Month: December 2014

Tonight’s Car Fire

1:45am--#Bridgeport CT--Tonight's car fire is being hosted by Bridgeport at Seltsam Road and Dale Street.  Firefighters on the way.  It must be close to a building because the are sending addition firetrucks.   See ALL of our posts, not just what Facebook shows you! Go right to our mobile friendly website at DoingItLocal.com This report sponsored by:

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Bridgeport News: Stabbing Victim

11:34pm--#Bridgeport CT--Bridgeport Police were just dispatched to Bridgeport Hospital Emergency Room where a victim with multiple stab wounds was brought.  Security called police because the five people that brought him in were threatening to shoot each other because their stories didn't match up according to the radio broadcast.  Police are on their way to Jamal Market at 1141 East Main Street where the stabbing is said to have occurred. I wonder if they will need our sponsor:

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Burglar in Trumbull Mall Vents?

3:25pm--#Trumbull CT--Mall Security at the Westfields Mall on Main Street called police because they thought they heard someone inside the ventilation system.  Police arrived and called the fire department and K-9 from Fairfield.  Firefighters cut open and found the vents empty.  I caught up with Officer Kevin Wells walking Ruger (the K-9) after the incident and he confirmed they were empty, he said he's guess maybe an animal might have been inside the vents.  Or, could it have been a ghost from Christmas Past???..........

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Westport News: Boat Capsizes

2:02pm--#Westport CT--Report of a boat off Compo Beach that has capsized.  Radio reports say 2 individuals stranded.  Westport Dive Team to launch and EMS standing by for possible hypothermia.  Norwalk en route with a boat to assist/tow. See ALL of our posts, not just what Facebook shows you! Go right to our mobile friendly website at DoingItLocal.com This report sponsored by:

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Army Soldier Surprises Girlfriend With Christmas Visit

#Fairfield CT--Santa Claus completed his deliveries to South Korea and picked up U.S. Army Specialist Shayne McSwine and brought him to Wonderland at Roseville on Roseville Terrace Christmas Eve to be with his girlfriend Darlene Utz who is from Fairfield.  Her girlfriends were the accomplices in getting Darlene to see the amazing Christmas display.  The crew at Wonderland at Roseville dressed Shayne in a Grinch suit.  Darlene's friends talked her into posing for a picture with the Grinch.  You can tell in the video she knew something was up when she called Shayne by name removed the mask. I happened to be there by chance with my family at our annual visit to see the Christmas display.  I was able…

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Trumbull News: Smoke in a Spring Meadows Assisted Living

8:40pm--#Trumbull CT --Seniors are on lockdown in their rooms after an electrical issue caused a smoke condition inside Spring Meadows Assisted Living at 6949 Main Street.  Firefighters are assisting the facility and staff with ventilation and tracking down the cause of the condition. See ALL of our posts, not just what Facebook shows you! Go right to our mobile friendly website at DoingItLocal.com This report sponsored by:

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Christmas Safety Tips From Bridgeport Fire Department

Before you put the presents under the tree make sure it has plenty of water if it is a real tree.  Here is a demonstration Bridgeport Firefighters and Mayor Bill Finch did last week to show just how fast a tree can catch fire and burn up! Every year, check all holiday lights for broken insulation or frayed wires. It is a good idea to replace any lights after five years regardless of their condition. Electrical lighting is a cause of most Christmas tree fires.   Don’t overload electrical outlets and don’t run extension cords under rugs, across doorways or near heaters.   When using candles, use a tip-proof candle holder and always blow out candles when you leave the room. …

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Bridgeport News: Another Sneaker Robbery

2:00pm--#Bridgeport CT--Police are looking for two thin black males who robbed a person of their sneakers at the train station on Water Street.  No weapon was used, they got the sneakers by force.  The suspects fled on Water Street towards Fairfield Avenue. See ALL of our posts, not just what Facebook shows you! Go right to our mobile friendly website at DoingItLocal.com This report sponsored by:

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