120mph on Route 8/25

On 11/26/2023, at approximately 2:00 a.m., Troopers assigned to Troop G in Bridgeport observed a green BMW traveling in excess of 120 MPH on Route 8 southbound in the area of Exit 2 in Bridgeport. This area has a posted speed limit of 55 MPH. When Troopers attempted to initiate a motor vehicle stop the BMW, accelerated and entered onto I-95 southbound, eluding Troopers. Minutes later, another Trooper observed the same vehicle exiting I-95 southbound at Exit 18 in Westport and attempted to initiate a motor vehicle stop. In response, the BMW fled the area, again eluding Troopers. Patrol units in the area were advised that the same vehicle, a BMW sedan displaying a New Jersey registration, had just fled…

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Shelton News: Downtown Robbery

Shelton CT-- On 11/27/2023, Jalen Bolton and Ashan Langston were arrested by the Shelton Police Department in connection with a robbery that took place in downtown Shelton. The charges against them include Robbery 1st Degree, Larceny 3rd Degree, and Conspiracy. Additionally, Jalen Bolton faces a charge of possession of narcotics with intent to sell after crack cocaine was found in his possession. The incident leading to their arrest occurred around 5:30 PM in the Municipal Parking lot at 415 Howe Ave. The police were initially dispatched to a fight at the location, but the individuals involved had fled by the time officers arrived. Later, the victim of the robbery reported to the Shelton Police Department, stating that he had been…

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State Police Holiday Stats

State Police Thanksgiving Weekend Stats-- 11/22 - 11/26Calls for service: 4,985 Motorist assists: 245Speeding violations: 178 Motor vehicle accidents: 356Fatalities: 1 DUI Arrests: 28Infractions for other violations: (including seatbelt, unsafe lane change, following too closely, move over, distracted driving, etc): 428

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Bridgeport News: Man Shot

On November 26, 2023, at approximately 2:25 am Bridgeport Police responded to reports of a party shot at 2579 Fairfield Avenue (Krauszer’s Food Store).   Upon arrival, Officers quickly located a 33-year-old Bridgeport man lying on the ground in the parking lot of the store.  The victim was suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to the torso and leg.  He was quickly transported by AMR Ambulance to an area hospital where he is listed in stable condition. The Detective Bureau has responded and taken charge of the criminal investigation.  Multiple items of evidence were located at the scene.  Those items are being collected and processed by the Police Department’s Forensic Identification Unit.  Detectives are conducting interviews, canvassing the area, and documenting their…

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Connecticut State PoliceThanksgiving Weekend Stats

Connecticut State Police Thanksgiving Weekend Stats 11/22 - 11/26 These are reflective of the time period starting at 12:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 22, 2023 to 7:00 a.m. on Sunday, November, 26, 2023: Calls for service: 4,985 Motorist assists: 245 Speeding violations: 178 Motor vehicle accidents: 356 Fatalities: 1 DUI Arrests: 28 Infractions for other violations: (including seatbelt, unsafe lane change, following too closely, move over, distracted driving, etc): 428

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Bridgeport News: Assault

2023-11-26@7:29pm--#Fairfield CT-- Police are investigating a possible assault of a woman in the Home Depot parking lot possibly inside a2023-11-26@7:29pm--#Fairfield CT-- Police are investigating a possible assault of a woman in the Home Depot parking lot possibly inside a car at 541 Kings Hwy Cut-Off. car at 541 Kings Hwy Cut-Off.

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