#Fairfield CT-- On 06-18-19 at about 1:45 PM, an officer was flagged down by an employee of Bob’s Stores who pointed out a vehicle that was fleeing from a shoplifting that just occurred at the store. The officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop when the suspect engaged the officer in pursuit for a short distance before stopping. When the officer attempted to make contact with the lone female operator, later identified as Lisa M. Briggs of Stratford, she rammed his police car and then fled the scene nearly striking the officer. She came so close to striking the officer that he had to push off the hood to avoid being struck by the vehicle. The officer did not suffer…
Senator Murphy Wants Smart Guns
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) this week introduced the Start Advancing Firearms Enhancements and Technology (SAFETY) Act, legislation that would provide tax incentives to small businesses and firearm manufacturers for the development of smart gun technologies. The bill also encourages consumers to buy firearms that utilize new breakthroughs in safety to reduce gun violence. U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) is a co-sponsor of the legislation. U.S. Representative Jim Himes (CT-4) introduced the companion bill in the U.S. House of Representatives. “Smart guns are an innovative way to control who has access to your gun. If I can use my finger or face to unlock my cell phone, then firearm manufacturers can be innovative in using technology to secure guns. We know…
Seymour News: Great Hill Road Closed Due To Accident Investigation
2019-06-19 @ 9:00PMish-- #Seymour CT-- Great Hill Road near the rotary is closed due to a crash that sent at least two people to the hospital with serious injuries. This news report is made possible by: [caption id="attachment_71997" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Visit: https://www.bridgeportpersonalinjury.com/[/caption]
Stratford News: Weapon Arrest
#Stratford CT---On 06/19/2019 the Stratford Narcotics Vice and Intel Unit, in coordination with the Bridgeport Police Task Force executed a search warrant for narcotics sales at 1450 South Ave Stratford CT. This Search Warrant was the culmination of an investigation that focused on Narcotics Sales as well as Firearms related crimes within the Town of Stratford. The subject of the investigation, Courtney Dyce D.O.B 09/29/2000 was taken into custody as he was leaving the residence. During a search of the residence, Detectives located several ounces of marijuana and packaging. Additionally, Detectives located a stolen Smith and Wesson .40 caliber handgun which was loaded with several rounds of ammunition. Dyce is currently on probation for a previous firearms arrest from 07/04/2018…
Fairfield-Bridgeport News: Pursuit
Here is the FULL police report. Note in my initial report that "The car had plates on it that didn’t belong on that car according to radio reports' Sha'Quinn Jamair Johnson (DOB 07/29/1998) was arrested and issued Misdemeanor Summons charging him with Operating Under Suspension 14-215 and Engaging In Pursuit 14-223(b) after Johnson engaged Officers in pursuit on Commerce Drive into Bridgeport while driving with a suspended license. While on routine patrol in the area of Commerce Drive and Coolidge Street I observed a vehicle get off exit 25 of I95 North. The vehicle quickly drove past Officer Griffin and I who were located at the bottom of the exit ramp. I attempted to run the vehicle's registration through collect…
Westport News: Four Pulled From The Water
2019-06-18 @ 2:30PM--#Westport CT--The Westport Marine Unit responded to a call of four people in the water near Peck’s Ledge Lighthouse. An oyster boat reported the incident to the Norwalk Police Department who in turn, alerted Westport officers. The Westport Police Department Marine Unit responded and located a small aluminum boat taking on water. The boat was clearly over loaded and partially submerged with four occupants clinging to it. The men were shivering, were not properly dressed for conditions and two did not have personal floatation devices. Westport Detective Marc Heinmiller, Corporal Brendan Fearon and Officer Taylor Field rescued all four men from the water and warmed them with blankets onboard Westport Marine 1. The men were then transferred to…
I-95 Crash
2019-06-18 @ 12:30pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #cttraffic-- A one car spin out on I-95 southbound between exits 28 and 29 has traffic snarled. You can see the car facing the wrong way in the lower right of the picture and the backed up traffic on the top.
Stratford EMS Receives EMS Silver Plus Award
Stratford EMS (SEMS) has received the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline® EMS Silver Plus Award for implementing quality improvement measures for the treatment of patients who experience severe heart attacks. Every year, more than 250,000 people experience an ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) the deadliest type of heart attack caused by a blockage of blood flow to the heart that requires timely treatment. To prevent death, it’s critical to restore blood flow as quickly as possible, either by mechanically opening the blocked vessel or by providing clot-busting medication. The Mission: Lifeline initiative provides tools, training and other resources to support heart attack care following protocols from the most recent evidence-based treatment guidelines. Mission: Lifeline’s EMS recognition program recognizes emergency medical services for their…
I-95 Exit 30 Closed
2019-06-17 @ 2:19pm--#Stratford CT-- #cttraffic-- I-95 northbound exit 30 and the right lane is closed due to an accident. Expect delays. Noticas de Stratford: Accidente 2019-06-17 a las 2:19pm–#Stratford CT– #cttraffic– I-95 en dirección norte salida 30 en el carril derecho está cerrado debido a un accidente. Espere retrasos.
“As You Like It” Performance
The Stratford Library, 2203 Main Street, announces that the Hudson Shakespeare Company of New Jersey will return to Stratford on Saturday, June 29 for its production of “As You Like It”. Performed outside in the library’s scenic back courtyard, the fully-staged and costumed performance is free and open to the public. “As You Like It” is a celebration of the enduring power of love in all its many disguises. Witty, playful and utterly magical, the story is a compelling romantic adventure in which Rosalind and Orlando's famous courtship is played out against a backdrop of political rivalry, banishment and exile to the Forest of Arden. “As You Like It” was written in 1599 and marks a high point in Shakespeare’s midcareer with…