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Stratford

Stratford Police Make Drug Arrests Near Success Avenue Following Neighborhood Complaints

Jan 22, 2026 Alex

The Stratford Police Department’s Narcotics, Vice & Intelligence Unit continues to investigate and address persistent community complaints regarding suspected narcotics activity in neighborhoods near the Success Avenue corridor, including the Stonybrook Condominium Complex and Success Village Housing Complex. Residents have reported that ongoing drug activity has negatively affected their daily quality of life, prompting sustained enforcement efforts in the area. On January 16, 2026, the unit conducted targeted operations that resulted in two arrests. Joseph Villafane, a convicted felon, was charged with Failure to Appear in the First Degree, Illegal Possession of Narcotics 3rd Offense, and Illegal Possession of Crack/Cocaine 3rd Offense, along with additional failure-to-appear charges from other agencies, and is being held on bonds totaling $460,000 with a…

Trumbull

Burst Pipes At Trumbull Mall

Jan 21, 2026 Stephen Krauchick

Firefighters were called to the Trumbull Mall at 5065 Main Street where a number of pipes on the roof had burst. Unconfirmed radio reports indicated the area affected the most as in the Forever 21 area. 2026-01-21@11:44am-- #Trumbull CT

Bridgeport

Structure Fire

Jan 21, 2026 Stephen Krauchick

Bridgeport firefighters knocked down a fire inside the walls of a building in the 700 block of Arctic Street. No injuries were reported, and the fire marshal is investigating the cause. 2026-01-21@1:40pm-- #Bridgeport CT #ctfire

Valley

Odor of Gas at Shelton Sikorsky

Jan 20, 2026 Stephen Krauchick

Shelton firefighters are at Sikorsky at 33 Platt Road for an odor of an unknown gas. 50 people at the facility have been evacuated. 2026-01-20@7:11pm-- #Shelton CT Community over clicks. Buying us a coffee helps fund on-the-ground reporting that actually shows up when it matters. buy us a coffee at https://ko-fi.com/doingitloca

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GOVERNOR LAMONT ACTS TO PROTECT CONNECTICUT FARMLAND AND OPEN SPACE FROM RISING TAX ASSESSMENTS

Jan 20, 2026 Alex

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is taking immediate action to prevent dramatic increases in property tax assessments on Connecticut farmland, forestland, open space, and maritime heritage land that could force the conversion of these lands to more intensive uses. In a letter transmitted today to Office of Policy and Management (OPM) Interim Secretary Joshua Wojcik, the governor is directing OPM to reinstate the 2020 recommended land use values under PA 490, effective immediately. “Family farms are vital to Connecticut’s economy and are an essential part of our heritage,” Governor Lamont said. “Preserving Connecticut’s farmland and open spaces is critical to maintaining a reliable source of food and farm products, conserving our natural resources, and promoting the welfare and…

Valley

Prospect Man Arrested on Child Pornography Charges After Two-Year Investigation

Jan 20, 2026 Alex

On January 19, 2026, Alexander Beardsley, age 33, of Prospect was arrested by warrant for possession of child pornography. The investigation into Beardsley began in 2024 when he was a resident of Ansonia. During the course of the investigation search warrants were conducted where computers, phones and various electronic storage devices were seized and examined. The examinations resulted in the discovery of over 100 images of child pornography. The investigation was led by Detective Mark Clifford with the assistance of the Shelton Police Department, Prospect Police Department and the State of Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection Digital Forensic Unit. Beardsley was charged with Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material, he was held on a $75,000.00 bond to…

Bridgeport

Firefighters Rescue 5 From Structure Fire

Jan 20, 2026 Stephen Krauchick

https://youtube.com/shorts/dBO4xUFUKAU Bridgeport firefighters rescued five people from a structure fire Sunday night in the 1200 block of Kossuth Street. A ceiling collapse inside the building forced crews to evacuate and continue firefighting operations from the exterior.

Bridgeport

Fire At Greene Homes

Jan 19, 2026 Stephen Krauchick

https://youtube.com/shorts/gcnjYKNomDc Firefighters were dispatched to Greene Homes tonight for an automatic alarm, which was quickly upgraded to a full assignment while crews were en route after additional information indicated an active fire. Upon arrival, smoke was visible from the sixth floor of the building. Crews advanced to the sixth floor, stretched a line from the standpipe, and extinguished a bedroom fire. All occupants were already out of the building when firefighters arrived, and a small number of pets were removed safely. No further issues were reported at the scene. We’re a two-person independent local news team, if you like what we do, you can support us by:Buy us a coffee at https://ko-fi.com/doingitlocalBecome a Facebook Subscriber: https://www.facebook.com/DoingItLocal/subscribe/Support us on Patreon at…

Milford

Structure Fire

Jan 19, 2026 Alex

Report of a house on fire on Bryan Hill Road in Milford. Firefighters are on scene confirming heavy fire in the back and are currently putting out the blaze.

Bridgeport

Fire At the old Harding High Building

Jan 18, 2026 Stephen Krauchick

Report of a fire at the abandoned Harding High School building at the 1700 block of Central Ave. Firefighters on scene are reporting fire in a window and are currently putting it out at this time. We’re a two-person independent local news team, if you like what we do, you can support us by:Buy us a coffee at https://ko-fi.com/doingitlocalBecome a Facebook Subscriber: https://www.facebook.com/DoingItLocal/subscribe/Support us on Patreon at https://patreon.com/doingitlocalDirectly donate via https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=N56AVL6EUFP6NHelp us continue to deliver breaking local news, while gaining access to special supporter-only behind-the-scenes content.

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