The following are the 2022 Connecticut State Police Christmas holiday traffic statistics from Friday, 12/23/2022, at 12:00 AM to Sunday 12/25/22, at 8:00 AM: Calls for service: 2,897 Motorist Assists: 175 Speeding Citations: 43 DUI arrests: 9 Motor vehicle accidents: 171 Serious: 1 Fatal: 2 This press release was made possible by:
HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont announced the Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) will allow all participating households that heat with deliverable fuels such as home heating oil to receive an additional crisis assistance benefit worth $430 this winter season, above the amount they were already able to receive. Earlier today, Congress approved the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, which includes an additional $1 billion for the national Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) that will provide Connecticut with an estimated $20 million in additional funding for CEAP. This press release was made possible by: CEAP is administered by the Connecticut Department of Social Services (DSS) in partnership with the state’s community action agencies and is normally funded entirely through…
2022-12-25@4:01pm--#Bridgpeort CT-- Report of a crash with injuries on Old Town Road. This news report is made possible by:
2022-12-24-7:04pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A homeless man was found dead at the Bridgeport train station. CPR was attempted. No foul play is suspected.
The following are the Connecticut State Police-2021 Christmas holiday traffic statistics from Friday, 12/23/2021, at 12:00 AM to Saturday 12/24/21, at 8:00 AM: Calls for Service: 1932 Speeding Violations: 23 DUI Arrests: 3 Accidents Investigated: 119 With Reported Injuries: 9 Serious Injuries: 1 Fatalities: 2 This press release was made possible by:
2022-12-24@2:52am--#Bridgeport CT--Bridgeport Emergency Communication Center received a call of a motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Stratford Avenue and Waterview Avenue. The caller indicated that a vehicle had left the road, traveled down an embankment, and entered the water. Upon arrival, police and fire personnel found a BMW sport utility vehicle partially submerged on its roof. Witnesses indicated that the driver was still inside the vehicle. The Bridgeport Police Scuba Team was requested and fire department personnel entered the water in cold water rescue suits. The fire department was able to remove the vehicle driver from the water and began life-saving efforts. A male victim was transported by medics to Bridgeport Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. He…
2022-12-24@1:52pm--#Norwalk CT-- A crash has shutdown I-95 northbound near exit 16. Use an alternative route if you can.
2022-12-24@12:19pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters quickly extinguish a dryer fire in the 200 block of Wells Street. This news report is made possible by:
2022-12-23@6:27pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A pedestrian has been struck by a car and is in serious condition in the 600 block of North Avenue near French Street. The area is closed and the "Traffic Team" is on the way to investigate.
On December 15 th 2022 at approximately 3:30 am while on routine patrol, a Westport Police officer observed a vehicle traveling east on Post Rd East run the red light at the intersection with Cedar Rd. The officer followed and observed the vehicle until it turned into a parking lot. The officer turned around and observed the suspect vehicle exit the parking lot and travel west on Post Rd East running the red light at Church St. The officer attempted to stop the vehicle and the operator refused to pull over. The officer continued behind the vehicle attempting to stop it, but when it became evident that the operator would not stop, the officer alerted other officers further west on…
