Bridgeport News: Hit & Run
2023-11-18@3:55pm--#Bridgeport CT-- One person was injured in a hit-and-run accident at Moutain Grove and Fairfield Avenue. Hey, we haven't been at this intersection for a crash since summer!
2 Students OD @ Barnum School
2023-11-17@12:40pm--#Bridgeport CT-- First responders were dispatched to Barnum School for two students who overdosed on fentanyl according to radio reports. Barnum School is for Pre-K to eight grade students.
Fairfield News: University Fire
2023-11-16@11:56pm--#Fairfield CT-- #ctfire--- Firefighters dispatched to Jogues Hall at Fairfield University for a trash can on fire in the building. Fire was out on their arrival but there is a smoke condition that they will take care of.
Local Teen Arrested in Connection with July Homicide
On November 3, 2023, 18-year-old Jada Artis from Ansonia was taken into custody in connection with the tragic homicide of Abdul-Jalil Humphrey that occurred on July 14, 2023, on Hodge Avenue. Artis faces charges of Felony Murder, Robbery First Degree, Conspiracy to Commit Robbery First Degree, and Hindering Prosecution. Currently held on a $2,000,000.00 bond, Artis is scheduled for arraignment in Milford Superior Court on November 8, 2023. The arrest of Jada Artis follows a comprehensive investigation involving multiple law enforcement agencies. A second suspect, 20-year-old Sahvon Valentine from Hartford, was identified as the individual who shot Humphrey. Although Valentine is presently in the custody of the State of Connecticut Department of Corrections on unrelated charges, an arrest warrant has…
Bridgeport News: Pedestrian Struck
On November 14th, 2023, at approximately 10:30 PM, the Bridgeport Emergency Operations Center received several calls regarding a serious incident involving a pedestrian. The pedestrian was found lying on the ground at the intersection of Stratford Avenue and Bishop Avenue. Emergency responders, including American Medical Response, the Bridgeport Fire Department, and Bridgeport Police officers, all arrived at the scene to investigate. Preliminary reports suggest that the victim may have been struck by a vehicle; however, a suspect vehicle has not been fully identified at this time. The 54-year-old victim from Bridgeport was transported to Bridgeport Hospital for the serious injuries sustained at the scene. The Bridgeport Police Department Traffic Officer A. Orum is currently investigating this incident. We urge anyone…
Fairfield News: Truck Hits Overpass
2023-11-15@9:11pm-- A tractor-trailer hit a train overpass at the intersection of Mill Plain and Post Road. The trailer split open and needs to be off-loaded before it can be moved. No major traffic delay at this time of the night.
Tonight’s Vehicle Fire
2023-11-15@6:33pm-- Firefighters were called to a vehicle fire at 282 North Avenue. A van was filled with smoke which turned out to be according to radio reports a compressor battery inside the van.
Stratford News: Stove Fire
2023-11-15@4:04pm--#Stratford CT-- Firefighters are on the scene on Euclid Avenue for a stove fire. They were able to take care of it with an extinguisher.
Don’t Light A Cigarette While On Oxygen
2023-11-15@3:20pm--#Milford CT-- A Crestwood Drive resident on oxygen lit a cigarette while on oxygen. They are reporting that the fire is out but that there is smoke and ash all over the place according to radio reports. There are no reported injuries.
Brush Fire I-95
Report of a brush fire on I-95 southbound near exit 41.