Route 8 Rollover
First responders responded for a one car rollover accident on Route 8 southbound a mile prior to exit 7. Two males were seen running across the highway into the wooded area. 2025-03-01@12:50am--#Shelton CT
Ansonia Opera House Renovations Planned
Major Renovations Planned for Historic Building to Improve Safety, Accessibility https://youtu.be/g2EHLKMdKf8 A historic building is set for significant renovations aimed at improving safety, accessibility, and overall functionality. The project will address key concerns, including insufficient means of egress, outdated mechanical systems, and a lack of adequate restroom facilities. The presentation was led by Paolo Campos, principal of the New Haven-based architectural firm Patriquin Architects, who unveiled conceptual plans for transforming the 155-year-old building to city officials and about 50 public attendees. Currently, the building lacks stairwells and relies on fire escapes, which are no longer considered a safe evacuation method for a space that can accommodate hundreds of people. As part of the renovation, a new enclosed fire stairwell will…
Derby News: Fire At BJ’s
Report of a fire at the back door of the BJ's Wholesale Club on Division Street in Derby. Firefighters are on scene.
Derby Pursuit Ends In Bridgeport
Derby and State Police pursued a blue Honda Civic wanted for shoplifting and then hitting 2 police cruisers through multiple towns on Route 8, I-95 and the Merritt Parkway. Police were able to get a front tire to go flat after striking spike sticks at I-95 split on Route 8/25. The pursuit came to an end at Highland and Washington Avenue. Two were taken into custody. 2025-01-25@8:40pm--#Derby CT #bridgeport
Valley News: Dog Rescue
On Wednesday January 8, 2025 at approximately 3:30PM a dog was reported to be in the middle of the road in the area of 200 South Main Street. Good Samaritans trying to retrieve the dog startled it and it ran down an approximate 200’ embankment to the train tracks below. The dog was then observed in a culvert that connected to an 18” drain pipe that went under the rail lines.Seymour Fire Department crews responded and under the direction of Chief Chris Edwards called for a hold on train service and sent firefighters over the embankment utilizing a lowering system as well as utilizing a newly purchased UTV to get crews to the dog.Unable to make entry to the pipe,…
Structure Fire
There is a THREE-alarm fire in the 200 block of Minerva Street. Heavy fire was reported on the back side of the building. 2024-12-25 #Derby CT-- #ctfire
Route 8 Rollover
Report of a one-car rollover on Route 8 northbound near exit 9. The driver was able to get out of the car on their own. No word on any injuries. 2024-12-13@11:31pm--#Shelton CT-- #cttraffic
Ansonia Police Investigate Pork Hollow Road Shooting
On December 8, 2024 at about 7:25 P.M. the Ansonia Police Department received a shots fired complaint on Pork Hollow Road. The first officers on scene found a 37-year-old Ansonia resident that was shot in the lower body along with evidence of multiple shots fired. The male was transported to a local hospital for the non-life-threatening injury. During the investigation a vehicle of interest has been identified, it is a newer model Ford Mustang convertible, color blue or grey with white license plates. This appears to be an isolated incident and there is currently no danger to the public. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to contact the police department at 203-735-1885 or anonymous tips can be left…
Route 8 Rollover
UPDATED with video from a viewer. First responders are helping free a person trapped in a rollover accident on Route 8 southbound near exit 9. 2024-12-09-11:01am--#cttraffic
Structure Fire Part II
Shelton firefighters returned to Village Drive late Friday night to battle a structure fire (different house), with flames reportedly shooting through the roof. This marks the second fire on the street in just two days, as crews were called to a neighboring home on Thursday for a separate blaze. Fortunately, early reports indicate that everyone was able to evacuate safely. The cause of both fires remains under investigation. 2024-12-06@11:00pm--#Shelton CT-- #ctfire