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Man shot at Bridgeport gas station arrested in connection to same shooting
A man who was shot at a gas station in Bridgeport earlier this week has been arrested in connection to the same shooting. Police received numerous ShotSpotter alerts and citizen reports of shots fired in the 1400 block of Fairfield Avenue on Wednesday around 11:20 p.m. Officers responded to the...
Woman pulled from overturned vehicle in Shelton
SHELTON, Conn. (WTNH) — A woman had to be extricated after her car crashed and overturned Saturday night in Shelton. The Shelton Fire Department responded to the area of Leavenworth Rd. at around 9:43 p.m., for a motor vehicle accident. When crews arrived at the scene, they found one occupant trapped in a vehicle. Fire officials worked to […]
Property Transfers April 22-26
WESTPORT — During the week of April 22-26, 10 properties traded hands for a total of $28 million, generating $69,900 in conveyance tax. One year ago, three properties changed hands for $8.4 million. 21 Charles St. sold for $8.5 million. Seller: Robert Sloat. Buyer: RDV 21 Charles Property Owner...
Fire at Stratford apartment complex sends 1 resident to the hospital, displaces 75
One resident was taken to the hospital after a fire at an apartment complex in Stratford on Saturday morning and up to 75 people are now displaced. Dispatchers received reports of a fire alarm in the 1100 block of Main Street around 7:40 a.m. Shortly after, the call was upgraded to a building fire at an occupied apartment complex. There are approximately 36 units in the building.
Fourth victim in fatal crash on Merritt identified
One of those killed in a fiery crash along the Merritt Parkway in Stratford this week was a Fairfield University student. The school says in a statement on its Facebook page that Alexander Dennis was a member of the class of 2025
Two men arrested after altercation leads to guns being displayed in Groton Park
GROTON, Conn. (WTNH) – Two men were arrested for causing a panic at Poquonnock Plains Park Saturday afternoon when a fight escalated and one of the men pulled out a gun, according to Groton Police. Groton police’s Emergency Communications Center responded to 150 Fort Hill Rd. for reports of a male brandishing a firearm. At […]
Man accused of kidnapping and assaulting woman in Southbury
A man is accused of kidnapping and assaulting a woman in Southbury on Friday. Dispatchers were notified about an active domestic incident near Elaine Drive and Curt Smith Road around midnight. A resident in the area reported seeing a man drag a woman through a wooded area of Elaine Drive, forcibly push her into a vehicle and then speed away.
Grocery Shoplifting Ring Busted After Darien Stop & Shop Theft: Police
The Fairfield County incident took place on Monday, April 29 in Darien. At approximately 3:30 p.m. that day at the Darien Stop & Shop, located at 25 Old Kings Highway North, 45-year-old Joseph Macdonald reportedly left the store with a loaded shopping card, saying he had forgotten his wallet in the car.
Captain's Cove opens for the season ahead of Mother's Day
A staple in Fairfield County has officially opened their doors for the summer season. If you're looking for something to do this weekend and you enjoy outdoor dining by the water, head to Bridgeport!. Captain's Cove Seaport opened for the season on Friday. They have a weekend full of festivities...
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