Bridgeport News: Phone Stolen
3:40pm--#Bridgeport CT- A woman in a black BMW showed her phone to a teen in the 700 of Beechwood Avenue when the teen ran off with the phone. This news report is made possible by:
Fairfield News: Stolen Vehicle & Other Charges
#Fairfield CT--On 4/3/2018, at 12:04 AM, a Southport resident reported observing a suspicious white Lexus in the area of the Southport Ridge. Several occupants of the car were walking the neighborhood and trying to open the doors of parked cars in the neighborhood. When officers arrived, they found several vehicles had been entered, but the suspects were not found. Moments later, Westport police reported they were pursuing a white Lexus, stolen from Trumbull. The stolen Lexus crashed in Norwalk and all 4 occupants (two adults and 2 Juveniles) were taken into custody and turned over to the Fairfield Police. Arrested: Maya Jeter (DOB 12/4/1998), Olive Street, Bridgeport, 5 counts of Conspiracy to Commit Larceny 6th Degree, 5 counts of Conspiracy…
Housatonic Community College To Honor Former Student
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (April 3, 2018) The Housatonic Community College Foundation will honor Yusuff Abdu, a former graduate who made scientific history, at the 9th Annual HCC Foundation Gala from 6:00 to 11pm on April 21st in the stunning new Lafayette Atrium, located at the College. Originally from Nigeria, Abdu came to the U.S. in 2004, graduated from HCC two years later and went on to graduate from the University of Connecticut in 2008. He was accepted into New York University’s DNA Recombinant Technology Biology Master’s Program, where he became a PhD candidate in the Developmental Genetics program at NYU School of Medicine. There, he discovered a previously uncharacterized form of cell remodeling in the nematode Caenorhabditis elegans primordial germ cells. His seminal work was published and reviewed…
Bridgeport News: Threats Made To Harding Assistant Principal
10:33pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Additional school resource officers dispatched to Harding High School 1734 Central Avenue for a 17-year-old student who made physical threats and racial threats to the assistant principal. This news report is made possible by:
Westport News: Empowering Young Ladies
Westport, CT - Westport Youth Services will partner with LiveGirl to bring their empowering “Live Your True Self” Leadership Summit to local girls in grades 5-8 on Monday, April 23rd from 3:30 pm-5 pm at Toquet Hall Teen Center, 58 Post Road East. Pizza and water will be provided. “Self love, Self respect, Self Worth. There’s a reason they all start with self. You can’t find them in anyone else. Featuring LiveGirl founder and CEO, Sheri West, this workshop will explore self-esteem and why it’s important that we embrace our quirky, original selves.” This is a free program and space is limited, so register today at http://www.golivegirl.com/leadership-summits. For more information about this or upcoming Youth Services and Toquet Hall programs, contact Westport Youth…
Bridgeport News: Fire At Greene Homes
10:20pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters are at Greene Homes, Building 1 on the 6th floor in the trash chute. Firefighters have the fire extinguished. This news report is made possible by:
Fairfield News: Cops Need Your Help
The Fairfield Police Department is seeking the vehicle pictured below, possibly a 2000-2004 Nissan Maxima, in connection with a strong arm robbery/purse snatching that took place in the parking lot of Stop and Shop, 760 Villa Ave on 04/01/18 at approximately 3:15pm. The suspect, a white male, mid 20’s, beard, reddish brown hair, approached 2 women in the lot and yanked the purse off one of them after a brief struggle. If the vehicle is located or you have additional information please contact the Fairfield Police Department Detective Bureau at 203-254- 4840 or Text ‘FPD’ plus your tip to CRIMES (274637).
Bridgeport News: Armed Robbery With An Ax
2:44pm--#Bridgeport CT- Police are investigating a robbery in/at/near the Public Storage on Wordin Avenue according to radio reports. The man was armed with an ax. He was wearing a mask and a striped shirt. Unknown if it was Waldo. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Attempted Bank Robbery In Black Rock
11:54am--#Bridgeport CT-- Police responded to a panic teller alarm at the People's Bank inside the Stop and Shop at 2145 Fairfield Avenue. According to radio reports the suspect may have attempted the robbery with a note but did not follow through with the robbery. He fled south on Fairfield Avenue towards the post office. He was wearing a winter jacket with plastic bags on his feet. This news report is made possible by:
Fairfield News: Tonight’s Gas Station Robbery
Fairfield Police UPDATE: The Fairfield Police Department is seeking information following a robbery of the Mobil Gas Station located at 1271 Stratfield Rd. At approximately 08:52pm on 04/01/18, the suspect (pictured below), a taller, stocky, white male wearing a full grey ski mask, grey pants, brown boots, a black hoodie carrying a knife in his right hand entered the store through the front door. The male then ordered the clerk behind the cash register to open the cash drawer. The suspect fled the store after obtaining an undetermined amount of cash from the register. The suspect entered the passenger side of a light gray Chevy Silverado pick-up truck bearing an unknown Connecticut registration plate. The truck appeared to have a dark,…