Month: April 2011

Fairfield schools have sent home a notice informing parents that yesterday, a student was crossing Fairfield Woods Road towards Palamar Drive. The student said a man in a white van attempted to call her over and then exposed himself. The student reported the incident to her parents and police. If anyone has any information they should call Sgt. Ed Weihe at the Fairfield Police Dept. at 203-354-4808

11:33am–Bridgeport–Police spotted the dark colored Dodge Charger responsible for the drive by shooting on Hollister Ave. this weekend. The vehicle was last seen on Madison Ave. heading towards Central High School.

11:11am–Bridgeport–A Washington Ave. resident says she was kidnapped and held against her will by a known party over the weekend. She is being treated at Norwalk Hospital and police are investigating.

2:18am–Bridgeport– The McDonald’s at 4219 Main Street (By Vincellette St.) was just robbed by a black male wearing a black ski mask, black jacket and blue jeans and displayed a small silver revolver. Unknown if he fled on foot or by car because walked up to the drive thru. 2:26am–UPDATE–Canine is tracking the suspect on Lourmel Street. 2:31am–Canine lost the scent at the top of Lourmel, police suspect a car was parked there for get away.

4/10/2011
1:35am–Bridgeport–Police suspect car bombing at car fire at 757 Madison Ave (near the Hookah Lounge). Police are investigating.

9:38pm–Bridgeport–Police reporting approximately 10-15 rounds shot at 170 Hollister Ave. Medics called to the scene. A very clean black newer model Dodge Charger, black male driver, 6 foot tall slender built wearing all black responsible for the shooting.

Bridgeport Fire Department responded to a fire at 556 Carroll Ave shortly before noon today. The fire started on the second floor and quickly spread to the attic. They have requested the arson investigation team to the scene. The Red Cross is helping relocate those living in the apartments.

1:35am–Bridgeport–Police suspect car bombing at car fire at 757 Madison Ave (near the Hookah Lounge). Police are investigating.

9:38pm–Bridgeport–Police reporting approximately 10-15 rounds shot at 170 Hollister Ave. Medics called to the scene. A very clean black newer model Dodge Charger, black male driver, 6 foot tall slender built wearing all black responsible for the shooting.

Bridgeport Fire Department responded to a fire at 556 Carroll Ave shortly before noon today. The fire started on the second floor and quickly spread to the attic. They have requested the arson investigation team to the scene. The Red Cross is helping relocate those living in the apartments.

Woman jumps onto school bus, scuffles with students.

4/8@ 12:33pm–Bridgeport– Ruptured gas line in the basement at 792 Madison Ave. It’s between Taft and McKinley Ave. so expect that area to be blocked off.  12:40pm–Fire department arrives on scene, smells a strong odor of gas on the street.  Gas company is on scene.  12:42–Fire department reports ZERO readings in the basement at this time, still remaining on scene.

 

5:02pm–Bridgeport–Police investigate a car on Manhattan Ave. after it was called in by a citizen that this car might have been involved in the attempted child abductions in the Read School/Colorado Avenue area.    This turned to be a false lead but police on scene were enthused with the public’s awareness and willingness to catch this person.

 

2:51pm–Bridgeport–Shooting at 730 Palisades Ave. One man down. Shooter takes off on a purple scooter. Police are looking for a Hispanic Male, bald wearing a black jacket. 2:59–UPDATE–Weapon recovered. 3:00pm–UPDATE–Victim is alert and conscious but in serious condition. Police say there were plenty of witnesses and they are cooperating.   UPDATE–The victim has passed, see full report from ConnPost at here.

12:02pm–Fairfield–Notre Dame High School in Fairfield evacuated. Teacher on the second floor over come with using an acrylic spray, paramedics called. The fire alarm sounded to evacuate the school. This is isolated to this one room one teacher (unknown at this time). 12:24–UPDATE–Fairfield Notre Dame Evacuation Update–One person transported to St. , Vincent’s Hospital. Building vented, classes to resume and alarm recalled.

2 men were ejected from their pickup truck after being hit by a city bus at Barnum Avenue and Pembroke Street in Bridgeport, CT shortly before 10pm.

4:10pm–Bridgeport–Another child abduction attempt in Bridgeport just occurred on on Colorado Ave. attempted to abduct a 12 year old girl. The girl refused and then the suspect fled towards Clinton Avenue and approached another girl. Police are looking for a blue vehicle with tinted windows that have bubbles in the tint, possible CT Plate # 468 XYT. The vehicle has rear end damage, driven by a black male with a white do-rag and white baseball cap.
What started as a shoplifting attempt turned armed robbery today in Fairfield today. The suspect was captured a short time later in Bridgeport and has been known to have done this in the past.

4:10pm–Bridgeport–Another child abduction attempt in Bridgeport just occurred on on Colorado Ave. attempted to abduct a 12 year old girl. The girl refused and then the suspect fled towards Clinton Avenue and approached another girl. Police are looking for a blue vehicle with tinted windows that have bubbles in the tint, possible CT Plate # 468 XYT. The vehicle has rear end damage, driven by a black male with a white do-rag and white baseball cap.

2 men were ejected from their pickup truck after being hit by a city bus at Barnum Avenue and Pembroke Street in Bridgeport, CT shortly before 10pm.

What started as a shoplifting attempt turned armed robbery today in Fairfield today. The suspect was captured a short time later in Bridgeport and has been known to have done this in the past.

4:10pm–Bridgeport–Another child abduction attempt in Bridgeport just occurred on on Colorado Ave. attempted to abduct a 12 year old girl. The girl refused and then the suspect fled towards Clinton Avenue and approached another girl. Police are looking for a blue vehicle with tinted windows that have bubbles in the tint, possible CT Plate # 468 XYT. The vehicle has rear end damage, driven by a black male with a white do-rag and white baseball cap.

12:15pm–Fairfield–Pedestrian struck in front of Starbucks on Post Road. Unknown injuries police and fire department on the way. ‎12:18pm–UPDATE–Fire department on scene confirming one person down on the sidewalk

12:44–Bridgeport–Police investigating a shooting on Hunting Street near St. Vincent’s Hospital; victim is not being cooperative.

 

UConn Wins Third National Title

4/4/2011–
11:09pm–Bridgeport–Fireworks blow the coop off an illegal cockfighting hideout off Hollister Ave. A security guard at the bus company off Holister Avenue says he heard fireworks prior to a blaze that broke out in an underground structure .  Firefighters had to cut through chain link fencing that divided the bus company property to the property that was caught fire.  Fire fighters were challenged not only at the difficulty getting to the property but with the chickens while fighting the fire.  The structure appeared to be roofing just above ground level, darkness, fencing and smoke made it difficulty viewing.

10:27pm–Bridgeport–Police are investigating a possible stabbing on Miles Street (off Stratford Ave.).  Male victim says he knows the woman that stabbed him.

6:55–Bridgeport–Police are investigating a report that a 14 year old girl says around 5pm today a man wearing a black ski mask driving a dark blue vehicle tried forcing her into the vehicle.  This occurred in the area of Read School, Ezra/Fairview Area.

Teen shot in New Haven: wtnh.com

12:44–Bridgeport–Police investigating a shooting on Hunting Street near St. Vincent’s Hospital; victim is not being cooperative.

11:09pm–Bridgeport–Report of fire off Logan Street behind the school bus company.

10:27pm–Bridgeport–Police are investigating a possible stabbing on Miles Street (off Stratford Ave.).  Male victim says he knows the woman that stabbed him.

6:55–Bridgeport–Police are investigating a report that a 14 year old girl says around 5pm today a man wearing a black ski mask driving a dark blue vehicle tried forcing her into the vehicle.  This occurred in the area of Read School, Ezra/Fairview Area.

Hwang: State longevity bonuses must go

10:55am–Stratford–Report of a house fire at 362 Soundview Avenue with one person trapped inside. 10:34UPDATE–Fire appears to be out. Fire started by a shorted out TV then igniting oxygen tank in one of the bedrooms. Father, son injured in Stratford blaze; 4 pets perish report from ConnPost here.
Report from WTNH with video after fire is out here.

 

4/3@11:19pm–Bridgeport–Report of a car being fire bombed at 405 Seltsam Road (parallel with Sylvan). Fire and police on the way. 11:24pmUPDATE: Blaze extinguished without it spreading to any dwelling.
11:55pm–Detective Bureau heading to scene to investigate.

New Haven church vandalized: wtnh.com

 

10:55am–Stratford–Report of a house fire at 362 Soundview Avenue with one person trapped inside. 10:34UPDATE–Fire appears to be out.

4/3@11:19pm–Bridgeport–Report of a car being fire bombed at 405 Seltsam Road (parallel with Sylvan). Fire and police on the way. 11:24pmUPDATE: Blaze extinguished without it spreading to any dwelling.
11:55pm–Detective Bureau heading to scene to investigate.

Huskies WIN! One More for the Championship!!

Ansonia man arrested says comments to his State Rep misunderstood

 

Fugitive held in Bridgeport pool hall slaying, found hiding in his mother’s basement in North Carolina.

 

Bridgeport home health aide charged with stealing $30,000 from elderly patient

UCONN Final Four–Kemba: “To Be Here Is Special”

 

3/31-

11:12pm–Bridgeport–A pizza delivery man was robbed at gun point on Ohio Avenue by two black males in their mid-20s, both men about 6 feet tall, one dressed in all black the other was wearing a sky blue jacket.

Bridgeport–Police computer system is down, dispatchers handling calls manually.

School Bus Accident in Fairfield