Water Main Break Closes Roads
Due to a water main break, the area of Main Street by Access Road in Stratford is currently closed to all traffic at this time.
Attic Fire
Firefighters responded to the 200 block of Hollywood Avenue after a passerby noticed smoke coming from a residence and called 911. Upon arrival, crews found smoke showing from the attic eaves and quickly checked the home for fire extension. Officials confirmed no one was inside the house at the time of the incident and no injuries were reported. The Fire Marshal responded to the scene and will investigate the cause of the fire. 2026-01-26@2:22pm -- #Stratford CT #ctfire #structurefire #firefighters #HollywoodAvenue
Crash Blocks Exit
Report of a car crash on the off ramp of exit 31 on I-95 Northbound. The car is sideways and stuck on the ramp.
Stratford Library Teen February Programs
2/2-2/27: Blind Date with a Book GiveawayTake your chances and go on a blind date…with a book! All month long you can pick a free book and also get a sweet treat. Grades 8-12. No registration required. Location: Teen Department. 2/2-2/27: Black History MonthStop by the Teen Department any time all month long & create your own BHM inspired beaded bracelet. We have really cool wood & glass beads & all the supplies you need to design a piece you will be proud to wear. Grades 6-12. No registration required. Location: Teen Department. 2/7: 11:00 am-12:00 pm: Crochet ClubDo you know how to crochet or have you wanted to learn how? Then we would love for you to join us.…
Driver Extricated After Crash On I-95
Stratford firefighters responded to a motor vehicle crash on I-95 near Surf Avenue around 9:50 p.m. Friday night. One driver had to be extricated from the vehicle before being transported to the hospital with injuries. 2026-01-24@9:50pm #Stratford CT #cttraffic
Stratford Police Seek Public’s Help Locating Multiple Wanted Narcotics Suspects
The Stratford Police Department’s Narcotics, Vice and Intelligence Unit is continuing to focus its efforts within the Success Avenue corridor neighborhoods. Intelligence gathering and attempting to interdict street level narcotics transactions has led the NVI Unit to seek the public’s assistance in locating the following persons, who are all wanted on outstanding arrest warrants. Orlando Skaarva (02-21-1992) is a convicted felon, who is wanted on five outstanding arrest warrants. The Stratford Police Department, the Milford Police Department and the New Haven Police Department all hold outstanding active arrest warrants for Orlando Skaarva. He is wanted for both Narcotics and Domestic Violence related offenses. Scott Frederick Gordon (07-06-1975) is wanted on four outstanding arrest warrants. The Stratford Police Department, the Bridgeport…
Stratford Police Make Drug Arrests Near Success Avenue Following Neighborhood Complaints
The Stratford Police Department’s Narcotics, Vice & Intelligence Unit continues to investigate and address persistent community complaints regarding suspected narcotics activity in neighborhoods near the Success Avenue corridor, including the Stonybrook Condominium Complex and Success Village Housing Complex. Residents have reported that ongoing drug activity has negatively affected their daily quality of life, prompting sustained enforcement efforts in the area. On January 16, 2026, the unit conducted targeted operations that resulted in two arrests. Joseph Villafane, a convicted felon, was charged with Failure to Appear in the First Degree, Illegal Possession of Narcotics 3rd Offense, and Illegal Possession of Crack/Cocaine 3rd Offense, along with additional failure-to-appear charges from other agencies, and is being held on bonds totaling $460,000 with a…
Hit-and-Run on South Avenue Leaves One Pedestrian Dead, Another Seriously Injured
On January 09, 2026, at approximately 0105 hours, Patrol Officers responded to the 1400 block of South Avenue, on report of two pedestrians having been struck by a motor vehicle. Upon arrival, Patrol Officers rendered first aid to the two pedestrians until the Fire Department and EMS arrived on-scene. The striking motor vehicle had fled the scene. The subsequent investigation led Patrol Officers to 95 Parrott Avenue, Bridgeport, Ct., where they located a black Chevy truck with heavy front-end damage. Kevin O’neill (07-11-1969) identified himself to Patrol Officers as the owner of the black Chevy truck and the operator at the time of the MVA on South Avenue. Kevin O’neill was transported to the Stratford Police Department and charged with…
Today’s Vehicle Fire
Today's vehicle fire was hosted by Stratford in the backyard of a home in the 300 block of Park Avenue. One caller reported hearing an explosion prior to seeing the fire. 2026-01-12@5:48pm-- #Stratford CT Want to help support our reporting? Buy us a coffee at https://ko-fi.com/doingitloca
Overnight Fire Rocks Stratford Overnight
https://youtube.com/shorts/P2CmeoDcwfE A large Overnight fire occurred in the Shoreline Drive area of Stratford. Five houses were affected by a fire that spread due to high winds in the Shoreline Drive area in Stratford at around 3 AM this morning. There were no reported injuries. Video Credit to WILLIS PONTIER We’re a two-person independent local news team, and by buying us a coffee at https://ko-fi.com/doingitlocal, supporting us on Patreon at https://patreon.com/doingitlocal, donating via https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=N56AVL6EUFP6N, or subscribing on Facebook, you help us continue delivering breaking local news while gaining access to special supporter-only behind-the-scenes content.