Stratford News: Candles…No Porch Fire
2023-11-12@8:08pm--#Stratford CT-- Firefighters are in the 1100 block of Stratford Avenue for a report porch fire. Turns out to be a candle on the porch. But now you know what all the noise was about!!
Westport News: Lithium Battery Fire
2023-11-12@7:11pm--#Westport CT-- Firefighters were called to a home in the 300 block of Post Road West. They confirmed the smoke and called for more resources to the scene. A lithium battery caught fire in the garage. Firefighters quickly extinguished the fire and is removing the battery and venting the home.
Motorcycle Accident
2023-11-12@5:42pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A motorcyclist and a car collided on Palisades Avenue near Boston Avenue. The cyclist has facial injuries according to radio reports.
Westport News: Chimney Fire
2023-11-12@3:34pm--#Westport CT-- Firefighters are in the 400 block of Riverside Avenue for a fire on the external wall by the chimney. Fire is now out and they are checking to make sure it didn't extend elsewhere.
Bridgeport News: Kitchen Fire
2023-11-12@2:31pm-#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters quickly extinguish a kitchen fire in the 400 block of Grant Street.
Fairfield News: Merritt Crash
2023-11-12@2:02pm--#Fairfield CT-- #cttraffic-- Report of a two-car crash with injuries on the Merritt Parkway southbound between exits 44 and 42.
Route 8/25 Crash
2023-11-12@11:33am--#Bridgeport CT-- #cttraffic-- A rollover crash (car is back on its wheels) on Route 8/25 southbound near exit 5. No word on injuries.
Evading Motor Vehicle Accident – Witnesses Sought
The Norwalk Police Department's Detective Bureau is seeking the community's assistance in an ongoing investigation. In the early hours of November 7, 2023, Norwalk Combined Dispatch received reports of an evading motor vehicle accident that occurred at the intersection of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and Madison Street. Responding swiftly to the scene, Norwalk Police Officers discovered an individual who had been struck by the fleeing vehicle. The injured individual was promptly transported to Norwalk Hospital for medical treatment. Authorities are now urging anyone who witnessed the accident or possesses relevant information to come forward and assist with the investigation. Detective Daniel Fitzmaurice is leading the inquiry and can be reached at 203-854-3180 or via email at dfitzmaurice@norwalkct.gov. Additionally, anonymous…
Arrest Made in Fatal 2023 Bridgeport Car Crash Case
On November 6, 2023, Nathan Antonio Roman turned himself in regarding a fatal motor vehicle accident from January 17, 2023. He was identified and taken into custody, facing charges of Evading Responsibility causing Death, Improper Service Braking System, and Reckless Operation of a Motor Vehicle. A $20,000.00 bond was set. This arrest resulted from an investigation led by Officer Quiles and the Bridgeport Police Department's Traffic Division. On January 17, 2023, at approximately 10:44 AM, a pedestrian was struck by a dark green Toyota Camry at the intersection of East Main Street and Pulaski Street. The pedestrian, 52-year-old Rafael Davila from Bridgeport, was transported to Bridgeport Hospital but did not survive his injuries. The Bridgeport Police Serious Crash Team conducted…
Bye Bye Billy’s Bakery
I've verified from an employee that Billy's Bakery at 1885 Black Rock Turnpike will be closing its doors this Sunday. According to information circulating on local "moms" pages on Facebook, the closure is attributed to an increase in rent, highlighting the challenges businesses face due to rising costs.