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National Police Week Recognized with Proclamation, New Officer Sworn in at Bridgeport Council Meeting
During Monday’s busy Bridgeport City Council meeting there were a part of items involving law enforcement addressed by the city’s. governing body. Both of the issues fell under the awards and presentations portion of the meeting. Mayor Andy Lang took the floor to present a presentation for National...
Troy 19-Year-Old Leads Troopers On Chase Before Crashing, Police Say
The Washington County incident happened just before 11 p.m. Sunday, May 12, in the town of Easton. New York State Police said troopers attempted to stop a vehicle on State Route 40 for traffic violation when the driver failed to stop, leading to a pursuit. The driver, 19-year-old Rensselaer County...
Derby man charged with operating drug factory
STRATFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — A 20-year-old Derby man is facing several charges after police said that he drove recklessly, refused to stop for police and then hit a cruiser. An officer tried to stop Josue Manuel Aponte on Monday because he wasn’t wearing a seat belt, didn’t signal before turning and had a registration that […]
Three-Vehicles Involved in Accident along Route 50 in Bridgeport and Results in Trio Taken to Hospital
According to WDTV, a three-vehicle accident temporarily shut down Route 50 in Bridgeport Friday afternoon. The accident occurred at the intersection of East Main Street, also known as Route 50, and Veteran’s Memorial Highway, also known as Route 76. Crews were called to the scene at approximately 2:30 p.m.
Property Transfers April 29-May 3
WESTPORT — During the week of April 29-May 3, 13 properties changed hands for a total of $21.9 million, generating $54,700 in conveyance tax. One year ago, 16 properties changed hands for $37.1 million. 35 Charcoal Hill Road sold for $4,525,000. Seller: Melissa I Parker. Buyer: Paul J &...
5th grader brought knife to New Haven school
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Bishop Woods Architecture and Design Magnet School staff took a knife from a fifth grade student on Wednesday after classmates reported they had it, according to New Haven Public Schools. The student was separated from the other children, where employees took away the knife. No one was injured. Further details, […]
State police cruiser hit during vehicle stop on I-84 East in Middlebury
A state police cruiser was hit while the trooper was conducting a vehicle stop on Interstate 84 East in Middlebury on Friday night. State police said the trooper had his emergency lights on as he conducted a vehicle stop on a Hyundai Sonata around 11:15 p.m. Both vehicles were parked in the right shoulder of the highway near exit 17.
Illegal dumping piles construction debris on Bagburn Road
MONROE, CT — Police are investigating a dumping incident that blocked the east bound lane of Bagburn Road with construction debris and household garbage Friday. Police received a complaint just before 9 p.m. and the Monroe Public Works Department later arrived with a dump truck and a loader. It reportedly took about 30 minutes to do the cleanup due to the extent of the mess.
Old oyster boat’s demise: End of an era or good riddance?
WESTPORT — To some, the broken-up remnants of the oyster boat Gloria were unforgivably unsightly flotsam, a blemish on the brackish shores of Gray’s Creek. To a small assemblage of locals who made up a working party Thursday and Friday, Alan Sterling’s vessel was a final reminder of an old-school oysterman who passed nine or so years ago and was widely regarded as a great guy who lived a way of life few still know.
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