I-95 Rollover Crash
Report of a rollover crash on I-95 Northbound by exit 32 in Stratford. First responders are on their way at this time.
THE GREAT PUMPKIN FESTIVAL
STRATFORD CELEBRATES FALL WITH THE GREAT PUMPKIN FESTIVAL AT BOOTHE MEMORIAL PARK STRATFORD, CT – October 8, 2026 – The Town of Stratford and the Boothe Park Commission are pleased to announce the 2026 Great Pumpkin Festival, scheduled for Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 12pm to 4pm at Stratford’s historic Boothe Memorial Park, 5800 Main Street. In the event of inclement weather, the Festival will take place on Sunday, October 18, 2026, from 12pm to 4pm. The Great Pumpkin Festival is generously sponsored by Comcast. The popular autumn festival will feature fun for the entire family, including horse-drawn carriage rides, a magic show, a costume parade and contest, a giant pumpkin carving contest, face painting, an inflatable corn maze, and…
Book Burning In Stratford
Stratford firefighters are on the way to Canaan Road and Henry Avenue for a man who set books on fire, according to unconfirmed radio reports.
Teen events at the Stratford Library October 2026
Teen Department October Programs 10/1-10/15: Rep Your Flag! In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month drop in and design a flag to represent where you are from. Grades 6-12. Drop-in. No registration required. While supplies last. Location: Teen Department 10/6: 5:00-6:00 pm: Volunteer Open House Learn more about volunteering in the Children's, Teen, uCreate Department or becoming a Homework Helper by attending one of these sessions. We'll cover everything you need to know, including applications, interviews, orientations, registrations, responsibilities, and schedules. Applications will be accepted from 9/28 through 10/9 only so be sure to mark your calendars! For more details, check out www.stratfordlibrary.org/volunteer. Space is limited and late applications won’t be accepted. Ages 13+ Location: Lovell Room. 10/8-11/2: 3:30-5:00 pm: Thank…
Possible Structure Fire
Report of a possible fire at the 200 block of Prayer Spring Road in Stratford. Firefighters on scene are reporting heavy smoke in the building, with a fire in the basement that is currently being extinguished.
Search Warrant Execution at Infinity Smoke Shop
On September 18, 2026, at approximately 1100 hours, the Stratford Police Department’s Narcotic, Vice and Intelligence Unit executed a search warrant at the Infinity Smoke Shop. The Infinity smoke shop is located at 1277 West Broad Street. The NVI Unit was assisted by agents from the State of Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection. Subsequent to the execution of this search warrant, 14.263 pounds of THC/Cannabis was seized, along with $220.00 cash. Abdulwahab Alsaidi, 41 years old, was transported to the Stratford Police Department and charged with Illegal production of a Controlled Substance W/O a License, Illegal Sale of a Narcotics Substance - Cannabis/THC over 1 Kilogram, Illegal Sale of Narcotics (Kratom Schedule 1) and Illegal Operation of a Drug Factory.…
Stratford Health Dpt. Announces 2026 Flu Clinic
The Stratford Health Department has announced its 2026 flu clinic schedule, with three clinics planned in October at the Baldwin Center and Birdseye Municipal Complex. The clinics will serve older adults, children, Board of Education staff, and the general public. The first clinic will be held Wednesday, October 14, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. during the Art of Aging Healthy Living Expo at the Baldwin Center Studio, 1000 West Broad Street. The Health Department will partner with Beacon Pharmacy, which will provide COVID-19 and pneumonia vaccines and administer flu vaccines to individuals with UnitedHealthcare. The Stratford Health Department accepts Aetna, Aetna Medical Advantage, Anthem BCBS, Anthem BCBS Medicare Advantage, Cigna, ConnectiCare, Medicare, Medicaid/HUSKY and Oxford Health, but UnitedHealthcare does…
First Human Case of West Nile Virus In Stratford
Stratford, Connecticut (September 10, 2026) - The Stratford Health Department today announced the first human case of WNV-associated illness identified in a Stratford resident. Four other cases have been reported throughout the state. The resident, who is between 50–59 years of age became ill during the last week of August with WNV infection, was hospitalized, and is still recovering in the hospital. Laboratory tests confirmed the presence of antibodies to WNV. During 2025, a total of 6 human WNV infections were reported in the state. “The CT Agricultural Experiment Station program is still capturing high numbers of mosquitos testing positive for West Nile Virus at both our trapping stations (Beacon Point and Beaver Dam). Even though fall is approaching, we…
Black Smoke In The Area
Firefighters are on scene of Huntington Road by Reeds Lane for a home reported to have black smoke coming out of the chimney. They determined that it was due to a malfunctioning oil burner.
Fire at the Laundromat!
Firefighters arrived on scene at the laundromat at 895 Woodend road in Stratford to an elevated laundry bag that caught fire. They are currently investigating, and there seems to be no extension of the fire to the building at this time.