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Man charged with operating drug factory in Stratford
STRATFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — A convicted felon was charged on Thursday with operating a drug factory in Stratford. Police arrested 42-year-old Stefan Bagley after a month-long narcotics investigation. Officers seized a total of 70 grams of crack cocaine from his person, vehicle and residence. Bagley was charged with operation of a drug factory, possession with […]
Car alarms led to arrest of man on theft, gun possession charges
FAIRFIELD, CT (WFSB) - Car alarms going off early Thursday morning led to the arrest of a man on theft and gun possession charges. According to police in Fairfield, Nazareth Sinclair, 21, of Bridgeport, was arrested for a number of crimes, and not just from Thursday. Police said they responded...
21-Year-Old Admits Roles In Murders, Shootings In CT: Faces Life In Prison
A 21-year-old man has admitted his participation in several violent shootings and murders in Connecticut, federal officials announced.New Haven resident Tyjon Preston pleaded guilty to a racketeering offense related to his role in the violent Exit 8 street gang within the city, the US Attorney…
Man Nabbed For DUI In Wilton: Police
The arrest resulted from an incident on Friday, April 19 just before 8 p.m., when a vehicle was seen driving erratically on Route 7 in Wilton, according to Wilton Police. Officers then pulled the car over and began talking with the driver, Stratford resident Piotr Fiedor, who soon failed a field sobriety test, police said.
Man sentenced for trafficking Mexican-sourced heroin, fentanyl, and crack into CT
BRIDGEPORT, CT (WFSB) - A man was sentenced for trafficking an array of drugs sourced from Mexico into Connecticut. Jason Cox, 50, formerly of Bridgeport and Savannah, GA, was sentenced on Wednesday to 10 years in prison, according to Vanessa Roberts Avery, U.S. attorney for the District of Connecticut. According...
Fire at CT condo complex rips through 10 units; two hospitalized
Two people were taken to the hospital following a large fire that ripped through at least 10 condo units in Brookfield early Thursday. The fire broke out shortly before 1:30 a.m. at the Ledgewood Condo complex on Boxwood Drive, according to the Brookfield Volunteer Fire Department. Fire crews evacuated the condos to make sure everyone got out safely, fire officials said. Two people were ...
Frosty Conditions Will Be Followed By Big Change For Weekend: 5-Day Forecast
Some spots farthest north are expected to see temps dip into the 20s. There will be widespread patchy frost between 4 a.m. and 7 a.m. Friday, April 26, according to the National Weather Service. After a cold start to the day on Friday, temps will be rebound into the upper...
Norwalk Woman Nabbed For DUI In Darien, Cops Say
Norwalk resident Christina Alicea, age 29, was charged on Sunday, April 21, on Post Road in Darien. According to Darien Police Sgt. Dan Skoumbros, a Darien officer observed a vehicle traveling eastbound on Post Road that swerved to the right into the shoulder, striking the curb, and then was seen crossing over the double-yellow line.
Nurses picketing outside Danbury Hospital
Nurses are holding an informal picket outside of Danbury Hospital Thursday amid contract negotiations and said they are asking for support to improve working conditions in the hospital. The Danbury Nurses Union Unit 47, AFT Local 5047, which represents about 600 registered nurses at Danbury Hospital, said union leaders have...
Developer envisions cluster housing near Birdseye Road
MONROE, CT — Members of the Planning and Zoning Commission’s regulations subcommittee discussed preliminary plans for a nine lot subdivision for single family cluster housing at 1380 Monroe Turnpike, which is at the end of Birdseye Road. The property is currently zoned Residential Farming-2, which requires building lots...
Ex-Connecticut city official is sentenced to 10 days behind bars for storming US Capitol
Chief Judge James Boasberg also ordered Gene DiGiovanni Jr. to perform 50 hours of community service for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack, according to a spokesman for federal prosecutors in Washington, D.C.
Bridgeport Fire Marshal Dies Suddenly
Bridgeport Fire Marshal Alberto Hernandez, age 63, of Bridgeport, died on Monday, April 22. “I want to extend my deepest condolences to the family and friends of Alberto Hernandez," said Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim. "We are all very grateful to have lived in a community where we could be under Hernandez’s protection as a Fire Marshal for the City of Bridgeport. He was a widely loved member of our community, and he will truly be missed by all who knew him."
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