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Post Office Carjacker Nabbed After Foot Chase In Shelton, Police Say Post Office Carjacker Nabbed After Foot Chase In Shelton, Police Say
Post Office Carjacker Nabbed After Foot Chase In Shelton, Police Say A man was nabbed for allegedly robbing and carjacking an elderly woman at a post office in Fairfield County. The incident occurred on Friday, April 14, at the Shelton downtown Post Office. According to Det. Christopher Nugent of the Shelton Police, an elderly went to the downtown Post Office and used the drop mailbox when an unknown Hispanic man entered the rear seat of her vehicle and asked her for money.  The victim gave the suspect money and after the suspect, identified as Francisco Delgado, age 33, of Shelton, told the victim to get out of the vehicle.  Delgado&nb…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Vehicle Carjacked From Teen Recovered In Fairfield County Vehicle Carjacked From Teen Recovered In Fairfield County
Vehicle Carjacked From Teen Recovered In Fairfield County A Fairfield County teen managed to escape from a car when a stranger jumped in the running vehicle and started to drive away. The incident took place around 6: 34 p.m., Monday, Nov. 22 when the Fairfield Police Department received several calls reporting the theft of an occupied vehicle that had just occurred in front of 16 Handles at 1300 Post Road in Fairfield, said Lt. Eddie Weihe, of the Fairfield Police. The initial investigation revealed that a couple had parked their vehicle in the area of 1300 Post Road and had left to make a purchase at a nearby establishment, w…

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by Kathy Reakes
News
Protestors Force Their Way Into Bridgeport Police Headquarters Protestors Force Their Way Into Bridgeport Police Headquarters
Protestors Force Their Way Into Bridgeport Police Headquarters A large protest in Fairfield County over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis that caused the closure of Route 8 for several hours followed a confrontation in which protestors forced their way into Bridgeport Police Headquarters. About 150 people were involved in the organized protest that began around noontime on Saturday, May 30 at McLevy Green on Bank Street in Bridgeport. After some time at McLevy Green, others joined and moved to the Bridgeport Police Department on Congress Street.   Bridgeport officers maintained the front of the office building and "exhibited…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Man Killed In I-95 Crash After Being Ejected, Falling 30 Feet In Fairfield County, Police Say Man Killed In I-95 Crash After Being Ejected, Falling 30 Feet In Fairfield County, Police Say
Man Killed In I-95 Crash After Being Ejected, Falling 30 Feet In Fairfield County, Police Say A local man was killed during an early-morning single-vehicle crash on I-95 in which he was ejected from a mini-van and fell more than 30 feet in Fairfield County.  Mynor R. Garcia-Pelaez, 38, of Bridgeport, was killed early Sunday, April 5, while traveling on the I-95 northbound near exit 27A ramp, which leads to Route 8 northbound, in the city of Bridgeport, said the Connecticut State Police. According to police, as the vehicle entered the ramp from I-95 northbound, it struck the concrete barrier on the left side in a head-on manner.  The impact caused Garcia-Pelaez t…

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by Kathy Reakes
Politics
Hearing Scheduled For Proposed I-684 Toll Along Mile-Long Stretch That Runs Through Greenwich Hearing Scheduled For Proposed I-684 Toll Along Mile-Long Stretch That Runs Through Greenwich
Hearing Scheduled For Proposed I-684 Toll Along Mile-Long Stretch That Runs Through Greenwich A hearing has been scheduled as lawmakers in Connecticut get ready for a vote on proposed tolls on state highways, including a gantry on a mile-long stretch of I-684 that runs through Greenwich. A vote following the hearing could come as soon as next week. Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont introduced a plan for 12 statewide tolls, including one in a remote stretch of I-684 near the Greenwich-North Castle town line that will force truck drivers to pay, despite being in the state for only about one mile.  The roadway is the only way to pass the area in either direction, forcing New Yorkers to…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
CT State Police Release Sites, Times For Holiday Roving Patrols CT State Police Release Sites, Times For Holiday Roving Patrols
CT State Police Release Sites, Times For Holiday Roving Patrols Connecticut State Police will be out in force during the holiday season, targeting distracted or impaired drivers on area highways. Troopers will be assigned to conduct roving patrols for nearly two weeks beginning on Friday, Dec. 20, as the roadways are expected to be filled with motorists traveling to see friends and family. Police noted that “a busy week will be made even more heavily traveled with Christmas falling on a Wednesday.” According to AAA, a record-breaking 112.5 million Americans are expected to travel for the holiday season, including more than 102 million who will likely …

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Suspects Flee From Red SUV After Shooting, Chase On I-95 Suspects Flee From Red SUV After Shooting, Chase On I-95
Suspects Flee From Red SUV After Shooting, Chase On I-95 Police are searching for three or four suspects wanted in connection with a shoot-out between the occupants of two vehicles. The incident took place around 11 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 17, when multiple shots fired were detected by Shotspotter in Bridgeport in the area of 843 Connecticut Avenue, 480 Bunnell Street and 1498 Central Avenue, said Bridgeport Capt. Brian Fitzgerald.  Officers quickly converged on this area and spotted a red Toyota Venza fleeing the scene. The vehicle refused to stop and a pursuit was initiated, Fitzgerald said. The pursuit began on the east side of Bridgeport an…

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by Kathy Reakes
News
Connecticut Plan To Install I-684 Toll Sparks Backlash Among New Yorkers Connecticut Plan To Install I-684 Toll Sparks Backlash Among New Yorkers
Connecticut Plan To Install I-684 Toll Sparks Backlash Among New Yorkers Many New Yorkers are miffed at Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont’s proposal to install toll gantries on I-684, which would force some residents to have to pay a toll without traveling to or from the state. Lamont introduced his latest plan for statewide tolls, including one in a remote stretch of I-684 in Greenwich that will force motorists to pay, despite being in the state for only about one mile. The roadway is the only way to pass the area in either direction, forcing New Yorkers to pay the toll. According to a Middletown Press report, in response, angry area elected officials are banding tog…

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by Zak Failla
News
Toll Proposal Includes These Locations In Fairfield County Toll Proposal Includes These Locations In Fairfield County
Toll Proposal Includes These Locations In Fairfield County Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont has introduced his new plan for statewide tolls, including several in Fairfield County. Under the new proposal, tollbooths would be installed on several major highways, interstates, and bridges. In Fairfield County, Lamont is calling for tolls in Newtown at the Rochambeau Bridge; in Stamford on I-95 near the Metro-North railroad; Westport on I-95 at the Saugatuck River Bridge and in Norwalk on the Merritt Parkway. Other toll gantries would be installed in West Haven along I-95; in Windsor on I-91 at the Dexter Coffin Bridge; New London on I-95 at the Gold Star B…

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by Zak Failla
Business
Amazon To Open Facility In Fairfield County Amazon To Open Facility In Fairfield County
Amazon To Open Facility In Fairfield County Amazon is set to open a new distribution center in Fairfield County early next year, potentially creating hundreds of jobs for area residents. The retail giant announced that it will set up shop in Stratford as soon as Jan. 1 next year on Long Beach Boulevard as part of a seven-year pact between the city and company. “We are pleased to be welcoming Amazon to Stratford,” Stratford Mayor Laura Hoydick, said. “Stratford is an ideal location for this new distribution center for Amazon. We have great transportation access as well as a terrific skilled labor force ready to take on the jobs Amazo…

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by Zak Failla
News
Three Of Nation's Worst Traffic Bottlenecks Are In Fairfield County Three Of Nation's Worst Traffic Bottlenecks Are In Fairfield County
Three Of Nation's Worst Traffic Bottlenecks Are In Fairfield County A new report has cited three locations in Fairfield County for having some of the worst traffic bottlenecks in the country. The trucking industry loses $74.5 billion each year as a result of congestion on the nation’s highways, according to an estimate from the American Transportation Research Institute, which ranked the Top 100 Truck Bottlenecks for 2019 on its website. The following locations throughout Fairfield County were ranked: 43. Stamford's stretch of I-95 47. Norwalk's stretch of I-95 74. Bridgeport's I-95, Route 8 interchange These locations in Connecticut also made the list: …

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Here's When, Where Labor Day DUI Details Will Be In Connecticut Here's When, Where Labor Day DUI Details Will Be In Connecticut
Here's When, Where Labor Day DUI Details Will Be In Connecticut During the unofficial last weekend of summer, Connecticut State Troopers are reminding drivers to be smart, drive safe and be prepared for thousands of other vehicles on the roads. They're also announcing they will be out in force to check for drunk and drugged drivers, as well as aggressive drivers. To make sure all stay safe, they will begin extra patrols at midnight, Friday, Aug. 30 and continue through 11:59 p.m., Monday, Sept. 2. “The priority of all operators should be arrival at their destination in a safe manner," said Col. Stavros Mellekas, commanding officer of the Conn…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Here's Where State Police Will Have Roving Patrols Over July 4th Holiday Here's Where State Police Will Have Roving Patrols Over July 4th Holiday
Here's Where State Police Will Have Roving Patrols Over July 4th Holiday From major interstates to your local highway, Connecticut State Police will be conducting roving patrols over the July 4th holiday in an effort to keep all safe. Troopers said they would be stepping up patrols as thousands of drivers will be traveling the roads and highways across the state, especially during the evening hours of the Thursday, July 4, following firework shows. "As always, troopers will consistently work toward preventing accidents on Connecticut’s roads and highways," the department said. They are also reminding drivers that safety is everyone’s responsibility in…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
34 Cars Get Flat Tires Due To Large Piece Of Metal On I-84, Police Say 34 Cars Get Flat Tires Due To Large Piece Of Metal On I-84, Police Say
34 Cars Get Flat Tires Due To Large Piece Of Metal On I-84, Police Say Thirty-four drivers started the morning off on the wrong foot when they hit a large piece of metal in the roadway and got flat tires in return. The multiple flat tires were reported around 8 a.m., Monday, April 8,  while exiting westbound I-84 west onto the northbound Route 8 ramp in Waterbury, near Mixmaster, the Connecticut State Police said. DOT responded and removed the metal with a payloader, state police said. Several tow trucks and the DOT’s State Farm Safety Patrol arrived to help the stranded drivers change tires.  Troopers remind motorists to use caution when…

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by Kathy Reakes
News
Merritt Parkway Lanes Will Be Closed During Bridge Work Merritt Parkway Lanes Will Be Closed During Bridge Work
Merritt Parkway Lanes Will Be Closed During Bridge Work There will be weeknight lane closures on the Merritt Parkway in Fairfield County for several days as contractors continue overnight bridge maintenance activity in Trumbull. The Connecticut State Department of Transportation announced that beginning on Monday, March 18, from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., there will be various lane closures, which are expected to last through Friday, March 22. There will be closures in both directions on the Merritt Parkway between exit 52 (Route 8 and Route 108) and exit 50 (Route 127). Additionally, there will be closures on Route 8 between exit 9 (Route 15) and exit …

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Teen Trio Nabbed As Police Chase Ends In Crash, Discovery Of Guns, Cash Teen Trio Nabbed As Police Chase Ends In Crash, Discovery Of Guns, Cash
Teen Trio Nabbed As Police Chase Ends In Crash, Discovery Of Guns, Cash Police nabbed three teens following a police chase that ended with the discovery of three guns and a crash.  The incident took place around 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 15, when a vehicle failed to stop of Bridgeport police officers and engaged them in a pursuit southbound on Route 8 by Exit 3, said Terron Jones, spokesman for the Bridgeport Police. Police said the vehicle then led officers to I-95 from Exit 29 in Stratford and then turned around and headed back to Bridgeport.  The three teens were taken into custody after crashing at the intersection of Noble Avenue and C…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
State Police Announce Dates, Sites For Holiday Details State Police Announce Dates, Sites For Holiday Details
State Police Announce Dates, Sites For Holiday Details With a record number of travelers expected to hit the road this holiday season, Connecticut State Police are cautioning area residents to mind the rules of the road take it easy on the eggnog if they’re going to get behind the wheel. Fresh on the heels of one of the busiest Thanksgiving travel seasons, Americans getting ready to go on the move for the Christmas and New Year holidays. AAA estimates that a record-breaking 112.5 million travelers - more than a third of all Americans - are expected to visit family and friends for the holiday. AAA estimates that an estimated 102 million of those…

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by Zak Failla
Politics
Stamford Man Faces DUI Charge After Crossing Double Yellow Line On Route 7, Police Say Stamford Man Faces DUI Charge After Crossing Double Yellow Line On Route 7, Police Say
Stamford Man Faces DUI Charge After Crossing Double Yellow Line On Route 7, Police Say A Stamford man was busted for impaired driving after police in Wilton spotted him swerving all over a busy roadway, nearly striking cars coming in both directions. Officers at the Greenwich Police Department received an emergency call from a concerned citizen of a driver in an Infinity that was driving on Route 8 (Danbury Road) and nearly striking other motorists. An officer on patrol was able to track down the driver - later identified as Stamford resident Vasyl Kotsiuba - who was spotted crossing the white fog line and double yellow line into oncoming traffic. The officer was able to get …

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
State Police Release DUI Patrol Info, Checkpoint Locations For Thanksgiving Week Details State Police Release DUI Patrol Info, Checkpoint Locations For Thanksgiving Week Details
State Police Release DUI Patrol Info, Checkpoint Locations For Thanksgiving Week Details With tens of thousands of travelers driving through Connecticut during the Thanksgiving week, State Police are ramping up their plans to keep highways safe for all during the holiday rush. Beginning on Wednesday, Nov. 21, just after midnight, and running through Sunday, Nov. 25 at 11:59 p.m., state police will supplement its normal routine patrol personnel with additional Troopers throughout the long Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Across the state, Troopers will patrol roads and highways across Connecticut focusing on aggressive drivers, unsafe drivers and drunk drivers. In addition, the sta…

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by Daily Voice
Police & Fire
Dump Truck Overturns Causing Gridlock On Route 8 Dump Truck Overturns Causing Gridlock On Route 8
Dump Truck Overturns Causing Gridlock On Route 8 Latest update All lanes are open on Route 8 as of 6 p.m. Update The right lane on Route 8 reopened just before 5 p.m., leaving two lanes open. Original report A rollover crash involving a dump truck has backed up traffic on Route 8 for miles with only the left lane open and two lanes blocked, according to Connecticut State Police. The crash happened around 1:58 p.m. Monday in Bridgeport near Exit 2, said Connecticut State Police spokesperson Trooper Kelly Grant. Grant said there was entrapment and a person had to be extricated from the dump truck.  At 3:20 p.m., only the left lane was…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Police Chase Through Fairfield County Ends With Home Invasion Police Chase Through Fairfield County Ends With Home Invasion
Police Chase Through Fairfield County Ends With Home Invasion A wild police chase that started in Newtown and continued through Bridgeport ended with a crash, a foot chase and a home invasion, according to Connecticut State Police. The incident began around 6:45 p.m. Monday when Troop A was notified by the Bridgeport and Newtown police departments that they were in pursuit of a 2014 white Honda Accord that was wanted for transporting firearms, state police said. The chase went through Bridgeport, Trumbull, Monroe, and Newtown before officers lost sight of the vehicle in Brookfield, officials said. State police spotted the vehicle near Exit 14, and th…

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by Kathy Reakes
News
Plan For Tolls On CT Highways Moves Forward Plan For Tolls On CT Highways Moves Forward
Plan For Tolls On CT Highways Moves Forward Key state legislative committees moved a step closer last week Thursday on plans to place electronic tolls on highways throughout Connecticut.. The Transportation Committee as well as the Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee passed Gov. Dannel P. Malloy’s bill authorizing the state Department of Transportation to develop and implement state tolls on I-95, I-84, the Merritt Parkway and other state routes, such as Route 8 and Route 9. Another bill requires a study and a formal proposal by the state Department of Transportation, and then a second vote by the Legislature next year, before toll…

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by Jon Craig