Monroe News: Drowning

Police UPDATE: Captain Keith White of the Monroe Police Department said the woman was alone at the home and her family hadn’t heard from her all day so her son drove over and found her in the family pool, dead.  They believe she had been there since earlier in the day. The medical examiner will come in for a full autopsy/cause of death investigation, but the initial investigation indicates it’s possible she suffered a medical incident while in the pool.   2020-06-06@8:33pm--#Monroe CT-- EMS on the way to Jones Hill Road for a drowning.  Radio reports saying its an elderly woman and that rigor mortis has already set in.   This news report is made possible by: [caption id="attachment_80764" align="aligncenter"…

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Bridgeport News: Car Shot Up

2020-06-06@2:55pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police are investigating a shots fired incident at Park and Wood Avenues.  A car is reportedly shot up, the hospitals are checking clear of gunshot victims.   This news report is made possible by:   [caption id="attachment_83697" align="aligncenter" width="1712"] Visit our sponsor AFC Urgent at: https://www.afcurgentcarebridgeport.com/[/caption]

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Bridgeport News: Tree Causes House Fire

2020-06-06@8:30 #Bridgeport CT--This morning the Bridgeport Emergency Communication Center received a call regarding a possible structure fire. Upon arrival the fire department noticed a large tree that fell down ripping the primary wires down that sparked a house fire at 331 Griffin Av. The first unit on scene reported smoke showing from the attic of a 1 1/2 story wood frame dwelling.  It was at this point Officers realized there were live wires down. The fire was quickly knocked down. All occupants were out of the home when firefighters arrived. Salvage covers were used to reduce water damage to the first floor. No injuries occurred and the Fire Marshals Division is currently conducting the investigation. UI responded to secure power…

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FAIRFIELD -- Chief Christopher Lyddy reports that the Fairfield Police Department arrested and charged two men with drug offenses and a woman with prostitution following a weeks-long investigation into illegal activity in a Fairfield neighborhood. RHONEL RUSSELL, AGE 39, OF BRIDGEPORT was charged with: Possession with Intent to Sell Narcotics (Crack Cocaine) Possession of a Controlled Substance/Narcotic (Crack Cocaine & Heroin) Possession with Intent to Sell a Hallucinogen (PCP) Possession of a Hallucinogen (PCP) BIANCA GARNETT, AGE 28, OF FAIRFIELD was charged with Prostitution. MILTON LAWS, AGE 41, OF BRIDGEPORT was charged with Possession of a Hallucinogenic Substance (Ecstasy). During the months of April and May, Fairfield Police received several reports from concerned residents of alleged illegal drug and prostitution activity…

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Westport News: North Avenue Water Tank Replacement Project to Begin

Westport, CT - The Aquarion Water Company (“Aquarion”) has announced that it will begin site preparation for the North Avenue water tank project at 63-67 North Avenue in Westport.  Initial work is scheduled to commence on June 4, 2020 and included the installation of erosion controls, temporary fencing and limited site clearing. The water tank project includes construction of two 40-foot tall water tanks, removal of an existing tank and extensive landscape restoration throughout the property. The project is expected to be completed in two years. The water tank project will provide Westport residents with a significantly expanded water storage supply for fire protection and everyday water usage. Prior to the final approval of the project, the Town of Westport,…

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