Stratford News: Pedestrian Hit, Trapped
7:40pm--#Stratford Connecticut-- A pedestrian was hit by a car at 50 Helen Place. First responders on scene. This news report is made possible by:
Stratford News: Utility Pole Down/On Fire Power Out
1:11pm--#Stratford Connecticut-- Report of a downed utility pole and burning in front of 141 Meadowmere Road. Power is reported out in the area off Main Street. This news report is made possible by: http://ctbattery.com/
Stratford News: Moped Driver Critical After Collision With Car
On 02-17- 2017 at approximately 1956 hrs, Officers responded to an accident at the intersection of Canaan Road near Mary Avenue. The accident involved a Toyota Camry and a motor scooter. Preliminary investigation indicates that the moped operator was traveling south on Mary Avenue and attempted to cross Canaan Road to continue onto Mary Avenue. While crossing the intersection the Camry which was traveling west on Canaan Road collided with the moped. The operator of the moped was ejected and suffered serious injury. He was transported to Bridgeport Hospital for treatment. The accident is still under investigation and fault has not yet been determined. The operator of the Camry remained at the scene and was cooperative. The moped operator was last…
Stratford News: Robbery Update
#Stratford Connecticut--Robert Keith Abel age 54 was arrested and charged with Robbery 2 nd , Larceny 4 th ,Larceny 2 nd and Attempted Robbery for his involvement in an attempted robbery at theWalgreens Pharmacy and a bank robbery at Webster Bank. The incidents occurred at approximately 1245 pm and 1 pm respectively.Abel was held on bond and is scheduled to appear in Bridgeport Court on 02-28- 2017. (Stratford Police Press Release)
Stratford News: Bank Robber Caught!
#Stratford Connecticut--Keith Able age 55 of Florida was arrested after robbing Webster Bank of $1200 dollars and attempting to rob the Walgreens Pharmacy. Abel was taken into custody in Milford after he crashed a stolen car he was driving. The car was stolen in South Carolina. The investigation is ongoing and charges are pending for his involvement in both incidents. There were no weapons displayed and no one was hurt during the robberies. (Stratford Police Press Release)
Stratford News: Webster Bank Robbed By Same Person
1:09pm--#Stratford Connecticut-- The Webster Bank at 606 Barnum Avenue was also robbed by the same suspect according to radio reports. An UNCONFIRMED report from a viewer said the suspect crashed in Milford with dye all over him from the dye pack. It is believed to be the same person who robbed the Walgreens at 1606 Barnum Avenue. As soon as I get more info from Stratford Police I will let you know for sure!
Stratford News: Smoking In The Principal’s Office
3:42pm--#Stratford Connecticut-- A surge protector smoking in the principal's office is the reason for the partial evacuation at St. Mark's School on Wigwam Avenue. This news report is made possible by:
Stratford News: Worker Burned In Explosion
12:52pm--A "minor" explosion burned a worker at Wilson's Welding at 1341 West Broad Street. The worker was cutting a diesel tank when it exploded according to firefighters.
Stratford News: Police Involved In Crash
9:45PMish--A viewer sent in this photo of a crash involving a Stratford Police car at the intersection of Barnum and California Street. As soon as police issue a statement I will post it.
Bridgeport News: Stratford Shoplifters Caught In Bridgeport
1:01pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut--#Stratford Connecticut-- Stratford Police pursued 3 shoplifting suspects on Fifth Avenue. One was apprehended and two fled towards Seaview Avenue on foot. This news report is made possible by: