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ID Released For Man Who Disappeared In Waters Off Fairfield Coast ID Released For Man Who Disappeared In Waters Off Fairfield Coast
ID Released For Man Who Disappeared In Waters Off Fairfield Police have identified a man who disappeared in the waters off the Connecticut coast. The incident occurred in Fairfield around 12:10 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 3, near Lighthouse Point and Penfield Reef. According to Sgt. Michael Stahl of the Fairfield Police Department, a 911 call was received about two individuals struggling in the water near Lighthouse Point and Penfield Reef.  Stahl said several nearby bystanders assisted in rescuing one of the men. The second man was not immediately located, so a rescue attempt was initiated. Fairfield Police and fire departments responded and were a…
Attempted Murder: Man Critical Following Shooting, Suspect Charged In Bridgeport Attempted Murder: Man Critical Following Shooting, Suspect Charged In Bridgeport
Attempted Murder: Man Critical Following Shooting, Suspect Charged In Bridgeport A 24-year-old Fairfield County man is fighting for his life after being shot in the head on a city street. The incident occurred in Bridgeport around 9:20 a.m., Wednesday, June 19, in the 1200 block of Iranistan Avenue. According to Capt. Kevin Gilleran of the Bridgeport Police officers located the victim with what appeared to be a gunshot wound to the head.  He was transported by AMR ambulance to an area hospital, where he was listed in critical condition on Thursday, June 20. The Detective Bureau Homicide Squad responded and took charge of the investigation. The suspected shooter, …
30 Rounds Fired, 3 Wounded, 1 Critically, In Bridgeport Shooting 30 Rounds Fired, 3 Wounded, 1 Critically, In Bridgeport Shooting
30 Rounds Fired, 3 Wounded, 1 Critically, In Bridgeport Shooting Three people were wounded, one critically during a shooting in Fairfield County on a busy city street. The incident took place in Bridgeport around 10:50 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 22 in the 1200 block of Park Avenue. Bridgeport Police officers responded to the area after receiving multiple ShotSpotter notifications and reports of numerous people shot, said Capt. Kevin Gilleran of the Bridgeport Police.  When officers arrived, they quickly located two victims suffering from gunshot wounds. One victim, identified as a 38-year-old Bridgeport woman, appeared to have been shot in the leg. Po…
59-Year-Old Killed In Parking Lot Crash On Route 1 In Fairfield 59-Year-Old Killed In Parking Lot Crash On Route 1 In Fairfield
59-Year-Old Killed In Parking Lot Crash On Route 1 In Fairfield A 59-year-old man working as a surveyor was killed after being struck by a car in the driveway of a business in Fairfield County. The incident took place in the town of Fairfield around 9:20 a.m., Wednesday, May 17 in the parking lot of 2150 Post Road (Route 1). Fairfield Police responded to the business after receiving a 911 call of a person struck by a vehicle, said Lt. Michael Paris of the Fairfield Police. Upon the arrival of emergency personnel, it was determined that a surveyor, who was assigned to perform work in the area, was struck by a vehicle in the driveway of the bus…
Food Delivery Driver Shot, Killed Outside Apartment Complex In Bridgeport Food Delivery Driver Shot, Killed Outside Apartment Complex In Bridgeport
Food Delivery Driver Shot, Killed Outside Apartment Complex In Bridgeport A Chinese food delivery driver was found shot to death in the parking lot of an apartment complex in Bridgeport. The incident took place in Bridgeport around 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 4 at 1525 Boston Ave. Officers responded to the apartment complex after receiving phone calls from residents and a Shot Spotter activation, Capt. Kevin Gilleran of the Bridgeport Police said. Police officers, along with AMR Ambulance medics, located an unresponsive 35-year-old Flushing New York, man lying on the ground next to an apartment building at 1525 Boston Ave., Gilleran said. The victim, a Chinese fo…
Homeless Man Critical After Attack By Unknown Suspect In Fairfield County Homeless Man Critical After Attack By Unknown Suspect In Fairfield County
Homeless Man Critical After Attack By Unknown Suspect In Fairfield County A Bridgeport homeless man is in critical condition after receiving severe trauma to the face and the back of his head. The incident was reported around 9:15 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 11, in the 800 block of Fairfield Ave., said Capt. Kevin Gilleran of the Bridgeport Police. The Bridgeport Fire Department arrived on the scene and quickly located a 49-year-old man suffering from severe trauma to his face and the back of his head, Gilleran said. Gilleran said the victim was transported to an area hospital via AMR Ambulance where he is listed in critical condition. The Detective Bureau has respon…
24-Year-Old CT Man Killed In 2-Vehicle Crash 24-Year-Old CT Man Killed In 2-Vehicle Crash
24-Year-Old CT Man Killed In 2-Vehicle Crash A 24-year-old Connecticut man was killed in a two-vehicle crash early this morning.  The crash took place in Hartford around 2:40 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 29 in the area of Capitol Avenue at Laurel Street. According to Lt. Aaron Boisvert of the Hartford Police, patrol officers responded to the area for a report of a serious crash involving two vehicles.  Upon arrival, officers found a 2009 Nissan Rogue just east of the intersection in the middle of the roadway. They also found a gray 2020 Ford Fusion on the south curb of Capitol Avenue just east of the intersection wit…
Fairfield County Man Killed On Street In Targeted Attack, Police Say Fairfield County Man Killed On Street In Targeted Attack, Police Say
Fairfield County Man Killed On Street In Targeted Attack, Police Say A 37-year-old Fairfield County man has died after being shot multiple times on a city street in what police are calling a targeted attack. The incident took place in Bridgeport around 1:30 a.m., Friday, June 10 in the 100 block of Pricilla Circle. When police arrived on the scene, they found the Bridgeport man lying down in the street with multiple gunshot wounds, said Capt. Kevin Gilleran of the Bridgeport Police. AMR ambulance arrived and quickly transported the victim to an area hospital where he later died, Gilleran said, The detective bureau has since processed the crime scene, colle…
Man Shot While Lying In Bed In Residential CT Neighborhood Man Shot While Lying In Bed In Residential CT Neighborhood
Man Shot While Lying In Bed In Residential CT Neighborhood A man was shot to death while lying in his bed at a Connecticut home. The 32-year-old Hartford County man was found around when police responded to a Unionville home for a report of a shooting at around 11 p.m., Wednesday, March 16. When officers responded to the home on Sunset Terrace they discovered the man lying in bed with multiple gunshot wounds, said Lt. Tim McKenzie, of the Farmington Police. Medical personnel from the Police and Fire Departments and AMR ambulance began lifesaving medical care for the victim, who has not been identified pending notification of next of…
Fairfield Police Marine Unit Rescues Two Kayakers Fairfield Police Marine Unit Rescues Two Kayakers
Fairfield Police Marine Unit Rescues Two Kayakers Two kayakers whose vessels overturned and were being swept away by the current were rescued by a Fairfield County police marine unit. The incident took place around 12:40 p.m., Monday, Jan. 18, in the Town of Fairfield. The Fairfield Emergency Communications Center received a 911 call from a kayaker on the Long Island Sound requesting assistance after he and his friend’s kayaks overturned and were swept away by the current.  According to Sgt. Michael Stahl, of the Fairfield Police, the caller reported they were in the water, wearing dry suits and life jackets and they were both hangin…
Former State Senator Critically Injured In Two-Vehicle Fairfield County Crash Former State Senator Critically Injured In Two-Vehicle Fairfield County Crash
Former State Senator Critically Injured In Two-Vehicle Fairfield County Crash This story has been updated. A two-vehicle crash left a former Connecticut State Senator in critical condition at a busy Fairfield County intersection. The crash took place around 6:53 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 13, at the intersection of Boston Avenue and Noble Avenue in Bridgeport, said Bridgeport Police Captain Kevin Gilleran. According to Gilleran, the crash took place when a red 2002 Acura RSX was traveling westbound on Boston Avenue approaching its intersection with Noble Avenue as a gray 2010 Ford Fusion was traveling eastbound on Boston Avenue.  Former State Senator Edwin Gomes,…
Three Seriously Injured In Crash Causing Hours-Long Closure On Yellow Mill Bridge Three Seriously Injured In Crash Causing Hours-Long Closure On Yellow Mill Bridge
Three Seriously Injured In Crash Causing Hours-Long Closure On Yellow Mill Bridge Three people suffered serious injuries in a crash overnight in Fairfield County. It happened around 9:20 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11, on the Yellow Mill Bridge located on Stratford Avenue in Bridgeport. A black 2010 Honda Civic was traveling westbound on Stratford Avenue approaching the Yellow Mill Bridge at a high rate of speed when it crossed over into the eastbound lane of Stratford Avenue and crashed into a gray 2016 Hyundai Sonata, said Captain Kevin Gilleran of the Bridgeport Police Department.  The crash caused severe damage to both vehicles and the closure of the bridg…
Pedestrian Seriously Injured After Being Struck By Jeep On Busy Area Roadway Pedestrian Seriously Injured After Being Struck By Jeep On Busy Area Roadway
Pedestrian Seriously Injured After Being Struck By Jeep On Busy Area Roadway A pedestrian was seriously injured after being struck by a Jeep on a busy roadway in the area. The incident happened around 4:40 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7 on Fairfield Avenue in Bridgeport. A red 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee was traveling westbound in the left lane near the 2900 block Fairfield Avenue, which is a divided roadway with an esplanade with two lanes of travel in each direction, Bridgeport Police said. A crosswalk is at the intersection of Fairfield Avenue and Jetland Street.  As the operator of the Jeep Grand Cherokee was traveling westbound in the left lane, she observ…
Woman Hit By Pickup Truck While Crossing Busy Intersection In Serious Condition Woman Hit By Pickup Truck While Crossing Busy Intersection In Serious Condition
Woman Hit By Pickup Truck While Crossing Busy Intersection In Serious Condition A 70-year-old woman survived after being struck by a truck while crossing a roadway at a busy intersection in Fairfield County. Police responded to the incident around 7 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 4, after the Bridgeport Emergency Operations Center received a telephone call regarding a serious crash at the intersection of Granfield Avenue and Success Avenue. A green 2001 Ford F350 pickup truck was traveling eastbound on Granfield Avenue approaching its intersection with Success Avenue when it failed to stop for the stop sign and struck the Bridgeport woman as she crossed Granfield Avenue from t…
85-Year-Old Hit By Vehicle In Fairfield County Survives Crash 85-Year-Old Hit By Vehicle In Fairfield County Survives Crash
85-Year-Old Hit By Vehicle In Fairfield County Survives Crash An 85-year-old Fairfield County man who was hit by a vehicle while crossing a roadway survived the crash. The incident took place around 5;07 p.m., Monday, Nov. 2, when the Bridgeport Emergency Operations Center received a telephone call regarding a serious crash involving a pedestrian at 532 Success Ave., in Bridgeport, said Bridgeport Police Capt. Kevin Gilleran. According to Gilleran, a gray 2003 Honda Accord was traveling northbound on Success Avenue, when it struck the man as he walked across Success Avenue in the northbound lane.  The driver of the Honda Accord has been identified a…
Body Of 19-Year-Old Recovered In Farmington River Body Of 19-Year-Old Recovered In Farmington River
Body Of 19-Year-Old Recovered In Farmington River A 19-year-old man who was swimming in the Farmington River drowned after disappearing in an area of water at least 20-feet deep. The incident took place in Hartford County around 1:40 p.m., Sunday, June 7, when the Farmington Police Department received a 911 call reporting a man was drowning in the river behind the Tunxis Meade Park. Officers from the Farmington Police Department responded along with the Farmington Fire Department, Tunxis Hose Fire Department, and AMR ambulance to assist in the water rescue, said Lt. Timothy McKenzie. According to McKenzie, fr…
Man Seriously Injured After Being Hit By Vehicle Near Fairfield Home Depot Man Seriously Injured After Being Hit By Vehicle Near Fairfield Home Depot
Man Seriously Injured After Being Hit By Vehicle Near Fairfield Home Depot A man suffered seriously injured after he was hit by a vehicle near a busy Home Depot in Fairfield County. It happened on Saturday, Feb. 29 in Fairfield. Several 911 calls reported a bicyclist struck by a motor vehicle on Grasmere Avenue near the Home Depot Exit in Fairfield. First responding Town of Fairfield officers located the victim, later identified as Brooks Adams, 50, of Bridgeport, lying on the ground next to a vehicle with severe injuries to his head, face, abdomen, and extremities, according to police.  The bicycle, which appeared to have been run over,…
ID Released For SUV Driver Killed In Crash With Man Involved In Earlier Hit-Run, Police Say ID Released For SUV Driver Killed In Crash With Man Involved In Earlier Hit-Run, Police Say
ID Released For SUV Driver Killed In Crash With Man Involved In Earlier Hit-Run, Police Say A 50-year-old man killed during a two-vehicle crash with a Bridgeport man who had been involved in a hit-and-run crash the day before, has been identified by police. Peter Tsimbidaros, of Bridgeport, died a day after the crash that took place around 4 p.m., Wednesday, Jan., 1, near the corner of Ellsworth Street and Fairfield Avenue, said Scott Appleby, director of the Office of Emergency Management. Arriving officials found a two-vehicle crash involving a 2008 Chrysler van, driven by Keith Commerford, 50, of Bridgeport, and a 2006 Honda CRV driven by Tsimbidaros, said Terron Jone…
SUV Driver Killed In Two-Vehicle Crash With Man Involved In Earlier Hit-Run, Police Say SUV Driver Killed In Two-Vehicle Crash With Man Involved In Earlier Hit-Run, Police Say
SUV Driver Killed In Two-Vehicle Crash With Man Involved In Earlier Hit-Run, Police Say A 50-year-old man critically injured during a two-vehicle crash with a Bridgeport man involved in an earlier hit-and-run has died. The crash took place around 4 p.m., Wednesday, Jan., 1, near the corner of Ellsworth Street and Fairfield Avenue when Keith Commerford, 50, of Bridgeport, was allegedly speeding, said Terron Jones, spokesman for the Bridgeport Police Department. Arriving officials found a two-vehicle crash involving a 2008 Chrysler van, driven by Commerford, and a 2006 Honda CRV driven by a Bridgeport man, also 50, Jones said. According to police, Commerford was traveling westb…
Photos: Driver Injured After Car Slams Into Corner Of Bridgeport Home Photos: Driver Injured After Car Slams Into Corner Of Bridgeport Home
Photos: Driver Injured After Car Slams Into Corner Of Bridgeport Home A Bridgeport man was injured during a single-vehicle crash after he lost control of his vehicle and plowed into the corner/porch of a home. The crash took place at 9:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 30, on Boston Avenue, said Terron Jones, spokesman for the Bridgeport Police. According to Jones, the driver, a 35-year-old man, was driving a 1998 Honda Civic at a high rate of speed when the vehicle crossed the intersection of Boston Avenue and Central Avenue and left the roadway.   The vehicle then continued north, mounted the sidewalk, struck the southeast corner of the house located at 1417 Boston…
Woman Charged With Manslaughter After Crash Kills Pedestrian Woman Charged With Manslaughter After Crash Kills Pedestrian
Woman Charged With Manslaughter After Crash Kills Pedestrian A 27-year-old woman has been charged with manslaughter after allegedly hitting and killing a man who was crossing a busy roadway in the area. The incident took place around 1:30 a.m., Friday, Oct. 18, when police responded to the scene of the fatal crash in Bridgeport at 430 Barnum Ave., said Terron Jones, a spokesman for the Bridgeport Police. Once on the scene, officers found an unidentified male was crossing Barnum Avenue, west of the intersection with East Main Street and outside of the crosswalk area when he was struck by a 2015 Volkswagen Passat traveling westbound on Barnum Ave., Jon…
Man Barricades Himself Inside Bedroom In Fairfield House Man Barricades Himself Inside Bedroom In Fairfield House
Man Barricades Himself Inside Bedroom In Fairfield House A 36-year-old man who was off his medications held police at bay for several hours before surrendering. The incident took place around 1:46 a.m. Tuesday when Fairfield Police Department officers responded to the area of University Drive for a report of an emotionally disturbed man who had gone off of his medication, said Fairfield Police Lt. Robert Kalamaras. The man made several comments about killing himself and his family members and barricaded himself in his bedroom, Kalamaras. "Officers established communications with the man where he made several request…