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Shelton Police and State of CT agencies conduct inspections of Smoke Shops.

Feb 8, 2024 Alex

On 02/05/2024 the Shelton Detective Bureau along with the Department of Consumer Protection, Department of Revenue Services and the Department of Mental Heath and Addiction Services conducted inspections of six Shelton smoke shops. Prior to inspection, underage persons were sent into each shop to purchase tobacco products. In each instance the underage person was sold tobacco or a vape product and none were asked for identification. The shops inspected were Smoke City located at 719 Bridgeport Ave, Nicks Convenience located at 609 Howe Ave, Shelton Smoker located at 500 Howe Ave, 420 Smoke Shop located at 420 Howe Ave, Smoke World located at 350 Bridgeport Ave and Breeze 2 Smoke Shop located at 874 Bridgeport Ave. During the inspections, cannabis…

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Two Assault Man in Burglary Incident

Feb 8, 2024 Alex

On February 6, 2024 at about 2:45 A.M. the Ansonia Police Department investigated an aggravated assault on Woodlawn Avenue. The victim, a 65 year old Ansonia resident, reported someone knocked on his door and when he opened the door two males forced their way into his residence. One male was armed with a handgun and asked him where his money was. The victim reported the male with the handgun then took a knife and cut him in the upper body. Both males then fled the residence. The victim provided a description of one of the suspects as a black male about 6 feet 2 inches tall around 30 to 40 years old and the other male was just described as…

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Valley

Ansonia News: Stabbing Update

Feb 8, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

#Ansonia: On February 7, 2024 at about 12:30 P.M. the Ansonia Police Department responded to the 300 block of Main Street to investigate a reported stabbing. First responding officers found a female suffering from a stab wound to the upper body. The female was transported to a local hospital for treatment and is in stable condition. The suspect was identified as a neighbor of the victim, William Petaway. Officers were able to make contact with Petaway on the phone and he agreed to return to Ansonia where he was taken into custody without incident. William Petaway, age 50, of Ansonia was charged with Criminal Attempt at Murder, Assault Second Degree, and Threatening Second Degree. He is being held on a…

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Fairfield State News

STATE REPRESENTATIVE JENNIFER LEEPER, STATE SENATOR TONY HWANG, FIRST SELECTMAN BILL GERBER BACK CONNECTICUT SITING COUNCIL’S VOTE AGAINST UI RAILROAD TRANSMISSION LINE UPGRADE PROJECT AS PROPOSED

Feb 7, 2024 Alex

  Council voted unanimously against project in its present form  FAIRFIELD, CT – State Representative Jennifer Leeper (D-Fairfield), State Senator Tony Hwang (R-Fairfield), and Fairfield First Selectman Bill Gerber today supported the Connecticut Siting Council’s unanimous vote against the United Illuminating (UI) Railroad Transmission Line Upgrade Project as proposed.   During Thursday’s Siting Council finding of fact meeting, the Council examined the submitted evidence and made a preliminary non-binding opinion on UI’s proposed project in Docket 516. Not one commissioner voted in support of UI’s project as proposed. Four commissioners, including the Chairman, supported the perspective that the new monopoles should be moved to the north side of the tracks, so as to avoid the creation of a second transmission corridor in such a congested region. One…

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Ansonia News: Shooting

Feb 7, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

#Ansonia CT-- On February 6, 2024, the Ansonia Police responded to multiple calls of shots fired on Fourth Street around Liberty and Star Streets at 8:45 P.M. Investigation revealed shell casings on the scene, and video footage captured individuals firing guns seemingly without motive, prompting a search for information, urging the public to contact the police or submit anonymous tips through Tip411 at https://www.tip411.com/tips/new?alert_group_id=21553.

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Bridgeport Milford

Robbery Arrest Made

Feb 7, 2024 Alex

On January 16, 2024, at around 6:40 pm, officers responded to a reported robbery with a firearm at a residence on Wilson Street. The victim identified two familiar males as the perpetrators who had robbed them at gunpoint inside the residence. The suspects fled in a white vehicle, subsequently spotted by a responding officer on Schoolhouse Road, leading to a stop. Narcotics were discovered in the vehicle during the encounter. Further investigation revealed that the firearm used in the robbery had been dropped off at another residence in Milford. The Milford Police Department Detective Bureau initiated an enhanced investigation, securing a search warrant for the suspected residence. The execution of the warrant resulted in the recovery of a stolen .38…

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Bridgeport

Water Infrastructure Work to Begin in Bridgeport

Feb 7, 2024 Alex

Water main replacement project to begin February 14 BRIDGEPORT, Conn. – February 6, 2024 – Aquarion Water Company is performing essential work on water infrastructure in Bridgeport to ensure continued system reliability and the highest quality water. Water main replacement projects will begin on February 14 on Kossuth Street, Maple Street, and Jane Street. The projects are expected to be completed by May 2024. Final paving will then be scheduled in coordination with the Town of Bridgeport and the State of Connecticut. Stratford-based Burns Construction Company will be the contractor for the water main replacement project. The project, which will replace approximately 3,000 feet of water main, is part of an ongoing program to improve Aquarion’s water distribution system and to…

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Stratford

Stratford Library Events for the First Week of February

Feb 6, 2024 Alex

Stratford Library has exciting teen events in February. On February 7th at 4:00 pm in the Children's Program Room, tweens (grades 5-7) can learn to create Valentine's Day charms using the Library's 3D Doodle pens. Registration is required. Retro Movie Night on February 8th at 5:00 pm in the Board Room offers an interactive experience watching "Spaceballs." Props are provided, and quoting favorite movie lines is encouraged. Snacks will be available, and registration is required for ages 16 and up. Join the BookBuzz event on February 8th from 4:00 to 4:30 pm on Discord. Led by teen volunteers, the book chat in #book-chat covers current reads, favorites, and more. If you're not on the Teen Discord, email slateen@stratfordlibrary.org for an…

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Bridgeport News: Child Dies In Crash

Feb 6, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

On 02/06/24 at approximately 6:05am the Bridgeport Emergency Operation Center received several calls for a single motor vehicle crash involving an injured child. The callers reported a vehicle crashing into a utility pole and getting trapped by a tree off the side of the road. The Bridgeport Fire Department and American Medical Response responded to the scene along with Bridgeport Police Officers to render aid.  A preliminary investigation confirmed a silver 2005 Honda Accord was traveling northbound on Reservoir Avenue near Saunders Avenue. The Honda Accord lost control and hit a UI utility pole and came to rest on a tree off the northbound side of the road.  The Honda Accord was occupied by a 29-year-old male operator, a 30-year-old…

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