STRATFORD, Conn. — A fight possibly involving a knife led to a lockdown at Stratford High School this morning, according to Stratford police.“There was a fight at Stratford High School this morning,” read a tweet from the department’s Twitter account. “Someone alleged that a knife was displayed and the school was placed in lockdown for precaution.”The lockdown was lifted a few hours ...

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — Four people were displaced — and one dog was rescued — while firefighters battled a two-alarm blaze at a Pembroke Street building Wednesday, according to the Connecticut Post.Fire personnel were on the scene for hours after the afternoon call of smoke in a storefront on the ground floor of the building between Ogden and Stillman streets, the Post said.The fire, which ...

WESTPORT, Conn. — Ever wonder what it takes to be a Westport police officer?The Westport Police Department will be offering a Citizens’ Police Academy for Westport residents beginning March 7.The nine-week course will help up to 24 participants gain a better understanding of the role of the police department in the community.Participants will watch demonstrations by highly trained ...

WILTON, Conn. — A Danbury Road salon was burglarized sometime between Jan 15 and 16, according to a report in the Wilton Bulletin.Someone got in through the rear window at Phillips Salon and grabbed about $600, according to the story.Those with information should call the Wilton Police Department at 203-834-6260.Read the full Wilton Bulletin story here.

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — A “visibly irate” Trumbull man was arrested Tuesday night when a quick-thinking police officer stopped him from entering an East End deli carrying a hatchet, according to the Connecticut Post.Sgt. Jason Amato was on patrol when he saw Timothy Frey, 23, of Haviland Drive, leave the Sunshine Deli on Stratford Avenue, grab a hatchet from a parked truck and head back ...

STRATFORD, Conn. — A Stratford man on Thursday was sentenced to 18 months in prison for his role in a large-scale fencing operation, according to a statement from the U.S. Attorney’s office.From January 2012 to December 2014, Matthew Harwood, 43, and his co-conspirator Andrew Sacco would buy stolen goods from “boosters,” typically shoplifters with opioid addictions, and then resell the ...

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — Court officials tracking a “putrid smell” at the Golden Hill Street courthouse made a gruesome discovery Wednesday — two decapitated chickens under a bench, according to the Connecticut Post.The chickens, decorated in gold, green and silver glitter, were found feet up in the large arraignment court, the Post said.And this isn’t the first time: Decapitated chickens ...

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — Firefighters put out a blaze on a welder’s truck on East Main Street before it reached any explosive materials Thursday morning, according to a report in the Connecticut Post.Fire and police personnel reached the fully involved fire around mid-morning and it was extinguished by 10:20 a.m., the Post said.Read the full story here.

WESTPORT, Conn. — Westport Police Athletic League (PAL) Athletic Director Carmen Roda has announced that he will retire from his position this spring.“It was never about the money, championships or personal praises, but for the kids and their experiences within our programs, “ Roda said.Westport Police Athletic League President Ned Batlin thanked Roda for his vision, dedication and ...

FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — Are you a loyal B.GOOD customer?Have you got what it takes to be their 2018 Customer of the Year?The restaurant chain, which has locations in Fairfield and Greenwich, announced this week it’s searching for that special someone who will receive, among other things, a free meal a day for a year.“Customer of the Year has been a long-standing tradition for B.GOOD ...