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Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: BOLO (be on the look out) Robbery suspects

Jul 24, 2024 Alex

On 06/23/24, at approximately 9:00PM, the patrol division responded to a reported robbery near 957 East Main Street.The victim was located and discovered to have been seriously injured and had his vehicle taken following the assault.Video obtained from the scene determined that the pictured male (left) and female (right) are suspects in this investigation.If anyone can identify either party or has information on their whereabouts, please get in touch with the case investigator, Detective A. Caiazzo, at 475-319-0244 or anthony.caiazzo@bridgeportct.gov.

State News

GOVERNOR LAMONT ANNOUNCES CONNECTICUT RECEIVES FEDERAL GRANT TO ACCELERATE ADOPTION OF AFFORDABLE ELECTRIC HEAT PUMPS

Jul 22, 2024 Alex

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Awards $450 Million to the Multi-State New England Heat Pump Accelerator Coalition (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont and the members of Connecticut’s Congressional delegation today announced that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is awarding a coalition of states known as the New England Heat Pump Accelerator Coalition – which includes Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island – with a $450 million grant through the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant program to accelerate adoption of affordable electric heat pumps throughout the region. Cold-climate heat pumps are proven to substantially reduce emissions, provide significant health benefits, and deliver energy savings. The coalition’s application was led by the State of Connecticut through the Connecticut Department of Energy and…

Westport

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

Jul 22, 2024 Alex

Westport Police remind residents to stay vigilant in locking their cars and homes. Over this past weekend, Fairfield County, including Westport saw an increase in stolen vehicle attempts and larcenies from unlocked cars. Please lock your homes and vehicles, utilize alarm and surveillance systems, and report any suspicious behavior to the Westport Police Department.

Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Swatting incident arrest

Jul 22, 2024 Alex

A Bridgeport woman has been arrested by the Bridgeport Police for a swatting incident that led to a rapid response by the department's Emergency Service Unit. Dorothy Smith, 34 years-old, turned herself in on Thursday morning on a felony warrant. She was charged with Falsely Reporting an Incident in the First Degree. Smith called 911 in the early morning hours on June 27th, 2024, pretending to be another female. She then falsely reported that her and her family were being held hostage at gunpoint in a house on Highland Ave. by her boyfriend. Smith also falsely reported her boyfriend had just beaten her with a gun. She said she was making the call while she was locked in a bathroom. Smith also…

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Shelton News: Police Investigate Serious Motorcycle Accident on Walnut Tree Road

Jul 22, 2024 Alex

On July 19, 2024, at approximately 10:09 AM, the Shelton Police Department responded to multiple 911 calls reporting a motorcycle and motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Walnut Tree Road and Thompson Street in Shelton. Upon arrival, Shelton Police and EMS found a 21-year-old male and a 22-year-old female in the roadway with serious injuries. The Shelton Police Accident Reconstruction team was dispatched to investigate the incident. Initial findings indicated that the male operator of the motorcycle, with his female passenger, was traveling south on Walnut Tree Hill Road. A motor vehicle traveling north on Walnut Tree Hill Road attempted a left turn onto Thompson Street, colliding with the motorcycle and obstructing its path. Both the motorcycle operator and…

Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Car Fire On The Highway

Jul 19, 2024 Alex

Report of a car on fire on I-95 by Exit 26 Southbound. First responders are on the way at this time.

Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Car Into House

Jul 19, 2024 Alex

Report of a car that struck a house at the 100 block of Berkshire Ave, near the intersection of Noble Ave. There is minor structural damage to the vehicle, and no reported injuries at this time.

Norwalk

Norwalk News: Juvenile Arrested in Shooting Incident

Jul 18, 2024 Alex

On Saturday, July 13, 2024, at 6:54 PM, the Norwalk Police Department received multiple 911 calls of shots fired in the Roodner Court Public Housing Complex at 261 Ely Ave. Patrol Officers arrived on the scene and found evidence that shots had been fired. As officers were on scene, information was gained that a 15-year-old victim had been dropped off at Norwalk Hospital suffering from a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. Norwalk Detectives assumed the investigation and gathered enough evidence to charge a 16-year-old juvenile with the shooting. The juvenile was remanded to Juvenile Detention. The case remains active and ongoing. The arrested juvenile faces charges of Assault 1st, Reckless Endangerment 1st, Carrying a Pistol Without a Permit, and Illegal Discharge of…

Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Another Storm, the Same Flooded Underpass

Jul 17, 2024 Alex

The same underpass at the intersection of Bishop Ave and Connecticut Ave has flooded again, and another car has tried to pass when it is flooded.The waters have started to go down and the person was able to get out of her vehicle.

Milford

Milford News: Downed Wires Cause Fire

Jul 17, 2024 Alex

Report of wires down that caused a brush fire in front of a house at the 100 block of Grant Street in Milford. Firefighters are on scene.

Bridgeport News: BOLO (be on the look out) Robbery suspects

GOVERNOR LAMONT ANNOUNCES CONNECTICUT RECEIVES FEDERAL GRANT TO ACCELERATE ADOPTION OF AFFORDABLE ELECTRIC HEAT PUMPS

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

Bridgeport News: Swatting incident arrest

Shelton News: Police Investigate Serious Motorcycle Accident on Walnut Tree Road

Bridgeport News: Car Fire On The Highway

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Norwalk News: Juvenile Arrested in Shooting Incident

Bridgeport News: Another Storm, the Same Flooded Underpass

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