Milford News: Crash With Car Fire
2019-07-27 @ 3:34pm--#Milford CT-- #cttraffic-- A crash on I-95 southbound near exit 32. Firefighters just arriving on the scene. It does not sound like anyone is in the burning car.
Bridgeport News: Man Shot Dies
Police UPDATE: On July 27, 2019 at 0113 hours, shots were fired at Newfield Avenue/ Revere Street. A 32 year old male victim was struck multiple times by gunfire and was transported to Bridgeport Hospital where he was pronounced dead. A large crowd formed after the shooting and was dispersed by patrol officers. Detectives worked throughout the night to process a crime scene and are working to establish a motive. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Bridgeport Police at 203-576-TIPS (8477). 2019-07-27 @ 1:18am--#Bridgeport CT-- Police are investigating a shooting that took place on Newfield Avenue near Revere Street. Radio reports say he was shot in the head and in serious condition. Witnesses say this…
Bridgeport News: Two Detained After Assault
2019-07-26 @ 8:19pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Two detained after an assault at the train station on Water Street. Police now saying the victim and all the suspects fled the scene. Police received a number of calls on this. This news report is made possible by:
Stratford News: Sexual Assault Arrest
On July 23, 2019 The Stratford Police Department responded to a report of a preteen who was sexually assaulted in Town. It was determined the preteen met the suspect through the social media application “Snapchat”. The suspect created fake profiles on several social media applications. Using the fake profile the suspect lured the preteen from a residence where he sexually assaulted victim. Detectives were able to identify the suspect as Reginald W Sharp (DOB 03/13/1985) of Bridgeport. Sharp is a convicted sex offender currently on the sex offender registry. During the late evening on July 23, 2019 Stratford Detectives with the assistance of the Bridgeport Police Safe Streets Task Force and State of Connecticut Department of Probation located and arrested…
Bradley Joins Local Lawmakers, Police to Announce the Connecticut Big 3 Ball Out
HARTFORD, CT – State Senator Dennis Bradley (D-Bridgeport) joined New Haven Mayor Toni Harp, Shelton Police Chief Shawn Sequiera and state Representative Chris Rosario (D-Bridgeport) to announce the sixth annual Connecticut Big 3 Ball Out. Formerly known as the “Hoop it Up,” tournament, the multi-city basketball tourney will take place August 3 and 4 on Church Street in New Haven. “This tournament is a great way to bring our cities together around friendly competition,” said Sen. Bradley. “I applaud all those involved with organizing this event, as it provides a positive outlet for many aspiring hoopers in the Park City. Bridgeport has a proud hoops history and the Connecticut Big 3 Ball Out is a chance for lovers of the sport, young…
Bridgeport News: Commercial Break-In
2019-07-26 @ 12:26pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police are investigating an attempted break-in at Little Caesar's on North Avenue. This news report is made possible by:
Easton News: House Fire
2019-07-26 @ 11:02am--#Easton CT-- Firefighter's quick response kept a fire on the outside wall from spreading to the rest of the home on Mohawk Drive. There were no reported injuries. Faifield Fire was called for mutual aid but was not needed.
Bridgeport News: Sugar And Shell Casings
2019-07-26 @ 12:12am--#Bridgeport CT-- There were numerous reports of shots fired outside the club on Park Avenue near Benahm Avenue. Police located shell casings at the corner of Benham Avenue. No one or anything was reported hit by the gunfire. About ten minutes later police received calls for shots fire on Olive Street but there was nothing reported hit there either.
Troopers Arrest Bridgeport Man on Weapon Charges
On Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at approximately 2:30 a.m., Troopers out of Troop G-Bridgeport came upon a disabled motor vehicle in the median of Interstate 95 Southbound, Exit 18, in the Town of Westport. Troopers quickly discovered that the Connecticut registration plate displayed on the rear of the vehicle came back to an entirely different make and model. The vehicle was occupied by two males who stated that they had ran out of gas. The operator of the vehicle, who was later identified as Leonard McNair (D.O.B: 01-22-1997), provided Troopers with an identification card which belonged to another person. During the course of the investigation, it was discovered that McNair was in possession of a 9mm Handgun. McNair was subsequently arrested…
Milford News: Speeding Nets “Drug” Charges
#Milford CT--A Chevy Suburban bearing Tenessee plates passed a state trooper in the right at a high rate of speed on Rte 15 Northbound in the area of Exit 53. During the course of the traffic stop investigation it was determined that there was marijuana present in the vehicle. A subsequent vehicle search revealed that there was more than 1/2 ounce of marijuana in the vehicle in various places. All three (3) occupants of the vehicle were placed under arrest as follows: Evan Bogard (DOB 01/15/1980): Possession of > 1/2 Ounce of Marijuana, C.G.S. 21a-279(a)(1) Speeding, C.G.S. 14-219(c)(1) Passing on the Right, C.G.S. 14-233 Joshua Salzberg (DOB 01/29/1982): Possession of > 1/2 Ounce of Marijuana, C.G.S. 21a-279(a)(1) Brandt Steiner…