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Westport

WESTPORT POLICE DEPARTMENT’S 2025 BACK TO SCHOOL SAFETY CAMPAIGN

Aug 26, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

(Westport, CT) – Today, Tuesday, August 26, 2025, marks the return to school for Westport students.The Westport Police Department has already begun and will continue to target traffic violators inschool zones with its annual “Back to School” enforcement and education campaign. Our officers willbe observing traffic for drivers who are using cell phones and speeding in school zones as well asmonitoring bus stops and routes, citing those that disregard school bus signals.The Westport Police Department is committed to protecting children from motorists who disregard thetraffic safety laws, especially around school zones and bus stops where students congregate. We urgecommuters to allow for extra time, as they will be sharing the roads with school buses making frequentstops, as well as children…

Fairfield

Christine Vitale Selected as Fairfield First Selectman

Aug 26, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

Fairfield, Conn., August 25, 2025 — Tonight, Fairfield elective town officers, as designated by Section 9-222 of the Connecticut state statutes, convened at a public meeting to fill the vacancy of First Selectman for the Town of Fairfield. Acting First Selectman Christine Vitale was unanimously appointed to serve as First Selectman for the Town of Fairfield for the remainder of the late First Selectman William A. Gerber’s term which is November of 2027. The seat became vacant on July 15, 2025 after the tragic passing of First Selectman Gerber who died from surgical complications due to a brain tumor. First Selectman Christine Vitale said, “I am honored and humbled to continue serving our community as First Selectman. There has been…

Milford

Fuel Spill on I-95

Aug 26, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

A report of a truck on I-95 near exit 36 southbound with a fuel leak. 2025-08-26@11:49am-- #Milford CT #cttraffic

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Fairfield Little League Metro Returns Home to a Hero’s Welcome

Aug 26, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

https://youtu.be/Cj6GBV0BlNM Fairfield, CT – The Fairfield Metro Little League team returned home today after an unforgettable run on the national stage. The boys represented Fairfield and Connecticut with pride, battling against some of the best teams in the country and earning the admiration of fans near and far. Families, friends, and supporters lined the streets to cheer on the players who brought excitement and unity to the community all summer long. In a special tribute, Acting First Selectman Christine Vitale, joined by the Governor and several state representatives, presented the team with a ceremonial key to the town, honoring their hard work and the pride they brought back home. Though the tournament journey has come to a close, their determination,…

Stratford

Stratford Facility Fire

Aug 26, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

Report of a fire in an industrial facility on Garfield Ave in Stratford. Firefighters are on scene and confirmed a fire inside the facility and are in the process of putting it out at this time. Firefighters are on scene reporting it was a fire in a rubbish pile.

Bridgeport

Rollover Crash!

Aug 24, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

Report of a rollover crash around the 1000 block of Nobel Ave in Bridgeport. We’re 100% independent, free to access, and driven by community—not corporations. Help us keep it that way by subscribing on Facebook, Patreon or give us a tip at ko-fi! patreon.com/doingitlocal ko-fi.com/doingitlocal https://youtube.com/shorts/ea0py_-2epQ?feature=share

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Former High School Teacher Arrested for Sexual Assault

Aug 24, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

On 08-22-25, Shelton Police arrested 38-year-old Jason Kymer of Beacon Falls and charged him with Sexual Assault 2nd Degree, Risk of Injury to a Child, and Tampering with a Witness. Kymer was released on a $50,000 court set bond and given a court of 8-25-25 at Derby Superior Court. The arrest stems from information received by police in June 2025. Police were made aware that Kymer, who was a teacher and coach at Shelton High School, was previously involved in a sexual relationship with a female who was a high student at the time. Shelton Detectives were able to locate the female. The victim said that the sexual relationship with Kymer started when she was a 17-year-old student at Shelton…

Trumbull

Brush Fires

Aug 23, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

Police received a number of calls of kids setting brush fires near exit 6 of Route 25 near Daniels Farm Road and near the Merritt Parkway split. Firefighters on scene and police are searching the area according to unconfirmed radio reports. 2025-08-23@7:00pm -- #Trumbull CT #ctfire #cttraffic

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