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GOVERNOR LAMONT ANNOUNCES PLANS TO USE EMERGENCY STATE RESPONSE RESERVE FOR HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION

Dec 16, 2025 Alex

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that in the coming days he will submit a plan to the bipartisan leadership of the Connecticut General Assembly to use funding from the recently created Emergency State Response Reserve to support homelessness prevention and response services throughout Connecticut. The funds, which are being calculated and are anticipated to amount to at least $5.2 million, will be used by providers in the state that receive funding through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Continuum of Care program. That program is the federal government’s primary homelessness prevention and support services grant program, and it has been put on pause indefinitely nationwide. “So many families, veterans, older adults, and people with disabilities depend on…

Bridgeport

Crash With Injuries

Dec 16, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

Bridgeport Police investigate a crash with injuries on North Washington Avenue. 2025-12-16@3:40pm-- #Bridgeport CT

Bridgeport

Today’s Vehicle Fire

Dec 16, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

Today's vehicle fire is at Summit and Main Street, not near any structures, firefighters quickly takes care of it! 2025-12-16@12:18pm-- #Bridgeport CT

Bridgeport

Crash!

Dec 15, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

https://youtube.com/shorts/NylpK1y4vJQ Report of a car crash at the intersection of Seaview Avenue and Barnum Avenue in Bridgeport.

Bridgeport

Stolen Car & Dognapping Reported in Norwalk

Dec 15, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

A white 2025 Genesis was stolen Monday evening from a liquor store parking lot on Chestnut Hill Road in Norwalk while the owner’s dog was still inside the vehicle. The incident was reported around 7:29 p.m., and police are investigating as they work to locate both the stolen car and the dog. 2025-12-15 @ 7:29 PM — #Norwalk CT

Fairfield

Car Hits House

Dec 15, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

A neighbor accidentally drove into a house on Glen Arden Road late Monday morning, causing damage to the property. No injuries were reported, and the incident remains under investigation. 2025-12-15@11:36am-- #Fairfield CT

Norwalk

Norwalk Police Arrest Man After Overnight Standoff Tied to Protective Order Violations

Dec 14, 2025 Alex

Norwalk Police say patrol officers investigated a domestic dispute on December 13, 2025 at approximately 3:28 p.m. After speaking with the victim, officers were told Jeffrey Vigil was allegedly violating an active no-contact protective order. Police said the investigation determined Vigil had returned to a residence on Old Saugatuck Road following a previous arrest connected to a December 10 domestic violence incident in which police say Vigil discharged a firearm and shot a dog inside the home. The victim reported that Vigil changed the locks and instructed the victim not to return or contact police. Officers also reported they were unable to account for Vigil’s firearms, which police said he was required to surrender under the protective order. Officers responded…

Bridgeport

2 Injured In Machete Fight

Dec 13, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

Two men were injured and transported to the hospital after a machete fight in the apartment building at 655 Arctic Street. 2025-12-13@7:32pm-- #Bridgeport CT

Stratford

Stratford Woman Killed After Car Leaves Main Street, Strikes Tree

Dec 13, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

Stratford police are investigating a fatal one-car crash reported early Saturday morning on Main Street near the intersection of Warner Hill Road. Officers were dispatched to the area around 7:30 a.m. on December 13, 2025, for a reported motor vehicle accident. Police said the vehicle involved was a 2021 black Mercedes GLA 250 and the driver was the only occupant. According to the preliminary investigation, the Mercedes was traveling northbound on Main Street when it left the roadway and struck a tree. The 27-year-old driver was taken to a local hospital, where she was pronounced dead from her injuries. The crash remains under investigation by Detective Joseph Maverley. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Maverley at (203) 385-4128…

Westport

Westport Public Works Shares Winter Plowing Guidelines and Safety Reminders

Dec 13, 2025 Alex

The Westport Department of Public Works (DPW) has shared important winter weather information as crews prepare to plow and treat town roadways. Officials are urging residents to slow down and use extra caution when driving during snow and ice conditions. DPW is responsible for maintaining 124 miles of town roads with a limited number of plow drivers, making plowing priorities necessary. Main roads are cleared first, with special attention given to steep hills and challenging intersections, followed by side streets and then dead-end roads. On side streets, plow drivers typically make one pass to keep roads open while focusing on ensuring main roads remain accessible for emergency vehicles. Residents are reminded not to pass or closely follow snowplows, as plow…

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GOVERNOR LAMONT ANNOUNCES PLANS TO USE EMERGENCY STATE RESPONSE RESERVE FOR HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION

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Norwalk Police Arrest Man After Overnight Standoff Tied to Protective Order Violations

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Westport Public Works Shares Winter Plowing Guidelines and Safety Reminders

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