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Asilin Dorsey, 31  of Hartford died in a wreck after leading police on a pursuit  on the Wilbur Cross Parkway.The chase ended on the exit 58 off-ramp in Orange, where Dorsey crashed a stolen hospital van into a tree.

Second accident on Route 15: wtnh.com

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 17 (UPI) — A pedestrian was killed in Vancouver, Canada, when he was struck by a replica taxi used

in the television series “Cash Cab.”Vancouver police said the 61-year-old Surrey resident died at a hospital after being hit on a downtown street this weekend shortly after the vehicle had been used in a production shoot. Read more….

HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) – Passengers will see Metro-North train tickets go up by 15 percent in November.  One of Malloy’s top aides says even with the price hike, the cost of a train ticket in Connecticut is still lower than in New York.  Some Metro-North commuters don’t agree with the comparison.  Read more……

Metro-North fees rising soon: wtnh.com

With the exception of a few frenetic moments when she was released from the Orange County Jail early Sunday, the public has not laid eyes on Casey Anthony as a free woman.

Oh, there’s been plenty of speculation — she boarded a plane for Ohio at the executive airport early Sunday. No, she was on another private jet, probably heading to Los Angeles. Maybe Hollywood?  Read more….

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Bridgeport/Stratford—Cops: Man beaten up, thrown in trunk, then shot while running through woods

9:45pm–#Bridgeport–EMTs on the way to 35 Park Street for a gun shot wound to the hand, one in the butt….details read more here….

9:12pm–#Faifield–Bellitto wins GOP caucus for First Selectman.

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1:34pm–#Fairfield–Truck slowing traffic on Mill Plain Road near Post Road because it can’t get under the railroad underpass.  On Berwick Ave. there is a pole smoking at the electrical wires.

2:47am–#Bridgeport– There is no power for Sailors Lane, Gilman, Grover and Old Battery Road due to a blown transformer on GIlman Street.  UI is on the scene.  A few Black Rockers waking up late for work today!

Fire at Kingsway Motors 705 Kings Highway East, Fairfield, no injuries minor damage to building exterior.  Video shortly.

11:32pm–#Bridgeport–Stabbing at 497 Grand Street and a robbery and assault at Madison Ave and Frank Street.  Report of heavy police presence here.    Madison Ave. patient reportedly has minor injuries.  No updates on Grand Street at this time.

1:47am–Bridgeport–Report of a vehicle fire turns out to be trash on the sidewalk on fire at Armstrong Place.

We reported this to you live last night as it was happening–Here is the official police statement-

Matthew Miranda of 523 First Avenue West Haven, CT (DOB 12/18/86) was arrested for Assault 3rd (53a-61), Criminal Mischief 2nd (53a-116), Breach of Peace (53a-181), and Using a Motor Vehicle without permission (53a-119b(a)). Miranda was visiting a friend in Fairfield and took her vehicle without permission. He damaged her personal property, including the car, by driving over the lawn knocking down the above ground pool. Miranda physically threw the female friend (vehicle owner) on the ground several times because she tried to stop him from initially taking the car. She suffered bruises and abrasions on her elbows and forearms and refused medical attention. Miranda left the area prior Officer’s arrival, they searched the area and last saw Miranda run under the platform of the Southport Railroad train tracks where he hid for about a half hour, causing Metro North to stop service for a short period of time. After the trains continued on, Miranda re-appeared on the tracks and was taken into custody by Police without further incident. Additional Motor Vehicle charges to Miranda were Reckless Driving (14-222) and Operating without a License (14-36(a)). He was held on a $500.00 bond with a court date of 07/25/11

Unilever is closing its manufacturing plant in Clinton next year, laying off 184 workers who make Vaseline Petroleum Jelly and other body-care products at the facility.

The work will be transfrerred to Unilever’s other facilities throughout 2012. Layoffs will include 49 salaried and 135 hourly employees. The plant is expected to be closed by Dec. 31, 2012.  Read more…….

“Union Had Voted Solidly Against Malloy Concession Package; Such Layoffs Would Have Been Unthinkable In The Past For Troopers”……….”For more than 15 years under Governors John G. Rowland and M. Jodi Rell, prison guards and troopers were seen as the two categories of workers who would be exempt from layoffs because of concerns about public safety. But Malloy said on Tuesday that no agencies would be exempt”……..Read more here….

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RT@ RONBUTZJR–Trumbull PD has a chase in progress now into Bridgeport. Boston ave area. We also heard a call from EMTs to treat an officer for arm laceration on Boston and Hale Terrace

1:40am–#Southport–Mother and son on John Street have a physical fight and police respond.  Son stole mother’s car but found near the train station in Southport.  Son takes off towards the train track in the area; police are searching the area and had MTA stop the on coming trains.  Police are still searching for him on the tracks.  UPDATE--The son is 26 years old from West Haven.  He has criminal history in Connecticut and California  and Florida. 1:55am UPDATE— Police catch him back at John Street.

 

 12:47am–Fairfield–Accident on I-95 northbound near exit 21 Mill Plain Road Exit. State Police report two from the car ran from the scene down the embankment to the Mill Plain Road area.  UPDATE–Fairfield Police capture both parties than ran from the one car accident on I-95 to the Mill Plain Road area.

‎11:30pm–#Bridgeport–Girlfri​end stabs boyfriends at 1525 Central Avenue.  11:40pm–UPDATE–Police request fire department’s assistance to gain entry to this apartment on the third floor.  UPDATE–11:52–#Bridgeport–Police having their hands full with the woman who stabbed her boyfriend at 1525 Central Ave.  Fire department gains entry, leaves and requested back.  3rd ambulance requested to help EMTs on scene. 12:09AM–Girlfriend finally contained and transported to St. Vincent’s Hospital.  Unknown if injured or reason for hospital care.   UPDATE–12:17am–Not quite, EMTs requesting Police to the ambulance for assistance.  Alcohol may be a factor……

10:20pm–#Fairfield–EMTs on the way to a Marlborough Terrace home where a woman was found bleeding and unconscious on the kitchen floor.  We will keep you posted with any updates.   UPDATE—Police tell us this morning that “There was no sign of foul play and the patient was transported to Bridgeport Hospital by AMR”.

6:18pm–#Fairfield-Possible stolen car?  Woman calls Fairfield Police, they help her realize it’s not stolen but she parked it in the Stamford train station.

10:11pm–#Fairfield–Fairfield Police search unsuccessfully for a white BMW that drove off with the gasoline pump nozzle still attached to their car from the Shell Station on Post Road.

Pasquale Santangeli proprietor/owner of Cinzano’s Restaurant for over twenty years and was also instrumental in opening both the Bear & Grill Restaurants in Fairfield and Orange passed on July 11, 2011. He also owned Santangeli Real Estate.   Read his full obituary here.