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Fairfield Fire Truck Hit By Speeding Pickup At I-95 Crash Scene Fairfield Fire Truck Hit By Speeding Pickup At I-95 Crash Scene
Fairfield Fire Truck Hit By Speeding Pickup At I-95 Crash Scene A fire truck was damaged when a pickup truck allegedly rammed into it on I-95 in Fairfield County as police and fire were working at an earlier crash on the highway. The incident took place in Fairfield around 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 12 in the southbound lanes of the highway. The Fairfield Fire Department responded to the report of a vehicle crash with injuries at Exit 21 and Mill Plain Road, said Fairfield Fire Department officials. Engine 4 was traveling on the southbound side and stopped realizing the vehicle was on fire and unknown if it was occupied.  At the s…

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by Kathy Reakes
News
CT State Police Prepares For Thanksgiving Week Enforcement CT State Police Prepares For Thanksgiving Week Enforcement
CT State Police Prepares For Thanksgiving Week Enforcement Although many residents are reconsidering typical Thanksgiving gatherings in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, state troopers in Connecticut still plan to heighten patrols over the holiday, targeting aggressive and drunk drivers.  State Police said they arrested 52 drivers for driving while intoxicated over Thanksgiving weekend in 2019 and ticketed 385 drivers for speeding. In total, 593 accidents were investigated, two of which involved fatalities.  “Whether you’re traveling three miles, 30 miles or 60 miles, we ask that all drivers prepare for their trip by allowing enough time to…

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by Christina Coulter
Police & Fire
State Police Ramp Up Patrols For July 4th Travel State Police Ramp Up Patrols For July 4th Travel
State Police Ramp Up Patrols For July 4th Travel As thousands of drivers travel in record numbers during the upcoming extended holiday weekend, Connecticut State Troopers said they will patrol in increased numbers to keep roads and highways safe for all drivers. July 4 is on Wednesday, allowing a mid-week excursion for beach outings, cookouts and fireworks. This translates to increased traffic starting as early as Monday and continuing through the Sunday evening on July 7 .Many will be driving through and around the state of Connecticut for Independence Day events, and State Troopers will be out conducting spot checks over the holiday week…

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
Man, 21, Charged Carrying More Than 8 Pounds Of Pot In Bridgeport Stop Man, 21, Charged Carrying More Than 8 Pounds Of Pot In Bridgeport Stop
Man, 21, Charged Carrying More Than 8 Pounds Of Pot In Bridgeport Stop Connecticut State Police have arrested a 21-year-old man after seizing more than eight pounds of marijuana during an overnight traffic stop. State police said that at about 12:15 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 29, troopers from Troop G- Bridgeport were completing a motor vehicle stop on Route 8 southbound near exit 7 when a Volkswagen Passat drove past the stationary state police cruisers (with emergency lights activated) in the right lane nearly sideswiping a cruiser.  Troopers stopped the Volkswagen for failing to obey the Move Over Law, and upon speaking with the operator they smelled the odor of …

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by Jon Craig