While responding to a threatening incident (subject with a knife), Sgt. Edward Weihe was involved in a motor vehicle accident on I-95 s/b near exit 21. Both Sgt. Weihe and another involved person were transported to St. Vincent’s ER. Their injuries were not serious. Sgt. Weihe was treated and released. The status of the other operator is unknown at this time. The accident occurred at 8:20pm Sunday night.
[caption id="attachment_6448" align="alignleft" width="150" caption="Photo from Stratford Firefighters Local 998 Facebook page"][/caption]Stratford firefighters were busy again Saturday. As we were first to report at 1:30pm firefighters raced to 275 Johnson Avenue for a fire that started in the basement and extended into the first floor. Two hand lines were stretched to fight the fire. No firefighters were injured but two cats died of smoke inhalation. Milford Fire Department provided mutual aid to cover the town while Stratford fire remained busy fighting this one.
Whitney Houston, the iconic American singer whose battles with drugs, alcohol and ex-husband Bobby Brown marred her star power, has died. She was 48. Houston's publicist confirmed the singer's death to ABC News. The cause of death is not yet known. Read full story..........
The Stratford Arts Guild will hold an Art in the Studio sale and exhibit Sunday, February 12, 2012, from 1 to 4 p.m., at Roger Salls Photography Studio, 80 Ferry Blvd., Suite 106. There is open to the public and there is no charge. Enjoy fine art, wine and cheese!
Service Dog “Lola” from its ranks. Lola is an all-black German Shepherd, and is trained in patrol work, tracking, and narcotic detection. After 10 years of service, and over 1000 arrests to her credit, Lola will be ending her service for the town of Westport and its citizens. Lola first joined the police department in 2002 and was handled by then Officer Foti Koskinas until his promotion in 2007. Officer Marc Heinmiller then took over the responsibilities as handler and caretaker of Lola until her retirement in January of this year. Lola leaves behind a legacy that includes: numerous drug seizures, criminal apprehensions, the finding of the lost or missing, and the relationships she has made with many of the…
Earlier Thursday two firefighters were injured battling a blaze on East Main Street. At an accident scene my mind was on the condition of Lt. Peter Morotto and firefighter Pat Burlinson so I had to ask Assistant Fire Chief Dominick Carfi their condition. They will be in pain for awhile, not life threatening but they will be in pain from a flash over they encountered in their attempt to rescue someone they thought was trapped in apartment fire.
[caption id="attachment_6421" align="alignleft" width="150" caption="Crash sent 3 men to area hospitals"][/caption]Seat belts saved some lives in Bridgeport when a single car crashed into a utility pole on Railroad Avenue near Howard Avenue just before 11pm Thursday night. Assistant Fire Chief Dominick Carfi told us that the pole was snapped but a metal riser supported the pole. One man got himself out of the wreck but the two other occupants had to extricated by firefighters. All three were taken to local hospitals.
BRIDGEPORT -- Two firefighters were injured Thursday afternoon after a fire broke out in an East Main Street building. The firefighters were injured from a flash that erupted from the blaze, according to scanner dispatches. The two were rushed to READ FULL STORY.....
[caption id="attachment_6408" align="alignleft" width="150" caption="Fire started around 8:30pm"][/caption]A fire that started on a vacant second floor apartment chased tenants in this 3 family home into the cold Tuesday night around 8:30pm. When fire units arrived they reported heavy fire in the rear of the structure. A couple of hand lines knocked the blaze out and firefighters worked at opening walls and siding checking for extensions. Jean Sureany was chased out after a neighbor banged on his door to alert him of the fire. Assistant Fire Chief Robert Morton told us that although the fire was reported out he did not like what he saw in the attic area and had it opened up to ensure the fire didn't extend up…
[caption id="attachment_6396" align="alignleft" width="150" caption="Today's batch came from South School in New Canaan, All Saints Catholic School in Norwalk and St. Cecilia's in Stamford."][/caption] BRIDGEPORT, CT—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) is announcing his third annual “Valentines for Vets” program, which collects valentines made by Fourth District children to deliver to local veterans. This year’s valentines will be taken to the local VA hospital, Homes for the Brave in Bridgeport, and other service organizations. Himes traditionally visits a participating school to make cards with students, and veterans accompany him to share stories about their service. “I have seen how appreciative veterans are when someone sincerely thanks them for their service and know they are incredibly grateful for the many beautiful cards they…
