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9:05pm–Bridgeport CT–If traveling on Ash Street watch out for the guy throwing the girlfriends things out in the road.

6:40pm–#Bridgeport CT–Car crashed into a tree at Douglas and Chopsey Hill

6:24pm–Bridgeport CT–Report of a stabbing in the 600 block of Shelton Street. EMS, police on the way. UPDATE– The man that was threatening people there cut himself with the knife. No stabbing! He fled the scene and returned after 7:30pm and was arrested.

5:50pm–Bridgeport CT–Police and fire department have their hands full with about 30 kids running around the Terrace at 555 Trumbull Ave. setting off fire alarms.

Jimmy Johnson wins the Daytona 500. Dale Earnhard Jr. 2nd, Mark Martin 3rd. Danica Patrick finished 8th and the first woman to lead a green flag lap in the 500. No spectators injured.

2:27pm–Stratford CT–Firefighters on the scene Donnelly Appliance Service 1478 Barnum Ave with smoke in the building. They are investigating. No fire just smoke. Possible furnace problem.

1:30pm–Fairfield CT—-Route 58 Black Rock Turnpike is shut down between Nonopoge Rd and Rock Ridge Road due to an accident that is sending 4 to the hospital.

10:11pm–Bridgeport CT–Police receiving multiple calls of about 20 kids fighting in the streets at Trumbull and Reservoir Ave.   Update–One youth was assaulted with a hammer but is ok. Two shots were shot at him and his brother as well not hitting anyone or anything.

8:39pm–Bridgeport CT–Two car accident Stratford Ave. and Pembroke Street. 2nd ambulance requested to the scene.

8:12pm–Fairfield CT–Police are at a suicidal stand off at an apartment on Sunnyridge Avenue for almost an hour now. He has registered to him two glocks, and AR-15 and also has 12 gauge pump shot gun. He has been calling friends for help who are in turn calling police. The deputy chief is on scene and the midnight shift has been called in early for police. I will update but I’m not going to the scene, let’s pray the man gets the help he needs.  See Feature Story For Video and Updates.

interstate6:52pm–Bridgeport CT–One in police custody on John Street after a break in at 677 Fairfield Ave.

6:24pm–Bridgeport CT–Report of a basement electrical fire now out at 14 Rita Ave. (off Reservoir Ave.) Firefighters on the way to check to ensure its out and to check for any extensions.

5:07pm–Bridgeport CT–Report of two “men” assaulting a pregnant woman on George Street. Police on scene and have them detained and investigating

Daytona FL–Crash sends engine and parts into grandstand. Some spectators treated for injuries, the extent of the injuries not known. One wheel did go about 30 feet into the grandstand. ESPN still covering it live.

3:15pm–Bridgeport CT–Report of a street fight on North Summerfield Ave. and Birdseye Street.

3:40am–Fairfield CT–A male student busted for drugs at Fairfield University, police on the way.

3:04pm–Stratford CT — 600 North Trail Oronoque Village Community Building confirming a light haze near the electrical panel, an odor of electrical burning but nothing locate as of yet.  UPDATE–Electrical problem caused electrical heating to burn out. Firefighters turn the power of to the unit to end the hazard.

12:55pm–Bridgeport CT–#cttraffic–I-95 Report of an accident I-95 northbound 27A involving an ambulance with a patient on board.

3:35am–Bridgeport CT–Odor of gas indoors 538 Laurel Avenue 2F, here come a bunch of fire trucks to wake you! UPDATE–Delayed ignition on the furnace.

953:14am–Fairfield–I-95 northbound rest area State Police trying to remove an alleged intoxicated person from a Peter Pan bus…..

3:11am–Bridgeport CT–Police on scene requesting EMS for a man face down on the sidewalk at the corner of Fairfield Ave and Brewster Street in front of Mattie’s Corner.

3:01pm–Fairfield CT–Possible broken toe at Regis Hall at Fairfield University. EMS and toe truck on the way….

2:47am–Bridgeport CT–Wake up Bridgeport! Report of smoke in a building on the 2nd floor at 1130 William Street (off Boston Ave.)

1:01am–Fairfield CT–Two woman busted for drugs at Campion Hall Fairfield University by security. Police on the way.

1:04am–Bridgeport CT–Possible sexual assault at Pleasant Moments, 1 William St. Police on scene EMS on the way.

By Stephen Krauchick

DoingItLocal is run by Steve Krauchick. Steve has always had interest with breaking news even as an early teen, opting to listen to the Watergate hearings instead of top 40 on the radio. His interest in news spread to become the communities breaking news leader in Connecticut’s Fairfield County. He strongly believes that the public has right to know what is happening in their backyard and that government needs to be transparent. Steve also likes promoting local businesses.

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