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Shelton Man arrested in connection to Fatal Drug Overdose

Sep 13, 2024 Alex

On 09/13/2024 the Shelton Police Department arrested 38-year-old Daniel Reid of Shelton. The arrest stems from a fatal drug overdose that occurred on 05/26/2024 in Shelton. A subsequent investigation by Shelton Detectives revealed Reid sold narcotics to the decedent just prior to the overdose. Search warrants were served at Reid's Shelton residence and on his vehicle. Detective discovered narcotics, a semi-automatic firearm with no serial number and ammunition.Reid was charged with Possession of Narcotics with Intent to Sell, Criminal Possession of a Firearm, Illegal Alteration of Firearm Identification, Criminal Possession of Ammunition and Possession of Weapons in a Motor Vehicle. Reid was held on a $300,000 bond and transported to Derby Superior Court on 09/13/2024

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Stamford News: Alleged Wrong Way Drunk Driver Arrested

Sep 12, 2024 Alex

https://youtu.be/8LX247jsKCU A wrong-way driver is facing charges after a multi-vehicle collision on I-95 in Stamford. Early on the morning of September 11, 2024, at around 2:53 a.m., state troopers from Troop G in Bridgeport responded to a five-car crash on I-95 northbound, near Exit 9. The incident followed reports of a wrong-way driver, identified as a dark-colored Toyota Corolla. When troopers arrived at the scene, they found a heavily damaged black Toyota Corolla in the left lane, along with four other vehicles involved in the crash. The driver of the Corolla was identified as Jacqueline Remache, a 29-year-old from Bronx, New York. She did not have her driver’s license on her at the time. During their interaction with Remache, troopers…

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Ansonia Homicide-Suicide: New Details Emerge

Sep 12, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

https://youtu.be/a66phy5dDu4 This morning at approximately 5:00 A.M. the Ansonia Police Department received a 911 call reporting a serious assault in a residence on Westfield Avenue. The first officers on scene found a female and male inside the residence, both suffering from gunshot wounds. The female was shot multiple times in the torso, she was transported to a local hospital for treatment and unfortunately succumbed to her injuries. The male was shot once in the head and was pronounced dead at the scene. While we are still involved in an active investigation, all the information to this point indicates the male shot the female multiple times before shooting himself. It appears that the male forced entry into the home and confronted…

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Stratford Library Kids Events in September

Sep 12, 2024 Alex

September StorytimesThe Stratford Library Children’s Dept. offers weekly storytimes for children, beginning Monday, Sept. 16. Storytimes meet at 10:30 am. On Mondays, Toddler Time meets for ages 0-2. On Tuesdays, Preschool Storytime meets for ages 3-5. Baby Lapsit meets on Thursdays for babies 0-18 months. Friday Fun offers stories and songs for ages 1-5. Enjoy early literacy activities and meet other families at Library storytimes! Registration is required. To register, visit the website at stratfordlibrary.org, then choose Events. For more information about Library programs and services for children, call 203.385.4165 or visit stratfordlibrary.org/kids. I Spy Hispanic HeritageThe Stratford Library Children’s Dept. will offer a Hispanic Heritage-themed I Spy game for all ages from Tuesday, September 3 to Friday, September 20…

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Bridgeport News: Update on the Spring Street Homicide

Sep 12, 2024 Alex

On September 11, 2024, at approximately 5:45 pm, Bridgeport Police responded to a ShotSpotter activation and reports of a shooting in the 100 block of Spring Street. Upon arrival, officers discovered a 37-year-old male victim, who had suffered multiple gunshot wounds, lying in the street. Medics transported the victim to a nearby hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. The victim's next of kin has been notified. Preliminary investigations indicate that the victim was deliberately targeted, with the suspect fleeing the scene in a gray four-door Chevy sedan, headed southbound on East Main Street. The crime scene was secured by patrol officers, and the Detective Bureau’s Homicide Squad, along with the Forensic Identification Unit, initiated an investigation, canvassing the area…

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Milford News: Suspected Bomb in Library

Sep 12, 2024 Alex

The Milford Library is currently closed off due to a report of a suspected bomb in the Library. State Police are on scene at the current moment to ascertain the threat. There was no bomb threat called in, however, there was a suspicious package that someone called that it may be a bomb. There is no further information at this time and is currently ongoing.

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