I-95 Crash
2024-02-09@6:00pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #cttraffic-- Report of a crash with injuries on I-95 southbound at exit 27.
ELDERLY SCAM THWARTED, ARREST MADE
On February 6, 2024, the Fairfield Police Department arrested Bin Sun) of Brooklyn, NY on charges of Criminal Attempt at Larceny 1st Degree following a reported scam targeting an elderly resident. The investigation began when the victim received an email earlier in the day, purportedly from "Geek Squad," falsely claiming a $525.00 purchase. To dispute the charge, the victim called the phone number provided in the email and spoke with a male who claimed to be a member of Geek Squad. Believing the interaction to be legitimate, the victim unsuspectingly provided bank account information and granted remote access to her computer, under the false pretense of receiving a refund. The scammer manipulated the victim into believing a fictitious refund of…
Manhunt After Shots Fired On I-95
Unconfirmed radio reports said there were shots fired on I-95 in Stratford. State police located the vehicle which allegedly crashed in Milford at exit 35 with a manhunt in the wooded area. Again this is breaking news and details will more than likely change. Police just said they have everyone in custody and that the firearm was recovered.
Today’s Vehicle Fire
2024-02-08@6:55pm--#Stratford CT-- #cttraffic-- Today's vehicle fire is on I-95 southbound near exit exit 30. No reported injuries. There was a second report of vehicle fire by exit 25 but that was unfounded.
Shelton Police and State of CT agencies conduct inspections of Smoke Shops.
On 02/05/2024 the Shelton Detective Bureau along with the Department of Consumer Protection, Department of Revenue Services and the Department of Mental Heath and Addiction Services conducted inspections of six Shelton smoke shops. Prior to inspection, underage persons were sent into each shop to purchase tobacco products. In each instance the underage person was sold tobacco or a vape product and none were asked for identification. The shops inspected were Smoke City located at 719 Bridgeport Ave, Nicks Convenience located at 609 Howe Ave, Shelton Smoker located at 500 Howe Ave, 420 Smoke Shop located at 420 Howe Ave, Smoke World located at 350 Bridgeport Ave and Breeze 2 Smoke Shop located at 874 Bridgeport Ave. During the inspections, cannabis…
Two Assault Man in Burglary Incident
On February 6, 2024 at about 2:45 A.M. the Ansonia Police Department investigated an aggravated assault on Woodlawn Avenue. The victim, a 65 year old Ansonia resident, reported someone knocked on his door and when he opened the door two males forced their way into his residence. One male was armed with a handgun and asked him where his money was. The victim reported the male with the handgun then took a knife and cut him in the upper body. Both males then fled the residence. The victim provided a description of one of the suspects as a black male about 6 feet 2 inches tall around 30 to 40 years old and the other male was just described as…
Ansonia News: Stabbing Update
#Ansonia: On February 7, 2024 at about 12:30 P.M. the Ansonia Police Department responded to the 300 block of Main Street to investigate a reported stabbing. First responding officers found a female suffering from a stab wound to the upper body. The female was transported to a local hospital for treatment and is in stable condition. The suspect was identified as a neighbor of the victim, William Petaway. Officers were able to make contact with Petaway on the phone and he agreed to return to Ansonia where he was taken into custody without incident. William Petaway, age 50, of Ansonia was charged with Criminal Attempt at Murder, Assault Second Degree, and Threatening Second Degree. He is being held on a…
STATE REPRESENTATIVE JENNIFER LEEPER, STATE SENATOR TONY HWANG, FIRST SELECTMAN BILL GERBER BACK CONNECTICUT SITING COUNCIL’S VOTE AGAINST UI RAILROAD TRANSMISSION LINE UPGRADE PROJECT AS PROPOSED
Council voted unanimously against project in its present form FAIRFIELD, CT – State Representative Jennifer Leeper (D-Fairfield), State Senator Tony Hwang (R-Fairfield), and Fairfield First Selectman Bill Gerber today supported the Connecticut Siting Council’s unanimous vote against the United Illuminating (UI) Railroad Transmission Line Upgrade Project as proposed. During Thursday’s Siting Council finding of fact meeting, the Council examined the submitted evidence and made a preliminary non-binding opinion on UI’s proposed project in Docket 516. Not one commissioner voted in support of UI’s project as proposed. Four commissioners, including the Chairman, supported the perspective that the new monopoles should be moved to the north side of the tracks, so as to avoid the creation of a second transmission corridor in such a congested region. One…
Ansonia News: Shooting
#Ansonia CT-- On February 6, 2024, the Ansonia Police responded to multiple calls of shots fired on Fourth Street around Liberty and Star Streets at 8:45 P.M. Investigation revealed shell casings on the scene, and video footage captured individuals firing guns seemingly without motive, prompting a search for information, urging the public to contact the police or submit anonymous tips through Tip411 at https://www.tip411.com/tips/new?alert_group_id=21553.
Ansonia News: Woman Stabbed
2024-02-07@12:44pm--#Ansonia CT-- Report of a woman stabbed inside an apartment in the 300 block of Main Street.