11:29am–#Fairfield CT– The homeowner of a home on 360 Surrey Lane reports that their home was struck by lightning, and a tree has fallen onto it. Firefighters are on scene reporting a severely compromised tree has fallen onto the garage, and no injuries.
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Bridgeport News: Police Activity on Park Street–Man with a Shotgun
12:35am–#Bridgeport CT–Police are on scene in the 300 block trying to locate a man with a shotgun. He might be dusted on top of it.
Bridgeport News: Man Assaulted on Fairfield Avenue
10:22pm–#Bridgeport CT–A man was just beaten and robbed on Fairfield Avenue near Poplar Street. Police on scene EMS on the way.
Bridgeport News: Naked Man In A Car
10:14pm–#Bridgeport CT–#nakedman–Police on the way to Gem Street where there is naked man in a black car with his gems hanging out……
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Bridgeport News: Assault on Park Street
10:09pm–#Bridgeport CT–A beige van pulled up in the 600 block of Park Street, got out and punched man in the head then pointed a silver gun to his head. Unknown if he was robbed. The man got back in the van and headed towards Washington Park.
Bridgeport News: Lottery Winner Arrested
Lottery Winner Arrested
#Bridgeport, CT – May 20, 2014)– A 30-year-old was arrested Monday after he twice created a 
Officer Marie Cetti responded to the SK Grocery Store at 5:25 p.m. on a report of a disturbance. The employee stated that the suspect, Kahraman Asad, of Bridgeport, had purchased scratch-off lottery tickets, won $10 and wanted to cash it in.
The employee informed Asad that he would have to wait because he was assisting another customer at the lottery machine, and Asad got upset and began throwing various items that were on the counter.
Cetti issued Asad a citation for creating a public disturbance and cautioned him not to return to the store.
Cetti was sent back a short time later after Asad allegedly returned and threatened the employee.
Asad was located on Harral Avenue and was charged with second-degree threatening and first-degree criminal trespass.
His bond was set at $500.
Southport News: School Bus Acident
3:53pm–#Fairfield CT– #Southport CT– Report of a school bus accident in the parking lot of Eagle Hill School, 214 main street.
Bridgeport News: Strong arm Robbery
2:30pm–#Bridgeport CT– Two people were mugged by two males dressed in all black at the park near 3115 Madison Avenue. Taken was their money and their phones.
Bridgeport News: Man on Standard Oil’s Roof
1:53pm–#Bridgeport CT– Police are on their way to Standard Oil, 299 Bishop Avenue for a person on their roof.
Bridgeport News: Driver Arrested After Pursuit
Here is the police info on the pursuit we reported the other day as it was happening:
(Bridgeport, CT – May 20, 2014)—A 20-year-old man faces criminal and motor vehicle charges after a police pursuit.
Officer Matthew Goncalves attempted to pull over a motorist on Iranistan Avenue Monday but the driver sped off. After a short pursuit, the driver stopped and fled on foot, running through back yards and scaling fences. Police followed but lost sight of the suspect. K-9 Officer Mark Martocchio arrived and his dog initiated a track in the 2400 block of Park Avenue. The canine led Martocchio to a row of hedges and Martocchio observed the suspect hiding near a garage on Hillside Avenue. The suspect, identified as William “Poopie” Thompson, of Bridgeport, attempted to flee and was apprehended by the dog. Officers Martocchio and Michael Stanitis took him into custody.
His passenger remained with the car and was not charged.
“I don’t know why he ran,” the man told police. “He’s just being stupid.”
Thompson was charged with interfering with police, reckless endangerment and motor vehicle offenses.
