Fairfield News: Brush Fire
8:11pm--#Fairfield CT-- Firefighters extinguish a large brush fire just north of the Hi-Ho Motel on Black Rock Turnpike. This news report is made possible by:
Derby News: Backed Up Traffic
5:24pm--#Derby CT-- Our contributor Peter Tesi reported to us that firefighters had trouble getting to brush fire on Route 34 due to heavy holiday traffic. Police were called to the scene to help move the traffic along. This news report is made possible by:
Merritt Crash!
Stratford Police Update: On Saturday 11/25/2017 at around 3:48 P.M. Stratford police and K-9 units along with other agencies' assisted State Troopers in trying to apprehend suspects who were operating a stolen vehicle and fled the scene of a crash that took place on the Merritt parkway. The suspects then stole another vehicle in Stratford, subsequently crashed and fled again on foot. A search of the area was negative for the suspects. The Stratford Police are currently investigating and following all leads. There is no further information at this time. 4:11pm--#Stratford CT-- There was a five-car crash on the Merritt Parkway southbound near the near James Farm accident that had the highway shut down for a period of time. The crash involved a state trooper. Minor injuries…
Fairfield News: Pursuit/Manhunt
1:22pm--#Fairfield CT--#cttraffic--#Westport CT-- A pursuit starting in Westport ended in Fairfield at exit 24 in the median. Two suspects fled on foot, one was captured at Cumberland Farm on King's Highway East (pictured) and the other suspect captured near the Staples Plaza. It is not known at this time what the suspects were wanted for.
I-95 Crashes
5:50pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Two crashes on I-95 northbound, one at 26 and where else but 27A.
Bridgeport News: Pedestrian Struck
5:18pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A pedestrian has been hit by a gray Subaru at Norman and State Street. This news report is made possible by:
Fairfield News: Motorcycle Crash
5:00pm--#Fairfield CT-- #cttraffic-- Report of a motorcycle accident on Black Rock Turnpike at Congress Street. No word on any other vehicle. Expect delays in the area. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Scooter Hit
3:40pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A person on a scooter has been hit by a car on East Main near Alpine Street. First responders on scene. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Crash!
2:04pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters were called for a door pop so the driver could get of the car of a two car crash at Coleman and Olive Street. There were injuries reported. Thanks for the heads up Garth!
State Police Holiday Stats
The Connecticut State Police are supplementing the normal patrol force with additional State Troopers throughout this Thanksgiving Holiday weekend. The increased patrols began at 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday, 11/22/2017, and will conclude at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday 11/26/2017. Troopers are patrolling the roads and highways across Connecticut focusing on drunken driving violations and aggressive drivers. These State Police stats cover the time period starting at midnight on 11/22/17 to 11/24/17 8:00 a.m. SPEEDING violations: 311 SEATBELT violations: 5 OTHER HAZARDOUS violations: 696 (to include unsafe lane change, following too closely, cell phone usage, texting, failure to signal, etc.) DUI arrests: 22 ACCIDENTS investigated: 235 w/injury: 33 fatality: 1 (11/22 Killingly) These 2016 State Police stats cover the time period starting…