Wrong-Way Driver Causes Collision on RT 8 Northbound in Shelton, Leads to DUI Arrest

A wrong-way driver on Route 8 Northbound in Shelton caused a head-on collision early on August 28, 2024, leading to a DUI arrest. At around 1:25 AM, Troopers from Troop I in Bethany responded to reports of a vehicle traveling south in the northbound lanes near exit 12. Before Troopers could reach the scene, the wrong-way driver, identified as 39-year-old Andrea Lynn Marseglia of Orange, collided with another vehicle. The adult driver and juvenile passenger of the other vehicle were taken to a nearby hospital for evaluation of non-life-threatening injuries. On arrival, Troopers observed that Marseglia, who was driving a white Lexus IS250, showed signs of impairment. She consented to and failed the Standardized Field Sobriety Tests. Based on the…

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TWO ARRESTED IN ARMED FACEBOOK MARKETPLACE ROBBERY

On 08/29/2024 at approximately 9:45 PM, Shelton Police received a 911 call from a residentof Perry Hill Rd. that they were just robbed at gunpoint. The victim reported that she met themale and female suspect on the social media app, Facebook Marketplace, and agreed to purchaseAir Jordan Sneakers.The victim reported that a male and female arrived at her residence in a silver suv. The victimreported that a disagreement started over the cost of the shoes and she attempted to get her moneyback from the front seat passenger. The victim stated that as she was attempting to get her moneyback the male operator pulled a handgun out and pointed it at her. The victim reported that sheobserved the vehicle drive off…

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Food Bazaar Celebrates Grand Opening on Fairfield Avenue in Bridgeport

https://youtu.be/vH6r0vkmHe4 Bridgeport, CT - 2024/08/29 - Food Bazaar proudly announces the grand opening of its newest location at 2145 Fairfield Avenue in Bridgeport. This is the third Food Bazaar store to open in the city, underscoring the company's dedication to providing Bridgeport residents with top-quality groceries at affordable prices. The new Food Bazaar offers a wide range of products, with full-service departments for produce, seafood, and meats. The store is designed to meet the needs of the diverse Bridgeport community, featuring a variety of foods from around the world. The grand opening event was attended by local officials, community members, and company representatives, all of whom celebrated the store's addition to the neighborhood. Bridgeport Mayor Joseph Ganim praised the store’s…

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Route 8/25 Northbound Closed

A person jumped to their death from the Congress Street overpass onto the Route northbound lanes according to numerous unconfirmed reports. Police only confirmed that Bridgeport ECC received numerous calls regarding a MVA on route 8 vs. pedestrian. At this time the following highway locations are closed: Exit 27A North & South----I95 North to Rt. 8----I95 South to Rt. 8 On ramp number 1 to Rt. 8 North---From Prospect St. On ramp number 2 to Rt. 8 North From Fairfield Ave. The following City of Bridgeport streets will remain closed: James St. between Lyon Terrace & Washington Ave. Bridgeport PD is assisting the Connecticut State Police, this is an active investigation at this time. No further information. 2024-08-28@9:27pm--#Bridgeport CT-- cttraffic

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Westport Police Arrest Waterbury Teen in Stolen Mercedes-Benz Case Following Merritt Parkway Crash

https://youtu.be/9kX3SfHHekY Eighteen-year-old Keon Webster of Waterbury, CT, was arrested on charges including evading responsibility (hit and run), second-degree burglary, larceny of a motor vehicle, and conspiracy to commit larceny of a motor vehicle. His bond was set at $75,000. The arrest stems from an incident on July 14, 2024, when Westport Police responded to a report of a stolen motor vehicle. An investigation, aided by surveillance cameras, revealed that around 3:50 AM, unknown individuals arrived in a gray BMW and stole a white 2019 Mercedes-Benz from an unlocked, open garage. Both vehicles then fled the scene. Through law enforcement collaboration and electronic surveillance, Keon Webster was identified as a suspect in the incident, leading to a warrant for his arrest.…

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