Crash With Injuries
A crash with injuries at Pembroke and Barnum Avenue. 2025-11-21@4:08pm #Bridgeport CT
Fairfield Police Arrest Individual Responsible for False SantaCon Promotion
Fairfield, CT – On 11/19/2025, the Fairfield Police Department arrested Fairfield University StudentEmmet Blaney, age 19, of Massapequa, NY, on charges of Criminal Attempt to Commit DisorderlyConduct and Criminal Attempt to Commit Criminal Trespass in the Third Degree, following aninvestigation into Blaney promoting a SantaCon gathering, at specific private residential beachaddresses that he has no affiliation with, and without the homeowner’s permission. These promotionsreached over 600,000 views. Blaney was released on a promise to appear and is scheduled to appear inBridgeport Superior Court on 12/8/2025.
Stratford Man Charged in Residential Burglary Case
Stratford Police arrested Joseph Benway III, 38, in connection with a January 2, 2025 residential burglary where entry was forced through a broken glass panel on a garage door and approximately $2,000 in currency was reported stolen. Benway, who had previously worked at the home as a contractor, turned himself in on November 12 after detectives developed him as a suspect through multiple search warrants. Benway was charged with Burglary 1st Degree, Criminal Mischief 1st Degree, and Larceny 3rd Degree. His court-set bond was $150,000, which he posted, and he is scheduled to appear in Stamford Superior Court on December 3.
Man Charged After Stabbing at Wood Park
Bridgeport Police arrested Evens Dorvelus, 46, on Friday night after a stabbing at Wood Park near Wood Avenue and Benham Avenue shortly before 9 p.m. Officers located Dorvelus minutes later walking on Laurel Avenue with a blood-covered knife in his possession, and he was taken into custody. The 37-year-old victim was transported to St. Vincent’s Hospital, where he underwent surgery for a neck wound and is expected to survive. The motive remains unclear, though witnesses reported the victim may have been trying to diffuse a dispute between Dorvelus and another man. Dorvelus was charged with Assault in the First Degree and Breach of Peace in the Second Degree, and was held on $100,000 bond.
Gas Company Hits Gas Line
Firefighters were dispatched to Oak Street, where a gas company working on the street struck a gas line. 2025-11-20@11:01am-- Westport CT
Jury Finds Bridgeport Man Guilty in Amazon Lot Shooting
https://youtu.be/JNqf64rI_4Y A Bridgeport jury has convicted 28-year-old Anthony Vann of first-degree assault for shooting Uber driver Joel Santana Garcia outside the Amazon facility on Long Beach Boulevard in August 2023. Prosecutors said Vann fired nine shots at the SUV after an argument in the parking lot seriously injuring the driver. Vann admitted pulling the trigger but claimed he acted in self-defense, saying he feared the vehicle would back into him. Jurors deliberated for about two hours before returning the guilty verdict. Vann has been jailed since his arrest and is scheduled to be sentenced on January 20. Original reporting by court reporter Ethan Fry of the Connecticut Post.
Today’s Vehicle Fire
Today's vehicle fire is being hosted by Milford on I-95 northbound near exit 35. Everyone got out of the car safely. 2025-11-19@11:53am-- #Milford CT #cttraffic
Multiple Gas Calls
Trumbull first responders are in the Park Avenue area near the university for a number of calls for a strong odor of gas from Park to Madison Avenue. The gas company is receiving multiple calls about a strong gas odor along the parkway corridor. Currently reported to be an odor of gas OUTdoors. 2025-11-18@4:50pm -- #Trumbull CT
Derby News: 5 Car Crash
First responders are on the scene of a 5-car crash on New Haven Avenue at Gilbert Street. No word on any injuries. 2025-11-17@8:46pm -#Derby CT
Town and Chamber to Host Annual Holiday “Shop & Stroll”
Residents Encouraged to “Shop Local” for the Holidays The Town of Fairfield and the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce announced today that they will co-sponsor the 13th Annual Fairfield Holiday “Shop & Stroll” on Thursday, December 11, 2025 from 6-9PM. Participating shops will stay open late and offer an assortment of hors d’oeuvres and seasonal refreshments. Traveling carolers and musicians from local schools will fill the air with holiday cheer. “This is a great opportunity to support our local businesses and get your holiday shopping done while enjoying a fun night out with family or friends,” said Director of Community & Economic Development Mark Barnhart. Fairfield Chamber of Commerce President Beverly Balaz added, “The Chamber of Commerce is happy to be…