Bridgeport News: Crash!
Report of a two car accident on the Stratford Ave. Bridge at 3:20 PM today. There were injuries reported but there is no report of anyone in critical condition at this time. Video credit: Frank Recchia
Fairfield News: Pedestrian Struck
Fairfield Police responded to a motor vehicle crash which occurred at the intersection of New England Avenue and Kings Hwy Cutoff, where a pedestrian was struck while crossing the road. The pedestrian was transported to an area hospital where they remain in critical but stable condition. Kings Hwy Cutoff remained closed during the investigation, but has since reopened. No official determination of fault has been made at this time. The crash is being investigated by our crash investigation unit.
Bridgeport News: Child Struck
Report of a child struck by a motor vehicle at the intersection of Pembrooke Street and Boston Ave. It is unknown if there are any injuries at this time. There are no further detail at this time.
Norwalk News: Drug arrest made involving smoke shop
On Wednesday, September 11, 2024, the Norwalk Police Special Services Division, along with the State of Connecticut Consumer Protection Drug Control Division, executed a search and seizure warrant at ZaZa Smoke & Convenience Store, located at 336 Westport Avenue. This warrant was part of an ongoing investigation into smoke shops selling cannabis without a proper license. In Connecticut, it is illegal to sell products with a total THC concentration greater than 0.3% without a cannabis license issued by the Department of Consumer Protection. Police had received new information that the store was selling marijuana and products exceeding the legal THC limit, which was confirmed during the search. Several hundred products containing more than 0.3% THC were found in the store,…
Shelton Man arrested in connection to Fatal Drug Overdose
On 09/13/2024 the Shelton Police Department arrested 38-year-old Daniel Reid of Shelton. The arrest stems from a fatal drug overdose that occurred on 05/26/2024 in Shelton. A subsequent investigation by Shelton Detectives revealed Reid sold narcotics to the decedent just prior to the overdose. Search warrants were served at Reid's Shelton residence and on his vehicle. Detective discovered narcotics, a semi-automatic firearm with no serial number and ammunition.Reid was charged with Possession of Narcotics with Intent to Sell, Criminal Possession of a Firearm, Illegal Alteration of Firearm Identification, Criminal Possession of Ammunition and Possession of Weapons in a Motor Vehicle. Reid was held on a $300,000 bond and transported to Derby Superior Court on 09/13/2024
Bridgeport News: Pedestrian Struck
Report of a Pedestrian Struck at the intersection of Park Ave. and Benham Ave. A female pedestrian was transported to the hospital in critical condition. There are no further details at this time.
Stamford News: Alleged Wrong Way Drunk Driver Arrested
https://youtu.be/8LX247jsKCU A wrong-way driver is facing charges after a multi-vehicle collision on I-95 in Stamford. Early on the morning of September 11, 2024, at around 2:53 a.m., state troopers from Troop G in Bridgeport responded to a five-car crash on I-95 northbound, near Exit 9. The incident followed reports of a wrong-way driver, identified as a dark-colored Toyota Corolla. When troopers arrived at the scene, they found a heavily damaged black Toyota Corolla in the left lane, along with four other vehicles involved in the crash. The driver of the Corolla was identified as Jacqueline Remache, a 29-year-old from Bronx, New York. She did not have her driver’s license on her at the time. During their interaction with Remache, troopers…
Stratford Library Kids Events in September
September StorytimesThe Stratford Library Children’s Dept. offers weekly storytimes for children, beginning Monday, Sept. 16. Storytimes meet at 10:30 am. On Mondays, Toddler Time meets for ages 0-2. On Tuesdays, Preschool Storytime meets for ages 3-5. Baby Lapsit meets on Thursdays for babies 0-18 months. Friday Fun offers stories and songs for ages 1-5. Enjoy early literacy activities and meet other families at Library storytimes! Registration is required. To register, visit the website at stratfordlibrary.org, then choose Events. For more information about Library programs and services for children, call 203.385.4165 or visit stratfordlibrary.org/kids. I Spy Hispanic HeritageThe Stratford Library Children’s Dept. will offer a Hispanic Heritage-themed I Spy game for all ages from Tuesday, September 3 to Friday, September 20…
Bridgeport News: Update on the Spring Street Homicide
On September 11, 2024, at approximately 5:45 pm, Bridgeport Police responded to a ShotSpotter activation and reports of a shooting in the 100 block of Spring Street. Upon arrival, officers discovered a 37-year-old male victim, who had suffered multiple gunshot wounds, lying in the street. Medics transported the victim to a nearby hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. The victim's next of kin has been notified. Preliminary investigations indicate that the victim was deliberately targeted, with the suspect fleeing the scene in a gray four-door Chevy sedan, headed southbound on East Main Street. The crime scene was secured by patrol officers, and the Detective Bureau’s Homicide Squad, along with the Forensic Identification Unit, initiated an investigation, canvassing the area…
Milford News: Suspected Bomb in Library
The Milford Library is currently closed off due to a report of a suspected bomb in the Library. State Police are on scene at the current moment to ascertain the threat. There was no bomb threat called in, however, there was a suspicious package that someone called that it may be a bomb. There is no further information at this time and is currently ongoing.