Fire
Stratford firefighters were called to the 1400 block of South Avenue for a fire that was out on their arrival. EMS was called to check on a child and adult for smoke inhalation. 2025-05-27@11:30am--#Stratford CT-- #ctfire
Shelton Man Arrested for Motor Vehicle Thefts and Street Takeover Activity
Shelton Police, working with multiple agencies, arrested 20-year-old Jonathan Damato of Shelton on May 21, 2025, in connection with a series of stolen vehicle cases and local street takeovers. Investigators previously found stolen vehicles at and near his residence and identified Damato as an organizer of recent street takeover events. He was located hiding in a crawl space during the execution of a search warrant and taken into custody. Damato was charged with two counts of larceny of a motor vehicle and interfering with a search. His bond was set at $150,500, and he was scheduled to be arraigned at Derby Superior Court on May 22, 2025. Additionally, 19-year-old Camilia Melendez of North Haven was charged with interfering with a…
Road Closures – Fine Arts Festival
Westport’s Fine Arts Festival will take place from Friday, May 23 to Sunday, May 25. Main Street (between Post Rd East and Avery Place) and Elm Street (between Main St and Bedford Square) will be closed from 6:00 AM Friday through 10:00 PM Sunday. Expect traffic congestion and increased pedestrian activity downtown. Drivers are urged to use caution.
Nathaniel Wheeler Memorial Fountain in Bridgeport Struck
https://youtu.be/BVBS8yC1PLQ Report of a 3 car crash at the intersection of Park Ave and Fairfield Ave in Bridgeport with one vehicle striking the sculpture in the middle.
Fire Safety Failures Prompt Evacuation at St. Joseph’s Center
[May 16, 2025] — St. Joseph’s Center, a skilled nursing facility has been placed under emergency evacuation of all 107 patients due to critical failures identified in the building’s fire life safety systems. During ongoing safety assessments, facility leadership—working in conjunction with fire safety experts and local authorities—identified serious deficiencies that present conditions classified as Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health (IDLH). These failures compromise the building’s ability to ensure the protection of residents and staff in the event of a fire or related emergency. The evacuation is being carried out with full coordination with State and local agencies, and partnering healthcare facilities to ensure continuity of care and minimize disruption to residents. Families of residents are in progress of…
Gas Line Struck
Workers digging a trench on Lakeside Drive struck a gas line. Firefighters and gas company on the way. 2025-05-16@11:43am--#Bridgeport CT
Shelton Police Identify Operator Involved in Fatal Motor Vehicle Accident
On 05/11/2025 at approximately 11:10 PM, Shelton Police, Shelton Fire Department, and Shelton EMS were dispatched to the area of River Rd. (Route 110) and Montgomery St. on a report of a motor vehicle accident. Responding firefighters and police encountered two vehicles involved in a collision. Emergency personnel transported two occupants of one vehicle to Bridgeport Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The sole occupant of the second vehicle was also transported to Bridgeport Hospital, where they were pronounced deceased. The Shelton Police Department Accident Reconstruction Team is actively investigating the incident. The deceased has been identified as Mandie Lassy, age 37, of Terryville.
Rotary Flies Flags to Honor Community Heroes
The Derby-Shelton Rotary Club invites the community to celebrate and honor the heroes in their lives by sponsoring a flag in their name at a heartfelt and inspiring event. This unique initiative recognizes individuals who have made a meaningful impact—whether they are heroes of the past or present. Each hero’s name will be featured on a personalized medallion, which will be affixed to a full-size American flag. These flags will be prominently displayed at Shelton Veteran Memorial Park. “This event is a beautiful way to show gratitude and pay tribute to the individuals who inspire us,” said Lucy Andrade, President of the Derby-Shelton Rotary Club. “In March 2020, at the start of COVID, a special nurse, Bonnie Kraft, made it…
Shelton Teen Arrested After Stolen Police Gear and Firearms Found Near Home
Shelton Man arrested for possession of stolen firearms On 05/06/2025 Shelton Police arrested 18-year-old Nicholas Cano of Shelton and charged him with multiple counts of theft of a firearm, criminal possession of a firearm, and violation of a protective order. Cano, who was already in custody on other charges, was held on an additional $600,000.00 bond. The arrest stems from an incident that occurred on Coram Rd on 04/14/2025. Shelton Police responded to the residence to assist New Haven Police with locating a stolen unmarked police vehicle. The vehicle was stolen in the town of North Haven approximately 24 hours earlier. The Shelton Police Department assisted the New Haven Police Department with executing a search warrant at the residence of…
Merritt Rollover
One man was injured when he rolled over in front of the rest area on the Merritt Parkway northbound. He was transported to the hospital with unknown injuries. 2025-05-04@12:25am--#Fairfield CT -- #cttraffic