11:22pm–#cttraffic–A police pursuit starting on Stratford Avenue in found its way to I-95 southbound ended in Norwalk after the driver, a woman hit the stop sticks at exit 18 set up by the state police. The car was wanted in an earlier home invasion on Deacon Street in Bridgeport. Radio reports say the driver entered the left lane at the construction zone just before exit 18. At exit 18 the driver hit the state police stop sticks and a short time later hit the center barrier. Speeds slowed to slower than 40 mph after hitting the stop sticks and came to a crawl near exit 15 where the driver exited the highway onto Route 7 and then onto East Avenue. Both suspects were quickly apprehended.
Radio reports did not give the names of either suspect, but the driver’s address came back to 45 Wheeler Avenue in Bridgeport according to State Police radio. The driver had 10 previous arrests. She was arrested multiple times for: Burglary, larceny, criminal mischief and one arrest for trespassing.
The passenger had 10 previous arrests for multiple: Criminal mischief, larceny, motor vehicle accidents, reckless endangerment, disorderly conduct. He was also arrested for arson, reckless burning, and probation violations.
Pursuit ends in NorwalkThe white vehicle was the wanted vehicle.Sparks fly after the white car wanted for home invasion hit the state police stop sticks.
10:42pm–#Bridgeport CT–Report of a home invasion on Deacon Street. 2 masked Hispanic males forced their way into the home, one had a knife and the other with a piece of wood. They fled on foot towards Stratford Avenue. Police are on the way.
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4:04pm–#Shelton CT–Shelton firefighters remain busy, this time with a basement fire at 4 Woods Grove Road. Firefighters confirm heavy smoke on arrival. Monroe firefighters called in as the Rapid Intervention Team if needed.
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10:28am–#Fairfield CT–Smoke from a faulty air exchanger on the roof caused smoke to enter the music room area of Ludlowe High School prompting the evacuation of the school. The students were brought over to Ludlowe Middle School where they stayed warm in the gym while firefighters investigated the cause of the smoke. The student were allowed back into the high school in about an hour to resume exams. Superintendent of Schools Dr. David Title was immediately on scene and coordinated efforts. School exams are taking place this week and school was suppose to dismiss at 12pm but will now dismiss at 1:30pm. Meals not normally provided on half days was provided since the day was extended.
11:58am–#Shelton CT–A Shelton firetruck who responded to a fire on Bridgeport Avenue has been hit by an SUV at the intersection of Route 108 and Meadow Street. EMS requested on a priority. No other details given.
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