Bridgeport News: Double Header Accident
Report of two accidents, one at the intersection of Pine Street and Fairfield Avenue. Another accident occurred on State Street and Seeley Avenue. There is no further information at this time.
Update in Two Officers Injured, Shoplifting Suspects Arrested After High-Stakes Pursuit in Fairfield
https://youtu.be/s2fyzdsoCxM On September 24, 2024, Fairfield Police were called to Home Depot on Kings Highway Cutoff after reports of two known shoplifters, Amanda Belcher and James Coates, who had been previously banned from the store. The suspects attempted to steal over $1,200 in merchandise when loss prevention alerted police. Both suspects had multiple active warrants from several jurisdictions, including Fairfield, Greenwich, and Naugatuck. When officers arrived, Belcher fled on foot but was pursued by police through the parking lot. She managed to enter a vehicle, dragging one officer as she reversed, and collided with another car before escaping the scene. The officer sustained minor injuries, losing a cell phone and a name patch in the altercation, which were later found…
School Bus Accident
According to unconfirmed radio reports bus 15 and bus 19 collided at Waverly and Farm House Road. There are children onboard but no injuries reported except for one of the bus drivers who had glass from a mirror that hit her in the face. 2024-09-26@9:11am--#Shelton CT
Fire Department Hosts Annual Promotion & Swearing-In Ceremony at Klein Memorial
https://youtu.be/8kbJcCzkGyQ The Fire Department held its Annual Promotion of Rank & Swearing-In Ceremony at the Klein Memorial on Wednesday, September 25, 2024. The event, which began at 5:30 PM, celebrated the promotion of 36 department members, advancing through the ranks of Deputy Fire Chief, Fire Marshal, Assistant Chief, Captain, Lieutenant, Pumper Engineer, and Fire Inspector. Each was formally sworn in during the ceremony. In addition to the promotions, 15 firefighter recruits from Class 02-2023 were officially sworn in after successfully completing their 1-year probationary period, marking a significant milestone in their careers. Family, friends, and fellow firefighters gathered to celebrate the honorees as they continue to serve and protect the community.
Illegal revolver removed from streets following arrest
On September 23, 2024, officers on Harral Avenue encountered Dantaye Francis, who was found in possession of a loaded revolver without a permit. Francis was arrested and charged with illegal transfer/purchase of a revolver and carrying a pistol without a permit. His bond was set at $5,000.
Should Parents Be Charged?
https://youtu.be/97J0KdQm0OU There was another school incident in Norwalk this morning. Should parents and the child be charged?? What do you think?
Police Investigate Lordship Home Invasion, Suspects Arrested Across Multiple States
On July 15, 2024, Stratford Police responded to a home invasion in the Lordship section of town. Several suspects entered the occupied home in the early morning hours, stealing the victim's vehicle and other valuables. They also removed registration plates from other vehicles in the neighborhood. The investigation was taken over by the Narcotics, Vice, and Intelligence Unit, along with the Fairfield County Auto Theft Task Force. With assistance from the Connecticut Juvenile Probation Division, police departments in Sayreville, NJ, New York City, and New Jersey State Police, the main suspect was identified as 18-year-old Ryeim Robinson from Newark, NJ, who is connected to similar incidents across Fairfield County and beyond. Robinson and his accomplices are believed to have stolen…
Troopers Arrest Two for Participating in Street Takeover on I-95 in Stratford
https://youtu.be/hq9ZgAn_Zmg Two men were arrested for their involvement in a street takeover on I-95 after blocking lanes and performing stunts with a large group of motorcyclists. On September 21, 2024, at approximately 11:10 AM, Connecticut State Police began receiving 911 calls about the erratic group on I-95 Southbound near New Haven. DOT traffic cameras tracked over 100 motorcycles blocking lanes from New Haven through Stratford, led by a white GMC Denali with an unsecured passenger filming the event from the truck bed. When a Trooper attempted to stop the truck near exit 33, the motorcyclists surrounded the cruiser, preventing the stop. The GMC and motorcycles eventually crossed into New York, where the New York State Police stopped the truck. Shaun…
I-95 Crash
Report of a one car crash with injuries I-95 southbound near exit 38. 2024-09-25@2:17pm--#Milford CT-- #cttraffic
Possible Hand Grenade Found
A homeowner on West Brookside Avenue called emergency responders believing they had found a hand grenade in the home. 2024-09-25@11:52am--#Ansonia CT