Westport Police remind residents to stay vigilant in locking their cars and homes. Over this past weekend, Fairfield County, including Westport saw an increase in stolen vehicle attempts and larcenies from unlocked cars. Please lock your homes and vehicles, utilize alarm and surveillance systems, and report any suspicious behavior to the Westport Police Department.
A Bridgeport woman has been arrested by the Bridgeport Police for a swatting incident that led to a rapid response by the department's Emergency Service Unit. Dorothy Smith, 34 years-old, turned herself in on Thursday morning on a felony warrant. She was charged with Falsely Reporting an Incident in the First Degree. Smith called 911 in the early morning hours on June 27th, 2024, pretending to be another female. She then falsely reported that her and her family were being held hostage at gunpoint in a house on Highland Ave. by her boyfriend. Smith also falsely reported her boyfriend had just beaten her with a gun. She said she was making the call while she was locked in a bathroom. Smith also…
On July 19, 2024, at approximately 10:09 AM, the Shelton Police Department responded to multiple 911 calls reporting a motorcycle and motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Walnut Tree Road and Thompson Street in Shelton. Upon arrival, Shelton Police and EMS found a 21-year-old male and a 22-year-old female in the roadway with serious injuries. The Shelton Police Accident Reconstruction team was dispatched to investigate the incident. Initial findings indicated that the male operator of the motorcycle, with his female passenger, was traveling south on Walnut Tree Hill Road. A motor vehicle traveling north on Walnut Tree Hill Road attempted a left turn onto Thompson Street, colliding with the motorcycle and obstructing its path. Both the motorcycle operator and…
A pedestrian was struck on I-95 northbound at exit 28. According to radio reports the driver responsible fled the scene. Minor injuries reported 2024-07-21@10: 17pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #cttraffic
Police are investigating a crash on Villa Avenue near Lynbrook Road with a downed tree. No wire were taken down. 2024-07-21@6:00pm--#Fairfield CT
A crash on I-95 northbound near exit 28 for a car under a tractor-trailer.Radio reports say they are shutting down the highway.
First responders were called to North and Catherine Street for a iPhone crash alert. The didn't find a crash but a broken cellphone in the road there. Police were called to take possession of the remains. 2024-07-20@5:14pm--#Bridgeport CT
Firefighters on scene of a basement fire in the 1800 block of North Avenue. No reported injuries, The fire marshal was called to investigate the cause of the fire. 2024-07-20 @4:04pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #ctfire
A tire technician was injured when a tire blew up on him at Town Fair Tires at 500 Kings Highway East according to radio reports. The man received an arm injury and transported to the hospital. 2024-07-19@6:45pm--#Fairfield CT
At approximately 3:33 PM today, a report was received about a large 200-foot yacht on fire in Long Island Sound. There were around 23 people on board. The Bridgeport Fire Department led the response, with support from Stratford and Fairfield Fire Departments, along with the Coast Guard. The yacht safely returned to shore, and no injuries were reported. Later, a canoe overturned in the Pequonnock River near East Washington Avenue. Firefighters rescued the man, but it is currently unknown if he sustained any injuries.
