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11:55am–#Fairfield Connecticut– A utility pole in the 400 block of Stillson Place snapped for no apparent reason.  UI has been requested to the scene.  The road is closed until repairs are made.

#Stratford Connecticut–Jaqhan Potts age 21 of Bridgeport was arrested in Stratford on June 27 th for Carrying a Handgun without a Permit and Illegal Transfer of a Firearm. The arrest is part of an ongoing investigation into a drive by shooting in March of this year. Based on observation and information developed during the investigation officers identified Potts as an associate of the victim of the drive by. When officers saw Potts walking on Larkin Court they stopped to speak with him. At this time one of the officers saw the handgun partially sticking out of Potts’ pocket. The weapon was seized and the arrest was made. At this time the investigation into the March shooting continues. Potts was held on a $50,000 dollar bond.

(Stratford Police Press Release)

On July 13, 2016 detectives from the Connecticut State Police Computer Crimes Unit, with the assistance of the FBI, Homeland Security Investigations and the Hamden Police Department served a Search and Seizure Warrant at 1521 Aspen Glen Dr., Hamden.
The search warrant was part of an on-going investigation into the possession of child pornography. State Police detectives initiated the investigation in June 2016 after video files of suspected child pornography were downloaded from the Internet account assigned to Justin Goldstein.
Computers and computer-related equipment were seized from Goldstein’s residence during the search. The seized items were examined on-scene, and files of suspected child pornography were located.
Goldstein was later located at his place of employment (WTNH) and taken into custody. Goldstein was transported to Troop I-Bethany where he was fingerprinted, photographed and was released after posting bond pending his court date.

Arrested:
Justin Goldstein (dob 9/17/82)  1521 Aspen Glen Dr.  Hamden, CT.

Charges:
Illegal Possession of Child Pornography       Promoting a Minor in Obscene Performance

Court:  Meriden Superior Court            July 26, 2016          Bond:  $200,000.00

(State Police Press Release)

10:03pm–#Ansonia Connecticut– Firefighters have been busy for about an hour with a fire at Connecticut Metal Industries at 20 Riverside Drive.

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6:14pm–#Bridgeport Connecticut– Firefighters dispatched to Greene Homes on Highland Avenue for a child with their hand stuck in the chain of a bicycle.

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UPDATE: There were two on the boat, one was burned.  That explains him jumping into the water.  He was able to put the fire out with a dry chemical extinguisher.

5:30pm–#Stratford Connecticut–Today’s vehicle fire is a boat located under the Devon Bridge.  The fire was in the engine compartment and now out (the red and white boat in the picture).  Other boaters were quick to assist.

2:42pm–#Fairfield Connecticut– Knapps Highway is closed near Knapps Park Drive and Alvin Street until this utility pole can be replaced.  There was no reported injuries.  UI is on  the scene .