Today’s Vehicle Fire
Today's vehicle fire is being hosted by Stratford on I-95 northbound near exit 31. 2024-09-30@12:43pm
Easton News: Easton Noise Complaint Speculated to be from Soundside
A noise complaint from Center Road in Easton potentially is caused by the Soundside Music Festival in Seaside Park in Bridgeport, over 10 miles away. What the complainer likely heard was the headliner's encore, as Soundside was ending around the time the complaint came over. This is all from unconfirmed radio reports.
Today’s Vehicle Fire
Today's vehicle fire is being hosted by Shelton in the 300 block of Leavenworth near Means Brook. Its reported to be a triaxle truck parked near other trucks. 2024-09-28@10:00pm--#Shelton CT-- #ctfire
Shelton Man Stopped for Reckless Driving on RT 8 in Bridgeport, Leads to Criminal Impersonation Arrest
A Shelton man was arrested for criminal impersonation following a reckless driving stop on Route 8 in Bridgeport on 09/24/2024 at approximately 10:58 AM. A Trooper from the CSP Traffic Services Unit observed a gray Nissan Versa entering the highway from the Northbound exit 3 ramp at an extremely high rate of speed, merging across several lanes. The Trooper clocked the vehicle's speed at 90 MPH in a 65 MPH zone and activated emergency lights, prompting the driver to pull over to the right shoulder. Upon approaching the vehicle, the Trooper asked the driver for his license, but he stated he did not have it and provided a name and date of birth instead. The Trooper conducted a DMV query,…
Shelton Man Arrested for Sexual Assault at Riverwalk
On September 25, 2024, the Shelton Police Department arrested 21-year-old Jgai Purcell of Shelton. The arrest stems from an incident that occurred on August 8, 2024, at the Riverwalk located on Canal Street in Shelton. On that date, a 47-year-old woman reported she was walking her dog at the Riverwalk when a man approached her and stated he wanted to get to know her. The woman attempted to walk away, but the man put his arms around her, preventing her from leaving. The woman reported that while the man was restraining her, he grabbed her breasts. She was able to fight her way free, and the man grabbed her buttocks as she was fleeing. The woman had the awareness to…
School Bus Accident
According to unconfirmed radio reports bus 15 and bus 19 collided at Waverly and Farm House Road. There are children onboard but no injuries reported except for one of the bus drivers who had glass from a mirror that hit her in the face. 2024-09-26@9:11am--#Shelton CT
Police Investigate Lordship Home Invasion, Suspects Arrested Across Multiple States
On July 15, 2024, Stratford Police responded to a home invasion in the Lordship section of town. Several suspects entered the occupied home in the early morning hours, stealing the victim's vehicle and other valuables. They also removed registration plates from other vehicles in the neighborhood. The investigation was taken over by the Narcotics, Vice, and Intelligence Unit, along with the Fairfield County Auto Theft Task Force. With assistance from the Connecticut Juvenile Probation Division, police departments in Sayreville, NJ, New York City, and New Jersey State Police, the main suspect was identified as 18-year-old Ryeim Robinson from Newark, NJ, who is connected to similar incidents across Fairfield County and beyond. Robinson and his accomplices are believed to have stolen…
Possible Hand Grenade Found
A homeowner on West Brookside Avenue called emergency responders believing they had found a hand grenade in the home. 2024-09-25@11:52am--#Ansonia CT
Stabbing
A man was stabbed in the upper chest in the 600 block of Iranistan Avenue according to unconfirmed radio reports. 2024-09-21@11:42pm--#Bridgeport CT
Mayor Hoydick Urges Veterans to Apply for New 100% Disability Property Tax Exemption
STRATFORD – Mayor Laura R. Hoydick, in an effort with Assistant Tax Assessor Katherine Stauffer, CCMC, is encouraging all veterans to learn more about the new property tax exemption for veterans with a 100% permanent and temporary disability rating that goes into effect October 1, 2024, and will be reflected in July 1, 2025 tax bill. Mayor Hoydick stated, “Public Act 24-46 establishes a new municipal property tax exemption for veterans who have a 100% service-connected permanent and total (P&T) disability rating. Stratford residents who served in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Air Force, or Space Force and have a 100% P&T Rating -- as determined by the US Department of Veterans Affairs -- are eligible for this exemption.…