9:14pm–#Fairfield CT—Firefighters on scene at the South Benson Marina Guard Shack on Turney Road. Initial reports is odor of rubber burning and some smoke. Firefighters on scene, initial reports no fire and the are investigating.
Month: February 2014
Bridgeport News: Brush burning, no structure fire
9:-02 pm–#Bridgeport CT–Firefighters on scene at 1972 Noble Avenue. Initial call said structure fire, turns out to be brush burning in a barrel in the backyard.
State trooper struck
7:11pm–#cttraffic–A state trooper was hit by a car while sitting in his car on the Wheeler Moses Bridge. EMS and additional troopers on the way.
Today’s Car Fire
2:10pm–#Bridgeport CT–Today’s car fire is on Reservoir Avenue near Sylvan Avenue. Firefighter on scene putting it out! Police requested to help with traffic. Avoid the area if you can.
Jerks in Connecticut History
Author to Discuss His Book about Jerks in Connecticut at the Fairfield Public Library
Ray Bendici on Tuesday, February 11 — Speaking Ill of the Dead: Jerks in Connecticut History at 7:00 p.m. in the Memorial Room of the Main Library, 1080 Old Post Road.
There will be a snow date of Wednesday, February 26
Mission: “The Fairfield Public Library, our community’s gateway to the world of information and discovery, inspires the lifelong love of reading and learning. It offers free access to varied collections, stimulating programs, leading-edge technology, and a responsive staff in a welcoming environment.”
The Brian Smith 420 Report
It took some doing but we did get the Brain Smith of the WPLR Smith and Barber Show to come on a revive his 420 report! Hopefully next report we might get more of him on camera!
Man Arrested on Domestic Assault Warrant
#Bridgeport, CT – Jan. 31, 2014 – A city man was arrested Thursday on a warrant charging him with a felony domestic violence warrant.
Officer Christopher Martin responded to a Holly Street address on Wednesday on a report that a man, Sammy Hill, 39, was attempting to assault a relative. On scene, police determined that Hill also had a felony domestic violence warrant. Hill had fled the scene and police checked several locations but could not locate him.
Police were called back Thursday on information that he had returned. Martin, Officer Paul Nikola and Lts. John Cummings and Kevin Gilleran, among others, responded. They were provided with information that he might have a gun and that he had substance abuse tendencies.
Again, Hill had already left the scene.
Police then were called a third time and were told that he was inside the house. Police searched the house and repeatedly instructed Hill to surrender. He also was warned that a Police K9 was on scene.
They received no response.
The K9 apprehended Hill inside what was a locked room. He surrendered without further incident.
He was charged by warrant with second-degree threatening and second-degree assault. He also faces on-site charges.
3:13am–#Bridgeport CT–Firefighters on scene at 141 French Street for reported smoke in the building. Firefighters arriving reporting nothing visible from the road but are investigating an odor of food burning on the stove on the 3rd floor.