Local News in Bridgeport, Fairfield, Stratford, Norwalk, and Beyond!
Police are on the lookout for a black Dodge Charger for discharging a firearm in the area of Andover Street in Bridgeport. The Charger was last seen on I-95 getting off of exit 29. This is all according to unconfirmed state police radio reports, and there is no further information at this time.
ASSAULT DANGEROUS WEAPON 200 BLOCK OF GRANT ST. At 11:33 am Bridgeport ECC received a call of an assault with a dangerous weapon in the 200 block of Grant Street. The male victim was stabbed in the upper area and is in critical condition. There is no more information at this time. ASSAULT DANGEROUS WEAPON/ ROBBERY BROOKS / SPRING At 2:26pm Bridgeport ECC received a call from Bridgeport Hospital Security reporting a male victim arrived at the Emergency Department with a laceration to the arm.The victim states that this incident occurred at a robbery at Brooks and Spring last night. This is an active investigation.
Report of a rollover crash at Main Street Putney in Stratford.One of the parties involved was held at gunpoint by police according to unconfirmed radio reports. There is no further information at this time.
https://youtu.be/X9dbTO_ggzw The Stratford Police Department's Narcotics, Vice, and Intelligence Unit recently investigated activities at Cream Smoke Shop, located at 955 Ferry Boulevard, Stratford, CT. It has been confirmed that Cream Smoke Shop does not have a state license to sell or distribute cannabis or THC products. The investigation began after receiving reports that underage individuals were buying cannabis and THC products from the shop. As part of the investigation, undercover officers conducted four controlled purchases of these substances, leading to the execution of a search warrant on September 5, 2024. During the search, authorities seized about 60 pounds of illegal cannabis and THC products, along with approximately $7,000 in cash. The Department of Consumer Protection, the Department of Mental Health…
Report of a strong arm robbery that occurred in the parking lot of 3 Armstrong Road in Shelton. According to unconfirmed radio reports, it was a meeting on Facebook Marketplace that went awry.
On Sunday, September 8, 2024, the CT United Ride will travel through nine area towns, including Westport, to pay tribute to the victims and first responders of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the United States. The event is Connecticut’s largest annual 9/11 tribute as well as the largest motorcycle ride in the state. The motorcade will follow the route established last year, beginning at Sherwood Island State Park in Westport at approximately 11:30 a.m. and continuing through Westport into Wilton, Redding, Bethel, Newtown, Monroe, Trumbull, and Fairfield, before ending at Seaside Park in Bridgeport. The procession will travel from Sherwood Island State Park onto the Sherwood Island Connector, then take Interstate 95 southbound from Exit 18 to Exit…
During the month of May 2024, The Stratford Narcotics and Vice Unit initiated a criminal investigation of illegal activity at the S & T Smoke Shop located at 562 Honeyspot Road.This Narcotics and Vice Unit’s investigation was in conjunction with several other different agencies.The Bridgeport DEA Task Force, the State of Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection, the State of Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services and the State of Connecticut Department of Revenue Services.These agencies participation was instrumental in identifying the criminal activity taking place at the S & T Smoke Shop.This investigation resulted in the arrests of the following individuals. Scott Marsillo has been charged with Sale of a Controlled Non-Narcotic Substance. He was released after posting…
Fairfield Health Department to Hold Various Vaccination Clinics FAIRFIELD, Connecticut (September 5, 2024) – The Fairfield Health Department is urging all residents to receive the flu vaccine. The single best way to protect yourself and those around you from the flu is to get vaccinated. It is recommended that everyone over the age of 6 months receive the flu vaccine every year. It takes about 2 weeks after receiving the flu vaccine for the body to develop protection against the flu virus, so now is a good time to get vaccinated. The Health Department will host a variety of flu clinics this season for adults and children age 3 and older. These clinics will be held on the following dates:…
https://youtu.be/w15jl6Okpqs On September 1, 2024 at 3:14 A.M., the Ansonia Police Department investigated a single vehicle accident involving a motorcycle on Division Street near Wakelee Avenue. Officers identified Marcise Glover, age 44, of Ansonia as the operator of the motorcycle. Glover told officers he was riding on Division Street when he received a phone call and when he looked at his phone he lost control of the motorcycle and crashed. The motorcycle was reported stolen from Shelton and a 9mm handgun with no serial number was located in the backpack Glover was carrying. Additionally, a 9mm round was located in the pant’s pocket of Glover. Marcise Glover was arrested and charged with the following; Larceny of a Motor Vehicle, Criminal…
On September 2, 2024, at approximately 4:00 a.m., Milford Police responded to a report of threatening behavior involving a shotgun at the Red Roof Inn located at 10 Rowe Avenue. The investigation led to the arrest of 34-year-old Jason Jacobs, who is charged with breach of peace, threatening in the first degree, risk of injury, and carrying dangerous weapons. Jacobs was also found to have weapons in his vehicle. The incident occurred in the presence of two children. Jacobs is scheduled to appear in court on September 30, 2024, with a bond set at $50,000.