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Severe Storms Lead To Flooding, Water Rescues, Road Washouts Across Fairfield County, CT Severe Storms Lead To Flooding, Water Rescues, Road Washouts Across Fairfield County, CT
Severe Storms Lead To Flooding, Water Rescues, Road Washouts Across Fairfield County, CT Rounds of severe storms with drenching downpours have closed roads, flooded homes, and destroyed roads across Connecticut. According to the National Weather Service, Monroe was one of the hardest-hit areas, with 9.98 inches of rain on Sunday, Aug. 18. Firefighters and police worked throughout the night to rescue trapped drivers and residents from rapid flooding.  Related story - New Round Of Powerful Storms Packed With Heavy Rain Taking Aim At Drenched Region Monroe Police Chief Keith White said major roadways, including Route 34 and Route 111, were closed on Monday, Aug. 19.  …

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by Kathy Reakes
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Man Faces DUI, Other Charges After Low-Speed Chase In Monroe Man Faces DUI, Other Charges After Low-Speed Chase In Monroe
Man Faces DUI, Other Charges After Low-Speed Chase In Monroe An intoxicated 56-year-old man led police on an inching chase, frequently stopping in the middle of the travel lane and motioning for pursuing officers, their lights flashing, to pass him, police said. Tony Barr of Bridgeport, 56, reportedly caught the attention of Monroe police officers on Saturday, Sept. 12 with an equipment violation, and maintained that attention by swerving between lanes.  After an officer attempted to pull Barr over at approximately 10:10 p.m., Barr continued to travel north for over a mile with the officer trailing behind him, sirens sounding, said police. …

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by Christina Coulter
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Multiple Bear Sightings Reported In Monroe Multiple Bear Sightings Reported In Monroe
Multiple Bear Sightings Reported In Monroe Bear sightings are on the rise in Fairfield County as the animals prepare for their pre-hibernation feeding frenzy with winter coming. Animal Control officials in Monroe reported that there were multiple sightings of presumably the same bear on Tuesday, Oct. 8, that had yellow ear tags on Route 111. The black bear was spotted multiple times in Monroe, last seen making its way toward the railroad bed in the direction of Route 34. According to the Department of Environmental Conservation, “though rarely seen by most, black bears are valued by hunters, photographers, and wildlife watchers. “…

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by Zak Failla
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Man, 24, Killed After Car Crashes Into Tree On Route 25 In Trumbull Man, 24, Killed After Car Crashes Into Tree On Route 25 In Trumbull
Man, 24, Killed After Car Crashes Into Tree On Route 25 In Trumbull A 24-year-old man was killed in after his car crashed into a tree on Route 25 in Trumbull on Saturday. The crash, just south of Route 111, occurred around 3:30 p.m. when Brendan Murren of Trumbull lost control of his car while switching lanes, went up a small embankment and into a tree, police said.  Murren was pronounced dead at St. Vincent’s Hospital.

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by Daily Voice
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Crash Involving School Bus Closes Route 34 In Monroe At Stevenson Dam Crash Involving School Bus Closes Route 34 In Monroe At Stevenson Dam
Crash Involving School Bus Closes Route 34 In Monroe At Stevenson Dam MONROE, Conn. -- An accident involving a school bus has closed part of Route 34 in Monroe at the Stevenson Dam near the Oxford town line Wednesday. Monroe Police said the collision involved a school bus with no students on board. The Monroe Volunteer Fire Department said at around 11:30 a.m. Wednesday that crews were responding to the major motor vehicle accident. Route 34 is closed between Route 111 and the Oxford town line. Stevenson Dam carries Route 34 from Monroe to Oxford.  Monroe crews were operating along with crews from the Stevenson Volunteer Fire Company, the Stepney Fire Depart…

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by Casey Donahue