Local News in Bridgeport, Fairfield, Stratford, Norwalk, and Beyond!
Report of an accident which occurred on I-95 South by exit 38. The initial report over the radio was for a pedestrian struck. First responders have just arrived on scene at this time. UPDATE: Unconfirmed radio reports from first responders are saying that it was a person that was struck on the Highway. Why the person was out of their car on the highway is unknown.
Stonebridge Restaurant can expect a new back porch shortly when a car appeared to back into the back deck at 50 Daniel Street. There were no reported injuries, the building inspector was called to investigate. 2024-12-17@12:40pm--#Milford CT
Report of a dryer that caught fire in a building at the 1000 block of Boston Post Road in Milford. Firefighters are on scene and have knocked down the bulk of the fire and are currently looking for any extensions or hot spots.
A crash between a pick-up truck and a tractor-trailer on I-95 northbound near exit 40. About 20 gallons of diesel fuel from the tractor-trailer went down a storm drain. They are talking about closing the highway, currently only the left median is getting by. Detour if you can.
Milford Firefighters on the scene of a brush fire on I-95 northbound near exit 36. 2024-12-04@11:11am
First responders on scene of a two car crash on the I-95 38B exit ramp. 2024-11-25@12:37pm--#Milford CT
A senior citizen in the Norwalk area was recently scammed out of thousands of dollars after being contacted by someone posing as a Microsoft representative about a software renewal issue. The scammer convinced the victim to withdraw over $10,000 from their bank account and deliver the cash in a package, which was later picked up directly from their home. Another victim in the Milford area fell victim to a similar scam earlier last week. Residents are urged to be extremely cautious of software or computer scams, especially those that request fees, demand cash payments, or encourage secrecy. If you have been a victim of this type of scam or any fraud, please contact the authorities. For emergencies, call 911. For…
3 people were rescued from a disabled boat in Milford Point. No word on their injuries. 2024-11-04@12:59pm--#Milford CT
Today's Vehicle Fire is on I-95 off of Exit 36 Northbound in Milford.
On October 24, 2024, at approximately 10:05 a.m., a Trooper from Troop G-Bridgeport patrolling I-95 southbound in Milford near exit 40 observed a white Volkswagen Jetta with heavily tinted windows passing them at speeds exceeding 87 mph and making multiple unsafe lane changes. The Volkswagen abruptly exited at exit 35. A DMV check revealed the vehicle’s registration had been expired since June 2023. The Trooper followed the vehicle to a business parking lot on Bridgeport Avenue in Milford, activated emergency lights, and stopped the driver, identified by a CT Learner's Permit as Maria Diaz, age 22, of Vernon. During the stop, Diaz questioned why she was being followed, denied speeding, and became argumentative. A second Trooper arrived, and Diaz was…