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Norwalk

Norwalk News: Stolen Cars

Sep 4, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

#Norwalk CT--On September 3, 2020 at 11:44 PM, an Officer who was patrolling the area of EastNorwalk noticed a vehicle traveling with neither headlights nor taillights illuminated. The Officer followed the vehicle and a short time later, the three occupants bailed while the vehicle was still in motion. The vehicle came to a stop when it rolled into a chain. Officers flooded the area in an attempt to locate the occupants. They were not located. Since Friday, August 28, 2020 (a week ago), there have been eight motor vehicles stolen from a different residents within the City of Norwalk. Each of these stolen vehicles had the keys left in the car. Neighboring towns are reporting similar upticks in stolen motor…

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Stratford

Stratford News: Woman Shot

Sep 4, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

Officers from the Stratford Police Department responded to 90 Birch Drive to investigate a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, one female gunshot victim was located. She was transported to the hospital for treatment and is in stable condition. Several witnesses were spoken to at the scene and the investigation is ongoing at this time. This was an isolated incident and there is no threat to the general public.  The suspect is an unknown male last seen wearing all dark clothing. If anyone has information call 203-385-4119, 203-385-4125 or the TIP line at 203-375-8477.  

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Bridgeport

Bridgeport Holiday Schedule

Sep 4, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

Bridgeport, CT – In observance of Labor Day, City of Bridgeport reminds residents of City services that will be delayed or closed during the holiday weekend. Transfer Station Closed Monday, September 7th. (Open on Saturday, September 5th, 7am - 3pm) The Transfer Station is owned and operated by the City of Bridgeport to provide community access to environmentally responsible disposal and recycling services. The facility is open to the public year-round; Monday-Saturday, 7 am-3pm. For a list of acceptable items, please see the Transfer Station Rules & Regulations at Bridgeportct.gov/TransferStation or call (203) 576-7753. Sanitation and Recycling pick-up routes Labor Day pick-up will remain on schedule; Monday routes will not be affected by the holiday. Brown bag collection (delayed) Monday pickup is delayed until Tuesday. *If pick-up is further delayed, do not remove bags…

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Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Shooting

Sep 4, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

2020-09-03@6:00pm--Many of you contacted us about a shooting on William Street on Thursday.  Police said the Bridgeport Police responded to a ShotSpotter activation for the area of Arctic and William St. Upon arrival police were able to recover several shell casings and subsequently reports of vehicles struck by gunfire. In addition, a vehicle was impounded by Police that was involved in a motor vehicle on-scene. No reports of injuries had occurred. This is still an active investigation. The Bridgeport Police Department needs our community’s assistance in ensuring we bring any one responsible for this to justice. Anyone with information is asked to contact BPD TIPS line at 203-576-8477.   This press release was made possible by:  

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State News

PUSH FOR VA TO COVER K2 VETERANS’ TOXIC EXPOSURE CARE

Sep 4, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

#WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) introduced legislation today, mandating the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provide health care and benefits to all veterans who served at Karshi-Khanabad Air Base (K2) in Uzbekistan and have illnesses associated with the toxic substances found at the site. “This bill will bring life-saving relief to hundreds – and potentially thousands – of veterans who were exposed to extremely harmful toxins in the black goo and glowing ponds reported at K2,” said Blumenthal. “When we send people to war, we make a commitment and accept an obligation to treat them no matter the costs. We know that K2 veterans are suffering from cancers and other illnesses at a great rate, so…

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Fairfield

Fairfield News: Distribution Of Hurricane and Emergency Backpacks

Sep 4, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

Fairfield, CT (September 4, 2020) Director of Human and Social Services, Julie DeMarco, is pleased to announce the department has distributed Hurricane and Emergency Backpacks to 100 at-risk Fairfield residents. Through the generosity of our many Senior Services Providers in the community and the Friends of the Bigelow Center, at-risk seniors and residents who may be challenged by basic preparations in a pandemic, received a backpack with basic supplies they may need in an emergency. "Older adults and persons with special needs might need to plan for additional time, assistance and/or resources in case of emergency," said DeMarco. "Taking steps now, before an emergency, can reduce the stress an incident can cause and ensure everyone knows the plan to best care for…

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Fairfield

Fairfield News: Cop Hit-Driver Flees & Caught

Sep 3, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

Police UPDATE: On Thursday 9/3/2020 at approximately 8:00pm, a Fairfield Police Traffic Enforcement Sergeant was struck by a suspected drunk driver while working a State DUI Grant. This Grant is entirely dedicated towards the identification and removal of reckless and drunk drivers from the roadways.   Fairfield Police Emergency Communications Center received a radio transmission from a Fairfield Police Sergeant that he had just been involved in a motor vehicle collision on the Old Post Road near South Benson Road. The striking vehicle crossed over the double yellow lines while traveling east bound on the Old Post Road, causing the Sergeant to perform a proactive avoidance maneuver to minimize the impact. The striking vehicle sideswiped the police vehicle and immediately…

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