Easton CT– Garage Fire
2:09pm--#Easton CT-- Firefighters on scene of a garage fire at 1074 Black Rock Turnpike. Fairfield Fire providing mutual aid. This report is made possible by:
Fairfield News: McKinley Students Pay Tribute To Workers in Mural
#Fairfield CT--For the 9th year in a row, McKinley has participated in paying tribute to American Workers, past, present, and future. Led by art teacher, Kathleen Reddy, and visiting artist, Ellen Griesedieck, this year’s class painted mini canvases, dividing the mural subject matter into small fragments. The 79 participants will put the reassembled pieces together with some mounted out in front to simulate the 3-D aspect and spirit of the larger mural. This is a very special year for AMP having just successfully matched the Governor’s Challenge. In May, the McKinley graduating class will visit the Winsted mill where the finished artwork will be installed. This will likely be the last class to visit before construction begins this summer, raising…
State Police K-9 To Get Body Armor
#MIDDLETOWN CT – February 24, 2016) - Connecticut State Police’s K-9 Jesse will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Jesse’s vest is sponsored by MacKenzie Machine, Inc., of New Haven, CT, and will be embroidered with the sentiment “Keeping our dogs safe! In loving memory of BRP.” Delivery is expected within eight to ten weeks. K9 Jesse has been assigned to Trooper First Class Scott Menard for the past 18 months and the K9 team is currently working at Troop H in Hartford. K9 Jesse is a six-year-old male German Shepard who is trained in all patrol functions including tracking, building searches, evidence recovery, apprehension, obstacles and obedience. K9 Jesse…
Bridgeport News: Malfunctioning Furnace, No Fire
11:51pm--#Bridgeport CT--A malfunctioning furnace caused smoke which is why firefighters were called to 212 Bronx Avenue, no fire. Now you know what all the commotion was about! This report is made possible by:
I-95 Crash
12:29pm--#cttraffic--#Westport CT A car has crashed into the wooded area off the I-95 northbound between exits 18 and 19. (Yes my arrow is awful but it was my fourth freehand attempt).
Fairfield News: Fire In The Den
12:09am--Fairfield CT-- Firefighters called to 1029 Galloping Hill Road for a fire in the den. The fire was out when firefighters arrived. One person suffered smoke inhalation and second EMS unit was dispatched.
Trumbull News: Unresponsive, Not Breathing at Mall
11:21pm--#Trumbull CT--Police on scene at the Connecticut Post Mall near Macy's a person behind the wheel of a running car unresponsive and not breathing according to radio reports. EMS on the way. This report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: 4 Teens In Custody After Short Pursuit
7:31pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A pursuit of a stolen minivan ended almost as quickly as it began after a rollover accident. Four teens tried to flee police down Highland Avenue and was on two wheels turning left onto Lyon Terrace which was a dead end. The minivan landed on a car. At first it was thought the passengers were trapped but all four were able get out of the van on their own. Three of the teens were taken to local hospitals. A chicken dinner was found inside the car, I don't know if police suspect fowl play. As I was walking back to my car near the police station the fourth suspect in cuffs was seen getting in the ambulance for…
#Milford Prostitution Bust
Milford CT (December 30, 2015) – Five adults and one juvenile were arrested after a multi-agency investigation into human trafficking and prostitution. On February 24, 2016 and February 25, 2016 the Connecticut State Police Statewide Organized Crime Investigative Task Force (SOCITF) and members of the Connecticut State Police Missing Persons Unit conducted a joint operation with Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), and the Milford Police Department targeting human trafficking in the form of underage prostitution. The coordinated effort is part of a continued effort by Federal, State, and Local Law Enforcement agencies targeting those who facilitate or participate in the exploitation of minors in the sex trafficking business. As a result of this investigative effort three suspects were arrested for promoting prostitution, and three additional suspects were arrested…