Shelton News: Basement Fire
Firefighters are on scene of a fire in the basement of a house at Waverley Road in Shelton.
Seymour News: House Fire
Firefighters are on the scene of a structure fire at Rimmondale Street in Seymour. They are currently reporting that everyone has gotten out safe.
Bridgeport News: Highway Crash
Report of a 2 car crash on I-95 South just before Exit 26.
Norwalk News: Arrests Made in Vape Shop Raids for Illegal Sales and Possession
On June 7, 2024, at approximately 6:30 PM, members of the Special Services Division executed search and seizure warrants at two Smoke Shops on Washington Street in Norwalk, CT, following numerous complaints about vape and tobacco sales to minors and illegal marijuana sales. At Sono One Stop, located at 83 Washington Street, Evary L. Zorrilla Jr. was charged with the illegal sale or manufacture of cannabis, possession of cannabis, and two outstanding warrants for illegal tobacco sales to minors. Contraband seized included various THC products, marijuana pre-rolls, edibles, and a small amount of cash. At Exotic Smoke Shop, located at 68A Washington Street, Barsha Sapkota was charged with possession of cannabis, use or possession of drug paraphernalia, and the sale…
Stratford Library Celebrates “On Juneteenth”
Dr. Immacula Cann Is Guest Speaker on June 19The Stratford Library Reference Department will present “On Juneteenth” on Monday, June 19 from 7-8 pm. The program is held in conjunction with the nationwide observance of Juneteenth National Independence Day, a federal holiday which commemorates the ending of slavery in the United States.Guest speaker for “On Juneteenth” is Dr. Immacula Cann, Grand Marshall for the annual Juneteenth parade held at Seaside Park in Bridgeport, Connecticut. According to Dr. Cann, “It is a tremendous honor to be recognized and to be the spokesperson for Juneteenth. Juneteenth is so much more than a parade. It's an American holiday - not just for Black people - and it's an opportunity to raise awareness and to…
Fairfield Arts Commission to Host Artist Networking Event
Fairfield, CT - The Town of Fairfield’s Arts Commission invites all artists,creatives and enthusiasts to join them at the first “Fairfield Arts Mixer”,which will be held on Wednesday, June 19th from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. atthe Black Rock Theater, located at 1935 Black Rock Turnpike in Fairfield. Literefreshments and a cash bar will be available.The “Arts Mixer” networking event is an outgrowth from the CommunityConversation on the Arts workshop that the Fairfield Arts Commission heldearlier this year. “We heard from workshop attendees that they werelooking for opportunities to meet and engage with other artists,” remarkedFairfield Arts Commission Vice-Chair Connor Deane, who is hosting theinaugural event at the Black Rock Theater. “The Commission felt thatholding regular networking events at different…
LEGO Spike Essential Kits at Stratford Library
The Stratford Library Children's Department has announced the purchase of 6 LEGO Spike Essential Kits for their young patrons. The new purchase was made possible from a grant received from the Stratford Rotary ClThe kits come with everything children need to build their LEGO project. Using a Chromebook, children follow instructions and, upon finishing, they are then able to program their project to move. The Children's Department is planning two related events this summer on Tuesday, June 11 at 4 pm and Saturday, August 24 at 2:30 pm. Registration required online: www.stratfordlibrary.org.
Bridgeport News: Highway Crash!
Report of a 2 car motor vehicle accident on I-95 near Exit 27 Southbound.
GOVERNOR LAMONT ANNOUNCES STATE FUNDING TO ADDRESS FLOODING AT JOBS POND IN PORTLAND
State Funds Expected To Unlock a Federal Matching Grant That Will Be Used To Install Pumps and Divert Groundwater to the Connecticut River (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont, who serves as chairman of the State Bond Commission, today announced that he has scheduled the commission to vote at an upcoming meeting on the approval of an allocation of $187,500 in state funding that will be used to install pumps at Jobs Pond in Portland to address an ongoing situation in which rising groundwater has been causing flooding in nearby neighborhoods. The pumps will be used to divert groundwater from the pond to the Connecticut River. The governor explained that the approval of these state funds is expected to unlock…
Norwalk News: Narcotics Arrest
On June 4, 2024, members of the Norwalk Police Special Services Division, in collaboration with the Stamford Police Narcotics/Organized Crime Unit, arrested Hunter Wells after an extensive eight-month investigation. Investigators executed search and seizure warrants on Wells, his vehicle, and his person. Throughout the investigation, Wells sold Percocet pills containing fentanyl, ecstasy, and marijuana to undercover officers on numerous occasions. The investigation remains ongoing. Hunter Wells, aged 31, of Norwalk, CT, faces charges for two counts of the sale of a narcotic substance and three counts of the sale of cannabis. His bond is set at $140,000.