11:07am–Bassick High School is now having their daily bomb scare and students are now filing out. Harding had their bomb scare earlier this morning around 8:45am.
Month: May 2013
Publishers Clearing House Scam Alert
If someone contacts you claiming to be from Publishers Clearing House (PCH), and tells you that you’ve won a prize award – then asks you to send a payment or money card in order to claim the prize – STOP! You have not heard from the real PCH.
Scammers use any means available – mail; telephone; internet; email and even Facebook! Whatever the method of contact, their main goal is to deceive you into believing you’ve won a prize award and need to send a pre-payment to claim that prize. Don’t fall for it!
A legitimate sweepstakes will NEVER ask you to send money to enter a sweepstakes, claim a prize, or to pay a fee, tax or deposit. Consumers should always remember that at Publishers Clearing House no payment is ever necessary to claim a prize. If someone contacts you about winning a prize and requests that you send money back in return for any reason – STOP – you have not heard from the real Publishers Clearing House.
My in laws received the letter and check below, it’s a scam:
Tonight’s car fire is at Marina Village
12:21pm–Tonight’s car fire is at Marina Village 219 South Ave.building 12 allegedly set to a woman’s Jeep, gas can still on scene. This is reportedly set by the boyfriend who threatened earlier to do this, now her Jeep is on fire and he has fled.
This is actually the second car fire of the day, earlier there was one at 376 East Washington Avenue I forgot to post.
Pedestrian hit outside Scruples Cafe
12:13am–#Bridgeport CT–EMS on the way for a pedestrian hit by a car outside Scruples Cafe . I have no idea where this said cafe is, I hear on North Avenue.
Truck hits tree in Fairfield
FAIRFIELD, CT, May 6, 2013: The Fairfield Fire Department’s Engine Five, Ladder Two and Car Three responded to a report of a vehicle crashed into a tree off of the road in front of 1261 Congress Street on Monday May 6, 2013 at 5:36 p.m. The 911 caller reported that there was still one occupant trapped inside of the black truck. Due to that additional information, Ladder One was special called to the scene for manpower and equipment.
At 5:46 p.m. Engine Five, under the direction of LT Lauri Jepsen arrived on scene and found a Black Toyota Tundra off-the-road after hitting a tree. There was extensive front end damage to the vehicle, the left front wheel was completely removed, and there was a risk of fire. Engine Five personnel utilized an extinguisher as a precaution and attended to patient care. Both patients were located outside of the vehicle. The driver was found lying in the brush with extensive trauma; personnel found the steering wheel severely damaged. The occupant reported no injuries. Assistant Chief Erik Kalapir, in Car Three, arrived on scene and took command of the incident and immediately requested Police to close the nearest intersections. Ladder One was placed in service due to the fact that both of the occupants self-extricated. Ladder Two stabilized the full sized pickup and assisted with patient care. Patient/driver was stabilized with a cervical collar and backboard. American Medical Response Ambulance arrived on scene and the driver was quickly transported to Saint Vincent’s Hospital. A refusal of medical care was obtained by the occupant/rider. Ladder Two and Car Three returned to service.
The vehicle battery was disconnected and Engine Five awaited the arrival of the towing company. Engine Five cleared the scene at 6:30 P.M.
Additionally; The police department remained on scene to conduct an accident investigation and notified Public Works of the heavily damaged tree.
Bomb threat at Bassick……again
12:44pm–#Bridgeport CT–Fire fighters from Battalion One is on scene investigating another bomb threat at Bassick High School. This is the third one in a week.
Mini Strip Mall Fire in Bridgeport
Video Report–10:30pm–#Bridgeort CT–Just after 10:30 pm Sunday night a police officer on patrol called in a fire at a mini strip mall at 540 Park Avenue at the corner of South Frontage Road. Firefighters first on scene reported heavy fire in the back o f the building. The building is totally vacant but initial radio reports indicate concerns on the apartment to the right of it until it was realized the apartments were not attached. The fire marshal was called to the scene and he has begun his investigation for the source of the fire. There were no injuries.
Wake up Bridgeport!
1:39am–#Bridgeport CT–Wake up Bridgeport! A report of smoke inside Huntington Apartments at 120 Huntington Turnpke. Firefighters on the way!
Shots fired at PT
12:20am–#Bridgeport CT–Shots fired between 2 males at PT Barnum Housing near building two on Shell Street. Suspects fled down Bird Street. No one or anything reported hit. Police are on scene investigating.
Bicyclist hit by car
2:50pm–#Bridgeport CT –A bicyclist has been hit by a car at Clermont Avenue and East Avenue. First responders on the way. UPDATE–A child on a bicycle was being chased by a dog and the child hit a parked car. EMS checking em out!