May 2015 – DoingItLocal

Norwalk News: Man Falls Off Roof

11:08pm–#Norwalk CT–A man has fallen off a roof at 156 East Rocks Road. The man is alert and complaining of back pain according to radio reports. EMS on the way.

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Bridgeport News: Ash Creek Bridge To Metro Station

Bridgeport, Conn. (May 31, 2015) – Background: Today, Gov. Malloy and state leaders announced that the state Department of Transportation has approved $3.8 million in funding to build a new pedestrian bridge over Ash Creek, providing greater access for Bridgeporters to the Fairfield Metro train station (click here for more info: http://bit.ly/1LVJIyi). In response, Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch made the following statement:

“This is great news for Bridgeport. Our city is making significant investments in transit oriented development, which helps us create jobs and grow businesses by ensuring transportation is readily available for folks within Connecticut and the Greater New York City area. Between investing in a second train station, improving our downtown train station, and giving pedestrians access to the Fairfield Metro station, Bridgeport is clearly getting better every day. Transit oriented development, business growth, and train station improvements are playing a key role. Thanks to Gov. Malloy and state leaders for their generosity in helping us continue to make smart investments in Bridgeport’s future.”

(City of Bridgeport press release)

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Bridgeport News: $200 Offered Not To Call Cops

10:01pm–#Bridgeport CT–A man’s Toyota 4Runner was hit by a Chevy pickup truck on Norman Street near Fairfield Avenue and he attempted to take off. He follow the man to Capitol and Madison where the man offered him $200 not to call police. He also feels the man consumed alcoholic beverages…..

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Weston News:Possible Structure Fire

7:42pm–Firefighters on the way1 to49 Steep Hill Road for a possible structure fire. The 2nd floor is filling with smoke. Possible faulty air conditioner unit.

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Fairfield News: Down Transformer and Wires

6:11pm–#Fairfield CT–Round Hill Road at Round Hill Drive is closed due to a downed transformer and downed burning wires. There is also a report of a burning tree on Tahmore Drive.

Bridgeport News: Barber Shop Robbed at Gunpoint

5:50pm–Perfect Cuts Barber Shop at 48 Wood Avenue was robbed at gunpoint. Police are looking for 3 black males, two had guns, one was wearing a checkered hoodie with a red stripe. The fled in a black Dodge west on Wood Avenue.

Norwalk News: Lightning Strike

5:15pm–#Norwalk CT–Firefighters on the way to 10 Valley Road for a lightning strike and partial chimney collapse. No sign of smoke or fire.

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Thunderstorms Heading Our Way

Here come some thunder boomers our way!

Bridgeport News: A Man Holding A Baby From Family

4:39pm–#Bridgeport CT–A man has locked himself inside a car with a baby and a screwdriver keeping the baby from the other family members on Bronx Avenue. Police on the way.

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Fairfield News: Graffiti On Old Stratfield Market

#Fairfield CT–A viewer called police after sending us a picture of graffiti on the back of Stratfield Market on Stratfield Road. I’m positive it wasn’t by the KKK or any Nazi’s from Germany but I’m sure News12 will be there all day reporting in great detail. They love graffiti stories of any kind, even the silly ones in school bathrooms.