One person was injured and transported to the hospital with unknown injuries after they allegedly struck a tree and rolled over in the 500 block of Huntington Turnpike .
2025-07-09@1:28pm–#Bridgeport CT
Month: July 2025
Stratford Smoke Shop Busted for Illegal Weed Sales
In May 2025, the Stratford Police Department’s Narcotics, Vice, and Intelligence (NVI) Unit began surveillance on suspected drug activity along the Success Avenue corridor. Detectives observed what appeared to be street-level narcotics trafficking at the “Whyte Widow” Smoke Shop at 564 Success Avenue.
Using a confidential informant, NVI detectives conducted several controlled cannabis buys from within the shop. Based on the investigation, a search warrant was obtained on June 30, 2025.
On July 8, 2025, at 11:45 AM, NVI detectives executed the warrant. Eaton Rose, born September 15, 1979, was taken into custody and charged with Illegal Possession with Intent to Sell more than 1kg of Cannabis, Illegal Operation of a Drug Factory, and Illegal Possession of a Controlled Substance.
He was released on a $5,000 non-surety bond and given a court date of July 22, 2025.
Authorities seized a total of 1.08 kilograms (38.29 ounces) of marijuana/THC products, including raw cannabis, gummies, drinks, vapes, and pre-rolls.
Today’s Vehicle Fire
Norwalk Firefighters extinguish a bus fire on I-95 northbound near exit 16.
2025-07-08@10:38pm–#Norwalk CT — #cttraffic
Norwalk Lightning Strike
A bolt of lightning hit a utility pole on Vanderbilt Avenue, hitting the transformer, causing the liquid inside it to spill onto the ground.
2025-07-08@8:38pm–#Norwalk CT
Gerber Family Issues Update onFirst Selectman Bill Gerber’s Recovery
Fairfield, Conn., July 8, 2025—First Selectman Bill Gerber continues his recovery from last
week’s surgery to remove a tumor from his brain. At the end of last week, he underwent a follow
up surgical procedure that was also successful. His medical team is pleased with the outcome.
The process of recovery from this type of surgery is complex. He is continuing to rest and
recover at Yale New Haven Hospital (YNHH). With the need for Bill to rest, his family has
requested no visitors for the time being.
The Gerber family is so grateful for the many well wishes sent to Bill and will continue to provide
periodic updates.
Highway Crash!
Report of a car accident on I-95 South around exit 25. First responders are saying it’s a 2 car crash.
2025 Independence Day Weekend Traffic Statistics 7/3 – 7/5
These are reflective of the time period beginning Thursday July 3rd at midnight, and ending at 11:59 pm, on Saturday July 5th, 2025. Calls for service: 4,036 Total Traffic Stops: 963 Traffic Services (Where CSP provided traffic related services such as debris removal, assisting with disabled or hazardous motor vehicles etc.): 430 DUI: 25 Motor vehicle crashes: 248 with injuries: 26 with serious injuries: 0 with fatal injuries: 2 (7/4 – Southbury, 7/4 – Prospect)
Pedestrian Struck On I-95
Report of a pedestrian struck on I-95, possibly on an exit ramp near exit 22. Nothing showing on the traffic cameras.
2025-07-06@12:30pm–#Fairfield CT
Boat Wreck – 3 Rescued
A boat struck the rocks at Seaside Park, and firefighters rescued three people who were in the water following the crash. Marine units rescued a woman under the hull of the capsized boat. All three people were accounted for and transported to a local hospital for treatment of minor injuries.
2025-07-05@10:31pm #Bridgeport CT
New Haven Man Arrested for Two Domestic Violence Incidents in Ansonia
2025-06-24@Ansonia CT – Darryl Giles, 35, of New Haven was arrested on June 24, 2025, on two warrants tied to domestic violence incidents involving the same victim. In the first incident on June 16, Giles allegedly forced his way into the victim’s home in violation of a protective order. In the second, on June 24, he is accused of again violating the order, entering the home and assaulting the victim, causing serious head and facial injuries. He faces multiple charges including assault, burglary, and two counts of violating a protective order. Giles was held on a total of $575,000 bond and arraigned at Derby Superior Court on June 25, 2025.