Today's vehicle fire was hosted by Stratford in the backyard of a home in the 300 block of Park Avenue. One caller reported hearing an explosion prior to seeing the fire. 2026-01-12@5:48pm-- #Stratford CT Want to help support our reporting? Buy us a coffee at https://ko-fi.com/doingitloca
According to unconfirmed radio reports from state police, police are currently investigating a report of shots fired in the area of the 1400 block of Reservoir Avenue. The current report is that police are looking for a black vehicle with multiple occupants.
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), a member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, led 13 of his Democratic Senate colleagues in urging U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee leadership, including the Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development leadership, to defend funding for the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail (IPR) grant program in the fiscal year 2026 spending legislation. While the committee-passed U.S. Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations bill included $75 million for this account, House Republicans have proposed zeroing out the funding, risking ongoing work to upgrade the safety and reliability of rail infrastructure in the Northeast Corridor and expand our national passenger rail network. The Senators laid out why annual appropriations of IPR…
Emergency crews responded to a serious motor vehicle crash outside a church at the intersection of Connecticut Avenue and Central Avenue, where multiple people were injured, and one driver had to be extricated from a vehicle. Firefighters arrived to find at least one occupant trapped inside a heavily damaged car. Crews used specialized extrication tools to free the driver while EMS personnel treated victims at the scene. Several injured individuals were transported to area hospitals for further medical evaluation. The crash occurred near a church property, drawing a large emergency response and temporarily impacting traffic in the area as first responders worked to secure the scene and assist the injured. Authorities have not released details on the cause of the…
A thirty-year-old man was stabbed in the chest at Shelton and East Main Street. 2026-01-09@11:44pm-- #Bridgeport CT
A report of a multi-vehicle crash with injuries on Route 8/25 near exit 3 (Boston Ave Exit) 2026-01-09@5:19pm-- #Bridgeport CT #cttraffic
First responders and the gas company are on the scene of a high-pressure gas line release in the Wakelee Avenue, Great Hill Road area. Expect delays in the area. 2026-01-08@7:00PMish #Ansonia CT #Seymour
Norwalk, CT — January 6, 2026 — Norwalk Police Department responded to a report of a suspicious package Tuesday morning on Westport Avenue, prompting a temporary perimeter and assistance from regional resources. At approximately 9:21 a.m., Norwalk patrol officers were dispatched to 370 Westport Avenue after a caller reported a bright green package with red wires protruding from it outside the building. Upon arrival, officers secured the area and established a safety perimeter as a precaution. The Stamford Police Department Bomb Squad was notified and responded to assist with the investigation. A Norwalk Police explosive detection K-9 and handler also conducted a precautionary sweep of the surrounding area. Following the investigation, police determined the item was a battery pack and…
Westport, CT — January 7, 2026 — The Westport Police Department is urging residents and visitors to remain vigilant following an alarming trend identified in recent investigations involving stolen vehicles and attempted vehicle thefts. As has been the case for several years, Westport continues to be a persistent target for car thieves. What once largely involved suspects quietly walking neighborhoods overnight to avoid confrontation has evolved into far more aggressive and brazen behavior. Police say offenders are now operating at all hours of the day and night, targeting both public and private locations, and increasingly following specific vehicles and victims. In multiple recent cases, victims reported encountering suspects in their driveways or inside residential garages shortly after returning home. Investigators…
https://youtube.com/shorts/P2CmeoDcwfE A large Overnight fire occurred in the Shoreline Drive area of Stratford. Five houses were affected by a fire that spread due to high winds in the Shoreline Drive area in Stratford at around 3 AM this morning. There were no reported injuries. Video Credit to WILLIS PONTIER We’re a two-person independent local news team, and by buying us a coffee at https://ko-fi.com/doingitlocal, supporting us on Patreon at https://patreon.com/doingitlocal, donating via https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=N56AVL6EUFP6N, or subscribing on Facebook, you help us continue delivering breaking local news while gaining access to special supporter-only behind-the-scenes content.
