Bridgeport Police said in a release that they are investigating a found body located today November 20, 2023, at 1700hrs on the breakwaters at Seaside Park. This is an active investigation and currently no further information is available.
Connecticut State Troopers are gearing up for the anticipated busy Thanksgiving travel week in 2023, with a focus on ensuring road safety by actively patrolling highways, addressing aggressive and unsafe driving, and preventing impaired driving. Assigned to Bradley International Airport, troopers will contribute to passenger safety, emphasizing the importance of adhering to regulations at the airport. Connecticut residents are urged to play a role in public safety by following traffic laws, while travelers are advised to check flight statuses, avoid leaving vehicles unattended, and utilize designated waiting areas. Interim Colonel Daniel Loughman emphasizes the need for drivers to report emergencies, follow traffic laws, and be patient on crowded highways during the holiday weekend. Troopers will employ traditional and non-traditional patrol…
On the evening of November 16, 2023, Officer Hopkins responded to multiple calls from residents on Lawrence Avenue, Field Court, and Welch's Point Road. Jorge Lopez, a 29-year-old male residing on W. Main Street, West Haven, was reported for trespassing into a residence and attempting entry into two others, where he was unfamiliar to the occupants. The police located Lopez inside a truck parked diagonally in the driveway of a residence on Welch's Point Road. Despite being uncooperative and actively resisting arrest during the investigation, officers managed to gain control, leading to Lopez's apprehension and subsequent custody. The charges against him include first-degree trespass, three counts of second-degree breach of peace, interfering with an officer, and failure to drive right.…
2023-11-20@12:49pm--#Stratford CT-- #cttraffic-- A fully engulfed car fire on the Sikorsky Bridge on the Merritt Parkway northbound.
2023-11-19@4:19pm--#Bridgeport CT-- If you are on Frank Street try avoiding the naked man punching cars on the street.
2023-11-19@1:00pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #cttraffic-- A rollover accident on Route 8/25 southbound. The highway is being shutdown at this time.
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!
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.
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.
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…
