Bridgeport News: Kitchen Fire
2021-10-15@2:44pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters quickly put out a kitchen fire in the 100 block of Roberts Street. Our sponsor can make it like it Like It Never Even Happened!
Milford News: Threatening & Disorderly Conduct
#Milford CT-- On October 8, 2021, Milford Police responded to a Railroad Avenue address for the report of a male making concerning statements and threatening to harm others. Investigation led to the arrest of Zachary Gallipoli who is accused of throwing furniture around his residence and waving a knife, threatening to kill a victim as well as police officers. Gallipoli was taken into custody without incident.
Distinguished Chief Award
STRATFORD – Stratford Police Chief Joe McNeil was awarded the “Distinguished Chief Award” by the Police Commissioners Association of Connecticut at their 2021 PCAC Distinguished Chiefs & Meritorious Service Awards Dinner held September 29th at Vazzano’s Four Seasons in Stratford. McNeil, who has served as Stratford’s Chief of Police since 2016, began his service with the Stratford Police Department in 1994. McNeil rose through the ranks, serving as a patrolman, detective sergeant, lieutenant, captain, and Deputy Chief prior to being named Chief. His tenure as Chief of Police has been distinguished by decreasing crime rates, and a ground-breaking community engagement program for officers and citizens which has become a national model for departments across the U.S., working to build trust and empathy between…
Seymour News: Drug Arrest
seymourct --Detectives have arrested a Seymour man on numerous drug charges following a lengthy investigation. On September 7, 2021, at 9 p.m., Detectives assigned to the Statewide Narcotics Task Force, with assistance of the State Police Traffic Services Unit and Seymour Police Patrol Division, executed a narcotics search warrant at 226 Walnut Street, Seymour. The search warrant was the culmination of an investigation into the distribution of narcotics from the residence. The target of the investigation was identified as Saldi Hyska (DOB: 03/16/1998). Detectives, with the assistance of narcotics detection K-9s “Rory” and “Gerry,” were able to seize numerous items associated with narcotics distribution including narcotics packaging materials, digital scales, 1.6 grams of cocaine, 9 pounds of marijuana, 204 (1)…
HARTFORD, CT)– Governor Ned Lamont announced that the Connecticut Manufacturing Innovation Fund Advisory Board has voted to approve the release of $8.3 million in funding to support a series of technology and workforce initiatives designed to strengthen the long-term competitiveness Connecticut’s manufacturing sector, including several new programs. The funding was approved through the state’s Manufacturing Innovation Fund, which received $20 million over the biennium in the budget signed into law by the governor this summer. “Connecticut continues to make smart investments in its economic future,” Governor Lamont said. “We know the critical role manufacturing plays in our economy when it comes to jobs, exports, innovation, and productivity. These new programs demonstrate the comprehensive approach we are taking to ensure our manufacturing…
Norwalk News: Hoax Call About Shooting
On October 14, 2021, at approximately 2:59 p.m., Norwalk Police Combined Dispatch received a callstating that there were shots fired at Roton School. Multiple police officers responded to the scene. Theofficers were quickly able to determine that no shooting had occurred, that everyone was safe, and thatthe telephone call was a hoax.The responsible person(s) has (have) been identified. There is no threat to the community nor are thereany concerns for safety. An investigation is underway in cooperation with the Norwalk Public Schoolsystem.As a reminder, we encourage our community members to reach anytime there is a concern for thesafety of the public. There are numerous methods of contacting us. If there is ever an emergency, call 911 For more routine matters,…
Ansonia News: House Fire
2021-10-14@4:50pm--#Ansonia CT-- #ctfire-- Report of a house fire on Orchard Street. This news report is made possible by:
Your Package Will Be Late
2021-10-14@4:37pm--#Fairfield CT-- If you are expecting a package from UPS it could be late. A car rear-ended the UPS truck in front of the post office on Commerce Drive.
Westport News: Distracted Driving Campaign
(Westport, CT - 10/13/2021) – The Westport Police Department is participating in The Connecticut Department of Transportation’s high visibility distracted driving enforcement campaign. In partnership with State and local law enforcement and the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the campaign will increase efforts to enforce distracted-driving laws. This campaign will run from October 15 th to October 31 st , 2021. Distracted driving is an activity that diverts attention from driving. Not surprisingly, texting while driving is one of the most dangerous distractions. Sending or reading a text takes one’s eyes off the road for 5 seconds and at 55 m.p.h., that is like driving the entire length of a football field with your eyes…
Fairfield News: Man Shot
Police UPDATE: On Thursday, October 14, 2021 at approximately 12:58 AM, the Fairfield Police Department received a report from a Cumberland farms employee at 975 Kings Highway East, Fairfield, that a male gunshot victim had just entered the store. The victim is a delivery driver for Miller Nissan who was shot in the abdomen during a robbery attempt at the dealership at 930 Kings Highway East. The victim was transported to an area Hospital and has undergone surgery. The latest report was that he is expected to recover. The suspect was described as a male wearing a hooded sweatshirt who fled from the scene towards Castle Ave. Fairfield and Westport K9’s conducted tracks which led to a nearby residence, but…