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Housatonic River
Litchfield
Police & Fire
Passenger Dies After Car Crashes Into Housatonic River In Kent
A 24-year-old man from New York's Hudson Valley died after the car he was riding in veered off the roadway and into a Connecticut River. The incident took place in Litchfield County around 3 p.m., Friday, Oct. 21 in Kent. According to Connecticut State troopers, a Pontiac Grand Am driven by a 24-year-old New York woman from Dutchess County was traveling north of Schaghticoke Road when the car veered to the right, rolled off the edge of the roadway, down a steep embankment and went into the Housatonic River, state police said. The driver, identified as Dutchess County resident Ale…
Brookfield
Police & Fire
Body Of Missing Fairfield County Man Found In River, Police Say
Police have located the body of a Fairfield County man in the Housatonic River who was the subject of a Silver Alert. Police said the body of Khristopher Whyte, age 36, was located on Thursday, July 22 in Stratford by local marine units searching the area. A Silver Alert was activated for Whyte after his property was found by a person walking across the Washington Bridge on Monday, July 19, and the person contacted the Milford Police, said Stratford PD Captain Frank Eannotti. Earlier Story: Silver Alert Issued For Fairfield County Man Who May Be Threat To Himself, Police Say Off…
Hampden
News
Western Mass Homeowner, Building Contractor Fined For Dumping On Residential Property
A contractor in Massachusetts is facing thousands of dollars in fines for allegedly illegally dumping waste on a residential property near the Housatonic River, officials announced. The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) announced it has fined both Pittsfield-based general contractor Diplacon Builders Inc. and an employee, Jose Saldana, for violations of the state’s solid waste, asbestos, and wetlands regulations for dumping that occurred at a property owned by Saldana on Taylor Street in Pittsfield. MassDEP received a complaint from a local resident through the…
Brookfield
Police & Fire
Body Pulled From Housatonic River In Connecticut
State EnConn Police are investigating the death of a hiker who was found dead in a lake at one of Connecticut's favorite parks. The man, who was reported missing by others he was hiking with, was found around 9:30 p.m., Sunday, April 4, in Lake Lillinonah located at Lover's Leap State Park on the Housatonic River, in New Milford, said DEEP Spokesman Will Healey. Officials responded to the park after received word of the missing hiker who was last seen by those he was with from an overlook within the park, Healey said. The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DE…
Union
News
Murder
Suicide
: Connecticut Mom Intentionally Drove Son With Special Needs Into Lake, PD Says
A crash in which a Connecticut mom intentionally drove her son with special needs into Connecticut lake last summer has been ruled a murder-suicide, authorities said following a lengthy investigation. Connie Crowell, 54, of Monroe, was behind the wheel of an SUV, with her 22-year-old son John Crowell in the passenger's seat, when she steered the vehicle into the Housatonic River in Seymour on July 31, 2020. A nearby boater trying to rescue the Crowells said the driver refused to acknowledge or accept the boater's assistance and rescue efforts, Seymour Deputy Police Chief Robe…
Brookfield
Police & Fire
Five Rescued After Passenger Boat Strikes Rock Jetty
Five people were rescued after a passenger boat became disabled after it struck a rock jetty in Fairfield County. At approx. 6.30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, Stratford Fire Dispatch received a 911 call reporting the incident on the Housatonic River. A second 911 call said that the 28-foot vessel carrying five people had run aground and was up on the rocks, said Stratford Fire Department-Fire Marshal's Office Assistant Chief/Fire Marshal Robert Daniel said. Stratford Fire dispatched a 16-foot Zodiac to search the area for the vessel. After approx. 45 minutes and no add…
Litchfield
News
Bodies Of Missing New Milford Swimmers Pulled From Housatonic
The bodies of two men who were swimming in the Housatonic River in Litchfield County were recovered by investigators, police said. Two men from the Bronx in their 20s were sought for days after being seen going underwater while swimming in the river near the Bulls Bridge Power Plant. Police said that on Friday, June 12, the body of a 21-year-old was recovered by dive teams in New Milford, with a 24-year-old man being recovered on Saturday, June 13 when search efforts resumed. The swimmers were first reported going underwater at approximately 4:50 p.m. on Wednesday, June 10. The identities…
Litchfield
News
Search Continues For Two Men In Their 20s Who Disappeared Underwater In New Milford River
Police and dive teams continue to search for two men who disappeared underway while swimming in the Housatonic River. The incident took place in Litchfield County around 5 p.m., Wednesday, June 10, in New Milford, said Lt. Lee Grabner. New Milford Police said the two men, in their 20s, were with a group from the Bronx swimming off the east bank of the river near the Gaylordsville section of town when one man began to struggle in the water. The second man ran into the water and attempted to help, but was also pulled underwater. Police and several dive teams from numerous departme…
Stratford
News
ID Released For Man Who Jumped To His Death From Sikorsky Bridge
Connecticut State Police have identified the man who jumped to his death from the Sikorsky Memorial Bridge on Thursday. The victim was identified as Stephen P. Regan, 62, of Merrimack, New Hampshire, state police said. Regan jumped off the Sikorsky Bridge around 2 p.m., Thursday, April 4, and his body was retrieved by state police and officials with the Stratford Fire Department. He could not be revived after being found, the state police said. Regan's vehicle was found atop the bridge from where he jumped, state police added. The bridge carries vehicles on the Merritt Parkway over the H…
Fairfield
News
Massive Search Underway After Person Jumps Off Sikorsky Bridge
Numerous crews are working to find a person who jumped off the Sikorsky Bridge, according to Connecticut State Police. State Police Sgt. Dwight Washington said the Coast Guard was on the scene as well as the Stratford Fire Department. Washington said someone jumped off the Sikorsky Bridge around 2 p.m., Thursday, April 4, and that "a body was spotted floating in the water," he added. The bridge carries vehicles on the Merritt Parkway over the Housatonic River between Stratford and Milford. According to the state Department of Transportation, there are dela…
Stratford
Politics
Shakespeare Theater Fire Called 'Devastating' By Stratford Mayor As State Joins Investigation
The loss of the iconic Shakespeare Theater in an overnight three-alarm fire described as "devastating" for the Stratford community by Mayor Laura Hoydick, who announced state officials have joined the investigation. Flames shooting up in the air could be seen for miles after the blaze engulfed the entire building around 1 a.m. Sunday at 320 Shore Road, east of I-95 and alongside the Housatonic River. No injuries were reported. The theater, which burned to the ground, had a proud history dating back to 1955. Though it closed in 1989, it remained a landmark in the area. Stars such as&n…
Stratford
Police & Fire
Massive Three-Alarm Fire Destroys Historic Shakespeare Theater In Stratford
Click here for an updated story: Shakespeare Theater Fire Called 'Devastating' By Stratford Mayor As State Joins Investigation A quick-moving three-alarm overnight fire has destroyed the historic Shakespeare Theater In Stratford. Flames shooting up in the air could be seen for miles after the blaze broke out around 1 a.m. Sunday at 320 Shore Road, east of I-95 and alongside the Housatonic River. No injuries were reported. The theater, which burned to the ground, had a proud history dating back to 1955. Though it closed in 1989, it remained a landmark in the area. Stars such as…
Fairfield
News
Two Saved After Boat Crash On Housatonic
Two boaters out for a day of fun on the water were rescued after their fishing boat lost power and drifted into rocks on the break wall of the Housatonic River. The rescue took place around 11 a.m. Monday when firefighters from the Stratford Fire Department received a 911 call from the two men, said Assistant Chief Mike Camperlengo. The chief said the men's 22-foot-boat had a mechanical issue and then they could not drop an anchor and their vessel was pushed by rough waves and winds into the break wall. As the boat continued to take a pounding, it began to take on water and receive some d…
Fairfield
Police & Fire
Section Of Building Collapses, Falls Into River In Fairfield County
A building partially collapsed in Shelton on Tuesday afternoon, sending debris careening into the Housatonic River below. First responders were dispatched to 281 Canal St. at approximately 12:20 p.m. on Tuesday, May 29, when a building partially collapsed with a section of the rear of the structure collapsing into the river. Police said that the building was vacant at the time of the collapse, and no injuries were reported. The local Fire Marshal and Shelton Building Inspector responded to the scene to evaluate the building, the condition of which was not available on Tuesday afternoon. It…
