A lone police car remained at Shelton Road and Osborne Lane, where 20 minutes earlier EMS had rushed a two-year-old child who had been shot. The child sustained injuries to the left side and was first taken to Bridgeport Hospital before being transported to Yale. No information on the circumstances is available at this time. 2024-07-23@10:15pm--#Monroe CT
Firefighters responded to a three-car crash on Wilson Street to free a trapped driver. A witness suggested a possible link to a separate accident on Fairfield Avenue. Police are investigating the connection. 2024-07-23@5:17pm--#Bridgeport CT
https://youtu.be/bh_z5Hvk0Qo The Skincare Studio, Stratford's first medical spa, proudly opened its doors today at 3586 Main Street, marking a significant milestone for the local community. Founded by Terri Miller, a seasoned nurse with 15 years of experience in dermatology and plastic surgery, The Skincare Studio is poised to offer a wide range of advanced skincare treatments and services to Stratford, Bridgeport, and surrounding communities. During the ribbon-cutting ceremony, Terri Miller shared her excitement and gratitude, highlighting the support from the community. "This is a really special moment for all of us as a community because we're the first medical spa here in Stratford, Connecticut," Miller expressed. "We are here to treat all skin types, and we're just so excited and…
A tractor-trailer exiting the DMV access road attempted to turn right onto Colonial Avenue but got caught on low-hanging wires, bringing down a utility pole. (There are regulations for minimum utility line heights to accommodate tractor-trailers.) No injuries were reported. 2024-07-23@1:31pm--#Bridgeport CT
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Awards $450 Million to the Multi-State New England Heat Pump Accelerator Coalition (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont and the members of Connecticut’s Congressional delegation today announced that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is awarding a coalition of states known as the New England Heat Pump Accelerator Coalition – which includes Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island – with a $450 million grant through the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant program to accelerate adoption of affordable electric heat pumps throughout the region. Cold-climate heat pumps are proven to substantially reduce emissions, provide significant health benefits, and deliver energy savings. The coalition’s application was led by the State of Connecticut through the Connecticut Department of Energy and…
Westport Police remind residents to stay vigilant in locking their cars and homes. Over this past weekend, Fairfield County, including Westport saw an increase in stolen vehicle attempts and larcenies from unlocked cars. Please lock your homes and vehicles, utilize alarm and surveillance systems, and report any suspicious behavior to the Westport Police Department.
A Bridgeport woman has been arrested by the Bridgeport Police for a swatting incident that led to a rapid response by the department's Emergency Service Unit. Dorothy Smith, 34 years-old, turned herself in on Thursday morning on a felony warrant. She was charged with Falsely Reporting an Incident in the First Degree. Smith called 911 in the early morning hours on June 27th, 2024, pretending to be another female. She then falsely reported that her and her family were being held hostage at gunpoint in a house on Highland Ave. by her boyfriend. Smith also falsely reported her boyfriend had just beaten her with a gun. She said she was making the call while she was locked in a bathroom. Smith also…
On July 19, 2024, at approximately 10:09 AM, the Shelton Police Department responded to multiple 911 calls reporting a motorcycle and motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Walnut Tree Road and Thompson Street in Shelton. Upon arrival, Shelton Police and EMS found a 21-year-old male and a 22-year-old female in the roadway with serious injuries. The Shelton Police Accident Reconstruction team was dispatched to investigate the incident. Initial findings indicated that the male operator of the motorcycle, with his female passenger, was traveling south on Walnut Tree Hill Road. A motor vehicle traveling north on Walnut Tree Hill Road attempted a left turn onto Thompson Street, colliding with the motorcycle and obstructing its path. Both the motorcycle operator and…
A pedestrian was struck on I-95 northbound at exit 28. According to radio reports the driver responsible fled the scene. Minor injuries reported 2024-07-21@10: 17pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #cttraffic
Police are investigating a crash on Villa Avenue near Lynbrook Road with a downed tree. No wire were taken down. 2024-07-21@6:00pm--#Fairfield CT
