Fairfield News: Merritt Crash
2023-11-12@2:02pm--#Fairfield CT-- #cttraffic-- Report of a two-car crash with injuries on the Merritt Parkway southbound between exits 44 and 42.
2023-11-12@2:02pm--#Fairfield CT-- #cttraffic-- Report of a two-car crash with injuries on the Merritt Parkway southbound between exits 44 and 42.
2023-11-12@11:33am--#Bridgeport CT-- #cttraffic-- A rollover crash (car is back on its wheels) on Route 8/25 southbound near exit 5. No word on injuries.
I've verified from an employee that Billy's Bakery at 1885 Black Rock Turnpike will be closing its doors this Sunday. According to information circulating on local "moms" pages on Facebook, the closure is attributed to an increase in rent, highlighting the challenges businesses face due to rising costs.
The Office of the Secretary of the State released the following statement following reports of a law enforcement investigation in Fairfield tonight: “Our office is aware of a potential incident that was reported Thursday night in Fairfield, near the site of the town’s secure ballot storage. The Connecticut State Police and the Office of the Chief State’s Attorney are conducting an investigation to determine if a crime took place, and the State Elections Enforcement Commission (SEEC) has been alerted. Questions about the investigation should be directed to the State Police and the Chief State’s Attorney’s office. Plans for Tuesday’s recount for Fairfield’s First Selectman remain in place, pending the results of the investigation.” STATEMENT FROM FAIRFIELD POLICE CHIEF ROBERT KALAMARAS…
2023-11-09@9:29pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters were called to a car into a house on Pine Point Drive. That was found to be minor damage to the car hitting the door sill. While on scene another call for a crash on Lakeside Drive turned out to be a separate rollover accident.
2023-11-09@6:44pm--#Fairfield CT-- #cttraffic-- A crash on I-95 sothbound near exit 22 with reported injuries. One of the drivers has fled the scene towards North Benson Road.
"On November 8, 2023, at 10:22 PM on Wednesday, Bridgeport Police attempted to conduct a motor vehicle stop at Indian Ave/Chopsey Hill Ave. The vehicle initially pulled over and appeared to stop, but then suddenly accelerated at a high rate of speed. Eventually, the vehicle came to a stop after hitting the curb of the center median. The driver fled on foot, initiating a pursuit heading northbound on Robert St and Indian Ave. State Police K-9 units were dispatched and tracked the suspect, concluding in the area of Chopsey Hill Rd and Summit St. At the time of the report, the suspect had not been located, and the vehicle was subsequently towed." https://youtu.be/jl-3qgR5F4U
The Detective Bureau is looking to identify the pictured individuals in connection to an attempted Robbery in Norwalk on 8/3/23. The victim was selling an item online and the suspect attempted to physically take it after offering fake currency. The suspect then indicated he had a weapon before fleeing the scene. A similar incident occurred in Danielson, CT on 10/25/23 involving the same two suspects. If anyone has any information, please contact Detective Taylor at (203)-854-3183 or email Ltaylor@norwalkct.gov. Norwalk Police Tip Line: 203-854-3111 Anonymous Internet tips can be sent to Norwalk Police website at: www.norwalkpd.com Anonymous text tips can be submitted by typing "NORWALKPD" into the text field, followed by the message, and sending it to TIP411 (847411)
2023-11-09@12:22am--#Fairfield CT-- #FFU-- Firefighters were dispatched to Fairfield University Faber Hall for smoke in the building. It turned out to be a cooking fire on the 2nd floor which is now out.
2023-11-07@2:50pm--#Shelton CT-- #cttraffic-- A rollover accident reported on Route 8 southbound near exit 12.