Category: Milford

3 people were rescued from a disabled boat in Milford Point. No word on their injuries.

2024-11-04@12:59pm–#Milford CT

Today’s Vehicle Fire is on I-95 off of Exit 36 Northbound in Milford.

On October 24, 2024, at approximately 10:05 a.m., a Trooper from Troop G-Bridgeport patrolling I-95 southbound in Milford near exit 40 observed a white Volkswagen Jetta with heavily tinted windows passing them at speeds exceeding 87 mph and making multiple unsafe lane changes. The Volkswagen abruptly exited at exit 35. A DMV check revealed the vehicle’s registration had been expired since June 2023. The Trooper followed the vehicle to a business parking lot on Bridgeport Avenue in Milford, activated emergency lights, and stopped the driver, identified by a CT Learner’s Permit as Maria Diaz, age 22, of Vernon.

During the stop, Diaz questioned why she was being followed, denied speeding, and became argumentative. A second Trooper arrived, and Diaz was asked to exit her vehicle. After initially complying, she attempted to re-enter the vehicle through the passenger side. When officers attempted to prevent her from re-entering, Diaz resisted, and after refusing repeated commands, the Troopers took control of her arms and placed her under arrest as she continued to physically resist and kick at one Trooper’s legs.

Diaz was subsequently transported to Troop G and charged with operating an unregistered motor vehicle, reckless driving, operating without a license, failing to comply with tinted window requirements, and interfering with police. She was later released on a $2,500 bond and is scheduled to appear in Milford Superior Court on November 14, 2024.

A Jeep traveling down the highway had the police called on them up by exit 40 on I-95 because
the Halloween decorations they had on their car were ‘too realistic’ and frightened one person into calling the police.
The owner of the Jeep was advised to make their Halloween decorations ‘less real’

Report of a pedestrian struck at 1718 Boston Post Road in Milford. First responders are on their way to the scene.

On October 18, 2024, Milford Police arrested 33-year-old Veratisha Morey of Bridgeport after she turned herself in on an active arrest warrant. Morey had previously reported to police that she was receiving repeated phone calls from a male in violation of a court order. However, a forensic examination conducted by the Milford Police Computer Crimes Unit led to her being charged with making a false statement. Morey was released on a promise to appear and is scheduled to appear in court on November 8, 2024.

Milford Police arrested 19-year-old Patrick Lizotte of Shelton on October 18, 2024, following a reckless driving incident. At 10:45 p.m., officers attempted to stop a silver Honda with no visible plates on Bridgeport Avenue after it sped past them and then stopped in traffic. Lizotte fled from the police, driving erratically before entering Milford. Officers deployed a tire deflation device near Schoolhouse Road, successfully bringing the vehicle to a stop on Prospect Drive. Lizotte was taken into custody without further incident. He faces charges of reckless driving, engaging police in a pursuit, and failure to display plates. His bond was set at $5,000, and he is scheduled to appear in court on November 15, 2024.

Report of a 2 car accident with one flipped on its roof on the Merritt Parkway Northbound by Exit 55a. First responders are on the scene reporting injuries.