Page 2 – Local News in Bridgeport, Fairfield, Stratford, Norwalk, and Beyond! (2024)

Stratford News: 4 car crash

Report of a 4 car crash on I-95 Northbound by exit 29. Expect traffic delays for some time.

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Violent Night In Bridgeport

1. On August 3, 2024, at approximately 11:15 pm the Bridgeport Emergency Operations Center received reports of a male victim arriving at an area hospital via private vehicle suffering from a gunshot wound to the buttocks. The victim has been identified as a 38-year-old Bridgeport man from the “Hollow” neighborhood. He is listed in stable condition. There were no ShotSpotter activations in the hour prior to this incident. Police have determined the shooting likely occurred inside the lobby of building 5 - Charles F. Greene Homes Housing Community. The Detective Bureau has responded and taken charge of the criminal investigation. Detectives have conducted interviews and canvassed the area at and around the Housing Community. 2. On August 4, 2024, at…

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I-95 Rollover

A rollover accident I-95 southbound near exit 31. No report of injuries at this time. 2024-08-04@2:54pm #Stratford CT-- #cttraffic

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Fairfield Water Rescue

https://youtu.be/v1B4qFgrtq8 On August 3, 2024, at approximately 12:10 PM, the Fairfield County Regional Dispatch Center received a report of two individuals struggling in the water near Lighthouse Point and Penfield Reef. Several nearby bystanders assisted in rescuing one of the individuals. The second male was not able to be immediately located, and a rescue attempt was initiated. Fairfield Police and Fire Departments responded and were assisted by several other agencies, including Westport Police and Fire Departments, Trumbull Police, AMR Ambulance, and the U.S. Coast Guard. At approximately 3:00 PM, the missing male was located with the aid of the United States Coast Guard, utilizing a helicopter. Fairfield Police personnel recovered him, transferred him to a marine unit, and transported him…

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Milford Police Arrest Suspect in Cube Smart Storage Burglary

On May 6, 2024, Milford Police were dispatched to Cube Smart Storage at 90 Rowe Ave following a report of a burglary in progress. Upon arrival, officers discovered several storage units had been broken into, with numerous broken locks scattered on the ground. The Detective Bureau took over the investigation, and the Crime Scene Unit processed the scene. After an extensive investigation, two arrest warrants were issued. On July 31, 2024, officers responded to New Haven to serve one of these warrants and took custody of Tylon Gardner, 34, of Derby. Gardner was charged with Burglary in the 3rd degree, Conspiracy to Commit Burglary in the 3rd degree, Larceny in the 3rd degree, and Conspiracy to Commit Larceny in the…

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Fairfield News: Tree on Barrier on I-95

The reason for the traffic on Fairfield I-95 right now is because of a tree that fell on the sound barrier by Exit 23 Southbound.

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Bridgeport News: Tree into House

Report of a tree that fell into a home at the 500 block of Indian Ave. in Bridgeport. No reported injuries at this time.

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[Hartford, CT] - Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Chairman of the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) joined Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), Ranking Member of the House Financial Services Committee, to announce introduction of theProtecting Consumers from Payment Scams Act, legislation to better protect consumers making online payments through digital payment platforms like Zelle. As payment fraud skyrockets, the legislation would update theElectronic Fund Transfer Act(EFTA) to clarify ambiguities and strengthen the law to better protect consumers harmed when they make payments. Specifically, it would protect consumers when they are defrauded into initiating a payment sent to a bad actor, when they lose funds through fraudulent bank wire transfers, and when their accounts are inexplicably frozen…

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Bridgeport News: Crash

Report of a motor vehicle accident between a motorcycle and a car on Route 8 Southbound between Exits 3 and 2. The Highway is currently shut down in that area.

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MEN ARRESTED AFTER ARRIVING IN STOLEN CAR TO BREAK INTO VEHICLES IN TRUMBULL

Trumbull Police arrested three (3) men after they parked a stolen car and were entering nearby vehicles during the night of Saturday, July 27. Jamere Sutton, age 18, of Park Avenue, Bridgeport, Jamarri Covington, age 20, and Timothy Covington, age 22, both of Dyer Street, New Haven were apprehended and charged for their involvement in these crimes. Around 10:30 PM, Trumbull officers were dispatched to the area of Smith Drive for reports of males entering and stealing items from vehicles in the neighborhood. The first responding officer observed three males, matching the suspects’ descriptions, walking on Lorma Avenue near Blackhouse Road. The officer detained all three men who told the officer that they were lost and looking for their car.…

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