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Month: June 2024

State News

GOVERNOR LAMONT ANNOUNCES STATE FUNDING TO ADDRESS FLOODING AT JOBS POND IN PORTLAND

Jun 5, 2024 Alex

State Funds Expected To Unlock a Federal Matching Grant That Will Be Used To Install Pumps and Divert Groundwater to the Connecticut River (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont, who serves as chairman of the State Bond Commission, today announced that he has scheduled the commission to vote at an upcoming meeting on the approval of an allocation of $187,500 in state funding that will be used to install pumps at Jobs Pond in Portland to address an ongoing situation in which rising groundwater has been causing flooding in nearby neighborhoods. The pumps will be used to divert groundwater from the pond to the Connecticut River. The governor explained that the approval of these state funds is expected to unlock…

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Norwalk

Norwalk News: Narcotics Arrest

Jun 5, 2024 Alex

On June 4, 2024, members of the Norwalk Police Special Services Division, in collaboration with the Stamford Police Narcotics/Organized Crime Unit, arrested Hunter Wells after an extensive eight-month investigation. Investigators executed search and seizure warrants on Wells, his vehicle, and his person. Throughout the investigation, Wells sold Percocet pills containing fentanyl, ecstasy, and marijuana to undercover officers on numerous occasions. The investigation remains ongoing. Hunter Wells, aged 31, of Norwalk, CT, faces charges for two counts of the sale of a narcotic substance and three counts of the sale of cannabis. His bond is set at $140,000.

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Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Bus Fire extended to building

Jun 4, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

Bridgeport Fire Department responded to a school bus fire at Jones Avenue and Oak Street. Everyone was off the bus when units responded. Additional crews were requested due to exposure issues. The fire was declared under control in 30 minutes and is under investigation by the Fire Marshal’s Office. The building next to the bus was also affected, and is also out at this time. https://youtu.be/gz0atX2GPOk

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Fatal Collision motor vehicle versus motorcycle

Jun 3, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

https://youtu.be/2LfeK3Ek728 On June 2, 2024, at approximately 6:18 pm, the Bridgeport Emergency Operations Center received several calls for an accident involving a motorcycle versus a motor vehicle. The callers stated the collision occurred at 1853 Stratford Avenue and the two occupants of the motorcycle were unconscious on the ground. Bridgeport Fire Engine Units, American Medical Response (AMR), and Bridgeport Police Officers were dispatched to the location. Bridgeport Police Units arrived on scene and observed two individuals on the ground next to Stratford Avenue and Edwin Street. The two individuals appeared to be seriously injured and unresponsive. The two individuals received medical assistance and they were transported to the Bridgeport Hospital Medical Center by AMR. The Bridgeport Police Serious Crash Team…

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