Bridgeport News: Structure Fire
Firefighters were met with a heavy smoke condition at Sterling Place. Firefighters knocked down the fire in the building and ventilated the smoke. Everyone got out safe and there are no reported injuries at this time.
Shelton News: Car into building
A car crashed into a building at 85 River Road, Daybreak Condos and the building inspector has been called to the scene.
Stratford Library Hosts Edible Wild Plants Program April 25
The Stratford Library will host a special workshop "Edible Wild Plans and Fungi of Spring”,an informative and entertaining seasonal presentation on Thursday, April 25 at 6:30 pm. Theprogram is free and open to the public.As the warmer temperatures and longer days of spring unfold, many tender, young edibleshoots, plants, flowers, and even a few fungi awaken a forager’s senses and delight. At theLibrary program, attendees will learn how to identify, sustainably harvest, and prepare the wildfoods of spring, from invasive bamboo shoots to the lemony tang of fresh wood sorrel, includingsome of the early edible fungi of the season.Guest speakers for the program are “The 3 Foragers”, a family from southeasternConnecticut who have been identifying, photographing, and cooking with the…
Stratford News: Large Fight At Short Beach
2024-04-15@5:49pm--#Stratford CT-- Report of a large fight of over 200 people on Short Beach. Police from surrounding towns and state police are on scene. If you have any photos or videos post the in the comments or message them to me for anonymity. State police now reporting a large fight on the beach in West Haven.
Pedestrian Struck
2024-04-15#5:36pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Report of a pedestrian being struck at Railroad and Park Avenue
Bridgeport News: Motorcycle Accident
Report of a motor vehicle accident involving a motorcycle by the intersection of Hewitt ave and Stratford Ave
Bridgeport News: Child Struck By Mountain Bike
2024-04-15@2:51pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A person on a mountain bike struck a four-year-old child while riding the bike at Seaside Park by the splash pad.
Will New Leadership At State Police Be Enough To Fix State PD?
Daniel Loughman was formally sworn in as Colonel of the Connecticut State Police, succeeding his role as Interim Colonel since November 1, 2023. The ceremony took place at the Connecticut Police Academy in Meriden, where DESPP Commissioner Ronnell Higgins administered the oath. Expressing gratitude and humility, Colonel Loughman emphasized his dedication to the men and women of the Connecticut State Police. He lauded their excellence, not only within the state but across the nation, highlighting the agency's 120-year legacy of citizen protection. "I am honored to lead the Connecticut State Police and serve alongside our committed troopers," stated Loughman. "Having visited each of the 11 barracks during my interim tenure, I've gained valuable insights into our troopers' needs and aspirations.…
Fairfield News: Stabbing
2024-04-15@11:11pm--#Fairfield CT-- A woman was stabbed several times (according to unconfirmed radio report) in the 700 block of Mountain Laurel Road. There are no further details.
Bridgeport News: Dumpster Fire
2024-04-14@9:08pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters were called for a dumpster fire in the 70 block of Laurel Avenue. It was located on the side of the building but firefighters extinguished it before it threatened the home.