Firefighters were called to extricate a woman who was trapped in her car after hitting a house in the 800 block of Clinton Avenue. She was transported to hospital with unknown injuries.
2025-09-16@6:37pm– #Bridgeport CT
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Juvenile Struck During Shelton ‘Street Takeover’; Police Seek Fleeing Driver
At approximately 1:30 a.m. on Sunday, September 14, 2025, Shelton Police and Shelton EMS responded to the parking lot at 862 Bridgeport Avenue for a report of an individual struck by a vehicle during a street takeover.
As officers and EMS approached, several vehicles were observed fleeing the area. On scene, officers located a juvenile male who had reportedly been struck by a vehicle operating recklessly in the parking lot.
The juvenile was transported to St. Vincent’s Hospital for serious injuries. The Shelton Police Department is actively investigating.
Anyone with information regarding the incident or the pictured vehicle is asked to contact the Shelton Police Department Detective Bureau.
Assault
Two ambulances were dispatched to an assault in the 2500 block of Park Avenue. Fairfield Police are investigating.
2025-09-16@5:05pm– #Fairfield CT
Rollover Crash
Bridgeport first responders help extricate a victim of a rollover accident at Capital and Hudson Street (near French Street). No word on injuries.
2025-09-16@3:01pm– #Bridgeport CT
Norwalk PD Makes Arrest in 89-Unit Storage Burglary; Firearms Among Stolen Items
On July 1, 2024, Norwalk Combined Dispatch received a report of a commercial burglary at CubeSmart, 162 Bouton Street. Detectives responded, and Detective Barron assumed the investigation.
The investigation determined that 89 storage units had been entered and numerous items were stolen, including firearms. Over the next year, Detective Barron obtained multiple search and seizure warrants, analyzed hours of video, and worked with other law enforcement agencies to develop leads and identify suspects.
As a result, Detective Barron identified Tylon Gardner as a suspect. In July 2025, Stamford Superior Court issued an arrest warrant for Gardner, and on September 10, 2025, Detective Barron executed the warrant and arrested Gardner at Stamford Superior Court.
Gardner is charged with five counts of third-degree burglary; five counts of conspiracy to commit third-degree burglary; first-degree larceny and conspiracy to commit first-degree larceny; third-degree larceny and conspiracy to commit third-degree larceny; two counts of theft of a firearm; and two counts of conspiracy to commit theft of a firearm. His bond was set at $50,000, and his next court date is September 24, 2025.
Bedroom Fire
Report of a fire, now out at the 1000 block of Hillside Road in Fairfield. Firefighters on scene reported that it was a bedroom fire and is now out.
Car Hits Porch
Report of a Motor Vehicle Accident, a car struck the front porch of a home at the 400 block of Platt Street in Bridgeport.
Motorcyclist Injured
A man in his 30’s was injured when he collided with a vehicle on I-95 northbound between exits 24 and 25.
2025-09-15@5:39pm– #Fairfield CT
Highway Crash!
Report of a Motor Vehicle Accident on I-95 South by exit 27. First responders are on scene and traffic is down to one lane at this time.
Tony Hwang Launches Fairfield First Selectman Campaign, Urges Nov. 4 Election
FAIRFIELD, CT – State Senator Tony Hwang today officially announced his candidacy for Fairfield’s First Selectman in the upcoming special election. Surrounded by supporters at his campaign headquarters, Hwang said Fairfield deserves leadership that is engaged, listens to residents, and unites the community through integrity and civility. He pledged that his campaign will be focused on solutions, not division, and that the election must serve as an opportunity to restore trust in local government.
Hwang called on the Fairfield Board of Selectmen to set the special election for November 4, 2025, the same date as the general municipal election. He argued that November 4 would provide the highest voter participation while saving taxpayer dollars by avoiding the cost of a separate election. Hwang noted that his opponent, Christine Vitale, will vote on the timing of an election in which she is also a candidate, and urged the board to act in the public’s best interest by aligning the special election with the November ballot.
In outlining his platform, Hwang proposed a series of public debates with Vitale to give voters a clear understanding of where each candidate stands. He called for three separate forums focusing on economic development and public safety, housing and infrastructure, and taxes and property revaluation. Hwang emphasized that these issues are critical to Fairfield’s quality of life and future stability, and that residents deserve to hear detailed plans directly from the candidates.
Hwang also used the announcement to highlight his guiding principles for leadership, stressing the need for civility in public discourse at a time of heightened division. Reflecting on recent tragedies and polarizing rhetoric, he condemned political violence and called on Fairfield to embrace a spirit of community, unity, and neighborliness. He underscored that civics should be about open debate, respect for differences, and allowing the voice of the people to be heard.
A Fairfield resident for more than 30 years, Hwang said his campaign represents a return to local service, building on his two decades of legislative experience. He pledged an administration grounded in accountability, transparency, and respect for taxpayers. “This election is about giving the people of Fairfield a real voice in their government,” Hwang said. “It’s about building a future rooted in unity, integrity, and a love for the community we all share.”