I-95 Rollover
A rollover accident was reported on I-95 southbound near exit 26. 2025-04-17@9:03pm--#Bridgeport CT -- #cttraffic
Convalescent Hospital Fire
Firefighters responded to the Carolton Chronic & Convalescent Hospital at 44 Mill Plain Road for a report of smoke in the building. Firefighters discovered a fire in the laundry room and quickly extinguished it without evacuating the 154-room facility. 2025-04-17@6:55pm--#Fairfield CT-- ##ctfire
FAIRFIELD POLICE MAKE ARREST IN FISK STREET SHOOTING INVESTIGATION
FAIRFIELD, CT — On June 23, 2024 at approximately 10:30 p.m., the Fairfield Police Department received a report of possible gunshots in the area of Fiske Street. Officers responded immediately, located shell casings at the scene, and secured the area until detectives arrived to process it for forensic evidence. Shortly after, a local hospital reported that a male victim had arrived with a gunshot wound to the leg. Fairfield Officers spoke with the victim, who refused to provide details about the incident but confirmed that no one else had been injured. The victim’s vehicle, also located at the hospital, had multiple bullet holes. Detectives executed multiple search warrants, conducted forensic testing, and worked in collaboration with neighboring law enforcement agencies.…
Hamden Man Arrested in Connection with Westport Car Dealership Thefts
Westport, CT – Westport Police have arrested 22-year-old Brandon Sullo of Hamden in connection with a series of thefts involving tires and rims stolen from vehicles at Honda and Toyota of Westport. The incidents occurred between October 7 and November 23, 2024, during the early morning hours. Investigators used surveillance footage, search warrants, and inter-agency information sharing to identify Sullo as a suspect. Sullo turned himself in to Westport Police on April 14, 2025, and was charged with Larceny 1st Degree, Conspiracy to Commit Larceny 1st Degree, three counts of Larceny 2nd Degree, and three counts of Conspiracy to Commit Larceny 2nd Degree. He was released after posting a $150,000 bond and is scheduled to appear at Stamford Superior Court…
Dog Abandoned At Hotel
Shelton Animal Control rescued a dog that was left at Extended Stay America Suites at 945 Bridgeport Avenue for an extended period of time without water or food. Shelton Police are investigating. Extended Stay America Suites
Brush Fire
Report of a brush fire in the area of Pembroke Street. Firefighters are on scene.
Rubbish Fire
Bridgeport firefighters extinguish a rubbish fire on the third floor of 850 Main Street before the fire extended anywhere else. 2025-04-17@1:02pm--#Bridgeport CT--#ctfire
Pedestrian Struck In Bridgeport
Report of a pedestrian being struck by a vehicle on Melbourne Street. There are no further details at this time. 2025-04-16@10:19pm-- #Bridgeport CT
GOVERNOR LAMONT, COMPTROLLER SCANLON ANNOUNCE ENHANCED CANCER SCREENINGS FOR FIREFIGHTERS
(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont and Comptroller Sean Scanlon today announced that effective May 1, 2025, the State of Connecticut is expanding the benefits it provides to firefighters to include free, enhanced cancer screenings. This new benefit comes in response to evidence that firefighters, due to their repeated exposure to smoke, toxic chemicals, and carcinogens in the line of duty, have a greater prevalence of cancer diagnoses and cancer-related deaths than the general population. More than 900 firefighters enrolled in the state employee health plan and Partnership Plan, both of which Comptroller Scanlon oversees, will now have free access to a comprehensive, full-body scan once every two years. The screenings are designed to detect cancers early – often before…