Barge Fire Interrupts Fireworks
2024-07-07@9:24pm--#Fairfield CT-- The firework display was interrupted as they had to extinguish a fire on the firework's barge.
Shelton News: Jet Ski Accident
2024-07-07@7:32pm--#Shelton CT-- A report of two jet skis colliding with one jet ski taking on water in the Housatonic River near Wooster Island. One person made it ashore to Wooster Island with a head injury.
Norwalk News: Two Sexual Assault Involving A Minor Arrests Made
On Wednesday, June 26th, Detectives from the Norwalk Police Special Victims Unit, with assistance from the Monroe Police Department, located and arrested Joseph Mejia of Charlotte, North Carolina, at a residence in Monroe, CT. After a several months-long investigation, a warrant was obtained for Mejia, charging him with Sexual Assault 4th Degree and two counts of Risk of Injury to a Child. The investigation centered around an incident from 2021 involving Mejia and a minor. Mejia was held on a $500,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in court on July 10, 2024. In May of 2023, the Norwalk Police Department’s Special Victims Unit began investigating an incident where a 4-year-old child was reported to have been sexually assaulted by…
Attic Fire
2024-07-07@5:42pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters on scene of an attic fire on Lewis Street. Everyone is out safely firefighters kept the fire from spreading to any other part of the home.
Officer Struck
2024-07-07@2:11pm--#Derby CT-- #Bridgeport CT-- State Police were on a foot pursuit of a male off exit 16/5th Street/Caroline Street who is wanted in hitting (not sure if it was car or fist) a Bridgeport Police Officer. I'm trying to get more details.
Stratford Library Events in the First Half of July
Summer Reading Sign-Ups: Sign-ups for the Stratford Library’s Summer Reading program continue throughout July for all ages. Pre-readers up to age 8 can join the Read to Me Program, completing activities for a prize and receiving an invitation to a party on September 12. Readers through age 12 can sign up to receive monthly prizes and qualify for a party with Mayor Hoydick and the Library on August 7. Sign up on the Library website or in person. Kids Podcasting Club: The Podcasting Club meets on Monday, July 8, and 22 at 2:30pm for ages 7-13 with a parent/guardian. Registration is required. Harmonica Lessons: Harmonica lessons with Mr. Walter will be held on Tuesday, July 9, 16, and 23 at…
Tonight’s Vehicle Fire
2024-07-06@10:30pm--#Fairfield CT-- Tonight's car fire was on Alyssa Lane. It was smoldering on the firefighter's arrival. The car may have been stolen out of Pound Ridge New York, police investigating.
Norwalk News: Arrest Made in Child Endangerment Case
On May 15, 2024, Norwalk Police patrol officers responded to a call about a 6-year-old child who had not returned home from after-school activities sponsored by the Norwalk Housing Authority. Officers found the child asleep in a Housing Authority passenger van parked in their lot. A follow-up investigation by the Special Victims Unit revealed that Vladimir Galette, the Housing Authority van driver at that time, had failed to follow protocols by not checking the van for passengers before securing it for the evening. An arrest warrant for Reckless Endangerment in the Second Degree was applied for and granted. Galette, age 47, was located on July 4th in Stamford and arrested without incident. He was charged with Reckless Endangerment in the…
Bridgeport News: Update on the Serious Collision on East Main Street
On July 4, 2024, at approximately 10:23pm, the Bridgeport Emergency Operation Center received several calls for an accident involving a motor scooter versus a bicycle. The callers reported both parties were injured, and one was unresponsive. The collision occurred at the intersection of East Main Street and Jane Street. Bridgeport Fire Engine # 10, American Medical Response (AMR), and Bridgeport Police Officers were dispatched to the location. Bridgeport Police Units arrived on scene and observed Bridgeport Fire Engine # 10, giving medical attention to both operators. Both operators appeared to be seriously injured and one of them was unresponsive. The operators were transported to the Bridgeport Hospital Medical Center by AMR. The Bridgeport Police Serious Crash Team was notified and…
Fairfield News: Skimming Scam Device Found
The Fairfield Police Department is alerting the community about a skimming device found on an ATM at the Mobil Gas Station, located at 1271 Stratfield Road, on Monday, July 1. An ATM repair technician discovered the device, but it is unknown when it was placed there. If you have used this ATM, review your bank statements for any unauthorized withdrawals and consider contacting your bank to request a replacement card if you notice suspicious activity. To protect yourself from skimming devices, inspect the card reader for any loose, bulky, or misaligned parts, and examine the keypad to see if it is thicker than usual or appears to be a fake overlay. Always use your hand to shield the keypad while…