Teen Taken Down in Ansonia Street Takeover Mayhem

The Ansonia Police Department arrested a 17-year-old male on both juvenile and motor vehicle charges for his involvement in the April 26, 2025, street takeover on Wakelee Avenue. Due to his age the name of the suspect will not be released; the motor vehicle charges regarding the incident will be separate from the juvenile charges and will be adjudicated at Derby Superior Court. On May 15, 2025, the male was charged with Riot First Degree, Conspiracy to Commit Riot First Degree and Reckless Endangerment First Degree and held by Juvenile Court. On June 4, 2025, the male was charged with Reckless Driving, Racing, Operating without a License, Operating an Unregistered Motor Vehicle, and Operating with No Insurance. He was held…

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Two Arrested in Armed Robbery of Westport Hardware Store

Westport, CT – May 29, 2025Two individuals have been arrested in connection with a robbery at Westport Hardware on March 17th. Police say Lydia Bell, 26, of Fairfield, and Joshua Loveras, 28, of Bridgeport, conspired to steal power tools valued at $300. According to investigators, Loveras first entered the store before Bell came in and allegedly took the tools. When confronted outside, Bell reportedly claimed she had a knife and that her accomplice had a gun before fleeing in a car. Surveillance footage and law enforcement information sharing helped identify the suspects. Both turned themselves in to Westport Police on May 29 and were charged with multiple offenses including Robbery 3rd, Conspiracy to Commit Robbery, and Larceny 6th. Bell also…

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Celebrate the Spirit of Stratford at the Main Street Festival!

Saturday, June 7th10am – 4pm STRATFORD, CT - Rain or shine, the Stratford Main Street Festival is back! Join us on Saturday, June 7th,from 10am to 4pm, on Main Street from Stratford Center to Stratford Avenue. Many thanks to The MilfordBank, Optimum and the Rotary Club of Stratford for presenting the festival as a community service.The Main Street Festival is an annual town-wide event celebrating the many organizations, programs,and services the Town of Stratford has to offer, bringing together nearly 200 local vendors, includingentertainment, food trucks, booths, and artists. The event also provides an opportunity for Stratford’sdiverse organizations to educate the public about their functions and support fundraising efforts.Vendor booths and trucks will line Main Street, allowing residents to stroll…

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STRATFORD – CTDOT is announcing that Route 113 in Stratford will have limited access starting June 3, 2025

The Connecticut Department of Transportation has announced limited access to Route 113 in Stratford beginning June 3, 2025.  On June 2, 2025, a sinkhole was observed in the area of 3 - 36" RCP drainage pipes which carry tidal water under the roadway.  CTDOT maintenance closed Route 113 from Access Road to Oak Bluff Avenue and a detour has been implemented.  The Airport will remain open for normal operations.  Arborio Construction Corporation has been selected for the project which will be administered by District 3 Construction.  LANE CLOSURES/DETOURS  Route 113 Southbound Detour For the Route 113 Southbound detour, motorists will take a left onto Access Road, then right onto Main Street to Stratford Drive. Then take a right onto Prospect Drive and…

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ATTORNEY GENERAL TONG PRAISES PASSAGE OF LEGISLATION TO INCREASE ACCOUNTABILITY FOR FIREARM INDUSTRY BAD ACTORS

(Hartford, CT) – Attorney General William Tong released the following statement regarding passage in the Connecticut General Assembly of House Bill No. 7042, An Act Concerning Implementation of the Firearm Industry Responsibility Act, to strengthen accountability for bad actors in the firearm industry. The legislation now heads to the Governor for his signature. The legislation would permit the Office of the Attorney General to bring civil enforcement actions against gun manufacturers, distributors, marketers and retailers who fail to implement reasonable controls to prevent the sale of firearms to straw purchasers, firearm traffickers, individuals prohibited from possessing firearms under state or federal law or individuals the firearm industry member has reasonable cause to believe intend to use it for a crime or…

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