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Bridgeport Man Charged After 4-Hour Crime Spree Robbing Multiple Women, Sexually Assaulting 1 Bridgeport Man Charged After 4-Hour Crime Spree Robbing Multiple Women, Sexually Assaulting 1
Bridgeport Man Charged After 4-Hour Crime Spree Robbing Multiple Women, Sexually Assaulting 1 A Fairfield County man has been charged after allegedly attacking and robbing multiple women over four hours. Cecil Mills, age 35, of Bridgeport, was arrested around 11:30 a.m., on Saturday, Feb. 24 after a vehicle pursuit, crash, and foot chase that ended near the intersection of North Avenue and Madison Avenue. According to Det. Detective Jeffrey Holtz of the Bridgeport Police, the victims all report being followed by what turned out to be a stolen Toyota Camry, before being robbed and assaulted.  Mills was charged with sexually assaulting one of the three women he allegedly robbed.…
Toddler, 2, Killed In Single-Vehicle Bridgeport Crash Toddler, 2, Killed In Single-Vehicle Bridgeport Crash
Toddler, 2, Killed In Single-Vehicle Bridgeport Crash A 2-year-old boy was killed in a single-vehicle crash after the car he was a passenger in collided with a utility pole and was trapped by a tree on the side of a Fairfield County roadway. The incident took place in Bridgeport around 6 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 6 on Reservoir Avenue near Saunders Avenue. The child was in a 2005 Honda Accord with a 29-year-old man and a 30-year-old woman traveling northbound on Reservoir Avenue when the driver lost control and hit the utility pole before coming to rest on a tree off the northbound side of the road, said Sgt. Darryl Wilson of the Bridgeport Pol…
Teenage Trumbull Woman Charged In Fatal Hit-Run Shelton Crash Teenage Trumbull Woman Charged In Fatal Hit-Run Shelton Crash
Teenage Trumbull Woman Charged In Fatal Hit-Run Shelton Crash A Fairfield County woman has been charged with felony evading responsibility for allegedly hitting and killing a woman and then fleeing the area. Ariela Treysler, age 19, was charged on Thursday, Jan. 25, in connection with the Saturday, Jan. 6 crash in Shelton that killed Stephanie Peterson, age 64, town unknown. According to Det. Richard Bango of the Shelton Police Department, officers found Peterson lying in the roadway when they arrived. She later died at Bridgeport Hospital from her injuries. An investigation by Shelton detectives and the Accident Reconstruction Team revealed that Pet…
Woman Struck, Killed In Busy Bridgeport Crosswalk Woman Struck, Killed In Busy Bridgeport Crosswalk
Woman Struck, Killed In Busy Bridgeport Crosswalk A woman died after being struck by a car in a busy Fairfield County crosswalk. She was walking in Bridgeport westbound on Washington Avenue around 8 a.m., Monday, Jan. 5, when she was hit by a vehicle traveling southbound on Coleman Street. The woman, identified as 79-year-old Marilyn Jones, was rushed to Bridgeport Hospital, where she died from her injuries, said Capt. Lonnie Blackwell of the Bridgeport Police. The striking vehicle's driver remained on the scene and cooperated with police, Blackwell said. Jones was a resident of of Bridgeport. Bridgeport Police Department Traffic O…
Fatal Crash: 28-Year-Old ID'd As Victim On Merritt Parkway In Westport Fatal Crash: 28-Year-Old ID'd As Victim On Merritt Parkway In Westport
Fatal Crash: 28-Year-Old ID'd As Victim On Merritt Parkway In Westport One person was killed in an overnight crash in Connecticut. It happened just before 10:40 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 23 in Fairfield County on the Merritt Parkway in Westport on the southbound side just before Exit 42. Connecticut State Police say troopers who responded to the scene discovered a white 2016 Toyota Corolla stopped in the middle of two lanes and a white 2021 Infiniti Q50 in the right shoulder with its front end against the wood beam guardrail.  A preliminary investigation determined that the Toyota collided against the median's concrete barrier, causing…
Popular Real Estate Agent Dies From Injuries After Deer Crashes Through Windshield In Easton Popular Real Estate Agent Dies From Injuries After Deer Crashes Through Windshield In Easton
Popular Real Estate Agent Dies From Injuries After Deer Crashes Through Windshield In Easton A popular real estate agent in Connecticut has died from her injuries after she was seriously wounded when a deer that was struck by a pickup truck flew into her SUV. Woman Injured After Pickup Truck Hits Deer, Sends It Flying Into Her SUV In Easton: Police Fairfield County resident Erin Heneghan, age 47, of Newtown, was seriously injured on Monday, Nov. 20, around 9 a.m. in Easton in the area of Sherwood Drive. Following the incident, a preliminary investigation determined that the pickup truck had been driving north on Route 59 when a large deer entered the road from the right and…
Woman Injured After Pickup Truck Hits Deer, Sends It Flying Into Her SUV In Easton: Police Woman Injured After Pickup Truck Hits Deer, Sends It Flying Into Her SUV In Easton: Police
Woman Injured After Pickup Truck Hits Deer, Sends It Flying Into Her SUV In Easton: Police A woman was hospitalized in serious condition after a pickup truck struck a deer on a Fairfield County road and sent it flying into her vehicle, police said. The incident happened on Monday, Nov. 20 around 9 a.m. in Easton on Route 59 in the area of Sherwood Drive, according to Easton Police Chief Richard Doyle.  Soon after the collision, first responders arrived at the scene and found that a 2019 Ford pickup truck had struck a deer. They also discovered a 2015 Honda Pilot SUV that was resting against a utility pole off the roadway.  The driver of the Honda was extricated from he…
Police Seeking Help After Woman Found On Roadway With Serious Injuries In Bridgeport Police Seeking Help After Woman Found On Roadway With Serious Injuries In Bridgeport
Police Seeking Help After Woman Found On Roadway With Serious Injuries In Bridgeport Police are asking the public for help identifying a vehicle that may have hit a woman found lying on the ground at an intersection in Fairfield County with serious injuries. Bridgeport Police received several calls around 10:30 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 14 regarding a woman lying at the intersection of Stratford Avenue and Bishop Avenue. The 54-year-old Bridgeport resident was found lying on the ground at the intersection, said Capt. Lonnie Blackwell of the Bridgeport Police. Blackwell said a "potential collision occurred at the intersection." Preliminary reports indicate the victim…
24-Year-Old Dies After Hit-Run Bridgeport Crash 24-Year-Old Dies After Hit-Run Bridgeport Crash
24-Year-Old Dies After Hit-Run Bridgeport Crash A 24-year-old man was killed when he was struck in Fairfield County by a hit-and-run driver, police said. The victim was struck around 6 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 24, near the intersection of Waterview Avenue and Crescent Avenue. Capt. Lonnie Blackwell of the Bridgeport Police said Enamorado was riding a motorized bicycle when he was struck near the intersection by a vehicle that fled the area. "The striking vehicle fled the scene and did not remain to render any appropriate aid to the victim," Blackwell said. Jeffrey Omar Enamorado was transported to Bridgeport Hospital with life-threatening…
Fatal Crash Update: 33-Year-Old Identified As Victim In Trumbull Fatal Crash Update: 33-Year-Old Identified As Victim In Trumbull
Fatal Crash Update: 33-Year-Old Identified As Victim In Trumbull A 33-year-old has been identified as the victim in a fatal two-car crash in Fairfield County. Anthony James Moran, of Bridgeport, was killed in the collision that occurred in Trumbull on Sunday, Oct. 15 around 3:30 p.m. on White Plains Road. Moran was the passenger in a red Lexus SC 430 convertible that was being driven by a 22-year-old Trumbull man, which struck a maroon Chrysler 300 S, according to authorities. Earlier story: 1 Killed, 2 Injured In Trumbull Crash A preliminary police investigation determined that the Chrysler, driven by a 46-year-old Trumbull man&n…
New Update: ID Released For 28-Year-Old Struck, Killed By Garbage Truck In Fairfield New Update: ID Released For 28-Year-Old Struck, Killed By Garbage Truck In Fairfield
New Update: ID Released For 28-Year-Old Struck, Killed By Garbage Truck In Fairfield A United Carting employee who was hit and killed by the garbage truck he was working on in Fairfield County has been identified. Bryan Rodriguez, age 28, of Stratford, was killed around 7:13 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 11 in the area of Camfield Drive at Bloomfield Drive in Fairfield. Related report: 28-Year-Old Hit, Killed By Garbage Truck In Fairfield According to Lt. Edward Nook Jr. of the Fairfield Police, Rodriguez was an employee and was working at the time of the incident.  The operator of the garbage truck has not been charged at this time and was transported to Bridgeport H…
28-Year-Old Hit, Killed By Garbage Truck In Fairfield 28-Year-Old Hit, Killed By Garbage Truck In Fairfield
28-Year-Old Hit, Killed By Garbage Truck In Fairfield A person was hit and killed by a garbage truck in Fairfield County. The incident took place in Fairfield around 7:13 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 11 in the area of Camfield Drive at Bloomfield Drive. According to Lt. Edward Nook Jr. of the Fairfield Police, the 28-year-old person was struck by a United Carting truck and was pronounced dead at the scene. The State Medical Examiners personnel took the victim from the scene. OSHA also arrived on the scene to investigate. The operator of the garbage truck has not been charged at this time and was transported to Bridgeport Hospital, Nook said. …
Latest Update: Comatose Lifeguard Suffers Brain Injury In Crash With Uber In Fairfield Latest Update: Comatose Lifeguard Suffers Brain Injury In Crash With Uber In Fairfield
Latest Update: Comatose Lifeguard Suffers Brain Injury In Crash With Uber In Fairfield A 19-year-old remains in a medically-induced coma following a crash involving several of his Sacred Heart University peers last month in Connecticut. Related story - New Update: Sacred Heart University Student In Medically Inducted Coma After Fairfield Crash Tyler Delk, of South Orange, New Jersey, was behind the wheel of an Audi that ended up on its roof in a collision with an Uber carrying four female passengers on Friday, Sept. 29, according to Town of Fairfield Police Lt. Edward Nook Jr. and a GoFundMe for Delk. The scene of the crash that left six students in critical condition.…
New Update: Sacred Heart University Student In Medically Inducted Coma After Fairfield Crash New Update: Sacred Heart University Student In Medically Inducted Coma After Fairfield Crash
New Update: Sacred Heart University Student In Medically Inducted Coma After Fairfield Crash One of five Sacred Heart University students involved in a horrific two-car crash in Fairfield County that injured six is in a medically induced coma, according to a GoFundMe. The collision took place in the town of Fairfield around 12:05 a.m., Friday, Sept. 29 on Jefferson Street near Sacred Heart's Martire Building. When police arrived on the scene, they found a 2021 Toyota Corolla and a 2018 Audi on its roof, Fairfield Police Lt. Edward Nook Jr. said. The Toyota was operated by an Uber driver carrying four female passengers who are also SHU students  There were two admitted to Saint Vi…
Boy, 12, Seriously Injured After Crashing Stolen Kia In Bridgeport, Police Say Boy, 12, Seriously Injured After Crashing Stolen Kia In Bridgeport, Police Say
Boy, 12, Seriously Injured After Crashing Stolen Kia In Bridgeport, Police Say A 12-year-old boy who was allegedly driving a stolen vehicle in Fairfield County when it crashed into a pole is in serious condition. The collision took place in Bridgeport around 9:30 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 12 in the area of Railroad Avenue and Hancock Avenue. According to Sgt. Darryl Wilson of the Bridgeport Police, the 911 Center received several calls regarding a sport utility vehicle that had struck a pole. Callers were uncertain if any occupants were still in the SUV. Bridgeport firefighters arrived on the scene first and found a completely damaged utility pole and the unoccupied 2016 …
Infant Assault: Fairfield Man Charged With Abusing Baby In Stratford, Police Say Infant Assault: Fairfield Man Charged With Abusing Baby In Stratford, Police Say
Infant Assault: Fairfield Man Charged With Abusing Baby In Stratford, Police Say A Fairfield County man has been charged with physically assaulting a 3-month-old boy after having an argument. Luis Companiony, age 21, of Bridgeport, was arrested by Stratford Police following a two-month investigation into a complaint filed by a family member. According to Stratford Police Lt. Robert Burroughs, In July, the department received a complaint from the child's aunt from Bridgeport Hospital that the baby had sustained bruising on his leg, and arms and possibly had broken ribs caused by Companiony. The woman accused Companiony of assaulting the child after an argument whil…
Child Left In Car In 'Extreme Heat,' Father Arrested In Bridgeport, Police Say Child Left In Car In 'Extreme Heat,' Father Arrested In Bridgeport, Police Say
Child Left In Car In 'Extreme Heat,' Father Arrested In Bridgeport, Police Say The father of a small child allegedly left in a car in extreme heat while he shopped in Fairfield County has been charged with reckless endangerment. The incident took place in Bridgeport around 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 6 in the parking lot of the Bass Pro Shop. According to Scott Appleby, emergency management director for the City of Bridgeport, the department received a 911 call from a person reporting she and two others came upon a small child that was left in a vehicle and the child was banging on the window. The woman indicated they had to break the window to retrieve the child due …
Woman Who Crashes Into Group Of People In Bridgeport Charged With DUI, Police Say Woman Who Crashes Into Group Of People In Bridgeport Charged With DUI, Police Say
Woman Who Crashes Into Group Of People In Bridgeport Charged With DUI, Police Say A Fairfield County woman has been charged with multiple crimes including DUI after allegedly plowing into a group of people, including five children. The incident took place in Bridgeport around 7:50 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 27 in the 1700 block of Central Avenue. Bridgeport Police responded to the scene after receiving several 911 calls reporting a vehicle crash with pedestrians struck, said Scott Appleby, director of Bridgeport Emergency Management. Early reports indicate that injuries seem to be non-life threatening but involve approximately five children and multiple adults, Appleby said. "…
Double-Fatal Fire: Apartment Blaze Claims Second Life In Bridgeport Double-Fatal Fire: Apartment Blaze Claims Second Life In Bridgeport
Double-Fatal Fire: Apartment Blaze Claims Second Life In Bridgeport An apartment fire in Fairfield County that killed one has claimed another life. The fire took place in Bridgeport around 4:20 a.m. on Friday, July 14 at 86 Success Village. According to Capt. Kevin Gilleran of the Bridgeport Police, the Bridgeport and Stratford fire departments, along with police, responded to the complex on a report of a fire. Bridgeport firefighters rescued two victims from the building. Both were transported to Bridgeport Hospital with critical injuries.  Earlier report: Fatal Fire: 1 Dead, 1 Critically Injured In Bridgeport The male victim, identified as 8…
Fatal Fire: 1 Dead, 1 Critically Injured In Bridgeport Fatal Fire: 1 Dead, 1 Critically Injured In Bridgeport
Fatal Fire: 1 Dead, 1 Critically Injured In Bridgeport One person was killed and another is in critical condition following a fire at a Fairfield County apartment. The fire took place in Bridgeport around 4:20 a.m., Friday, July 14 in the 400 block of Success Ave., Building 43. When Bridgeport firefighters arrived on the scene they found heavy smoke and fire on the first and second floors of the apartment, said Scott Appleby, director of emergency management for Bridgeport. The building was evacuated due to heavy smoke conditions.  Two residents of the apartment were transported to Bridgeport Hospital, where one died, and the second is l…
Wrong-Way Driver Causes Bridgeport Crash, Multiple Injuries Reported Wrong-Way Driver Causes Bridgeport Crash, Multiple Injuries Reported
Wrong-Way Driver Causes Bridgeport Crash, Multiple Injuries Reported Multiple people were injured when a driver drove in the wrong direction on Route 8 in Fairfield County causing a five-vehicle pileup.  The crash took place in Bridgeport just north of Exit 3 around 6:30 p.m., Sunday, July 9 on Route 8, according to the Connecticut State Police. State Police said four vehicles were traveling on Route 8 South, north of Exit 3 when a 2004 Nissan Murano SL/SE, traveling in the wrong direction, sideswiped a 2006 Volkswagen, which then caused the Nissan to lose control and sideswipe a 2017 Nissan Altima. The Nissan Murano then spun out and struck …
Hit-Run: Stratford Man Charged With Killing 19-Year-old Woman Hit-Run: Stratford Man Charged With Killing 19-Year-old Woman
Hit-Run: Stratford Man Charged With Killing 19-Year-old Woman Police have arrested a man for a hit-and-run crash that killed a 19-year-old Fairfield County woman. Troy Watley, age 28, of Stratford, was arrested on Saturday, July 1, after he allegedly hit and killed the 19-year-old shortly after 12 a.m., near St, Michael’s Cemetery on Stratford Avenue and then fled from the scene, said Capt. Frank Eannotti, of the Stratford Police. When Stratford police arrived on the scene they found Michelle Rodriguez, of Stratford, lying in the roadway, Eannotti said. She was rushed to Bridgeport Hospital where she died from her injuries. Evidence at the scene led…
Fairfield County Resident Dies Days After 3-Vehicle Crash Fairfield County Resident Dies Days After 3-Vehicle Crash
Fairfield County Resident Dies Days After 3-Vehicle Crash A Connecticut man died days after a three-vehicle crash left him with life-threatening injuries. The crash took place in New Haven County around 1 p.m., Saturday, March 25 near Bridgeport Avenue in Milford. According to the Milford Police, the collision involved a 2017 Ram 1500 and a 2009 Hyundai Elantra. An initial investigation revealed that the Ram 1500 was traveling west on Bridgeport Avenue and crashed into the Hyundai Elantra when it attempted to turn left onto Cleveland Avenue.  The collision caused the Ram to strike a third vehicle, a Hyundai Sonata, which was s…
Man Pours Gas On Woman, Trailer In Middletown, Police Say Man Pours Gas On Woman, Trailer In Middletown, Police Say
Man Pours Gas On Woman, Trailer In Middletown, Police Say An investigation continues after a Connecticut man allegedly poured gas on a woman and a trailer and threatened to set them on fire before holding police at bay for more than an hour. The incident took place in Middlesex County around 10:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 18 at 500 Washington St., in Middletown. When police arrived, a woman came out of the trailer and told officers that 55-year-old Eugene Boudreau, poured gasoline on her and inside the trailer in an effort to light them on fire, said the Middletown Police. The woman was safely removed from the area and evaluated by ambulance personne…
Fatal Shooting In Broad Daylight: Suspect On Loose After 26-Year-Old Found In Bridgeport Fatal Shooting In Broad Daylight: Suspect On Loose After 26-Year-Old Found In Bridgeport
Fatal Shooting In Broad Daylight: Suspect On Loose After 26-Year-Old Found In Bridgeport A 26-year-old was found shot and killed in a vehicle in a Fairfield County parking lot. The incident took place in Bridgeport around 2:20 p.m., Monday, Feb. 6 in the 900 block of William Street. Bridgeport Police responded to the area after receiving a ShotSpotter notification of shots fired, said Scott Appleby, director of Emergency Management for Bridgeport. As officers were responding, dispatchers received several calls reporting shots fired in the same area and a report of a person shot inside a vehicle, Appleby said. The victim, who has been identified as New Haven County resident Ty…
Woman Falls 40 Feet From Fairfield County Bridge, Lands On Construction Barge Woman Falls 40 Feet From Fairfield County Bridge, Lands On Construction Barge
Woman Falls 40 Feet From Fairfield County Bridge, Lands On Construction Barge A woman who was working on a Fairfield County bridge was seriously injured when she fell through a hole and landed 40 feet below on a construction barge. The incident took place in Stratford around 8 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31 at the Devon Bridge, said Robert Daniel, assistant chief/fire marshal for the Stratford Fire Department. Stratford Fire Rescue, along with Marine 233,  responded to the scene. Using Marine 233 moored alongside the barge, firefighters and Stratford EMS treated and stabilized the 55-year-old woman before using a rope rescue system to extricate the victim…
Woman Killed In Chain-Reaction Fairfield County Crash Woman Killed In Chain-Reaction Fairfield County Crash
Woman Killed In Chain-Reaction Fairfield County Crash A Fairfield County woman was killed in a six-vehicle crash after a 22-year-old man ran into the back of a car, setting off a chain-reaction crash. The incident took place in Bridgeport around 6:30 p.m., Friday, Jan. 20, on Linen Avenue. According to Sgt. Darryl Wilson, of the Bridgeport Police, a 2022 Honda CRV, driven by Gladys Andrade, age 74, of Bridgeport, was hit from behind by a silver 2014 Nissan Pathfinder driven by 22-year-old Yuri Barral of Bridgeport, The impact pushed, the 2022 Honda CRV into an oncoming silver 2015 Dodge Charger driven by 27-year-old Brandon Viera of Bridgepor…
Hit-Run Crash: 52-Year-Old Struck, Killed By Car At Bridgeport Intersection Hit-Run Crash: 52-Year-Old Struck, Killed By Car At Bridgeport Intersection
Hit-Run Crash: 52-Year-Old Struck, Killed By Car At Bridgeport Intersection A 52-year-old Bridgeport man was hit and killed by a dark green Toyota Camry which sped away and left the victim lying in the roadway. The incident took place in Bridgeport around 10:45 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 17 at the intersection of East Main Street and Pulaski Street.  A witness to the crash told police that the pedestrian, identified as 52-year-old Rafael Davila, was bleeding from injuries sustained from the collision, and Camry drove away from the scene, said Capt. Lonnie Blackwell, of the Bridgeport Police.  Davila received medical attention from AMR, and he was…
ID Released For Fairfield County Man Killed After SUV Plunges Into Harbor On Christmas Eve ID Released For Fairfield County Man Killed After SUV Plunges Into Harbor On Christmas Eve
ID Released For Fairfield County Man Killed After SUV Plunges Into Harbor On Christmas Eve Police have released the identity of a 33-year-old Fairfield County man whose vehicle plunged into an icy harbor on Christmas Eve. Bridgeport resident Jamal Gordon died during the early morning hours on Saturday, Dec. 24 after his BMW SUV left the roadway and landed in Bridgeport Harbor, said Capt. Brian Fitzgerald of the Bridgeport Police. The incident began around 2:50 a.m. when the department received a call of a motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Stratford Avenue and Waterview Avenue, Fitzgerald said. The caller indicated that a vehicle had left the road, traveled down an em…
Fairfield County Man Charged After Incident That Injured 2, Police Say Fairfield County Man Charged After Incident That Injured 2, Police Say
Fairfield County Man Charged After Incident That Injured 2, Police Say A Fairfield County man has been charged in a domestic violence incident that injured two. It happened in Easton around 8:20 p.m., Monday, Oct. 31 at a home on Everett Road. According to Easton Police Chief Richard Doyle, officers responded to the home after receiving a 911 call reporting a disturbance. When officers arrived on the scene they found a fight had occurred between a man and woman, Doyle said. The man, identified as Nicholas Testani, age 30, of Bridgeport, was transported to Bridgeport Hospital for treatment of two puncture wounds, police said. The woman was transported to Sai…
Man Shot, Girlfriend Charged With Having A Gun In Vehicle In Fairfield County, Police Say Man Shot, Girlfriend Charged With Having A Gun In Vehicle In Fairfield County, Police Say
Man Shot, Girlfriend Charged With Having A Gun In Vehicle In Fairfield County, Police Say A 24-year-old Fairfield County man was shot and his girlfriend who accompanied him to the hospital was charged with having a gun in a vehicle. The incident took place in Bridgeport around 10 p.m., Monday, Oct. 31. According to Capt. Kevin Gilleran, of the Bridgeport Police, Bridgeport Hospital contacted the department to report a party with a gunshot wound was dropped off via private vehicle at their emergency room. The Bridgeport Police Detective Bureau responded and took charge of the investigation. The victim, identified as a 24-year-old Bridgeport man, was suffering from gunshot woun…