2019-07-26 @ 11:02am–#Easton CT– Firefighter’s quick response kept a fire on the outside wall from spreading to the rest of the home on Mohawk Drive. There were no reported injuries. Faifield Fire was called for mutual aid but was not needed.
Month: July 2019
Bridgeport News: Sugar And Shell Casings
2019-07-26 @ 12:12am–#Bridgeport CT– There were numerous reports of shots fired outside the club on Park Avenue near Benahm Avenue. Police located shell casings at the corner of Benham Avenue. No one or anything was reported hit by the gunfire. About ten minutes later police received calls for shots fire on Olive Street but there was nothing reported hit there either.
Troopers Arrest Bridgeport Man on Weapon Charges
On Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at approximately 2:30 a.m., Troopers out of Troop G-Bridgeport came upon a disabled motor vehicle in the median of Interstate 95 Southbound, Exit 18, in the Town of Westport.
Troopers quickly discovered that the Connecticut registration plate displayed on the rear of the vehicle came back to an entirely different make and model. The vehicle was occupied by two males who stated that they had ran out of gas. The operator of the vehicle, who was later identified as Leonard McNair (D.O.B: 01-22-1997), provided Troopers with an identification card which belonged to another person.
During the course of the investigation, it was discovered that McNair was in possession of a 9mm Handgun.
McNair was subsequently arrested and charged with Criminal Possession of a Firearm, Carrying a pistol without a permit, Criminal Impersonation as well as various other charges. McNair was then transported to Troop G. McNair appeared at Norwalk Superior Courthouse today for the charges related to this incident.
(State Police Press Release)
Milford News: Speeding Nets “Drug” Charges
#Milford CT–A Chevy Suburban bearing Tenessee plates passed a state trooper in the right at a high rate of speed on Rte 15 Northbound in the area of Exit 53. During the course of the traffic stop investigation it was determined that there was marijuana present in the vehicle. A subsequent vehicle search revealed that there was more than 1/2 ounce of marijuana in the vehicle in
various places. All three (3) occupants of the vehicle were placed under arrest as follows:
Evan Bogard (DOB 01/15/1980): Possession of > 1/2 Ounce of Marijuana, C.G.S. 21a-279(a)(1) Speeding, C.G.S. 14-219(c)(1) Passing on the Right, C.G.S. 14-233
Joshua Salzberg (DOB 01/29/1982): Possession of > 1/2 Ounce of Marijuana, C.G.S. 21a-279(a)(1)
Brandt Steiner (DOB 04/11/1990): Possession of > 1/2 Ounce of Marijuana, C.G.S. 21a-279(a)(1)
All three (3) arrestees were released on three (3) separate $1,000 cash bonds each, and are scheduled to appear at The Milford Superior Courthouse (GA22) on 08/20/2019 at 9:00am.
Fairfield’s K-9 Jake Has A Unique Ride
What does Fairfield’s K-9 Jake have in common with LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony, P. Diddy, Jeff Gordon, 50 Cent and Donald Trump? They all had their vehicles customized by Will Castro. Will Castro’s Designs and Unique are synonymous with the highest quality customizations and craftsmanship all over the world. Will Castro also has a TV show, Unique Rides on Speed Channel. The custom Ford F-150 was designed by Nu-age Warning from Seymour, Connecticut.The customized ride was paid for from private donations. Sergeant Hector Irizarry is Jake’s handler and chauffeur. K-9 Jake is named in honor of Marine Corp veteran Jake Pettit from Fairfield, Connecticut. K-9 Jake and Sergeant Irizarry use the truck to bring awareness of Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) at public events.
The entire design including the wrap is to commemorate our armed forces and our military veterans. The interior is designed like most police cars but the comfort for the dog is foremost importance. If the air conditioning fails, the windows open and the fans kick in while Sergeant Irizanny gets an alert on his cell phone. The truck also has a remote door popper so in case Irizanny needs help he can remotely open the door and Jake comes out to assist.
The truck is a pursuit rated F-150 K-9 truck and is the only one in the world like it making it a Unique Ride. The truck is also Kevlar tires to prevent puncturing of the sidewalls if the vehicle is required to go off the road. The Kevlar does NOT make the tires bullet proof.
Sergeant Irizanny and Jake work the night shift in Fairfield and also provide mutual K-9 aid to surround towns.
Stratford News: Taco Thursday
2019-07-25 @ 12:39pm– #Stratford CT– We hear a lot of “person down” calls, especially in the hot weather but this is the first time we are getting a person down call inside a port-a-potty at 245 King Street near the high school construction site. Come to think of it, I’m surprised we don’t hear more like this….
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I-95 Crash
2019-07-24 @ 9:35pm–#Bridgeport CT– A crash on I-95 northbound, guess where? 27A. Traffic is backed up. Unknown extend of injuries.
Bridgeport News: Man’s Hand Trapped
2019-07-24 @ 8:24pm–#Bridgeport CT– Firefighters were dispatched to the 200 block of Deforest Avenue where a man got his hand trapped in the center console of his car. It’s NOT the result of any accident and he says he is losing feeling in his hand. Firefighters quickly freed him.
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Bridgeport News: Boy Hit By Car
Police UPDATE:
Yesterday, on July 24, 2019 at approximately 1845hrs, officers were dispatched to the area of North Avenue and Park Avenue on a report of a motor vehicle accident / pedestrian struck. Upon arrival officers were advised that the victim was transported by AMR to Bridgeport Hospital for related injuries.
Officers were advised by Bridgeport Fire Department that a witness on scene observed the striking vehicle attempt to flee the scene. When the witness followed the vehicle, the striking vehicle then pulled into the lot on Park Avenue. The operator, later states that as he must have been driving north on Park Avenue when the pedestrian struck his driver’s side mirror. The driver states he was unaware that he struck anyone and states that he did not see anyone in the roadway at the time. The driver states he was unaware of the incident until he was flagged down by the witness. The vehicle sustained minor damage to the driver’s side mirror. The driver was given a service complaint ticket.
Officers later performed a follow up to Bridgeport Hospital to meet with the victim. Officers met with the parents and were advised that the vitcim was crossing the street mid-block coming from a convenience store. The victim then continued across the trafficway at which point he was struck by the vehicle. Officers advised the parents that he would be given a verbal warning for Unsafe Use of a Highway by a Pedestrian. The victim sustained non-life threatening injuries.
2019-07-24 @ 6:53pm–#Bridgeport CT– A fourteen year old boy was hit on Park Avenue between North and Pequonnick Street. All that remains his his bag of chips, the striking vehicle attempted to flee but was stopped by witnesses around the block. The boys was alert and talking to EMS according to witnesses.
Special Thanks To Forza Ristorante
Special thanks to Eric and Patrick of Forza Ristorante, located at 3171 Fairfield Avenue, Bridgeport, for an outstanding party for my daughter’s Graduation and 18th birthday party. We invited about 20 of our closest friends and family for the celebration. So of course wanted things to run smoothly which Patrick ensure it did. I knew the food would be good from our previous review. As the guest were leaving they all said they had a good time and enjoyed themselves, sort of expected. What blew us away was everyone texting us that night to say they had a great time and really enjoyed the food.
So if you want to impress your date or your in-laws this is the place to take them. Really good food at a reasonable price. See their website at http://forzaristorante.com/ You can see the menu and the pricing.
Let Patrick will spoil you! Oh yea, mention DoingItLocal and you’ll get 10% off your bill.
