Community alert: police warn residents to avoid stamford neighborhood amid public safety situation
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Community Alert: Police warn residents to avoid Stamford neighborhood amid public safety situation

December 2, 2025
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STAMFORD, CT – A developing public safety situation in the area of Oaklawn Avenue and Dartley Street prompted Stamford Police to urge residents and motorists to avoid the neighborhood Monday evening.

Officials released the alert shortly before 3 p.m., citing an ongoing incident requiring the public to stay clear of the area.

No details have yet been provided about the nature of the situation or any potential threat to the community.

The department said additional information will be released when appropriate.

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In a post on the Stamford Police Department’s official Facebook page, authorities thanked residents for their cooperation and warned that access to the area remains restricted while the matter is addressed.

Emergency personnel have been stationed nearby, and traffic is being diverted away from Oaklawn Avenue and Dartley Street until further notice.

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