11:14am--#Trumbull CT--The principal at Booth Hill School at 545 Booth Hill Road called police that a man and a woman were seen in a wooded area near the school. She requested that police investigate.
Agreement Will Preserve the Last Remaining Large, Unprotected Coastal Forest Between New York and Boston (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy announced today a plan for the state to play a major role in purchasing and protecting as open space a 1,000-acre parcel along Long Island Sound known as The Preserve, which is located in the towns of Old Saybrook, Essex and Westbrook. “We will take action to make funds available for the state’s participation in the purchase of the property and to address issues concerning joint ownership and stewardship of the land with the Town of Old Saybrook, which will also be making a significant financial contribution,” said Governor Malloy. “The permanent protection of The…
1:40pm--#Trumbull CT-- A person riding on a golf cart between the high school and Hillcrest School has fallen off the golf cart and run over by it. EMS on scene.
4:05pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Report of yet another structure fire at 1645 Madison Avenue. Update-- Firefighters on scene, reporting that the fire, which is now out, originated from a grill.
#Bridgeport CT--Police have been busy documenting several incidents today regarding relatives being held hostage for ransom. So far no one has paid out any money. Scammers have been busy working the phones today. Please pass this on to family members who might be vulnerable to this scam.
4:00pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Report of a pedestrian struck on the 600 block of Reservoir Avenue.
(Bridgeport, CT, April 22, 2014) – A city man was arrested Monday after he offered to sell crack cocaine to undercover officers. The arrest happened after narcotics officers developed information about drug activity in a specific area of Washington Avenue. Officer Miguel Perez and Sgt. John Evans worked undercover and parked in the area of Washington Terrace. After a short time, a suspect approached the passenger-side window and offered to sell them “Trees”, “Base” and “Dope.” That is street terminology for marijuana, crack cocaine and heroin. The undercover officers stated that they were awaiting a crack cocaine delivery from their own dealer, who they said told them to meet him at that location. The suspect, later identified as Gene Johnson, 36, of Stratford,…
7:22pm--#Milford CT--Firefighters are on scene at 144 Juniper Drive for a building with high levels of carbon monoxide 20 parts per million of a garage and hydrogen cyanide in the basement. Firefighters are in the process of ventilating the building. UPDATE--Sad to report that Ralph Mastrianna, 55 passed away in this incident. He was apparently working on his motorcycle according to his son.
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6:53pm--#Norwalk CT--Norwalk firefighters now on scene at 26 Roland Avenue third floor balcony that was on fire. Radio reports say the sprinklers activated and put out the fire.
