6:34pm--#Monroe CT-- A Woodlawn Road resident power washed his house and the power lines leading into the home. The wires are now arcing even on fire department's arrival. UI has been called to the scene. This news report is made possible by:
Connecticut State Troopers are patrolling highways and roads in Connecticut over this 2018 Memorial Day weekend. During this enforcement period, troopers are utilizing both traditional and non-traditional patrol cars. The enforcement period began at 12:01 a.m. 5/25/18 and will run through 11:59 p.m. on 5/28/18. Troopers are focusing on drunken driving violations, aggressive drivers, distracted drivers and speeding. Sobriety checkpoints and targeted DUI patrols are also in place over the entire weekend. These State Police stats cover the time period starting at midnight on May 25, 2018 to May 28, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. SPEEDING 637 SEATBELT 316 OTHER MOVING VIOLATIONS 2077 (to include Unsafe Lane Change, Following Too Closely, Cell Phone, Texting, etc.) DUI ARRESTS 31 ACCIDENTS Investigated 267 With…
4:55pm--#cttraffic--#Norwalk CT-- Because the Merritt Parkway hasn't been crazy enough, EMS on the way for a woman just south of exit 41 on the southbound side. First responders on the way. It's a good day to stay off the road! This news report is made possible by:
2:28pm--UPDATE: State police radio says what was thought to be a body in the water was just trash and bags. Police were at exit 3 northbound for an accident that required extrication. The driver said there was a passenger who was missing from the car and area which raised the concerns of a body in the water. 2:11am--#Greenwhich CT-- There is police activity on I-95 northbound near exit 3. Greenwich Police are assisting State Police with a dive team for a possible body recovery from the water off the highway.
4:44pm--#Monroe CT-- A car has hit a utility pole and rolled over on Israel Hill Road. Firefighters are working to free him. Only one person is in the vehicle. This news report is made possible by:
HARTFORD, CT – Governor Dannel P. Malloy is applauding the Connecticut House of Representatives for giving final approval to legislation he introduced that takes a major step forward in Connecticut’s efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and prepares for the ongoing effects of climate change and sea level rise. The legislation, Senate Bill 7 – An Act Concerning Climate Change Planning and Resiliency, was adopted in the House this afternoon by a vote of 137-11. It passed the Senate early this morning by a vote of 34-2. The bill next moves to the Governor’s desk for his signature. “Climate change is real, it’s man-made, and it’s a pressing problem for our communities and our state,”Governor Malloy said. “We see the effects everywhere. Right…
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10:33pm--#Milford CT-- A crash on I-95 southbound near exit 39B. No word on injuries.
2:10pm--#Milford CT-- Firefighters are battling brush fires in the Wampus Lane area. As of 4:02pm they are still working to contain them. This news report is made possible by:
8:28pm--Milford CT-- Tonight's 2nd vehicle fire is a van at 470 Bridgeport Avenue. This news report is made possible by :
