Bridgeport News: Structure Fire
Firefighters were met with a heavy smoke condition at Sterling Place. Firefighters knocked down the fire in the building and ventilated the smoke. Everyone got out safe and there are no reported injuries at this time.
Stratford News: Large Fight At Short Beach
2024-04-15@5:49pm--#Stratford CT-- Report of a large fight of over 200 people on Short Beach. Police from surrounding towns and state police are on scene. If you have any photos or videos post the in the comments or message them to me for anonymity. State police now reporting a large fight on the beach in West Haven.
Pedestrian Struck
2024-04-15#5:36pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Report of a pedestrian being struck at Railroad and Park Avenue
Bridgeport News: Child Struck By Mountain Bike
2024-04-15@2:51pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A person on a mountain bike struck a four-year-old child while riding the bike at Seaside Park by the splash pad.
Will New Leadership At State Police Be Enough To Fix State PD?
Daniel Loughman was formally sworn in as Colonel of the Connecticut State Police, succeeding his role as Interim Colonel since November 1, 2023. The ceremony took place at the Connecticut Police Academy in Meriden, where DESPP Commissioner Ronnell Higgins administered the oath. Expressing gratitude and humility, Colonel Loughman emphasized his dedication to the men and women of the Connecticut State Police. He lauded their excellence, not only within the state but across the nation, highlighting the agency's 120-year legacy of citizen protection. "I am honored to lead the Connecticut State Police and serve alongside our committed troopers," stated Loughman. "Having visited each of the 11 barracks during my interim tenure, I've gained valuable insights into our troopers' needs and aspirations.…
Fairfield News: Stabbing
2024-04-15@11:11pm--#Fairfield CT-- A woman was stabbed several times (according to unconfirmed radio report) in the 700 block of Mountain Laurel Road. There are no further details.
Bridgeport News: Dumpster Fire
2024-04-14@9:08pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters were called for a dumpster fire in the 70 block of Laurel Avenue. It was located on the side of the building but firefighters extinguished it before it threatened the home.
Bridgeport News: Car Stolen With Cop Badge & Gun
2024-04-13@10:34pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police are looking for a blue 2023 Tesla with New York Plates LEH 7110 taken on Beach Street near Washington Park. The car belongs to a Westchester Police Officer who left his badge and gun in the glove compartment.
Bridgeport News: Crash!
2024-04-13@12:47pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters were called to help get the driver out of a car that went down the embankment on Bishop Avenue behind Standard Oil. The driver was transported to the hospital with unknown injuries.
Norwalk News: Vape ShopSearch Warrant and Arrest
#Norwalk CT--On Thursday, April 11, 2024, the Norwalk Police Special Services Division, in collaboration with the State of Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (Drug Control Division), executed a Search and Seizure warrant at Smoke House 1 vape shop, situated at #108 Connecticut Avenue. This action is part of an ongoing investigation into non-licensed smoke/vape shops selling marijuana within the City of Norwalk. Smoke House 1 lacks the required license from the State of Connecticut to sell cannabis products exceeding the legal limit. During the operation, the following items were seized: Over 7lbs of marijuana Several hundred products containing THC above the legal limit Approximately $1200 in US currency Two individuals were arrested as a result of the raid: Nusrat Shaika,…