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,…
Bridgeport News: Oven Fire
2024-04-12@8:23pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters on the scene of an oven fire in the 700 block of Staples Street. Fire is out and firefighters are helping ventilate the home.
Fairfield News: Car Smashes Bagel Shop
2024-04-11@9:04pm--#Fairfield CT-- A car drove a hole into the bagel shop at 1321 Stratfield Road. The driver was not injured. The building inspector was called to the scene.
Swatting Incident At Notre Dame Of Fairfield
2024-04-11@1:11pm--#Fairfield CT-- Fairfield Police responded to Notre Dame of Fairfield on Jefferson Street for an incident that police determined it was a prank swatting incident. Swatting is a term used to describe the action of making hoax phone calls to report serious crimes to emergency services. Website Cloudflare says "Swatting refers to a harassment technique most often perpetrated by members of the online gaming community. Swatting entails generating an emergency law enforcement response against a target victim under false pretenses. Swatters do this by making phone calls to emergency lines like 911 and falsely reporting a violent emergency situation, such as a shooting or hostage situation. Swatters often consider what they are doing to be a prank, but it can…