I-95 Crash
2020-01-10@10:03pm--#Milford CT--#cttraffic--- Must be the full moon. Another crash, this time on I-95 northbound near exit 40.
Fairfield News: Porch Pirate Interrupted By Homewoner
2020-01-10@12:33pm--#Fairfield CT-- A homeowner came home and scared off a porch pirate (package thief) in the 800 block of South Pine Creek Road. The suspect fled in a station wagon. This news report is made possible by:
Merritt Car Fire
2020-01-10@12:05pm--#Fairfield CT--#Westport CT--#cttraffic--Today's vehicle fire is located at no man's land on the Merritt Parkway between exits 42 to 44. Westport Fire is reporting the car fully engulfed in flames. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport Police Officer Passes
#Bridgeport CT--It is with great sadness that the Bridgeport Police Department announces the passing of Police Officer Jarah Matthews-Dixon passing suddenly in Stamford this evening. He and his family had deep roots in Bridgeport, and on April 21, 2008 he fulfilled his dream of being a Bridgeport Police Officer. Officer Matthews-Dixon was a decorated 12 year member of the Bridgeport Police Department, receiving the Distinguished Service Medal and the Medal of Merit. His latest assignment was with the Fusion Center Team. Mayor Ganim stated, "Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Officer Matthews-Dixon at this time, along with all of his brothers and sisters of the Bridgeport Police Department." Chief Perez stated, “that Officer Matthews-Dixon was a great…
I-95 Crash
2020-01-03@2:30pm--#Fairfield CT-- A crash on I-95 southbound at exit 21 in the left lane. No word on any injuries. Traffic is backing up.
I-95 Crash
2019-12-31@1:50PM--#Westport Ct-- #cttraffic-- A crash on I-95 southbound near exit 18 has the left lane closed. Traffic is backed up but not worth detouring for.
Tong Seeks To Protect Rights Of Asylum Seekers
Hartford, CT) – Attorney General William Tong joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general, led by California, in filing a comment letter to the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security to protect the rights of asylum-seekers from Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras. The letter opposes a new Trump Administration interim rule that will allow DOJ and DHS to remove asylum-seekers to countries where they face continued violence and persecution, and where inadequate justice systems cannot protect them. Under the interim rule, which went into effect in November 2019, migrants from those countries who come to the United States seeking asylum can be forced away to other countries that have signed cooperative agreements with the federal government. For…
Restaurant Bill
HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont applauded the passage of legislation his administration negotiated that strikes a proper balance in the ongoing issue of wages owed by restaurants to their employees. The legislation was approved by the legislature today during a special session of both chambers of the Connecticut General Assembly. “This legislation is the result of collaborative discussions between our administration, lawmakers, and representatives of both sides, and it strikes the appropriate balance to protect the wages fairly earned by restaurant workers while providing relief to restaurant owners who may have complied with unclear or conflicting guidance from the prior administration’s Department of Labor,” Governor Lamont said. “Importantly, it should be noted that the legislation enacted today avoids the…
Felon With A Firearm
#Norwalk CT-- On December 27, 2019, at 6:43pm members of the Strategic Narcotics Enforcement Team observed an Infinity sedan travelling on Chestnut Street. The operator of the vehicle, who was later identified as Kimani Williams, was driving erratically. Officers stopped Williams on South Main Street and immediately noted a strong odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle. Officer observed loose marijuana and a marijuana grinder in the front seat area of the vehicle. When officers searched the car, they found a loaded .357 handgun, which had been stolen out of Virginia. Officers also discovered additional marijuana and drug paraphernalia in the vehicle. Williams, who is a convicted felon, was arrested and charged. Arrested: Kimani Williams, date of birth 02-17-91 of…