Bridgeport News: Tools Taken
8:10pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A resident in the 1000 block of Connecticut Avenue is reporting someone broke into their basement stealing a large number of tools. This news report is made possible by:
Computer Crime & Criminal Attempt To Obtained Drugs
#Westport CT--In February, police were dispatched to a local medical office on a report of a fraudulent prescription. The investigating officer learned an employee registered a fictitious patient with the practice and created a prescription in that name. The employee, identified as Melba Witter, later called in a fraudulent prescription to a pharmacy in New York. The prescription was refused and as a result, was not filled. The officer submitted an arrest warrant application for Witter, which was later approved. On 06/29/18, Witter turned herself in at police headquarters on the active arrest warrant. She was charged with 53a-49/21a-108 Criminal Attempt to Illegally Obtain Prescription Legend Drugs and 53a-256 Computer Crime 5 th . Witter was released after posting $10,000…
I-95 Crash
3:20pm--#cttraffic--#Bridgeport CT-- A crash on I-95 northbound near exit 28 with a person possibly pinned in the car. Expect delays.
Ansonia News: Power Outage
2:00pm--UPDATE: Power restored! #Ansonia CT--A blown transformer is being reported by the police. The library area, Fourth Street, Fremont, Ridge, and Riverside reported no power according to police radio reports. This news report is made possible by:
I-95 Pursuit
1:20pm--#cttraffic--#Norwalk CT-- A state police pursuit on I-95 exited onto the Post Road, just past the firehouse now past Maple Street. It is not known what the suspect is wanted for. UPDATE: Now on Route 7 heading to the highway.
Bridgeport News: Possible Burning Wires
12:35am--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters are on the scene of possible wires burning in the attic of a Robin Street home. They are investigating. This news report is made possible by:
Stratford News: Weapon and Drug Arrest
#Stratford CT--On 07-04-2018 Daemoni Brice of Stratford was arrested for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Illegal Manufacture-Distribution-Sales of Prescription Drugs, Distribution of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia in a Drug Factory Setting, Carrying a Pistol without a Permit, Weapons in a Motor Vehicle, Simple Trespass and Theft of a Firearm. Brice was the passenger in a car and the stolen firearm was under his seat. The recovered firearm, a GLOCK 43 was reported stolen in the state of Georgia. Brice was held on a $75,000 dollar bond and is scheduled to appear in court on 07-13-2018. The juvenile driver (17 year old)) was charged with Simple Trespass, Weapon in a Motor Vehicle, Carrying a pistol without a Permit,…
Stratford News: Child Drowns
The Stratford Police investigated a drowning incident on July 2 rd . During the incident a 5 year old child drowned in a pool located in the backyard of the family’s residence on Sunnybank Avenue.. Officers performed CPR on the child who was turned over to responding EMS personnel and transported to a local hospital. The child passed away on July 3 rd . The Stratford Police Department will respect the families privacy no further information will be provided.
Bridgeport News: Man Dies After Collapse/Hit By SUV
10:00PMish—7/4—#Bridgeport CT-- Bridgeport Police Chief AJ Perez said that the man who collapsed in the roadway on Barnum Avenue near Helen Street has died. Police identified him as Derek Franklin, 48 possibly collapsed from a medical condition and then was hit by a mini-van. The operator of the vehicle told investigators that she saw the good Samaritans but not the victim lying in the road. Police do not expect to charge her.
Today’s Vehicle Fire
4:33pm--#Fairfield CT-- Today's vehicle fire is in front of Centro Pizza at 1435 Post Road. Police on scene confirming no one is in the vehicle. This news report is made possible by: