Water Rescue
Stratford First responder on the scene of a boat in distress with 3 on board in the Housatonic River. 2025-08-08@4:00pm-- #Stratford CT
Fairfield Community Support for Little League Championship
https://youtu.be/FchX4fOVVT0 Fairfield, CT – State Senator Tony Hwang, representing Fairfield, joined Fairfield National Little League President Diego De Leon in rallying the community ahead of the team’s championship game. De Leon praised the remarkable community support, noting that it starts right here in town and has been “nothing short of magnificent.” The excitement is being felt across Fairfield and on social media as the team prepares to face Smithtown, Long Island, in a winner-take-all championship matchup. Fairfield previously lost to Smithtown on Monday but came back strong, defeating New Jersey in a must-win game Wednesday night to earn a rematch. “Anything can happen in a one-game playoff,” De Leon said. “The work these boys have put in is the real…
Highway Brush Fire
Report of a brush fire on I-95 around exit 19. Firefighters from both Westport and Fairfield are currently battling the fire, with 2 lines in operation, and there are downed power lines. At this current moment the traffic cameras are unfortunately down, so feel free to send in pics of the fire if you have them. in the comments below!
Five from New York Arrested in Westport for Passing Counterfeit Bills
On August 4, 2025, around 4:30 PM, Westport Police received multiple calls reporting individuals attempting to pass counterfeit bills at various businesses throughout town. Witnesses provided accurate descriptions of the suspects and their vehicle, allowing police to locate one suspect inside Choice Pet at 374 Post Road East and the others nearby in the suspect vehicle. Officers determined the group had visited several retail stores in Westport and had allegedly passed numerous counterfeit bills. As a result, five individuals were arrested: Jaquane Murray, 31, of New York, NY, was charged with:• 11 counts of Forgery 1st• 4 counts of Conspiracy to Commit Forgery 1st• 1 count of Risk of Injury to a MinorHe was released after posting a $30,000 bond…
Three Arrested in Norwalk Drug Investigation Spanning Fairfield County
Over several months, Norwalk Police Department’s Special Services Division investigated illegal narcotics sales in Norwalk and greater Fairfield County, identifying three individuals involved in large-scale drug possession and distribution. Arrest operations took place between July 30 and August 1, 2025. On July 30, 2025, Kevin Daniel Reese, 33, was arrested and charged with four counts of Possession of a Controlled Substance, four counts of Sale of Narcotics, three counts of Operating a Motor Vehicle Under Suspension, two counts of Conspiracy to Sell a Narcotic Substance, and one count of Conspiracy to Possess a Controlled Substance. At the time of arrest, he faced additional charges of Possession of a Controlled Substance and Possession with Intent to Sell Narcotics. Reese was held…
7 th Annual Italian American Police Society Vincent Penna Memorial Car Show
The 7 th Annual Vincent Penna Jr Memorial Car Show, hosted by the Italian American PoliceSociety of Southern, CT will be held this Sunday August 10, 2025, at 148 East Avenue,Norwalk, CT. The car show is raising funds for the Vincent Penna Jr Memorial ScholarshipFund. The scholarship awards funds to the education of local children in the community. Vincent Penna Jr. passed away unexpectedly in December of 2020 at the age of 51, leavingbehind his wife and teenage sons, in addition to countless family members, friends, colleaguesand fellow officers who admired his passion for his family and community. Vincent Penna Jr.,was an officer with Westport for 26 years, becoming the Deputy Chief of the Departmentbefore his retirement in 2017.This event…
Crash!
A crash with extrication and injuries at Clinton and Beechwood Avenue. 2025-08-06@4:51pm #Bridgeport CT
Norwalk Police Bust Smokey Bear Smoke Shop for Illegal Cannabis Sales
On August 1, 2025, Norwalk Police Special Services executed a search and seizure warrant at Smokey Bear Smoke Shop on North Main Street as part of an investigation into unlicensed cannabis sales. Officers seized THC gummies, marijuana cigarettes, bags of marijuana, and nitrous oxide canisters. Cielo Davila, 24, of Stamford, was arrested and charged with violating restricted substances laws, sale of less than one kilo of marijuana, and possession of paraphernalia. Davila was released on a $1,000 bond and is due in court on August 15, 2025.
Search Intensifies for Missing Child in Stratford Waters
First responders from surrounding areas are searching for a missing 5- to 6-year-old child in the waters off Birdseye Boat Ramp. The child was reported in the water since 1:30 PM, according to unconfirmed radio reports. Dive teams, drones, and an incoming Coast Guard helicopter are part of the ongoing search.