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Westport

Westport Issues Traffic Advisory for Bloomin’ Metric Bicycle Tour

Traffic Advisory Incident Location: Westport Roads on east side of townIncident Date: 05/17/26Incident Time: 8:00 am – 2:00 pm Westport, CT — On Sunday, May 17, the Bloomin’ Metric Bicycle Tour will pass through Westport between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Residents and visitors should expect an increased number of cyclists on roads throughout town during this time. The Town of Westport advises all motorists to use caution, allow extra travel time, and remain alert when sharing the roadway with participants. Your cooperation will help ensure a safe and successful event for everyone involved.

Stratford

Stratford Police Arrest Suspect in April Homicide Investigation

Apr 28, 2026 n8n

The Stratford Police Department responded to 437 Woodstock Avenue on April 04, 2026 at approximately 2340 hours on report of a disturbance. This incident was determined to be a homicide. Paul T. Balzarano (08-23-1982) was identified as the deceased victim. He died as the result of suffering multiple gunshot wounds. On April 28, 2026, the investigation of this incident culminated with the arrest of Robert Kopasz (07-23-2003). Robert Kopasz is charged with: Murder by Firearm Illegal Possession of an Assault Weapon without a Certificate Illegal Violation of Fire Rate Enhancement (Machine Gun) Illegal Possession of a High-Capacity Magazine Unlawful Discharge of a Firearm Robert Kopasz was issued an April 28, 2026 court date. He is being held in lieu of…

Bridgeport

4 Alarm Fire In Bridgeport

Apr 14, 2026 Stephen Krauchick

Bridgeport firefighters responded to a large fire in the 1600 block of East Main Street that started in the back of a building and spread to the adjacent building. Crews worked quickly to bring the fire under control and stayed on scene to make sure everything was fully out. No injuries were reported, and everyone inside—including pets—was able to get out safely. The cause of the fire is under investigation, and additional crews were called in to give firefighters a break during the long response. Multiple fire marshals are on scene investigating. 2026-04-14@12:41PM #BridgeportCT #BridgeportFire #StructureFire #WorkingFire #2AlarmFire #Firefighters #BreakingNews #EmergencyResponse #EastMainStreet #FireDepartment #CTNews #LocalNews #FirstResponders #FireScene #DevelopingStory #PublicSafety #MultipleBuildings Report of multiple buildings on fire in the area of…

Fairfield

Fairfield Police Sting Nets Multiple Arrests in Prostitution Solicitation Operation

Mar 27, 2026 Alex

Fairfield Police Conduct Operation Targeting Solicitation of ProstitutionFairfield, CT — On 3/13/2026, members of the Fairfield Police Department Neighborhood Enforcement Team, Fairfield Detective Bureau, with assistance from the Stratford Police Department Vice Unit, conducted operations targeting individuals soliciting prostitution in Fairfield.On 3/13/2026, the following were charged with Soliciting Sexual Acts: Christopher Birarelli, 39, of TrumbullScott Wootton, 57, of MilfordLuis Torres Pesantez, 49, of White Plains, NYRicardo Nieves, 29, of MonroeTimaury Gay, 21, of BridgeportCesar Rivera, 47, of TrumbullJason Santerre, 43, of SeymourEach individual made arrangements with an undercover officer posing as an escort and traveled to Fairfield where they exchanged or offered money for sexual acts before being taken into custody. All were issued misdemeanor summonses and released on a…

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