Westport News: I-95 Crash
2023-07-22@5:10pm Westport News: I-95 Crash A box truck has reportedly crash into the construction zone on I-95 southbound at exit 17
Bridgeport News: Pursuit Ends In Crash
#Bridgeport Ct-- Scott Appleby of the Bridgeport Emergency Communications said in a release: At 1213hrs the Bridgeport Police Taskforce called out a pursuit in the 400th block of Taft Avenue. On-scene reports indicated parties fled from police and caused a MVA while striking multiple vehicles. Reports indicate that three parties were detained and a firearm was recovered. This is currently still an active investigation involving multiple law enforcement agencies. Unknown if there are any injuries. https://youtu.be/8hJoNR1lVik
GOVERNOR LAMONT ACTIVATES CONNECTICUT’S EXTREME HOT WEATHER PROTOCOL
Cooling Centers Can Be Located by Calling 2-1-1 or Visiting 211ct.org (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that due to a weather forecast indicating that temperatures over the next several days are expected to be very hot and humid, he is directing Connecticut’s extremely hot weather protocol to be activated effective at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, and remaining in effect through 8:00 a.m. on Sunday, July 30, 2023. The current forecast indicates that the heat index during this period will range at times between 95 to 105 degrees and have lingering impacts during the overnight hours, particularly in urban areas throughout Connecticut. The purpose of this protocol is to ensure that the most vulnerable populations…
Stratford News: Sexual Assault
#Stratford CT-- In June 2023 Stratford Police Department received a complaint from an adult female alleging she was sexually assaulted by a known male. The female accused Roderick C Ricketts, 44 years old of Stratford, of inappropriately touching her in mid-June. After a thorough investigation into the allegations, an arrest warrant was applied for and granted for the following charges: Sexual Assault 4th Degree 53a-73a On July 20, 2023 Mr. Ricketts, turned himself in, was processed, posted his bond, then released with a court date set for 7-31-2023.
Bridgeport News: 8 Year-Old Hit In A Shootout
#Bridgeport CT--On Sunday, July 23, 2023, at 11:07 PM, the Bridgeport Emergency Communications Center received a notification from ShotSpotter for the 300th block of Orchard Street. Bridgeport Police and AMR (Ambulance) were sent to the location. According to reports from the scene, two unidentified individuals were firing guns at each other, and unfortunately, an 8-year-old child was accidentally grazed by a bullet near their ear. The child was taken to the hospital, but the injury is not life-threatening. The Bridgeport Police Detective Bureau is currently investigating this incident.
I-95 Woes
2023-07-24 I-95 Woes A paver truck that fell off a trailer overnight during construction still continues to cause delays on I-95 this afternoon.
Bridgeport News: Motorcyclist Injured
2023-07-22@10:19pm-- Report of a motorcyclist injured in a crash on Rennell Street.
Bridgeport News: Crash
2023-07-22@9:36pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Crash Knocks Out PowerA one-car crash on Brewster Avenue knocked power out in the area. Special thanks to the two viewers who sent the photos in.
Norwalk News: Fatal Accident – Witnesses Sought
#Norwalk CT-- On July 21, 2023, at 9:58 p.m. Norwalk Combined Dispatch received reports of an accident involving a car and a moped at the intersection of Maple Street and Van Buren Avenue. Norwalk Police Officers responded to the scene and located two vehicles, a moped and an Infiniti SUV. The operator of the moped was transported to Norwalk Hospital with significant injuries and was later pronounced deceased at Norwalk Hospital. The operator of the second vehicle remained on scene and is cooperating with investigators. Any persons that witnessed the accident or have any information about the incident is asked to contact the lead investigator, Officer Taylor Equi, by calling 203-854-3035, or by email at tequi@norwalkct.gov. Anonymous tips can be…