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Homeowner Shoots Back

Oct 29, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

Stratford Police said in a statement: "Patrol Officers responded to 277 Burritt Avenue, at approximately 0430 hours, on report of adisturbance.Upon arrival, Officers determined that the homeowner had exchanged gunfire with at leasttwo suspects who may have been attempting to steal one of his vehicles that were parked inhis driveway.Several gunshot rounds, fired by the suspect(s) hit the homeowner’s residence.There are no reported injuries at this time.The suspects fled the area in an unknown vehicle.Detective Mike Panton is conducting this investigation.Anyone with information about this incident can contact him @ (203) 385-4143 ormpanton@townofstratford.com." An alleged car thief picked on the wrong car tonight after attempting to break in to a car on Burritt Avenue near Milford Avenue in Stratford according…

Bridgeport

School Bus Accident

Oct 29, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

EMS on the scene of a motor vehicle accident involving a school bus in the 600 block of Bishop Avenue. Unknown if there were any injuries, only AMR was on the scene evaluating the students. There is another crash involving a bus and motorcycle on Hollister Avenue. 2024-10-29@7:50am--#Bridgeport CT

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Trucks Snagged In Low Hanging Wires

Oct 28, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

A tractor-trailer got snagged in low-hanging power lines on Ludlowe Road. Most 18-wheelers are 13.5 feet tall, and power lines must be maintained 18 feet off a public road. 2024-10-28@4:55pm--#Fairfield CT

Bridgeport

Gas Line Hit

Oct 28, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

Firefighters are on the scene at 55 East Main Street where construction workers allegedly hit a gas line. Gas company on the way. 2024-10-28@11:17am--#Bridgeport CT

Fairfield

FAIRFIELD POLICE INVESTIGATE ARMED CARJACKING INCIDENT

Oct 27, 2024 Alex

FAIRFIELD, CT – On October 27, 2024, at approximately 9:55 AM, the Fairfield County Regional Dispatch Center received a report of an armed carjacking in the area of Walls Drive and North Benson Road. Upon arrival, officers located the victim, who reported that they were stopped at a red light in their Porsche 911 Carrera when a gray BMW 5 Series with a misused Connecticut plate cut in front and blocked their vehicle. A male suspect exited the passenger side of the BMW, approached the driver’s side window, and demanded the driver exit the vehicle. No injuries were reported during the incident. The suspect is described as a Black male in his 20s, approximately 6 feet tall with a slim…

Fairfield

Fairfield Health Department Offers a Variety of Different Vaccinations This Cold and Flu Season

Oct 27, 2024 Alex

Fairfield Health Department to Hold Additional Vaccination Clinics FAIRFIELD, Connecticut (October 25, 2024) – The Fairfield Health Department has a few more opportunities for residents to receive the flu vaccine. The single best way to protect yourself and those around you from the flu is to get vaccinated. It is recommended that everyone over the age of 6 months receive the flu vaccine every year. It takes about 2 weeks after receiving the flu vaccine for the body to develop protection against the flu virus, so now is a good time to get vaccinated. The Health Department will host additional flu clinics this season for adults and children age 3 and older. These clinics will be held on: EVERY MONDAY,…

Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Rollover Crash!

Oct 27, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

Report of a rollover accident near the intersection of Arctic Street and Pembroke Street in Bridgeport. The car was removed and after cleaning debris the roadway should be opened up shortly. 2024/10/27@~5:05pm https://youtu.be/pp05GyVlNUE

Westport

Annual Curbside Leaf Collection

Oct 27, 2024 Alex

Westport, CT – The Department of Public Works has announced that curbside leaf collection will begin on Monday, November 4. All leaves must be placed in biodegradable paper bags safely near the curb of a Town street by December 2 to guarantee pick-up. Residents living on private streets must place their leaves behind the curb of an intersecting Town roadway for pick up by Town crews. Leaves placed in plastic bags will not be picked up as plastic contaminates the composting process. There is no need to call and schedule a pick-up. Crews will complete pick-ups as schedules allow. For further information, contact the Department of Public Works office at 203-341-1120 or visit the Department of Public Works webpage at www.westportct.gov.

Norwalk

Community Candlelight Vigil for Domestic Violence Awareness

Oct 27, 2024 Alex

Join us for a vigil honoring victims and survivors of domestic violence on Monday, October 28,2024 at 6:00PM. This event will be held at the Norwalk Police Department 1 Monroe St.Norwalk, CT 06854. The public is encouraged to attend for an evening of reflection,remembrance, and to show support for survivors.

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Water Rescue

Oct 26, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

Firefighters called to rescue 5 adults and two children off the jetty at Seaside Park due to the high tide coming in. 2024-10-26 @8:02pm--#Bridgeport CT

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