Milford News: Fisherman Stuck On Sandbar
12:11pm--#Milford Connecticut-- First responders are rescuing a fisherman stuck on a sandbar off Milford Point Road. This report is made possible by:
Norwalk News: Structure Fire
11:00pm--#Norwalk Connecticut-- Firefighters on the way to 4 Trailside Drive for a fire in the rear of the building. The homeowner has attempted to put it out with a garden hose. This report is made possible by:
Crashes In The Area
9:40pmish---Here are multiple calls from around the area, it was easier to combine them. I think everyone forgot to drive just after 9pm tonight! Trumbull-- Old Town and Daniels Avenue. Stratford--2740 Huntington Road a car hit a house but it sounded like it grazed the side of the house. Shelton-- 400 Nichols Avenue a Rollover accident, 2 ambulances sent. Bridgeport – A motorcyclist was hand car collide at Bishop and Clermont Avenue. This report is made possible by:
Today’s Vehicle Fire
8:19pm--#cttraffic---#Milford Connecticut-- Today's vehicle fire is on I-95 southbound at exit 40, heavy fire. All occupants are out of the vehicle according to radio reports.
Norwalk Shots Fired
The Norwalk Department of Police Service Detective Bureau is investigating a shots fired incident that occurred on Woodlawn Avenue at 12:43 a.m. today. The initial investigation revealed a residence on Woodlawn Avenue had been struck by gunfire. No one was injured during the incident. Anyone with any information is asked to contact the Detective Bureau at 203-854-3011. Anonymous information can be left at any of the contacts below: Norwalk Police Tip Line at 203-854-3111 Anonymous Internet tips can be sent to Norwalk Police website at: www.norwalkpd.com Anonymous text tips can be submitted by typing "NPD" into the text field, followed by the message, and sending it to CRIMES (274637). This report is made possible by:
Norwalk News: Shooting
The Norwalk Department of Police Service Detective Bureau is investigating a shooting that occurred at the Washington Village Housing Complex on May 28, 2016 at 12:03 a.m. A male victim was transported to the Norwalk Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Norwalk Detectives are requesting anyone with any information to contact them at 203- 854-3011. Anonymous information can be left at any of the contacts below. (Norwalk Police Press Release) This report is made possible by:
I-95 Crash
11:09pm--#cttraffic--#Milford Connecticut-- A multi car crash on I-95 southbound with one car off the roadway at exit 40. No word on injuries. First responders are just arriving.
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Trumbull Teen Parties
This time of year is marked by many happy occasions, prom and graduation celebrations, as well as impending summer break. Some parents will be faced with the decision of whether to host a teen party where alcohol may be involved. We want to remind parents of the potential pitfalls of these gatherings, as well as the resources and supports available. Times have changed and the risks of hosting a party are now greater for both youth and homeowners. With social media, parties can get out of control quickly, making it impossible to manage the number of guests. The drinks have changed, as have the way our kids drink. Parties with alcohol also often include marijuana, prescription medications, as well as other illicit drugs. Drinking can result in…