July 2023 – Page 9

Stratford

TOWN OF STRATFORD INITIATES COOLING CENTER PROTOCOL DUE TO EXTREME WARM WEATHER ADVISORY

Jul 6, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

STRATFORD, CT – Mayor Hoydick is advising residents, particularly those who are most vulnerable, to take precautions ahead of the extreme temperatures that are forecast to impact over the next several days. Due to receiving an Extreme Warm Weather Advisory notice from the State of Connecticut, the Town of Stratford has initiated its Cooling Center protocol. This protocol is enacted from 2 PM Wednesday July 5th to 5 PM Friday July 7th, 2023. For Overnight and long-term sheltering residents need to contact the 221 System by dialing 211. All cooling centers will be posted and updated under the State of Connecticut WEBEOC website. Stratford Center Availability:Birdseye Municipal Complex468 Birdseye StreetM-F 8:30 am to 5:00 pmStratford Library2203 Main StreetM-Thru 10:00 am to…

Norwalk

Stratford News: KIDNAPPING ARREST

Jul 6, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

On Wednesday July 5, 2023, at 12:23pm, Norwalk Police Combined Dispatch received a complaintthat Enrique Rivas-Castillo had threatened to the complainant via phone. Investigating PatrolDivision Officers learned that on July 3, 2023, Rivas-Castillo was at the victim’s residence in Norwalkand threatened to assault the victim. The victim ran out of the home, but Rivas-Castillo chased thevictim, eventually grabbing the victim and pulling the victim into his vehicle. He drove the victimonto I-95 and eventually an unknown exit, driving onto a dead-end street where he began punchingthe victim. The victim was able to escape, but he grabbed the victim, striking and slamming victim’sface on the ground. Rivas-Castillo then dragged the victim back to the car, and then drove to his home…

Westport

Westport Heat Alert

Jul 5, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

Westport Fire is alerting the public of the challenging weather conditions expected for the upcoming days. Summertime heat and humidity, combined with smoke from the Canadian wildfires, will create discomfort for our community. Highs are forecasted to exceed 90°F each day, with potential impacts on air quality for vulnerable populations. Today and Thursday will be the hottest days, with temperatures in the low 90s and a heat index in the mid-90s. Friday will see slight improvement, with temperatures in the upper 80s and a heat index in the low 90s. Acting Fire Chief Nick Marsan emphasizes the importance of taking necessary precautions during this extreme weather period. "With high heat, humidity, and smoky air, it is crucial that everyone protects…

State News

Connecticut State Police Final July 4th Stats

Jul 5, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

2023 Independence Day Weekend Enforcement Stats(6:00 p.m. June 29 through 11:59 p.m. July 4): Calls for Service: 7,312TOTAL VIOLATIONS(to include unsafe lane change,Following Too CloselyCell Phone, Texting, Speeding, Seatbelt, etc.) : 835SPEEDING: 485SEATBELT: 18DUI Arrests: 43Motor Vehicle Accidents: 489With injury: 49 (2 Serious: Stamford and Manchester)Fatalities: 4 (Greenwich, North Canaan, Westbrook and Harwinton)

Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Garage Fire

Jul 4, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

2023-07-04@ 11:11pm--#Bridgeport CT--Firefighters were called to the 600 block of Union Avenue fora garage fire. It turned out to be rubbish burning on the side of the garage. If it was really bad, our sponsor would have made itLike It Never Even Happened!

Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Crash!

Jul 4, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

2023-07-04@8:43pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A second ambulance was dispatched for this crash in the 2400 block of Main Street.

State News

State Police Stats

Jul 4, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

The stats are reflective of the time period starting at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 29, 2023 to 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July, 4, 2023. Calls for Service: 6,186 Motor Assists: 275 Motor Vehicle Accidents: 411 Serious Injury (Stamford) Fatal: 1 (Greenwich, North Canaan) DUI: 34 Speeding: 422 Citations Citations (seatbelts, unsafe lane change, distracted driving, etc.): 730

Stratford

Stratford News: 2 Alarm Fire

Jul 4, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

2023-07-03@11:26pm--#Stratford CT-- #ctfire-- Firefighters were on scene of a structure fire on Morningside Terrace. There was a lot of attention to the soffit by the garage area. We always get good reports from Stratford so I'll post when it becomes available There were no reported injuries. https://youtu.be/zWPVBWd3oiI