Easton News: Multiple Assault Victims
2023-08-22@11:40pm Easton News: Multiple Assault Victims Police/EMS on the scene in the 200 block of Maple Road for four people were assaulted. No mention of any weapons or any further details at this time.
Narcotics Arrest
During May 2023, the Special Services Division began receiving information that Joshua Powell wasselling large quantities of powder and crack cocaine that contained fentanyl within the City of Norwalk.An investigation was initiated into Powell’s narcotics trafficking enterprise. Over the next severalmonths, investigators made several controlled narcotics purchases from Powell. As a result of theirinvestigation, five arrest warrants were issued for Powell charging him with sale of a controlledsubstance.On August 10, 2023, at 7:30pm, officers from the Special Services Division observed Powell on MainStreet. As Officers approached, he attempted to discard cocaine. Powell was taken into custody withoutincident. The cocaine seized during the arrest field tested positive for the presence of fentanyl. Arrested: Joshua Powell, 30 of StamfordCharges: Sale of Narcotics…
Press Release – Bridgeport Police Chief’s Pension Cut In Half
A judge has upheld the decision to reduce former Bridgeport Police Chief Armando "A.J." Perez's pension by 50 percent due to his involvement in cheating on the 2018 police chief's exam and lying to the FBI about it. The judge emphasized that the facts were clear regarding Perez's intentional actions and their negative impact on the public trust and fair evaluation processes. Despite pleas from Perez's wife, a portion of the reduced pension will still be allocated to her. Perez's lawyer attempted to challenge the order, claiming misunderstandings, but the judge maintained the clarity of the original ruling. Perez and the city's former personnel director, David Dunn, were both sentenced for conspiracy to commit wire fraud and making false statements…
I-95 Crash
2023-08-18@4:04pm Fairfield News: I-95 Crash Report of a 2-car crash on I-95 northbound on exit 21 on-ramp with minor injuries. Traffic is backing up but probably no reason to detour.
Bridgeport News: Assault
Bridgeport News: Assault-- At 9:43 PM on Thursday, August 17th, an individual called 911 to reportthat they had been attacked by a black man with a bald head and glasses. The victim stated that they had been stabbed with an unknown object. The victim's injuries were not life-threatening, and they were taken to the hospital for treatment. Police are currently conducting a search for the person responsible for the incident. As of now, no additional information is available.
Bridgeport News: Flooded Streets
Bridgeport News: Flooded Streets A viewer sent in photos of the flooding on Cottage Street. Shesaid this happened over the 4th of July weekend as well.The National Weather Service reported almost 2 inches of rainfell in an hour.
WESTPORT POLICE INVESTIGATE UNTIMELY DEATH
The Westport Police Detective Bureau, with the assistance of Connecticut State Police Western District Major Crime, completed their on-scene investigation last night at approximately 12:45 a.m. The deceased has been positively identified as Jennifer Lindstrom, age 56, of 3 Oak Ridge Park. Westport Police responded to the residence at approximately 11:00 a.m. after a housekeeper arrived and found Ms. Lindstrom unresponsive at the bottom of a staircase leading to the basement. Ms. Lindstrom has been transported from the scene to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for an autopsy. This investigation is still active, and more information will be released as it becomes available. (Westport, CT 08/17/2023) On August 17th, 2023 at approximately 11:00 a.m., Westport Police responded to…
GOVERNOR LAMONT ANNOUNCES CONNECTICUT’S 2023 SALES TAX-FREE WEEK RUNS FROM AUGUST 20 TO 26
(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that Connecticut will hold Sales Tax-Free Week from Sunday, August 20, 2023, to Saturday, August 26, 2023. During this one-week sales tax holiday, retail purchases of most clothing and footwear items priced under $100 are exempt from the Connecticut sales and use tax. The exemption applies to each eligible item costing under $100 regardless of how many of those items are sold to a customer on the same invoice. “This tax-free holiday is scheduled at the perfect time to help families stretch their dollars during the back-to-school season, while also giving businesses an extra boost to their bottom line,” Governor Lamont said. “I encourage everyone taking advantage of these savings to shop…
Today’s Vehicle Fire
2023-08-17@2:5-pmBridgeport News: Today's Vehicle Fire A viewer sent in this picture from their Tesla camerason I-95 near exit 26. This is why I ordered the camerason the DoingItLocalMobile!
Tonight’s Vehicle Fire
2023-08-16@8:29pmShelton News: Tonight's Vehicle Fire Tonight's vehicle fire is being hosted by Shelton onKneen Street near Coram Avenue.