Norwalk News: Pedestrian Hit
3:44pm--#Norwalk CT-- A pedestrian has been hit by a car at Ely and Lexington Avenue. First responders on the way. This news report is made possible by:
Stratford News: Possible Kidnapping
1:15pm--#Stratford CT-- Police on scene of a possible kidnapping at Honeyspot Motel. A woman called police and said she was kidnapped. Police Chief McNeill told me they are trying to sort all of this our. The area is cordoned off. My last text with the chief was at 1:57pm request update and/or on-camera interview when he or Captain Eaonnotti is available. The chief is very responsive to inquiries.
Merritt Parkway Rollover
11:34pm--#cttraffic-- #Norwalk CT--#Westport CT-- Report of a rollover accident on the Merritt Parkway northbound between exits 40 and 41. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Man Shot
5:44pm-- #Bridgeport CT--Police said a man was shot at the intersection of State and Howard Avenue. He then fled towards Fairfield Avenue and collapsed feet away from the intersection in front of 798 Howard Avenue. Police spokesperson Av Harris said his wounds are not life-threatening and that they have one person in custody.
I-95 Crash
5:40p--#cttraffic--#Westport CT-- A multi-car crash I-95 northbound between exits 17 and 18 for your commuting pleasure.
Merritt Parkway Crash
4:11pm--#cttraffic--Andrew from Servpro sent in this crash that has the Merritt Parkway northbound between exits 40 and 41 backed up.
State Police New Year’s Enforcement Stats
MIDDLETOWN, CT (January 2, 2018): The Connecticut State Police are supplementing the normal patrol force with additional State Troopers throughout New Year’s weekend. The increased patrols began at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, 12/29/2017, and will conclude at 11:59 p.m. on Monday 1/1/2018. Troopers enforced all motor vehicle laws and focus on reducing the number of DUIs, crashes and injury-producing accidents occurring on the interstates, state roads and local roadways. These State Police stats cover the time period starting at 12:01 a.m. on 12/29/17 to 1/1/18 11:59 p.m. SPEEDING violations: 611 SEATBELT violations: 20 All moving violations: 1410 (to include unsafe lane change, following too closely, cell phone usage, texting, failure to signal, etc.) DUI arrests: 28 ACCIDENTS: 494 w/injury:…
Governor Announces Broadband For Emergencies
#HARTFORD, CT – Governor Dannel P. Malloy announced his decision to accept the State of Connecticut into the federal First Responder Network Authority plan to deliver a wireless broadband network to the state’s public safety community. Known as FirstNet, the state-of-the-art technology will connect first responders to a highly secure, wireless broadband network and enhance communications during emergency and disaster response situations. In order to inform his decision, Governor Malloy created a working group of subject matter experts and the state went through a competitive RFP process. The Governor took the advisement of the working group and came to the conclusion that opting in would best serve the interests of the people of Connecticut. “When disaster strikes, communication is critical…
Connecticut State Troopers Warn of Scam Using “Connecticut State Police” Name
#Middletown, CT (January 2, 2018): Connecticut State Troopers warn residents of a scam using the “Connecticut State Police” name. The Connecticut State Police has learned that the Connecticut State Police name is being used in an attempt to fraudulently obtain money from victims. A victim was contacted by an unknown person claiming that a personal check written by the victim, made payable to the Connecticut State Police, bounced. The unknown person provided the victim a “case number” and claimed that the alleged bad check was in reference to a payday loan. The unknown person informed the victim that payment was now owed for the “bounced check.” The Connecticut State Police does not process payday loans and offers residents tips should…
Norwalk News: Narcotics Arrest
#Norwalk CT--On December 20, 2017, members of the Norwalk Police Department Special Services Division served three arrest warrants for Sara Flavin. The arrest warrants were the result of a narcotics investigation conducted by Officer Suda. Flavin was arrested during a car stop on Main Avenue. Arrested: Sara Flavin, 32 of 19 Slocum Street Norwalk Warrant one charges: Possession of a Controlled Substance, Sale of Narcotics and Failure to keep Narcotic in Original Container Warrant two charges: Possession of a Controlled Substance, Sale of Narcotics and Failure to keep Narcotic in Original Container Warrant three charges: Possession of Narcotics and Sale of Narcotics: Bond: $750,000 Norwalk Police Tip Line at 203-854-3111 Anonymous Internet tips can be sent to Norwalk Police website at:…