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Flags Lowered Sunday For Fallen Firefighters Memorial

May 2, 2026 Alex

Governor Lamont Directs Flags To Half-Staff Sunday For The National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is directing U.S. and state flags in Connecticut lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Sunday, May 3, 2026, in recognition of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service, an annual ceremony that serves as the official national tribute honoring all firefighters in the U.S. who have died in the line of duty. Accordingly, since no flag should fly higher than the U.S. flag, all other flags – including state, municipal, corporate, or otherwise – should also be lowered during this same duration of time. During Sunday’s ceremony, which is held at National Fallen Firefighters Memorial…

Norwalk

Suspicious Person Complaint Leads To Assault Rifle Arrest

May 2, 2026 Alex

Suspicious Person leads to arrest with an assault rifle On April 30, 2026, at 6:12 pm, patrol officers responded to 97 Richards Avenue for a suspicious person complaint. It was reported that an unknown male was sleeping in the rear stairwell of the building. Patrol officers made contact with the male, identified as Lance R. Jones, who initially provided a false name. As officers investigated further, it was determined that he was in possession of an AR-15 assault rifle, which was inside his bookbag. Officers then located the rifle, which was loaded with a 60-round magazine. Jones did not possess a firearms permit. Arrested: Lance R. Jones, 22, of Norwalk, CTCharges: Possession of an Assault Weapon, Possession of a Large…

Norwalk

Norwalk Man Arrested After Narcotics Investigation

May 1, 2026 Alex

Suspect arrested after lengthy narcotics investigation On April 30, 2026, members of the Norwalk Police Department Special Services Division served four active arrest warrants on Malcolm Williams following a motor vehicle stop. The warrants stemmed from a long-term investigation into Williams after complaints were received of narcotics sales occurring in the greater South Norwalk area. All four warrants charged Williams with possession of a controlled substance and the sale of a narcotic substance. Arrested: Malcolm Williams, 47, of Norwalk, CTCharges: Possession of Controlled Substance, Sale of Narcotic Substance, and Possession with Intent to Sell.Bond: $600,000Court: May 15, 2026 Norwalk Police Tip Line: 203-854-3111 Anonymous Internet tips can be sent to Norwalk Police website at: www.norwalkpd.com Anonymous text tips can be…

State News

Lamont Announces Progress on I-91/I-691/Route 15 Interchange Project in Meriden

GOVERNOR LAMONT ANNOUNCES MILESTONES AND NEXT STEPS FOR I-91, I-691, ROUTE 15 INTERCHANGE PROJECT IN MERIDEN Governor Ned Lamont today announced major progress on the ongoing Interstate 91, Interstate 691, and Route 15 interchange reconfiguration project, including the on-time and on-budget completion of phase one, continued advancement of phase two, and the start of phase three. Phase two, which has been underway for two years, remains on track for completion by 2028, while the full three-phase program is expected to be complete by 2030. The announcement was made during a news conference held this morning at the newly constructed ramp to East Main Street from the new Route 15 northbound bridge over I-91 in Meriden, which is scheduled to open…

Bridgeport

Aquarion to Begin Water Main Replacement Project Across Multiple Bridgeport Streets

Apr 30, 2026 Alex

Water Infrastructure Work to Begin in Bridgeport Water Main Replacement Project Scheduled to Start in Early May 2026 Aquarion Water Company continues to perform essential work on infrastructure necessary to ensure continued system reliability. The water main replacement project is scheduled to begin in early May 2026 on Abner Court, followed by Albermarie Street, Ameridge Drive, Cherry Hill Drive, D’Eramo Place, Glendale Avenue, Jewett Avenue, Marconi Avenue, Martha Place, Plankton Street, Primrose Avenue, and Ruth Street. The project is expected to be completed by May 2027. Final paving will then be scheduled in coordination with the City of Bridgeport. The project, which will replace approximately 9,865 feet of water main, is part of an ongoing program to improve Aquarion’s water…

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Crash!

Apr 20, 2026 Alex

Report of a crash with injuries at the intersection of Remmington Street and Tudor Street. There are no further updates at this time.

Fairfield

Multi Car Crash I-95

Apr 19, 2026 Alex

Report of a multi car crash, two cars versus a tractor trailer, on I-95 Southbound by exits 20 and 19. First responders are on their way at this time, and there are reported injuries.

State News

GOVERNOR LAMONT ESTABLISHES COMMISSION TO REEVALUATE CONNECTICUT’S EDUCATION FUNDING SYSTEMS, IMPROVE STUDENT OUTCOMES

Apr 18, 2026 Alex

Governor Says Formulas for Funding Public Schools Need To Be Modernized To Reflect Current-Day Needs Governor Announces Substantial Investment in Education From $500M Affordability Fund (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has signed an executive order (Executive Order No. 26-3) calling for the development of a strategic plan to reform the funding streams used to support the operations of Connecticut’s K-12 public schools, saying that the existing methodologies – including the state’s main funding formula, known as the Education Cost Sharing (ECS) grant – were developed several generations ago, are outdated, and need updating to reflect school districts’ current-day needs. “Significant increases in investments made in our education system over the past seven years have made…

Stratford

Stratford Announces Renee Dominguez as Police Chief Following National Search

Apr 17, 2026 Alex

STRATFORD, CT – Today, Mayor David Chess announced that Renee Dominguez has been selected as Stratford’s new Police Chief. Chief Dominguez will oversee a 112 sworn officer department and help guide the future of public safety and community policing in the town of more than 52,000 residents and will also be the first female police chief in Stratford’s history. “I am thrilled to appoint Renee Dominguez as our next Police Chief,” said Mayor Chess. She brings over 25 years of valuable experience serving in three police departments across Connecticut, where she rose through the ranks and became a respected leader with deep knowledge of law enforcement. She is fully prepared to lead the dedicated men and women who serve and…

Valley

Ansonia Police: No Local Threat Following NYPD Investigation

Apr 17, 2026 Alex

The Ansonia Police Department says it has received media inquiries regarding reports of an Ansonia resident allegedly making threats toward a school in New York. Officials clarified that the individual being investigated by the New York City Police Department does not live in Ansonia. Police say the suspect was previously arrested by Ansonia officers late last year in an unrelated case, but their known address is in another state. Ansonia Police assisted NYPD by checking a prior local address, but the individual was not located there, and officials emphasize there is no credible threat to Ansonia or its school system.

Flags Lowered Sunday For Fallen Firefighters Memorial

Suspicious Person Complaint Leads To Assault Rifle Arrest

Norwalk Man Arrested After Narcotics Investigation

Lamont Announces Progress on I-91/I-691/Route 15 Interchange Project in Meriden

Aquarion to Begin Water Main Replacement Project Across Multiple Bridgeport Streets

Crash!

Multi Car Crash I-95

GOVERNOR LAMONT ESTABLISHES COMMISSION TO REEVALUATE CONNECTICUT’S EDUCATION FUNDING SYSTEMS, IMPROVE STUDENT OUTCOMES

Stratford Announces Renee Dominguez as Police Chief Following National Search

Ansonia Police: No Local Threat Following NYPD Investigation

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