A garage fire extended to the attic of a home on Tanglewood Road. No reported injuries. The fire marshal has been called in to investigate the cause.
2025-12-13@10:00am #Stratford CT #ctfire
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I-95 Crash
A multi-vehicle crash on I-95 southbound near exit 40. No word on any injuries.
2025-12-12@7:19pm– #Milford CT #cttraffic
Pawtero Expands to Bridgeport, Bringing Community-Focused Dog Grooming to Main Street
Bridgeport, CT — Pawtero, a trusted name in premium, stress-free dog grooming, is proud to showcase its newly opened Bridgeport salon located at 1269 Main Street, Suite 101. While new to the neighborhood, Pawtero is far from new to the grooming industry—its first location in New Haven has built a strong reputation for compassionate care, professional grooming, and a warm, community-centered atmosphere.
Owner Natalia Alvarado, a Bridgeport resident, says opening locally is a meaningful step. “I’m excited to provide my services to the Bridgeport community—meeting new people, supporting pet parents, and helping bring the local pet community together,” she said. “Whether it’s families, groomers, or anyone in the pet industry, we want Pawtero to be a place where everyone feels welcome.”
Pawtero specializes in breed-standard cuts, stylish trims, deshedding services, skin-and-coat care, puppy grooms, and gentle handling for anxious or nervous dogs. The Bridgeport salon features a clean, modern, calming environment designed to help pups feel at ease from the moment they walk in. Grooming is by appointment, and all pets should be up to date on vaccinations.
In Bridgeport, Pawtero offers a full range of grooming services, including bath-and-tidy packages, full-style grooms, add-on care options, and monthly maintenance packages for dogs with short-coat or low-maintenance grooming needs.
Pet parents can schedule by visiting the salon, calling, or booking online:
Pawtero Bridgeport – 1269 Main Street, Suite 101
📞 203-873-9406
Pawtero looks forward to serving Bridgeport’s dogs and their families with the same friendly, reliable, high-quality grooming their New Haven clients have come to love.
Traffic Stop Turns To Pursuit
A Derby Police Officer attempted to pull over a car in the hospital area on Division Street when the driver fled and crashed on the ramp for Route 8.
2025-12-10@9:00pm– Derby CT
Protestors And An Accident
Report of protestors on the I-95 exit 16 overpass and an accident at exit 15.
2025-12-10@3:52pm –#Norwalk CT #cttraffic
8/25 is the new 27A
It appears that Route 8/25 southbound near exit 1A is the replacement for accidents. I-95 27A had that honor until it was corrected. Another crash with injuries reported. The highway is reportedly shutdown at this time.
2025-12-09@4:49pm– #Bridgeport CT #cttraffic
Cop Involved Crash
Police investigate a crash involving one of their own at Broad and Allen Street in front of the amphitheater. No word on injuries. Please note that this happened in front of the Hartford Amphitheater, but the accident occurred in Bridgeport, not Hartford.
2025-12-09@9:17am– #Bridgeport CT
Suspicious Items Get Bomb Squad Attention
A discovery of suspicious items inside a vacant home on Ocean Avenue in Stratford brought the Stamford Bomb Squad to Stratford on Monday afternoon, prompting a precautionary response by authorities.
According to unconfirmed reports, an eviction notice had recently been served at the residence, the home was unoccupied at the time of the response. Inside, investigators located several firearms and quantities of ammunition. However, it was an unidentified item found within the home that ultimately triggered the bomb squad call for further evaluation.
Out of an abundance of caution, the area was secured while specialists assessed the situation. No injuries were reported, and officials have not released further details on the nature of the suspicious item as the investigation remains ongoing.
The incident comes just one week after a deadly and unrelated standoff in Stamford, where a man took his own life during a police response connected to an eviction situation. That case, handled by the Stamford Police Department, ended tragically after a prolonged confrontation.
Park Ave Crash
Firefighters helped extricate a driver from one of the cars in a crash with injuries at Brion and Park Avenue.
2025-12-08@12:00PMish #Fairfield CT
Norwalk Man Arrested for Impersonating Police Officer During Fake Traffic Stop
Norwalk Police arrested Julio Rodriguez De Jesus, 58, after he allegedly impersonated a police officer and used blue and red flashing lights to pull over a motorist on Mulvoy Street late Friday night, December 5, 2025. The victim reported that a black Nissan Rogue activated emergency-style lighting and followed him until he pulled over, but after waiting several minutes without contact, the vehicle drove off. Officers quickly located the suspect vehicle parked on Ely Avenue and identified Rodriguez De Jesus as the driver.
During their investigation, police discovered operational strobe light bars mounted inside the vehicle along with a dash camera wired into the 12-volt port. Officers also determined Rodriguez De Jesus was under the influence of alcohol and in possession of Alprazolam pills not stored in their original container. He was charged with multiple offenses including impersonating a police officer, DUI, illegal use of flashing lights, drug possession, and breach of peace. He is being held on a $100,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in court on December 19, 2025. Detectives are now seeking additional potential victims.