4:30pm–#Fairfield CT–Fairfield Police were called to the train station south side on Unquowa Road where according to radio reports said a man with a gun. The radio reports continued that the gunman sped off in a yellow cab on the Post Road. Police located the car near the McDonald’s at the circle. Lieutenant Jim Perez told us that one cab driver from Yellow Cab had lifted his shirt to another cabbie (unknown company at this report) before fleeing. Police could not locate a gun when they pulled the driver over but are charging the driver with breach of peace and threatening. The driver also has an outstanding warrant in another town. We will update you with details as the become available.
Month: April 2014
Ansonia News: Pedestrian Struck
5:23pm–#Ansonia CT– Report of a pedestrian struck in front of 51 Garden Street.
New Canaan News: Bank Robbery
2:14pm–#New Canaan– New Canaan Police are looking for a man wearing a blue hoody and black pants for a bank robbery between exits 13 and 15.
Bridgeport News: Car Rollover
12:51pm–#Bridgeport CT– Report of a two car motor vehicle accident at Madison Avenue and Eckart Street. One of the cars has rolled over.
Bridgeport News: Fire at Washington Park.
11:08am–#Bridgeport CT– Report of a fire in the bathroom at Washington Park. Firefighters are on the way. Firefighters have arrived and are reporting that it is a trash fire in the bathroom.
Bridgeport News: They Smashed The Dam Thing!
12:22am–#Bridgeoprt CT–Report of a smash and grab at Tires and Wheels on North Avenue. A black Hummer was seen fleeing the dam (as they spell it) scene.
Tonight’s Car Fire
10:58pm–#cttraffic–#Stratford CT–Tonight’s car fire is on Route 8 northbound just before exit 11.
Stratford News: Downed Power Lines Near DQ
10:00pm–#Stratford CT–Firefighters on scene at Barnum Avenue in front of the Dairy Queen for a downed branch from a tree that took down power lines. UI called to the scene.
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Bridgeport News: Purse Snatching on Boston Avenue
3:31pm–#Bridgeport CT– Report of a purse snatching on the 1400 block of Boston Avenue. The snatcher is wearing a green hoodie fled between two houses on this street.