Fairfield News: Crash!
2021-06-23@1:58pm--#Fairfield CT-- #cttraffic--- A two car crash at the I-95 southbound exit 23 (Kings Highway Cutoff) and Meadowbrook Road with at least 2 injuries.
GOVERNOR LAMONT SIGNS BILL LEGALIZING AND SAFELY REGULATING ADULT-USE CANNABIS
(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont this afternoon signed into law legislation that legalizes and safely regulates the adult-use of cannabis in Connecticut. The legislation contains comprehensive reforms that address many areas, including equity, criminal justice, public health, and public safety. “For decades, the war on cannabis caused injustices and created disparities while doing little to protect public health and safety,” Governor Lamont said. “The law that I signed today begins to right some of those wrongs by creating a comprehensive framework for a regulated market that prioritizes public health, public safety, criminal justice, and equity. It will help eliminate the dangerous, unregulated market and support a new and equitable sector of our economy that will create jobs. The states surrounding…
LANCE EDWARDS APPOINTED ACTING FIRE CHIEF IN THE CITY OF BRIDGEPORT
Bridgeport made the appointment of Lance Edwards to be Acting Fire Chief for the Bridgeport Fire Department. “Acting Fire Chief Edwards has served our community on various levels in the Bridgeport Fire Department,” stated Mayor Ganim. “We look forward to his leadership and contributions in this new role, while maintaining the safety of Bridgeport residents.” Acting Fire Chief Lance Edwards has over 30 years of experience in firefighting and fire management. He started in 1988 in the town of Stratford as a firefighter, eventually moving up to the rank of Lieutenant and then Assistant Chief. He also has extensive background in labor-management mediation and negotiations.
ATTORNEY GENERAL TONG CALLS ON USPS TO STOP FURTHER SERVICE CUTS
(Hartford, CT) -- Attorney General William Tong joined a group of 21 attorneys general and two cities calling on the Postal Regulatory Commission to oppose Postmaster General DeJoy’s efforts to increase delivery times for First-Class Mail and other essential postal services. The proposed changes could impact up to 96 percent of ZIP codes in the United States. Forty percent of all First-Class mail in the United States will be slowed down by these proposed changes. “DeJoy’s so-called cost-saving measures have been a disaster for Connecticut families and must be stopped. The Postal Regulatory Commission must restore the reliable and essential service we all have long enjoyed,” said Attorney General Tong. “Last year, we successfully sued USPS to protect the timely delivery of…
Bridgeport News: Two Wanted For Home Invasion Arrested After Purusit
2021-06-22@12:22pm-- Bridgeport Police located a blue Porsche Cayenne wanted for burglaries and a home invasion on Colorado Avenue on Sunday on I-95 southbound. Police pursued it to exit 25 where they broke it off. The car then stopped at the rest area before continuing south where state police and Fairfield police located the car. I then sped into Westport, exited the highway then onto the Post Road for a short amount of time. They then turned on to Bulkely Road where Fairfield Police said they attempted to run them off the road. That changed everything in the engagement of the pursuit. The Porsche eluded spike strips and state police entered the pursuit as they headed back north on I-95. They got off the…
Shelton News: Condo Fire
2021-06-22@5:11pm--#Shelton CT-- Fire at the condo complex on Mica Court. Fire has extended to three units according to radio reports.
Bridgeport News: Pursuit Terminated
2021-06-22@12:22pm--#Bridgeport CT--#cttraffic-- Bridgeport Police terminate a pursuit of a blue Porsche on I-95 southbound wanted for robberies and a home invasion. This news report is made possible by: Shop local and save 20% off with coupon code: LOCAL20 over at naturalannieessentials.com
Business Break-Ins
#Westrport CT--On May 14, 2021, at approximately 12:50 p.m., Westport Police officers responded to177 Post Road West on a report of a commercial burglary. Upon arrival, it was discovered thatsix businesses within the complex were broken into. The investigating detective was able toobtain surveillance footage which reportedly showed a male forcibly enter one of the offices thathad been burglarized. That male was identified as Jared Cardillo. Based upon the investigation, a warrant for Mr. Cardillo’s arrest was completed andsigned by a Superior Court Judge. He was arrested on the morning of June 17, 2021, and per thewarrant was charged with six counts of Burglary in the Third Degree as well as one count ofLarceny in the Sixth Degree. Mr. Cardillo…
Stratford News: Kitchen Fire
2021-06-22@11:07am--#Stratford CT-- Firefighters are on Leeward Drive for a possible kitchen fire. This news report is made possible by: Visit Penfield Service's website: https://penfieldservicecenterct.com/
Stratford Fireworks Return
STRATFORD – Mayor Laura R. Hoydick announced today that Stratford’s annual Fireworks display willreturn after being canceled last year due to concerns associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. Thisyear’s fireworks display will take place at sundown, approximately 9:00 pm on Thursday, July 1st at ShortBeach. “We are excited to have this great Stratford tradition return. I hope residents and their families will viewthe fireworks from their favorite spot as we come together to celebrate our nation’s birth,” said MayorLaura R. Hoydick. Parking will be available for those vehicles with Stratford resident parking stickers at Short Beach Parkand at the Stratford Army Engine Plant lot after 4:00 pm ahead of the event (current year stickers arevalid through July 15th). Those with non-resident…