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Westport

Planned Protest for June 14th Will Cause Traffic Congestion

Jun 13, 2025 Alex

(Westport, CT) Westport Police were notified of a planned protest that will take place on the Ruth Steinkraus Cohen Bridge (Route 1) on June 14, 2025, beginning at 11:00 a.m. Organizers have alerted the Westport Police that several hundred people have signed up for the protest, but since this is a national protest, they are anticipating attendance to exceed 1000 people. Additionally, the Yankee Doodle Fair will start at 1:00 pm on the same day. Westport Police are advising the public that there will be heavy traffic congestion with possible road closures in the downtown corridor. We encourage motorists to find alternate routes. Westport Police will have a significant presence in the area to assist with both pedestrian and vehicular…

Norwalk

Norwalk DUI and Firearm Arrest After Traffic Stop

Jun 12, 2025 Alex

https://youtu.be/SxfgIdRNTKo During the morning hours of June 12, 2025, members of the Norwalk Police Department’s Traffic Unit were conducting traffic enforcement throughout the city as part of the department’s Summer Slowdown Days Initiative aimed at curbing speeding and aggressive driving in Norwalk. At 7:36 AM, Officer Equi was monitoring morning rush hour traffic along East Avenue when she observed a black Tesla traveling southbound fail to stop for a red traffic control signal at the intersection of East Avenue and Hendricks Avenue. The vehicle continued onto the I-95 southbound on-ramp without stopping. Officer Equi initiated a traffic stop, and during the course of her investigation determined that the driver, Kirk Thomas, age 29, of 296 Exeter Street, Bridgeport, CT, was…

Westport

Westport Dumpster Fire Contained Quickly on Hales Court

Jun 12, 2025 Alex

2025-06-12@11:27am--#Westport CT-- Westport firefighters responded to a dumpster fire about 8 feet from a residential structure on Hales Court. Engine 5 arrived to find a fully involved dumpster fire exposing the nearby home. Additional engines and the truck company were dispatched. Crews quickly established a water supply, cooled the residence, and extinguished the fire, preventing it from spreading to the building. The fire was brought under control within seven minutes of arrival. The Westport Fire Marshal’s office is investigating. WEMS, Westport Police, and Westport Housing also responded. No one was displaced and there were no injuries. The last fire unit cleared at 12:25pm.

Westport

Westport Police Remind Residents About Online/Telephone Scams

Jun 9, 2025 Alex

Recently, in a neighboring town, an elderly person withdrew a large sum of money and handed it over to an “agent” who showed up at their home. Please follow these simple tips before giving large sums of money to someone you do not know: Do not send or give any money or gift cards to an unknown person. Make contact with family who claim to be in danger prior to sending money, especially if the scam involves a claim about a family member. Trust your banking representatives if they try to intervene. Call the police if you feel that you are being scammed.

Bridgeport Valley

Bridgeport Man Held on $1.2M Bond in Stalking and Firearm Case

Jun 9, 2025 Alex

On June 5, 2025, Hippolito Rodriguez, age 52, of Bridgeport was arrested by warrant for six different incidents where he harassed and stalked an ex-girlfriend. The incidents took place from January to April of this year. Rodriguez was initially arrested last Wednesday, 5/28/2025, by the United States Marshalls Fugitive Task Force and the Bridgeport Police Department. Rodriguez was arrested on 5 failure to appear warrants for cases from Bridgeport, Connecticut State Police and Branford Police Department. In the Ansonia cases Hippolito Rodriguez was charged with 7 counts of Violation of Restraining Order, 7 counts of Stalking First Degree, 7 counts of Harassment Second Degree, 3 counts of Criminal Trespass First Degree, single counts of Burglary Third Degree with a Firearm,…

Valley

Ansonia Man Charged with Stealing Over $20K from Elderly Resident

Jun 8, 2025 Alex

On June 4, 2025, Harry Danley, age 55, of Ansonia was arrested by warrant for his involvement in a fraud and theft investigation. The conservator for an 85-year-old Ansonia resident reported the possible theft in March of 2025. The investigation showed numerous checks written to Danley dating back to 2020 totaling over $20,000.00 and there appeared to be no legitimate reason for the checks. Danley was charged with Larceny First Degree, he was released on a $35,000.00 bond with a court date of June 18, 2025 at Derby Superior Court.

Westport

Westport Police Remind Residents to Stay Vigilant in Locking Their Homes and Cars

Jun 8, 2025 Alex

(Westport, CT) Westport Police again remind residents to stay vigilant in locking their cars and homes. Westport Police investigated two (2) stolen vehicle reports yesterday where vehicles were left unlocked and keys in the vehicle. We had one (1) vehicle theft attempt and one call of suspicious people running from an open garage and fleeing the area in a stolen vehicle. Further, Westport Police investigated a hit and run motor vehicle accident at Easton Road and North Ave where one of these stolen cars crashed into another vehicle and fled. Thankfully, there were no injuries reported in the crash. Those responsible for stealing these cars have no regard for your property or your safety. Please lock your homes and vehicles,…

Stratford

PARADISE GREEN FARMERS MARKET RETURNS JUNE 16 IN STRATFORD

Jun 8, 2025 Alex

Stratford, Connecticut (May 30, 2025) -- The most anticipated Paradise Green Farmers Market is back for another vibrant season, kicking off Monday, June 16 and continuing every Monday from 2–6 p.m. at 121 Huntington Road, Stratford, CT. Hosted on the rich lawn of Paradise Green, the weekly market will feature a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, local meats, eggs, bread, honey, maple syrup, olive oil, crafts, and more. Residents are encouraged to bring a reusable bag and support the wide range of local farmers, artisans, and vendors. “We are so happy to welcome back the Paradise Green Farmers Market for the season. It’s more than just a place to shop — it’s a fun and positive way Stratford supports…

Valley

Teen Taken Down in Ansonia Street Takeover Mayhem

Jun 5, 2025 Alex

The Ansonia Police Department arrested a 17-year-old male on both juvenile and motor vehicle charges for his involvement in the April 26, 2025, street takeover on Wakelee Avenue. Due to his age the name of the suspect will not be released; the motor vehicle charges regarding the incident will be separate from the juvenile charges and will be adjudicated at Derby Superior Court. On May 15, 2025, the male was charged with Riot First Degree, Conspiracy to Commit Riot First Degree and Reckless Endangerment First Degree and held by Juvenile Court. On June 4, 2025, the male was charged with Reckless Driving, Racing, Operating without a License, Operating an Unregistered Motor Vehicle, and Operating with No Insurance. He was held…

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Two Arrested in Armed Robbery of Westport Hardware Store

Jun 5, 2025 Alex

Westport, CT – May 29, 2025Two individuals have been arrested in connection with a robbery at Westport Hardware on March 17th. Police say Lydia Bell, 26, of Fairfield, and Joshua Loveras, 28, of Bridgeport, conspired to steal power tools valued at $300. According to investigators, Loveras first entered the store before Bell came in and allegedly took the tools. When confronted outside, Bell reportedly claimed she had a knife and that her accomplice had a gun before fleeing in a car. Surveillance footage and law enforcement information sharing helped identify the suspects. Both turned themselves in to Westport Police on May 29 and were charged with multiple offenses including Robbery 3rd, Conspiracy to Commit Robbery, and Larceny 6th. Bell also…

Planned Protest for June 14th Will Cause Traffic Congestion

Norwalk DUI and Firearm Arrest After Traffic Stop

Westport Dumpster Fire Contained Quickly on Hales Court

Westport Police Remind Residents About Online/Telephone Scams

Bridgeport Man Held on $1.2M Bond in Stalking and Firearm Case

Ansonia Man Charged with Stealing Over $20K from Elderly Resident

Westport Police Remind Residents to Stay Vigilant in Locking Their Homes and Cars

PARADISE GREEN FARMERS MARKET RETURNS JUNE 16 IN STRATFORD

Teen Taken Down in Ansonia Street Takeover Mayhem

Two Arrested in Armed Robbery of Westport Hardware Store

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