Police Pursuit Called Off Even After Cop Car Hit By Suspect
2020-02-26@7:40pm--#WestHavenCT-- State police were directed to call off a pursuit even after a state police car was struck on I-95 near exit 43. This news report is made possible by:
2020-02-26@6:20am--#Fairfield CT--The Fairfield Fire Department responded to a reported vehicle fire on I-95 SB just prior to Exit 23 (Meadowbrook Road) off-ramp. The vehicle was located in the right break down lane and was fully involved when firefighters arrived on the scene. Under the direction of Lt. Denis Eannotti, firefighters from Engine 2 and Ladder 2 quickly extinguished the blaze. Traffic on I95 SB was disrupted for approx. 30 minutes while firefighters completed extinguishment and waited for the tow truck operator to remove the vehicle. The owner reported the check engine light had gone on in his Volvo SUV and immediately after he noticed fire in the engine compartment. With the help of a UCONN Police Officer on his way…
New Haven News: Armed Robbery
2020-02-24@11:09pm--#NewHavenCT-- Police are investigating an armed robbery at 287 Blake Street. The suspects fled in a gray Toyota in an unknown direction. This news report is made possible by:
New Haven News: Man Shot And Killed
2020-02-23@8:37pm--#NewHavenCT-- Police are investigating a shooting at 1425 Quinnipiac Avenue where an 18-year-old was shot and has died. This news report is made possible by:
Westport News: Happy Endings At Westport Housing
#Westport CT--On Wednesday, October 30, 2019, officers responded to the residence of Richard Lepkowski on a complaint of a verbal disturbance. Although no charges were warranted in connection with that complaint, during the officers’ investigation it was learned that there was a female living at the residence who was not a known tenant to the Westport Housing Authority. This female claimed that she had been living there with permission from the lessee; Richard Lepkowski. In interviews with officers, this female claimed that she had been using the premises to engage in prostitution in order to support a drug addiction. Officers assisted in getting this female out of the home, connected with appropriate aid resources and ultimately admitted to a…
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2020-02-21@2:40pm--#New Haven CT--#cttraffic-- A rollover accident on Long Warf near the food trucks. This should create some rubbernecking for I-95.
I-95 Brush Fires
UPDATE: Injury reported, EMS on the way. 2020-02-19@3:00pm--#cttraffic--#Westport CT--#Fairfield CT-- Firefighters from both Westport and Fairfield are on scene battling brush fires along the highway.
Stabbing
#Bridgeport CT-- Bridgeport CT-- A person arrived at Bridgeport Hospital with stab wounds, unrelated to the stabbing in Stratford. Unknown where in town the stabbing occurred. This news report is made possible by:
Multi-Car Crash I-95
2020-02-15@12:18pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A multi-car accident on I-95 southbound near exit 27A (surprise!). Expect delays but not worth detouring over.
Former Mayors Bill Finch and Toni Harp endorse Mike Bloomberg
Milford, Connecticut — Today, Mike Bloomberg 2020 announced that former Mayors Toni Harp (D-New Haven) and Bill Finch (D-Bridgeport) have endorsed the Democratic presidential candidate. Both cited Mike's record as a 3-term mayor of New York City and his unique ability to not only beat Donald Trump in November but create a better future for all Americans. "Mike Bloomberg will beat Donald Trump in November," said former Mayor Toni Harp. "Mike has led our nation's biggest city and has successfully taken on some of the country's toughest challenges — including gun violence and climate change — and he's the right person to rebuild and reunite our country." "Mike Bloomberg is someone who embodies the American Dream," said former Mayor Bill…