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In February of 2024, the Norwalk Police Department received a complaint of a sexual assault of a minor.The investigation was assumed by the Special Victims Unit. During the investigation detectives identified Marc Lugo as the suspect in the assault and secured an arrest warrant for his arrest through Stamford Superior Court.On May 31, 2024 Special Victims Unit Detectives located Lugo in Norwalk and placed him under arrest.
2024-05-31@4:14pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Bridgeport ECC received calls of two separate incidents of pedestrians struck At the corner of East Ave/ Barnum Ave, MVA Pedestrian has been struck. No further at this time. 500 Block of State Street MVA/Pedestrian has been struck with injuries. No further at this time.
(Hartford, CT) – Attorney General William Tong today announced a lawsuit against A Better Way Wholesale Autos, Inc. of Naugatuck, alleging that the dealership offered for sale used vehicles lacking necessary safety inspections and related documentation. The Office of the Attorney General first opened an investigation into A Better Way Wholesale Autos in 2021 following numerous consumer complaints. Consumers reported that vehicles were not inspected prior to sale or putting down deposits. Consumers also complained of defective engines, transmissions, suspensions and other major components discovered shortly after sale, including undriveable cars. Other complaints referenced undisclosed damage, accident histories, and flood damage. “A Better Way Wholesale Autos failed to complete and document critical safety inspections that are required by law. They…
(Westport, CT) The Westport Police Department advises all residents and motorists that theGreens Farms area will be impacted by the running of the Fairfield Half Marathon on Sunday June 2,2024 around 8:15 am – 10:15 am on Westport Roads on the Southeast side of town.Runners will enter Westport on Greens Farms Road at the Fairfield town line, continuing to NewCreek Road and on to Beachside Avenue before exiting into Southport.Through traffic will be stopped or severely limited while runners make their way through town.Motorists should anticipate heavy delays due to road closures along the race route. Race organizersstate runners will enter town at approximately 8:15 am and be off Westport streets by 10:15am.The race route runs for three miles on…
2024-05-30@9:00pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Today's vehicle fire was in the 3100 block of East Main Street. The fire was in the engine compartment.
Report of a 3 car motor vehicle accident on the Exit 24 off ramp Northbound on I-95. There are no reported injuries at this time.
2024-05-30@12:30pm--#Norwalk CT-- Norwalk Police are looking for a black Infinity T3 involved in a shots fired incident at Clinton and Connecticut Avenue.
State Senator Gaston discussed the alarming disregard for school bus safety, highlighting near-miss incidents where students were almost struck by cars ignoring bus stop signs. They worked with Bus Patrol to address this issue and successfully advocated for legislation. This bill, supported unanimously by the Public Safety Committee, ensures all ticket proceeds from bus-related violations stay within local communities to enhance public safety. Gaston emphasizes that protecting student safety transcends political affiliations, aiming to ensure safer environments for children across Connecticut. https://youtu.be/UyPUHtk6HhE
Report of a fire in a garage at the condos on Yale Street. Firefighters are reporting the fire is now out at this time and they are checking for extensions in the building.
2024-05-30@12:02am--#Monroe CT-- Firefighters extinguished a basement fire on Williamsburg Drive.