Month: January 2024

Connecticut Commits $396,000 to Transform Century-Old Easton EMS Center

Lieutenant Governor Susan Bysiewicz announced today that the state, through the bond commission, is allocating $396,000 in state funds to support the much-needed renovation of the Eastern EMS Center. The renovation project, with a total estimated cost of $3.7 million, aims to address critical infrastructure issues and enhance public safety in the community. Speaking at the Eastern EMS Center, Bysiewicz emphasized the importance of the project, stating that the funds will be used to replace aging septic systems, install watershed protection, expand parking facilities, and upgrade the overall infrastructure of the facility. The Lieutenant Governor highlighted the challenges faced by emergency personnel, stressing the need for separate quarters for sleeping, changing, and showering for men and women in law enforcement,…

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Bridgeport News: Update on Shots Fired on Main Street.

On January 28, 2024, at approximately 12:50 pm the Bridgeport Emergency Operations Center received reports of shots fired and a motor vehicle accident within the 1100 block of Main Street in downtown Bridgeport. Officers arriving on scene located a 2-car motor vehicle accident with one of the striking vehicle occupants suffering from a gunshot wound to the buttocks.  That victim, identified as a 27-year-old Milford man, was taken to an area hospital via AMR Ambulance for treatment.  He is listed in stable condition. A 29-year-old Naugatuck woman and 57-year-old Naugatuck women sustained injuries during the motor vehicle crash.  Both were transported to an area hospital via AMR Ambulance and are listed in stable condition.  While Officers were securing the crime…

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Arrest made in fatal hit and run accident

On 01/06/2024 at approximately 12:15 AM, the Shelton Police were dispatched to the area of Howe Ave and White St on a report of a pedestrian lying in the roadway. Responding officers located an unresponsive female, later identified as 64-year-old Stephanie Peterson. Peterson was transported to Bridgeport Hospital, where she was later pronounced deceased.An investigation by Shelton Detectives and the Accident Reconstruction Team revealed that Peterson was stuck by a vehicle who evaded the scene. During the investigation the operator of the vehicle was identified as 19-year-old Ariela Treysler of Trumbull. An arrest warrant was later obtained for Treysler. On 01/25/2024 Treysler was arrested and charged with felony Evading Responsibly and released on a $50,000.00 bond. Treysler was given a…

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Stratford Library celebrates “National Take Your Child to the Library Day” on Saturday, February 3 with “Pajamas all Day.”

The Stratford Library, 2203 Main Street in Stratford celebrates “National Take Your Child to the Library Day” on Saturday, February 3 with "Pajamas all Day." The annual event is free and open to the public. Families can stop in from 10am-4:30 pm (in pajamas!) for free books, a craft and a visit to the Library "store." Special events include pajama parties for children by age. Visitors can discover everything the Library has to offer including books, audiobooks, video games, ukuleles, kits and more. Families can also learn how to download ebooks, audiobooks and music to their smartphone/tablet for free. Further information about “Take Your Child to the Library Day” can be found on the Library website at: www.stratfordlibrary.org - Events page…

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Shooting Incident

On January 26, 2024 at 12:22 AM Norwalk Combined Dispatch received a 911 call regarding a person shot within a residence on Hillandale Manor. Patrol Division Officers arrived and located a victim. Officers provided medical aid to a male victim who had been shot in his abdomen. The victim was transported by ambulance to Norwalk Hospital. The Detective Bureau responded to the scene and assumed the investigation. This investigation is active at this time and detectives have determined that this is an isolated incident with no threat to the Norwalk Community. The Norwalk Police Department Detective Bureau is asking anyone with information to come forward and contact the lead investigator, Detective Downer, who can be reached by telephone at 203-854-3182,…

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