Shelton News: Pedestrian Struck
Report of a pedestrian and her dog that were struck by Long Hill Cross Road and Long Hill Ave in Shelton. First responders are on their way, and there is no further information at this time.
Smoke Shop in a Cloud of Chaos
A car has driven into the NS Smoke Junction at 48 Pershing Drive. No word on any injuries. 2024-11-09@7:25pm--#Ansonia CT
Stratford Structure Fire
Firefighters are on Gregory Circle for a structure fire. It appears everyone made it out safely and there did not appear to be any injuries. 2024-11-05@7:55pm--#Stratford CT
Man Arrested for Killing a Kitten
On 11-1-24, Shelton Police arrested 47-year-old Krzystof Bakota of Shelton and charged him with Malicious Killing of an Animal 1st Degree. Bakota was held on a $25,000 bond and brought to Derby Court for arraignment on 11-1-24. The arrest stems from a report Shelton Police took from a family member of Bakota who stated she left her kitten in Bakota’s care while she was away. Bakota told her that the kitten went missing. The kitten was later found deceased in the backyard by another family member. Bakota admitted to family members that he killed the kitten. He told another family member that the kitten was annoying him, so he threw the kitten against a table and then threw the kitten…
I-95 Crash
A multi-car crash with one car rolled over I-95 northbound near exit 28. Everyone was able to get out of their cars without firefighters' help. 5 injured, 3 requiring hospitalization according to unconfirmed radio reports. 2024-11-01@3:17pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #cttraffic
I-95 Crash
A crash between a tractor-trailer and a car on I-95 northbound near exit 38. No word on any injuries. Expect delays. 2024-10-30@8:35pm--#Milford CT #cttraffic
I-95Rollover
Report of a rollover accident on I-95 southbound between exits 19 and 18, on the exit 18A off ramp. Nothing visible on the traffic cams but the traffic is backed up! 2024-10-29@2:49pm--#Westport CT-- #cttraffic
Homeowner Shoots Back
Stratford Police said in a statement: "Patrol Officers responded to 277 Burritt Avenue, at approximately 0430 hours, on report of adisturbance.Upon arrival, Officers determined that the homeowner had exchanged gunfire with at leasttwo suspects who may have been attempting to steal one of his vehicles that were parked inhis driveway.Several gunshot rounds, fired by the suspect(s) hit the homeowner’s residence.There are no reported injuries at this time.The suspects fled the area in an unknown vehicle.Detective Mike Panton is conducting this investigation.Anyone with information about this incident can contact him @ (203) 385-4143 ormpanton@townofstratford.com." An alleged car thief picked on the wrong car tonight after attempting to break in to a car on Burritt Avenue near Milford Avenue in Stratford according…
Trucks Snagged In Low Hanging Wires
A tractor-trailer got snagged in low-hanging power lines on Ludlowe Road. Most 18-wheelers are 13.5 feet tall, and power lines must be maintained 18 feet off a public road. 2024-10-28@4:55pm--#Fairfield CT
Water Rescue
Firefighters called to rescue 5 adults and two children off the jetty at Seaside Park due to the high tide coming in. 2024-10-26 @8:02pm--#Bridgeport CT