13-year-old killed in Stamford mini-bike crash as police seize suspect’s vehicle
A 13-year-old boy was killed Saturday night in a hit-and-run crash involving a mini-bike in Stamford, Connecticut, and police have since located the suspect’s vehicle and identified the driver. The fatal collision…
Arrest made in 2023 Stamford homicide after yearlong investigation
STAMFORD, Conn. — Nearly a year after the fatal stabbing of 32-year-old Juan David Hernandez-Velasco, police have arrested a suspect in connection with the incident, Stamford police announced on Saturday. Juan Camilo…
Stamford firefighters rescue worker from trench collapse
STAMFORD, Conn. — A worker trapped in a trench collapse was rescued Friday morning in Stamford after a swift and coordinated effort by the city’s fire department and emergency personnel. The Stamford…
Stamford man critically injured in early morning Clinton Avenue fire
STAMFORD, CT — A resident sustained life-threatening injuries after jumping from a window to escape a fire at a three-story row house on Clinton Avenue early Saturday morning, according to the Stamford…
Stamford police investigate collision involving CT Transit bus and pedestrian
STAMFORD, CT — The Stamford Police Department’s Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Squad is investigating a serious crash involving a CT Transit bus and a pedestrian that left a 54-year-old man in critical…
Stamford player wins $150K a year for life on lottery ticket
STAMFORD, CT — A Stamford lottery player is set for life after winning the $150,000 a year for life prize on a ticket purchased at Greenwich BP in Old Greenwich. The winner,…
Stamford Fire Department Investigates Reports of Mysterious Explosions in North Stamford
STAMFORD, CT – The Stamford Fire Department responded to multiple reports of unexplained explosions in North Stamford on Thursday evening, with residents describing loud noises strong enough to shake homes and dislodge…
Stamford Police receive traffic safety award for Vision Zero initiatives
STAMFORD, CT — The Stamford Police Department and the City of Stamford were honored with a gold award for their traffic safety efforts at a ceremony hosted by AAA Northeast on Friday,…
Motorcycle Crash Claims Life in Stamford
Motorcycle Crash Claims Life in Stamford **Stamford, CT** - The Stamford Police Department's Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Squad is conducting an investigation into a fatal motorcycle accident that occurred near the intersection…
Fatal Motorcycle Crash Leaves one man dead in Stamford
Stamford Police Investigate Fatal Motorcycle Crash **Stamford, CT** - The Stamford Police Department's Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Squad is investigating a fatal motorcycle accident that happened on Long Ridge Road near its…
Stamford Police investigating fatal accident involving front-end loader at local business
STAMFORD, Conn. — The Stamford Police Department’s Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Squad (CARS) is investigating a fatal accident that occurred at a private business in Stamford on the morning of October 30.…
Stamford police warn of increase in stolen Honda CRVs resold with fake VINs
STAMFORD, Conn. — The Stamford Police Department is alerting residents to a surge in stolen vehicle activity, specifically involving Honda CRVs, as criminals increasingly target these vehicles to resell them with altered…
Driver Who Caused Stamford Motorcycle Crash Facing Charges, Possible Civil Action
STAMFORD, Conn. — Stamford police arrested a 58-year-old local man on Friday in connection with a fatal motorcycle accident that occurred earlier this year. Hector Rolando Lemus-Portillo turned himself in at Stamford Police…
Stamford Man Indicted on Fentanyl Trafficking Charges
Stamford Man Indicted on Fentanyl Trafficking Charges **Stamford, CT** - The U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut, Vanessa Roberts Avery, and Stephen P. Belleau, the Acting Special Agent in Charge of…
Suspects extradited to Stamford in fatal Super 8 hotel shooting investigation
STAMFORD, Conn. — Two suspects involved in a fatal shooting at a Super 8 hotel were extradited from Rensselaer, N.Y., to Stamford on October 19, 2024, according to the Stamford Police Department.…
Bridge closure over I-95 in Stamford to begin Monday
STAMFORD, Conn. — The Wilson Street Bridge over I-95 will be closed to all traffic starting Monday, according to a statement from the Stamford Police Department. The closure, part of a Connecticut…
Smoke Detectors Enable Safe Escape in Stamford House Fire
Stamford, CT – On Wednesday morning, the Stamford Fire Department responded to a house fire at 109 Hardesty Lane in North Stamford. Smoke detectors alerted the residents, allowing them to exit the…
Stamford Police Investigate Fatal Shooting at Super 8 Hotel
Stamford, CT—The Stamford Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on Monday morning at the Super 8 Hotel located at 32 Grenhardt Road. Officers responded to the scene at approximately…
Stamford Authorities Investigate SUV Collision on Atlantic Street
Stamford, CT – The Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Squad (C.A.R.S.) of the Stamford Police Department is currently investigating a single-vehicle crash that occurred on Atlantic Street. The incident took place at approximately…
Two Arrests Made After Police Foot Chase in Stamford
Stamford, CT Marcus Watson, 37, was taken into custody after a brief foot chase occurred near West Main Street and Rose Park Avenue. In his possession, officers discovered 3.8 grams of crack…
Family dog rescued from house fire in North Stamford
STAMFORD, Conn. — Firefighters rescued a dog from a house fire on Settlers Trail in North Stamford on Tuesday, officials said. The fire broke out under the porch of a single-family home,…