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Stamford woman pleads guilty to selling drugs, firearms during federal supervised release
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (236+ words) May 28, 2026, 5: 29 PM A Stamford woman pleaded guilty in New Haven federal court to a narcotics trafficking offense and admitted that she violated the conditions of her supervised release from a prior federal conviction. Amonda Mendez, 35, was previously sentenced to 10 years…...
Former Stamford police captain arrested for family violence charges
3+ week, 2+ day ago (113+ words) May 6, 2026, 1: 33 PM Norwalk Police have arrested former Stamford police captain Diedrich Hohn on various charges following a two-week investigation. The Norwalk-native is facing charges including four counts of violating a restraining order, three counts of electronic stalking, three counts of…...
Bridgeport holds ceremony to honor 39-year-old building collapse
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (86+ words) Apr 23, 2026, 3: 58 PM Thirty-nine years have passed since a building collapse at the L'Ambiance Plaza development in Bridgeport. A ceremony was held at the plaza's memorial on Thursday. It was hosted by the City of Bridgeport and the Fairfield County Building…...
Stamford condo residents wonder when they can return, what the future holds after units condemned
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (523+ words) Apr 21, 2026, 8: 10 PM Stamford firefighters rescued seven residents Friday evening after a stairway and landing at a condo complex started to collapse. Days later, there are still questions on when they can return. Lettie Williams, 84, was among the group evacuated by…...
Bridgeport firefighters union supports fallen brother's two young sons with fundraisers
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (475+ words) Apr 27, 2026, 7: 44 PM The Bridgeport firefighters union is stepping up for the young sons of their fallen brother. Firefighter Terrence Cramer, 41, of Stratford, was killed last month in a home invasion at his girlfriend's house in Stratford. This week, the union…...
Bridgeport miracle: Man defies odds, celebrates 20 years post-bone marrow transplant
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (113+ words) Apr 26, 2026, 6: 25 PM Doctors are calling a 63-year-old Bridgeport man a "miracle" after he celebrated two decades of life following a bone marrow transplant that was initially expected to give him only two more years. Sunny Shaw underwent the high-risk procedure…...
66-year-old Stamford resident critically injured after being struck by vehicle
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (148+ words) Apr 25, 2026, 6: 09 PM A 66-year-old Stamford resident was critically injured after being struck by a vehicle Saturday afternoon. Police say it happened at approximately 2: 04 p. m. in the area of Strawberry Hill Avenue and Colonial Road. According to investigators, a 2014 Toyota pickup truck…...
Former Connecticut state representative Steve Dargan dies at 70
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (211+ words) News12 | Connecticut Former Connecticut state representative Steve Dargan dies at 70 Dargan, who served West Haven for more than two decades, passed away after a battle with cancer. Apr 22, 2026, 12: 05 PM DEA seizes stockpile of fentanyl and meth in Passaic County Spring sings…...
Bridgeport Emergency Operations Center welcomes new director
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (131+ words) Apr 18, 2026, 1: 16 PM The Bridgeport Emergency Operations Center welcomed its new director, Francisco Rivera, on Saturday. Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim honored him during a ceremony in the 911 Center. Rivera took over the role of Scott Appleby, who served for more than…...
Main Street Connecticut: Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus comes to Bridgeport
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (466+ words) Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus is at Total Mortgage Arena in Bridgeport this weekend for six shows. Main Street Connecticut: Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus comes to Bridgeport Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus is at…...