These are reflective of the time period starting at 12:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 22, 2023 to 7:00 a.m. on Thursday, November, 23, 2023: Calls for service: 1,680 Motorist assists: 81 Speeding violations: 33 Motor vehicle accidents: 164 Infractions for other violations: (including seatbelt, unsafe lane change, following too closely, move over, distracted driving, etc): 68
Governor Ned Lamont and Office of Policy and Management Secretary Jeffrey Beckham have issued statements in response to the November 2023 consensus revenue forecast jointly released by the Office of Policy and Management and the Office of Fiscal Analysis. Governor Lamont highlighted the positive impact of the state's policies, emphasizing Connecticut's ability to reduce legacy debt and implement the largest income tax cut in state history. He underscored the significance of revenue and volatility caps, providing the state with a safeguard against economic downturns. Secretary Beckham acknowledged a softening in revenue projections but emphasized the overall positive fiscal position. He stressed the importance of adhering to the constitutional spending cap during budget adjustments for fiscal year 2025 and advocated avoiding…
On November 14th, 2023, at approximately 10:30 PM, the Bridgeport Emergency Operations Center received several calls regarding a serious incident involving a pedestrian. The pedestrian was found lying on the ground at the intersection of Stratford Avenue and Bishop Avenue. Emergency responders, including American Medical Response, the Bridgeport Fire Department, and Bridgeport Police officers, all arrived at the scene to investigate. Preliminary reports suggest that the victim may have been struck by a vehicle; however, a suspect vehicle has not been fully identified at this time. The 54-year-old victim from Bridgeport was transported to Bridgeport Hospital for the serious injuries sustained at the scene. The Bridgeport Police Department Traffic Officer A. Orum is currently investigating this incident. We urge anyone…
2023-11-15@9:11pm-- A tractor-trailer hit a train overpass at the intersection of Mill Plain and Post Road. The trailer split open and needs to be off-loaded before it can be moved. No major traffic delay at this time of the night.
2023-11-15@6:33pm-- Firefighters were called to a vehicle fire at 282 North Avenue. A van was filled with smoke which turned out to be according to radio reports a compressor battery inside the van.
2023-11-15@4:04pm--#Stratford CT-- Firefighters are on the scene on Euclid Avenue for a stove fire. They were able to take care of it with an extinguisher.
2023-11-15@3:20pm--#Milford CT-- A Crestwood Drive resident on oxygen lit a cigarette while on oxygen. They are reporting that the fire is out but that there is smoke and ash all over the place according to radio reports. There are no reported injuries.
On November 6, 2023, Nathan Antonio Roman turned himself in regarding a fatal motor vehicle accident from January 17, 2023. He was identified and taken into custody, facing charges of Evading Responsibility causing Death, Improper Service Braking System, and Reckless Operation of a Motor Vehicle. A $20,000.00 bond was set. This arrest resulted from an investigation led by Officer Quiles and the Bridgeport Police Department's Traffic Division. On January 17, 2023, at approximately 10:44 AM, a pedestrian was struck by a dark green Toyota Camry at the intersection of East Main Street and Pulaski Street. The pedestrian, 52-year-old Rafael Davila from Bridgeport, was transported to Bridgeport Hospital but did not survive his injuries. The Bridgeport Police Serious Crash Team conducted…
2023-10-31@7:19pm--#Shelton CT-- A 90-year-old man was found walking on Route 8. First responders are out with him at exit 11.
On October 20, 2023 Silas Dedrick, age 18, of Ansonia was arrested by warrant for his involvement in a shooting on September 17, 2023 on Rockwood Avenue. Dedrick was charged with Assault Second Degree with a Firearm, Assault Second Degree, Reckless Endangerment Second Degree, Threatening First Degree, Unlawful Discharge and Altering Identification Marks on a Firearm, he was held on a $50,000.00 bond to be arraigned at Derby Superior Court on October 23, 2023. The shooting occurred when Dedrick, armed with a gun, attempted to intervene in an altercation between a 47-year-old female relative and her boyfriend. There was a struggle over the gun and the female was shot once in the arm. The female was transported to the hospital…
