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Police investigating after body found in vehicle in Stamford

Stamford, Connecticut · Stamford

Police investigating after body found in vehicle in Stamford

Coverage: 2 sources

Authorities confirmed the investigation is ongoing but have not released additional details at this time.See the Story

1 live grenade, 1 disabled grenade found within hours in separate places in Norwalk

Norwalk · Norwalk

1 live grenade, 1 disabled grenade found within hours in separate places in Norwalk

100% Left coverage: 2 sources

One live grenade and one disabled grenade were found within hours in two separate places in Norwalk on Monday. Officers were first called to a home on St. Mary’s Lane around 10:20 a.m. where a resident reportedly found a grenade on the side of the road. Later that day, officers responded to a home on Wolfpit Avenue after a grenade...See the Story

Driver tried to leave scene after collision with police officer in Bridgeport: police

Bridgeport · Bridgeport

Driver tried to leave scene after collision with police officer in Bridgeport: police

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

A police officer was taken to the hospital after a crash in Bridgeport and police have arrested the other driver who they said tried to leave the scene. The two-vehicle crash happened around 2 p.m. at the intersection of Westfield Avenue and Garden Drive. Police said the officer was transported to St. Vincent’s Hospital to be treated and the injuries...Read Article

Pleasure Beach in Bridgeport closed until next summer due to invasive ticks

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A beach in Bridgeport will remain closed to the public after multiple tick species were found there. The city of Bridgeport said the decision came after extensive consultation with state environmental experts. Officials discovered multiple tick species on the island, including the invasive Asian longhorned tick. “In the interest of public health and environmental safety, the city will be conducting...Bridgeport · Bridgeport Read Article

Man accused in robbery had fake DEA badges, tactical vest in Greenwich: PD

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A man accused of stealing sunglasses valued at over $500 had fake DEA badges and a tactical vest in his possession, according to Greenwich police. The police department arrested a man from Yonkers, New York, after a store theft in central Greenwich. An employee told police that a man and woman entered the store, took a pair of sunglasses and...Greenwich · Greenwich Read Article

Motorcyclist seriously injured in Norwalk crash

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A motorcyclist has serious injuries following a crash in Norwalk on Friday night. Dispatchers received multiple 911 calls about a motorcycle that had hit a vehicle on Taylor Avenue shortly before 11 p.m. Emergency crews responded to the scene and provided medical aid to the motorcyclist. Their injuries were described as serious and they were transported to Norwalk Hospital for...Norwalk · Norwalk Read Article

Man rescued after sailboat capsized in Long Island Sound off Stamford

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Emergency crews rescued a man after his sailboat capsized in Long Island Sound off Stamford Thursday evening. It happened around 8:30 p.m. a little less than a mile off the east side of Shippan Point, according to fire officials. People at the Woodway Beach Club saw the sailboat capsize and called 911. Winds were about 11-14 mph with two-foot seas...Stamford, Connecticut · Stamford Read Article

Mum jumps from second-floor window with baby in her arms as fire rips through home

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Alicia Murphy and her family lost everything in a house fire that left her partner Jordan Payne seriously injuredCardiff, United Kingdom · Cardiff See the Story

3 shot, 2 in critical condition, after shootings in Bridgeport

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Three people were shot, two of whom are in critical condition, following two shootings in Bridgeport Wednesday night. Police said they responded to the 40 block of Sheridan Avenue around 7:15 p.m. Another shooting was reported in the 100 block of Clifford Street around the same time. A total of three people were shot and two are in critical condition,...Bridgeport · Bridgeport Read Article

Bridgeport beaches closed due to high bacteria levels

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Beaches in Bridgeport are once again closed because of high bacterial levels, according to city officials. Several beaches along the shoreline, including in Bridgeport, were closed for the same reason nearly two weeks ago. The city of Bridgeport said beaches will reopen once it’s deemed safe for swimming. Swimming at Gardner Lake State Park in Salem is also closed at...Bridgeport · Bridgeport Read Article

Police presence at Stratford beaches to increase due to recent ‘takeovers'

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If you’re at a beach in Stratford, you might notice more police in the area over the next few days. Stratford police say they’re cracking down on beach rules because of beach takeover event plans that are circulating online. They say they had to abruptly close the beach last Friday after many people flooded Short Beach. “They wound up here...Stratford, Connecticut · Stratford Read Article