#Bridgeport CT--Today around 3pm the Snack Shop at at 604 Newfield Avenue was raided by police and city officials after pressure from City Council Member Eneida Martinez. The location corner of Revere and Newfield Avenue was the scene of the city's first homicide of 2018. Captain Roderick Porter told us that the area has become a nuisance. The store is open past midnight which Captain Porter said there is nothing around to warrant the store being open that late. He said it attracts unwanted activities like drug sales. Captain Porter said the city's health, building and fire departments were also on scene to look for any potential violations.
Bridgeport News: Water Main Break
1:00am--#Bridgeport CT--There is a report of a water main break at Seaview and Crescent Avenue. Aquarion on the way. Icing is a possibility in the area. You can also expect low water pressure and brown water due for a period of time. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Three In Custody After Breaking Into Majestic Theater
UPDATE: 3 Massachusetts tourist admit to breaking into the theater: Joshua Mollica, 21, of Berlin, MA, Ryan Mello, 33, of Quincy, MA, and John Mooney, 35, of Taunton, MA, were each charged with third-degree criminal trespass and released on a written promise to appear in court. 12:44am--#Bridgeport CT-- Police have two in custody after they broke into the Majestic Theater at 1325 Main Street. This sounds more like thrill seekers than homeless people. A developer was chosen over the summer to renovate and develop the long-dormant theater.
Fairfield News: Fairfield Cops Need Your Help
On 11/19/17, Fairfield Police received multiple reports from customers informing them that their wallets and/or cash had been removed from their handbags while shopping. Some wallets were later found together in the parking lot where it was discovered that cash was missing. The incidents occurred at the Stop and Shop grocery stores and at Whole Foods. Similar incidents occurred in Westport with the same suspect. Below is a surveillance image of the suspect and his vehicle captured while at Stop and Shop. Anyone with information regarding the identity of the subject pictured below is asked to call the Fairfield Police Detective Bureau at (203)254- 4840, or Text-A- Tip to CRIMES (274637).
Bridgeport News: Firefighters Fight Stubborn Fire
1:20pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters were dispatched to 1268 Pembroke Street for smoke in the building. The structure is a 3 story brick building with a store on the first floor and residential units above. Smoke was found on the first floor and firefighters searched for the source of the fire. It was in the walls between the first and second floor and spreading quickly. Four alarms were called and surrounding towns provided mutual aid to cover the empty fire stations in Bridgeport due to this fire. Over fifty Bridgeport Firefighters were on scene opening walls and attacking hot spots. Firefighters removed a family dog and the tenants of the building are receiving assistance from the Red Cross. The health department was…
Fairfield News: Pedestrian Hit
6:11pm--#Fairfield CT-- First responders are on scene at the Metro Station train station for a pedestrian that has been hit by a car. This news report is made possible by:
Federal Funds To Help Connecticut Homeless
#HARTFORD, CT – Governor Dannel P. Malloy and the members of Connecticut’s Congressional delegation are applauding the release of $45.8 million in federal grants that will be used towards helping the State of Connecticut reach its goal of ending homelessness. The grants were received through the U.S. Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Continuum of Care initiative, which provides critically needed support to local programs on the frontlines that serve individuals and families experiencing homelessness. “We’ve set high goals to eliminate homelessness, and we’ve been seeing real results,” Governor Malloy said. “Ensuring and delivering the availability of housing for everyone is critical to building stronger, safer communities where families thrive and businesses grow. Over the last several years, our state has built solid…
Bridgeport News: Pedestrian Hit
4:09pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A pedestrian was hit by a car in front of 314 Bishop Avenue (near Barnum Ave.) First responders are on scene. This news report is made possible by:
EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN INITIAL CERTIFICATION COURSE
Presented by The Stratford Volunteer EMS Association, Inc. Course Location: Stratford EMS Headquarters 2712 Main St, Stratford, CT Course Dates: Start: Tuesday, January 23, 2018 End: Thursday, May 17, 2018 Tuesdays & Thursdays from 6 pm to 10 pm 5 Saturdays, 8 am to 4 pm Course will include classroom lecture and hands-on practicals in order to prepare the student for examinations for State certification and to perform the duties of an Emergency Medical Technician. Will also include a one-day CEVO 4 Emergency Vehicle Operator class (additional Saturday) and 12 hours of clinical time (6 hours on an ambulance & 6 hours in a hospital emergency department) Cost: $1200 What is provided to the student: “Go Bag” of basic medical…
The deadline to submit photographs to the Fairfield Museum’s tenth annual IMAGES Juried Photography Show is approaching. Submissions will be accepted through the contest website through January 22 at 11:59pm. IMAGES 2018 celebrates the exceptional work of talented regional photographers. A jury will select approximately 40 photographs for exhibition at the Fairfield Museum from March 1 to April 15. IMAGES 2018provides an excellent opportunity for artists to connect with prominent collectors, gallery owners, fellow photographers, and the public. Two grand prize winners will be selected, one Professional/Serious Amateur and one Student. The award for the Professional/Serious Amateur winner is a gallery show in Southport Galleries, and the Student Grand Prize winner will receive a portfolio review with a professional in the photography field. Artists must reside…