Man Shot
Unconfirmed radio reports of a man in his 40s shot in the chest in an apartment on Orchard Street. There are no other details. 2024-10-05@1:11am--#Bridgeport CT
The City of Bridgeport Announces 2024 Citywide Milling & Paving
Bridgeport, CT – The City of Bridgeport has announced that the Department of Public Facilities will begin milling and road paving throughout the City beginning Monday, October 7, 2024. Milling and paving will begin in the 139th District and will continue throughout various neighborhoods, finishing in the 136th District. Please note, “milling” is the process of grinding and removing the current top layer of pavement. Drivers are advised to use caution during the milling process. During this time, drivers are advised of the following: Adhere to “No Parking” signs: all areas will be enforced 24 hours ahead of paving; cars will be towed if interruption to paving occurs. Follow any “Detour” signs: drivers may need additional time to reach your destination so please…
Norwalk Police Snuff Out Illegal Cannabis Sales at Local Shop
Norwalk Police executed a search warrant at AAA Smoke & Convenience Store, 168 Main Street, on October 2, 2024, as part of an ongoing investigation into illegal cannabis sales. The store was found selling cannabis without a proper license, including 5.39 lbs of marijuana, hundreds of THC gummies, and other products exceeding legal THC limits. Officers seized $18,331 in cash under asset forfeiture statutes. Samir Dahman, 24, was arrested and charged with selling over 1 kg of cannabis, illegal sales, and drug paraphernalia use. He is being held on a $100,000 bond, with a court date set for October 17, 2024.
Stolen Car Pursuit Ends in Crash, Two Arrested
A vehicle pursuit and arrest followed a stolen car incident this morning. At around 9:30 AM, a Wilton Police vehicle was struck by a stolen grey Mazda occupied by two men, which fled toward the Merritt Parkway. The Mazda had been stolen at gunpoint in Bridgeport on September 26. Fairfield Police spotted the Mazda shortly after, and a pursuit ensued when the driver accelerated. The vehicle exited at Exit 51, where officers tried to deploy tire deflation devices, but the driver re-entered the Merritt Parkway, driving in the wrong direction. At 9:47 AM, the stolen vehicle collided with another vehicle carrying five occupants. Fortunately, no serious injuries were reported. The two suspects fled on foot. One, identified as 21-year-old Elijah…
Bridgeport News: Pedestrian Struck
Report of a pedestrian struck on Hancock Avenue near Fairfield Avenue.First responders are on scene, with one person in an ambulance. There is no further information at this time. https://youtu.be/atlgVCmiNyQ
Knife Threat
A disturbing incident occurred near Unquowa Road and Papermill Lane, where multiple witnesses reported a boy attempted to stab two other boys. Video footage provided by bystanders supports these claims. No one was injured. Fairfield Police have investigated the matter; further details are expected as the situation develops. 2024-10-03@7:11pm--#Fairfield CT
Bridgeport News: Four Charged In Illegal Street Takeover
https://youtu.be/5cubmYDqPe8 On September 29, 2024, at approximately two minutes after midnight, the midnight patrol shift responded to the entrance of the shopping center located at 200 East Main Street, on report of an illegal street takeover. Patrol units arrived on-scene to find several hundred vehicles and a fully involved illegal street takeover in progress.In the process of dispersing the large gathering of vehicles and pedestrian observers, patrol officers managed to arrest four persons for taking part in the illegal street takeover. Carlos Sanchez Hernandez (July 16, 2004) was charged with Breach of Peace and issued an October 16, 2024 court date. He was released after posting a $2,500.00 bond. Mailin Perez (September 12, 2005) was charged with Breach of Peace,…
Town of Fairfield’s Plan & Zoning Commission to Hold Public Hearing on Plan of Conservation and Development
Fairfield, Conn., October 3, 2024—The Town of Fairfield’s Plan & Zoning Commission (TPZ) hasscheduled a hearing on Tuesday, October 15 th at 6:30 pm at the Fairfield Regional Fire School at 205Richard White Way to receive public comment on the draft Plan of Conservation and Development(POCD). The POCD establishes priorities for public and private investment in the community for the next tenyears. It is also used to inform the town’s regulatory framework, such as the Zoning Regulations, andis frequently used to highlight local policy priorities for grant funding opportunities. The plan includesinput from public engagement efforts that took place during the planning process.The Plan’s core recommendations seek to preserve our single-family residential and historicneighborhoods, balanced with an obligation to diversify housing options at all…
YANKEE GAS $209 MILLION RATE HIKE REQUEST
(Hartford, CT) – Attorney General William Tong released the following statement today regarding the announcement by Yankee Gas that it will soon file a request with the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority for a $209 million rate hike. If granted, ratepayers would see an average increase of roughly 29 percent in their bills. Yankee Gas is owned by Eversource. It provides gas service to 252,000 customers in 85 towns throughout Connecticut. “This massive rate hike request could not come at a worse time for Connecticut who are already struggling to afford these skyrocketing utility bills. I’m going to comb through every line of this request the moment it is filed, and I’ll be fighting at every step of the way to…
Multiple Events At Stratford Police
https://youtu.be/AAwpiuKdQgw On Wednesday, Stratford Police held a ribbon cutting to celebrate the renovations to the Police Department Building followed by an Open House at the upgraded Police Activities League (PAL) Facility. Two new officers from the academy were also sworn in.