Merritt Crash
#cttraffic--#Stratford Connecticut-- A 2 car crash northbound on the Merritt Parkway on the Sikorsky bridge for your commuting pleasure.
Stratford News: Rollover Accident
2:38am--#Stratford Connecticut-- First responders from both Stratford and Bridgeport for a reported rollover accident at Bruce Avenue and Victory Street. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport Cops Play Detective To Save Man Stabbed In Stratford
12:04am--#Stratford Connecticut-- #Bridgeport Connecticut-- Bridgeport Police 911 Dispatch received a 911 call from a man who was robbed and stabbed. It was thought the caller, the man stabbed said 88 Karen Court along with the building and apartment number. There was no building/apartment number with that combination at the Karen Court complex. Police went door to door but found no one. They thought maybe it could be at Success Village and started going through combinations there. At the same time the phone was being pinged. At the same time the ping went through officer had already deducted it could be Canaan Court in Stratford which it was. Bridgeport Fire was already dispatched just in case a force entry was needed…
Stratford News: Weapons Arrest
On 12-15- 2016 Daniel MacDaniel age 37 of Stratford was arrested for weapons charges following a joint investigation by Stratford Police and ATF. MacDaniel who resides at 338 Jackson Avenue was suspected of possessing a stolen handgun which was reported out of Higganum CT in November of this year. After conducting and investigation Stratford Detectives were able to obtain a search warrant for the residence. At the time the warrant was served MacDaniel was found to be in possession of the stolen handgun as well as a sawed off shotgun. MacDaniel who is also a convicted felon is not allowed to possess a firearm. MacDaniel who rented a room at the residence was charged with the below crimes. He was…
Stratford News: House Fire
UPDATE: 10:24pm--#Stratford Connecticut-- Viewer Alan Porzelt sent in this video of the fire at 472 Huntington Road. 5 lines were in operation to contain the fire. All occupants got out of the home safely 10:24pm--#Stratford Connecticut-- Firefighters on scene of a structure fire at 472 Huntington Road. All occupants have made it out safely. 3 lines are in operation attacking the fire.
Merritt Parkway Crash
10:05am--#Stratford Connecticut-- The hits keep on coming. This time a crash on the Merritt Parkway northbound on the Sikorsky Bridge. Injuries were reported.
I-95 Crash
9:39am--#cttraffic--#Stratford Connecticut-- A crash on I-95 southbound between exits 31 and 30 has traffic backed up to the Moses Wheeler Bridge. Take an alternative route if you can. Rubbernecking delays not too bad on the northbound side.
Holiday Shopping Tips
#Stamford Connecticut--The Stratford Police remind everyone to be vigilant during the holiday season. Protect yourself and others by following the recommendations below reporting suspicious activity while shopping and in your neighborhood. Have a safe and happy holiday. 1) Do not leave purchased items visible in the car-leave them in the trunk. 2) While shopping in the evening hours may be less crowded, there are also additional potential risks involved. When parking in a lot use areas with adequate lighting. Consider shopping with someone rather than going alone. 3) Make sure purses and wallets are secure on your person and you are aware of their location at all times. 4) Keep the amount of available cash you have at a minimum…
Donations Still Needed for Local Effort to Support Veterans and Wreaths Across America
#STRATFORD, Ct. — December, 2016 — Local volunteers with the Civil Air Patrol's Stratford Eagles Composite Squadron are working hard to ensure that all veterans laid to rest at Mountain Grove Cemetery, located in Bridgeport, are honored this December on National Wreaths Across America Day. This year, the ceremony, held simultaneously across the country at more than 1,000 locations, will be on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016. The goal: to place a live, balsam fir wreath at the headstone of every veteran buried there and say each person’s name, so their memory lives on. The Stratford Eagles Squadron is hosting a fundraisers to sponsor the 2, 501 wreaths needed to honor every veteran at Mountain Grove. Each wreath sponsorship costs $15,…
Stratford News: Drug Arrest
#Stratford Connecticut--On December 6, 2017 investigators from the Narcotics Vice and Intelligence Unit completed an investigation into alleged cocaine sales in local bars. The investigation led to an arrest warrant for Evaristo Castro, age 56 of Bridgeport as well as a search warrant for Castro’s home at 295 Putnam Street (apt 1). Castro was taken into custody during a traffic stop and the search warrant executed immediately thereafter with the assistance of the Bridgeport Police Department. Seized was an SKS Rifle, approximately $18,749 dollars and 260 grams of cocaine. Evaristo who is a convicted felon was charged with the below listed crimes. Sale of Cocaine Criminal Possession of a…