honored by Southwestern Connecticut Agency on Aging Honoring Leadership

Fairfield, Conn., July 9, 2025—The Bigelow Center for Senior Activities has been named a Focal Pointby the Southwestern Connecticut Agency on Aging (SWCAA), recognizing the Center’s leadership andcommitment to older adults and their families across the region.According to the Older Americans Act, a focal point is a highly visible, trusted facility where anyone inthe community can obtain information and access to aging services. For older adults, it is a familiar andaccessible place to turn for support, connection, and opportunity. For families, it serves as a vital resourcein caring for aging loved ones. A focal point stands as a visible sign of a community’s dedication to thewell-being of its seniors.“The Bigelow Center is proud to be recognized as a Focal Point…

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