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JURY DUTY SCAM ALERT!

Dec 5, 2024 Alex

A Message from the Connecticut State Police: It has come to our attention that an audio recording has been circulating. This recording is a complete misrepresentation and falsely claims to be an official message from the Connecticut State Police. We would like to make it clear that this recording did not originate from our department and should not be treated as an official communication. For reference, we have included an example of this recording with this post. https://static.wixstatic.com/mp3/7adde9_2803dc22ad3f4a6d8011ef2058ea271e.m4a The Connecticut State Police does not have a 'Civil Services Division,' and there is no individual named 'Lieutenant James Perry' employed with our agency at this time. Additionally, the recording provides a phone number—(203) 208-9475—that is not affiliated with any State Police…

Bridgeport

Swift Arrest After Attempted Murder in East Side Shooting

Dec 5, 2024 Alex

Bridgeport, CT – The Bridgeport Police Department swiftly apprehended a city man for attempted murder just minutes after a woman was shot in the head on the East Side late Wednesday afternoon. At approximately 3:45 p.m. on December 4, Bridgeport Police Task Force officers arrested 42-year-old Jerome Smith outside his residence on East Washington Avenue. The arrest followed a report from a 39-year-old female victim who was shot several blocks away near Arctic Street. Despite suffering a gunshot wound, the victim provided a detailed description of the shooter to responding patrol officers, leading to Smith's immediate capture. During the arrest, police recovered a semi-automatic handgun and narcotics from Smith. The Patrol Division and Detective Bureau also collected evidence at the…

Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Today’s Car Fire

Dec 5, 2024 Alex

Today's vehicle fire occurred on Noble Avenue in Bridgeport.

Bridgeport

Bridgeport Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest and Seizure of Fentanyl, Marijuana, and Cash

Dec 4, 2024 Alex

On December 2, 2024, during a routine patrol near Jane Street and Brooks Street, Officer Fischetti stopped a black BMW 535xi for having heavily tinted windows and an expired registration. Officer Thomas assisted with the stop, leading to the arrest of passenger Brandon Martinez. A search revealed 19.2 grams of fentanyl, 0.80 pounds of marijuana, empty packaging materials, and $467 in cash. Martinez was charged with possession of narcotics with intent to sell, with bond set at $70,000.

Fairfield

POLICE RESPONSE TO INCIDENT INVOLVING HOMEMADE EXPLOSIVE DEVICES

Dec 4, 2024 Alex

FAIRFIELD, CT – On December 1, 2024, at approximately 12:25 PM, the Fairfield Police Department was notified by an area hospital of a young adult male being treated for significant hand injuries, reportedly caused by an explosive device. The patient informed hospital staff that he and a friend had built and detonated multiple homemade explosive devices earlier that day. An investigation revealed that the two individuals had constructed four devices using materials purchased online and at retail locations. They transported the devices to a secluded area in the Pine Creek Marsh, where they attempted to detonate them. Two devices were successfully detonated, but the third exploded prematurely, causing the injuries. The fourth device remained undetonated and was left at the…

Stratford

Stratford Health Department is offering special flu clinics for preschool-aged children

Dec 2, 2024 Alex

STRATFORD, CT December 2, 2024—The Stratford Health Department is offering special flu clinics for preschool-aged children to assist families in meeting the Connecticut Department of Public Health’s influenza immunization requirement. The clinics will be held at the Stratford Health Department on the following dates: • Thursday, December 12, 2024, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM • Monday, December 30, 2024, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM • Thursday, January 2, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM According to state guidelines, all preschool children (PK3 and PK4) are required to receive at least one dose of influenza vaccine each year between August 1st and December 31st. Children receiving the influenza vaccine for the first time must receive two doses separated by at least…

Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Today’s Second Vehicle Fire

Dec 2, 2024 Alex

Today's second vehicle fire is a truck, it's on Seaview Ave by I-95 Exit 29. First responders on scene are reporting the vehicle is fully involved.

Stratford

Stratford Library Teen Events for December

Nov 28, 2024 Alex

The Stratford Library Teen Department has a variety of exciting events planned for December: 12/1-12/31: December-Pop-Up ChallengeGuess how many holiday candy kisses in the jar & win the jar. It will make a great gift for anyone who loves chocolate.Location: Teen Department. Grades 6-12. 12/1-12/31: Holiday Celebration TreeDo you celebrate Diwali, Kwanza, Hanukkah, or Christmas? Maybe you celebrate the cold weather, warm flannel, or school vacation. Share whatever you feel like celebrating this season by designing your own mini-ornament to hang on the Teen Department tree.Location: Teen Department. Grades 6-12. No registration; while supplies last. Peer Tutoring/Homework HelpersAre you struggling with class or homework assignments? Need help with math or writing that essay? We have high school volunteers here ready…

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Norwalk News: Norwalk Police Conducting Seat Belt Enforcement

Nov 26, 2024 Alex

The Norwalk Police Department will be proactively conducting traffic enforcement for seat belt violations leading up to and during the holiday season. Please be cognizant of all passengers in your car, especially children and the elderly. They may need guidance with certain safety measures such as seatbelts. As a driver, the passengers’ safety is your responsibility, so please ensure everyone is buckled in. A motor vehicle accident may not be in your control, but using a seatbelt is. Be safe, keep your passengers safe, and enjoy a great holiday season. This is a roving enforcement initiative, not fixed checkpoints. The dates we will be conducting the enforcement action are: Friday 11/29/24 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Saturday 11/30/24 from…

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Traffic Advisory – Pequot Running Club Thanksgiving Day Road Race on Thursday, November 28, 2024

Nov 26, 2024 Alex

The Pequot Running Club of Fairfield will be holding their annual ThanksgivingDay 5-mile road race and 2.6-mile walk this Thursday, November 28, 2024. The event kicks off in Southport and the road race will initially enter Westporttown limits from Pequot Avenue/Beachside Avenue. It then travels north on SascoCreek Road, east on Greens Farms Road, northwest on Clapboard Hill Road, south onMaple Avenue South, west on Greens Farms Road, south on New Creek Road andthen east on Beachside Avenue until the race again enters Southport on PequotAvenue. A map of the route has been included along with this release.The event is scheduled to begin promptly at 8:15am. It is estimated thatparticipants will have completely exited all Westport roads by approximately10:30am. While…

JURY DUTY SCAM ALERT!

Swift Arrest After Attempted Murder in East Side Shooting

Bridgeport News: Today’s Car Fire

Bridgeport Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest and Seizure of Fentanyl, Marijuana, and Cash

POLICE RESPONSE TO INCIDENT INVOLVING HOMEMADE EXPLOSIVE DEVICES

Stratford Health Department is offering special flu clinics for preschool-aged children

Bridgeport News: Today’s Second Vehicle Fire

Stratford Library Teen Events for December

Norwalk News: Norwalk Police Conducting Seat Belt Enforcement

Traffic Advisory – Pequot Running Club Thanksgiving Day Road Race on Thursday, November 28, 2024

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