Month: March 2012

Happenings NOW 03-28 thru 04-01-2012

[SlideDeck id='494' width='100%' height='400px'] ‎ ‎12:13pm--#Bridgeport--A Bicyclist struck by hit and run driver in front of 140 North Avenue. Police are looking for a green Volkswagen that struck the cyclist and fled the scene. The bike was destroyed but the cyclist only received a scrape on the knee and refused medical treatment.

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Man, Woman Shot At Green Homes Bridgeport

Two people were shot at the Green Homes Building Two at 3am Wednesday morning. One was shot in the leg and remained at the Green Homes on Highland Ave; a woman was also shot and she fled to 73 Center Street in front of Columbus School. It is unknown what part of her body was shot but neither gunshot appeared to be life threatening.   Both were transported to St. Vincent’s Hospital.   Police are investigating

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Brush Fire At Smith Ricardson Golf Course-Fairfield

Just before 5pm a fire was reported at the H. Smith Richardson Golf Course. It is uncertain what started the fire but Connecticut has been under a Red Flag Warning for brush fires since the air and ground has been dry and stiff breezes to spread the flames. Firefighters had the fire under control by 5:45pm. An extensive wet down of the wooded area was called for to prevent a rekindle of the fire. No property were ever in any danger.

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Bank Robbery In Bridgeport

Just after 2pm a man walked in to the Chase Bank Branch at 1460 State Street.  He presented a note to the teller informing of a robbery, no weapon was shown.  The man did get a small amount of cash and he fled towards downtown on State Street.  It is very early in the investigation and police are still looking at surveillance video and talking to witnesses but I'm told they are looking for a man about 5'6" in his fifties with dark complexion.  He was wearing glasses and a hat, dark clothing.  The robbery occurred about 3 blocks from the Caesar Batalla School.  The school was in session, no danger were presented to the school and we don't believe…

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Porch Fire In Fairfield

[caption id="attachment_6985" align="alignleft" width="150" caption="Fire called in at 2:45am"][/caption] [caption id="attachment_6986" align="alignright" width="150" caption="Family was able to return to their home"][/caption] Around 2:45am firefighters received a call of a porch on fire at 18 Plum Street. Firefighters quickly doused the flames and kept the fire from extending into the structure. The family including two children were forced into the cold for a short time. It is uncertain if smoking materials may have contributed to the fire. The fire marshal was called to the scene to investigate. The fire marshal and the remaining units departed the scene around 3:45am.

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Distressed Homeowners Seminar Thursday Harbor Yard

On Thursday, March 29 at Webster Bank Arena there will be a free, all-day event which allows [caption id="attachment_6981" align="alignright" width="150" caption="A chance to meet lenders one on one to try and avoid foreclosure"][/caption]people to meet one-on-one with their mortgage lenders or a HUD-approved housing counselor. Homeowners can work out problems involving foreclosure, loan modifications and refinancing. During the housing crisis, homeowners have been frustrated by the difficulty of dealing directly with their bank or even getting someone on the phone. The Homeowners Mortgage Assistance Event brings banks and homeowners together at Webster Bank Arena. The event will run from 10am to 7pm on Thursday, March 29,2012. Those who cannot attend should can call the Department's Foreclosure Mediation Program's Assistance…

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Fairfield Fire–Dog Rescued-Dryer Suspected In Blaze

On Sunday March 25, 2012 at 2:12 PM Fairfield Firefighters responded to a reported house fire at 186 Shiller Road. The Fairfield Emergency Communications Center received a call from a neighbor that “smoke was coming from the back of the house” next door and that “it smelled like wood.” When Lt. Corbo from Engine 2 arrived on scene he reported heavy smoke coming the gable ends of the house. According to Asst. Chief George Gomola, the fire incident commander, smoke was coming from every opening in the building, from the basement through the roof. Neighbors reported that there were 2 people who were missing may be trapped inside the fire building. While Engine 3 crew attacked the basement fire the…

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Fire on Iranistan Ave. Bridgeport

Just after 7pm a man walking on Iranistan Avenue spotted flames coming from the 3rd floor at 1304 Iranistan Ave. Saturday night. He quickly ran down the street to the Wood Avenue Fire Station to report the blaze. Firefighters discovered heavy fire upon arrival, they verified everyone in the building was evacuated but were concerned with evacuating the house on either side because of how close the homes are next to each other. Within 15 minutes the fire was out and recall was sounded. There were no reported injuries and only the man on the third floor had to be relocated. The fire marshal was called to investigate.

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Happenings NOW 03-23 thru 03-27-2012

[SlideDeck id='494' width='100%' height='400px'] ‎ ‎Danbury's Mayor Mark D. Boughton confirming one dead, one injured in a two alarm fire at 16 Harding Place. No firefighters were injured battling the fire. Bridgeport--A home invasion at 19 Plymouth Street. Taken was $900 and a PS3 by two males wearing ski masks both had guns. Like · · Share · Saturday at 21:53 5:01pm--Bridgeport--Car and city bus accident at Arctic and Beach Street. 12:25pm--Bridgeport--EMTs on the scene of a motor vehicle accident at Park and State St. that requires extrication, 2nd ambulance requested. Two patients with trauma to St. Vincent's with heavy intrusion into the passenger compartment. 2:53am--Bridgeport--Fire department assisting a customer trapped in the ATM at People's Bank downtown Main Street.…

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Senator Duff On No ID For Voting In CT

The Government Administration & Elections Committee failed to amend the bill to require election day registrants to present photo identification in Connecticut. In addition the bill allows people to register on election day. I had an opportunity to ask State Senator Duff his thoughts on the potential of election fraud. The senator feels every opportunity should be given voters the opportunity to vote without without showing identification. What do you think?

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