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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

Bridgeport

Firearm Recovered During Traffic Stop in Bridgeport

Oct 26, 2024 Alex

Bridgeport, CT – On October 22, 2024, during a midnight traffic stop for a violation, Bridgeport officers discovered an illegal firearm, leading to the arrest of the driver, identified as Eric Guillermo Goicochea, 26, from Manchester, CT. The stop revealed that Goicochea lacked a valid pistol permit, the vehicle was unregistered, and its license plates belonged to another car. Officers recovered a loaded Glock with an altered serial number and two loaded magazines from the vehicle. Goicochea faces charges for illegal firearm possession, firearm alteration, failure to store a firearm properly, carrying without a permit, operating under suspension, falsifying a marker, driving without insurance, and failure to obey a stop sign. Bail was set at $75,000. The Bridgeport Police Department…

Bridgeport

Structure Fire

Oct 26, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

Firefighters were called to a porch fire on Sixth Street. Witnesses told me it started on the 3rd floor of the back porch, quickly spreading. Firefighters were able to get the upper hand despite stiff winds fan the flames. The fire marshal is on scene to investigate the cause of the fire. 2024-10-26@4:26pm--#bridgeportct #2024-10-26@4:26pm--#bridgeportct ##ctfirectfire

Valley

Two Shot In Ansonia

Oct 26, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

On October 26, 2024 at about 2:30 A.M. the Ansonia Police Department responded to 130 Father Salemi Drive, the Saint Sebastian Club, for a report of a shooting. Officers first on scene found a 27-year-old male Ansonia resident that had been shot multiple times in the torso. The male was transported to a local hospital where he is in critical condition. During the investigation a second male gunshot victim was found, he was shot once in the buttocks. This male, a 26-year-old Ansonia resident, was transported to a local hospital where he was treated for a non-life-threatening injury. Officers initially responded to the location at about 2:00 A.M. for a disturbance, where they found a party at the location that…

Milford

Vernon Woman Arrested for Reckless Driving; Interfering on I-95 in Milford

Oct 26, 2024 Alex

On October 24, 2024, at approximately 10:05 a.m., a Trooper from Troop G-Bridgeport patrolling I-95 southbound in Milford near exit 40 observed a white Volkswagen Jetta with heavily tinted windows passing them at speeds exceeding 87 mph and making multiple unsafe lane changes. The Volkswagen abruptly exited at exit 35. A DMV check revealed the vehicle’s registration had been expired since June 2023. The Trooper followed the vehicle to a business parking lot on Bridgeport Avenue in Milford, activated emergency lights, and stopped the driver, identified by a CT Learner's Permit as Maria Diaz, age 22, of Vernon. During the stop, Diaz questioned why she was being followed, denied speeding, and became argumentative. A second Trooper arrived, and Diaz was…

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Stratford Police Seek Public’s Help Locating Wanted Fugitive Zha Harris

Oct 26, 2024 Alex

The Stratford Police Department’s Narcotics, Vice, and Intelligence Unit is seeking public assistance in locating 50-year-old Zha Harris, who fled on foot during a recent traffic stop on Honeyspot Road. NVI detectives have obtained an arrest warrant charging Harris with multiple offenses, including Violation of Conditions of Release, Interfering with a Police Officer, Operating Under Suspension, and Engaging Police in Pursuit. Harris, who has three additional warrants for Failure to Appear in court, is last known to be driving an unregistered black BMW 530i and may also go by the names "Marie Bey" or "Zha Bey." Harris faces a total bond of $90,000. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact NVI Detective Jon Policano at 475-319-0316 via text or call.

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Stratford Police Arrest Two Following Narcotics Transaction Near Honeyspot Motel

Oct 25, 2024 Alex

https://youtu.be/--A_of8G6nQ On October 23, 2024, the Stratford Police Department’s Narcotics, Vice & Intelligence Unit was conducting proactive surveillance on Honeyspot Road in the area of the Honeyspot Motel. NVI detectives observed a narcotics transaction occur between a female pedestrian and a male operating a green Honda. After the narcotics transaction had occurred, NVI detectives detained the female pedestrian and conducted a motor vehicle stop of the green Honda several blocks away from the point of the narcotics transaction. The subsequent investigation resulted in the arrests of both the female pedestrian and the male operator of the green Honda. Brandi Lee Chiero was transported to headquarters and charged with Illegal Possession of Crack Cocaine 2nd Offense, Tampering with Evidence, and Violation…

Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Pedestrian Struck

Oct 25, 2024 Alex

Report of a pedestrian struck at the intersection of Fairview Ave and Wayne Street in Bridgeport. First responders are on their way at this time.

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Annual Curbside Leaf Collection

Community Candlelight Vigil for Domestic Violence Awareness

Water Rescue

Firearm Recovered During Traffic Stop in Bridgeport

Structure Fire

Two Shot In Ansonia

Vernon Woman Arrested for Reckless Driving; Interfering on I-95 in Milford

Stratford Police Seek Public’s Help Locating Wanted Fugitive Zha Harris

Stratford Police Arrest Two Following Narcotics Transaction Near Honeyspot Motel

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