Ambulance Accident
First responders on the scene of a crash between a car and a Nelson Ambulance with a patient in the back on Lindley Street near Capitol Avenue. There were no new injuries reported. 2025-0 1-29@3:16pm--#Bridgeport CT
Apartment Fire
Bridgeport firefighters responded to an apartment fire at the Seabreeze Apartments, located at 223 Iranistan Avenue, earlier today. According to unconfirmed radio reports, firefighters forced entry into the unit and quickly extinguished the flames using a portable tank of water. The fire was successfully contained to the kitchen and living room area, preventing further damage to the building. The fire marshal has been called to the scene to investigate the cause of the blaze. No information about injuries or displaced residents was immediately available. 2025-01-23@9:42pm--#Bridgeport CT
Convicted Felon Arrested in Shelton on Multiple Firearm and Narcotics Charges
Shelton Police arrested Edward Vickers on January 16, 2025, in connection with a November 2023 incident where an AK-47 with a high-capacity magazine was discovered in plain view at a downtown Shelton residence during a burglary investigation. Following a search warrant, police uncovered 13 illegal firearms, narcotics, numerous high-capacity magazines, and body armor, linking the contraband to Vickers. He was not present at the time of the initial search, but subsequent investigations led to an arrest warrant. Vickers was apprehended in Bridgeport by members of several law enforcement agencies, including the DEA and Connecticut State Police, after being spotted entering his vehicle during surveillance. He faces charges for possession of high-capacity magazines, a sawed-off shotgun, altered firearms, stolen firearms, and…
STAMFORD VAPE SHOP RAIDS
ATTORNEY GENERAL TONG, MAYOR SIMMONS, STAMFORD POLICE, STATE DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER PROTECTION, DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY SERVICES AND PUBLIC PROTECTION, DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR ANNOUNCE CONFISCATION OF MORE THAN 135 LBS OF ILLEGAL CANNABIS (Hartford, CT) – Attorney General William Tong, Stamford Mayor Caroline Simmons, Stamford Police Chief Tim Shaw, Consumer Protection Commissioner Bryan Cafferelli, Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection Commissioner Ronnell Higgins, Department of Revenue Services Commissioner Mark Boughton, and Department of Labor Commissioner Danté Bartolomeo today announced results of a December raid on Stamford smoke shops, netting more than 135 pounds of illegal cannabis products from eight shops found violating numerous criminal and civil statutes including illegal drug sales, underage sales, labor violations,…
POLICE RESPONSE TO INCIDENT INVOLVING HOMEMADE EXPLOSIVE DEVICES
https://youtu.be/GqxHRkPPZ_4 FAIRFIELD, CT – On December 1, 2024, at approximately 12:25 PM, the Fairfield Police Department was notified by an area hospital of a young adult male being treated for significant hand injuries. The injuries were reportedly caused by an explosive device. The patient disclosed to hospital staff that he and a friend had built and detonated multiple homemade explosive devices earlier that day. A subsequent investigation by our Patrol Division, Detective Bureau, FBI, and Stamford Police Department Bomb Squad revealed that the individuals had constructed four devices using materials purchased online and at retail locations. The devices were later transported to a secluded area in the Pine Creek Marsh where they attempted to detonate them. Two devices were successfully…
Gas Line Rupture
Firefighters on Lee Avenue for a report of a ruptured gas line. 2025-01-15@11:31am--#Bridgeport CT
Protest On The Highway
What has been described by State Police on the scanners as a "Pro Palestinian Protest" is currently obstructing traffic and traveling south on I-95. They started by exit 46 and have been moving south, currently are around exit 36. This is all from unconfirmed radio reports at this time.
Serious Crash Shuts Route 8
Route 8 southbound between exits 12 and 11 is shutdown due to a serious crash with entrapment, possible fatality according to unconfirmed radio reports. 2025-01-12@12:48am--#Shelton CT -- #cttraffic
Today’s Vehicle Fire
Today's vehicle fire is in Westport, on the 200 block of Sturges Highway, caused by a car fire that extended to the garage. 2025-01-04@7:24pm--#Westport CT-- #ctfire
Duo Arrested in Connection to Suspicious Death Investigation in Shelton
Shelton Police have arrested two men in connection with the investigation of a suspicious death at the Residence Inn Hotel on 1001 Bridgeport Avenue. On December 26, 2024, police charged Daqwon Graham, 30, of Ansonia, with promoting prostitution, and Jordan Rambert, 35, of New Haven, with soliciting prostitution. The investigation began on October 1, 2024, at approximately 8:00 AM when officers discovered a deceased female in the hotel’s courtyard. Police determined that Rambert had been visiting the woman when she reportedly failed to return to the room. Search warrants executed on the hotel room and a vehicle linked to the victim revealed connections to Graham. Evidence uncovered supported the charges filed against both men. Graham and Rambert turned themselves in…