Month: January 2026

Mayor Ganim Declares Snow Emergency, Parking Ban for City of Bridgeport Beginning at 6:00 AM Saturday, January 24th to 11:59 PM Monday, January 26th

City Also Activates Cold Weather Protocol from January 23, 2026, to 12:00 PM Wednesday, January 27, 2026; Storm Predicted to Bring 12-18” of Heavy Snow Bridgeport, CT – In anticipation of the pending snowfall due to impact, Mayor Ganim is declaring a snow emergency for the city to take effect at 6:00 AM Saturday, January 24th to 11:59 PM Monday, January 26th. A cold weather protocol will also be in effect from 12:00 PM Friday, January 23rd to 12:00 PM Wednesday, January 28th. During a snow emergency, residents must move their cars off posted snow emergency streets and heed alternate side of street parking on all other streets. Snow emergency streets are marked with white signs with red lettering. A…

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School Bus Crash!

Report of a 2 car crash involving a school bus on Mill Plain Road in Fairfield. The extent of the injuries is not known at this time, but two ambulances were dispatched. At the time I arrived the bus was not on scene, but was referred to as a school bus by unconfirmed radio reports.

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Cold Weather Protocol activated for the State; Westport Warming Centers Listed

Westport officials are monitoring a major winter storm expected to impact the area beginning Sunday morning, January 25, bringing heavy snowfall and dangerous travel conditions through Monday. Forecast models call for 12 to 18 inches of snow across Southern New England, with gusty winds of 20 to 30 mph that could cause blowing snow and near-zero visibility on roadways. At the same time, Governor Ned Lamont has activated Connecticut’s Severe Cold Weather Protocol beginning Friday afternoon, January 23, through Wednesday, January 28, as extremely cold air moves into the state. Overnight temperatures are expected to fall into the single digits, with wind chills below zero that could become life-threatening for anyone exposed to the elements for extended periods. “This storm…

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Stratford Police Seek Public’s Help Locating Multiple Wanted Narcotics Suspects

The Stratford Police Department’s Narcotics, Vice and Intelligence Unit is continuing to focus its efforts within the Success Avenue corridor neighborhoods. Intelligence gathering and attempting to interdict street level narcotics transactions has led the NVI Unit to seek the public’s assistance in locating the following persons, who are all wanted on outstanding arrest warrants. Orlando Skaarva (02-21-1992) is a convicted felon, who is wanted on five outstanding arrest warrants. The Stratford Police Department, the Milford Police Department and the New Haven Police Department all hold outstanding active arrest warrants for Orlando Skaarva. He is wanted for both Narcotics and Domestic Violence related offenses. Scott Frederick Gordon (07-06-1975) is wanted on four outstanding arrest warrants. The Stratford Police Department, the Bridgeport…

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Stratford Police Make Drug Arrests Near Success Avenue Following Neighborhood Complaints

The Stratford Police Department’s Narcotics, Vice & Intelligence Unit continues to investigate and address persistent community complaints regarding suspected narcotics activity in neighborhoods near the Success Avenue corridor, including the Stonybrook Condominium Complex and Success Village Housing Complex. Residents have reported that ongoing drug activity has negatively affected their daily quality of life, prompting sustained enforcement efforts in the area. On January 16, 2026, the unit conducted targeted operations that resulted in two arrests. Joseph Villafane, a convicted felon, was charged with Failure to Appear in the First Degree, Illegal Possession of Narcotics 3rd Offense, and Illegal Possession of Crack/Cocaine 3rd Offense, along with additional failure-to-appear charges from other agencies, and is being held on bonds totaling $460,000 with a…

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