Bridgeport News: Pedestrian Hit
4:44pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A pedestrian has been hit by a car at North and Center Street. The car has pulled over and cooperating with police. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Uber Driver Robbed
12:00am--#Bridgeport CT-- An Uber driver was robbed at knife-point near a park about a half mile from the train station according to radio reports. The driver wasn't familiar with the area. He said one of the suspects was on a bicycle. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Shots Fired During Pursuit
7:14pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Officers responded to 412 Summerfield Avenue on a report of a domestic/threatening incident. Police returned to the home around 8:25pm after it was reported the suspect was attempting to kick in her door. Police spokesperson Av Harris said at 8:37 officers engaged in pursuit with the suspect after doing a follow up at 42 Kent Avenue where the suspect might have gone to. During the pursuit of the officers reported shots fired. The suspect was detained at Sage and Barnum Avenue. Three ambulances were called to the scene, 2 for officers and 1 ambulance for the suspect. There is no report of what kind of injuries anyone sustained.
Fairfield Town Hall Flocked
#Fairfield CT-- If you drove by town hall on the Old Post Road on Friday you would have noticed an invasion of pink on the front lawn. I contacted First Selectman Mike Tetreau who told me to contact the Park and Recreation Department. I called and was told the woman I needed to speak to went to lunch, I have not heard back from her by the end of day. So I looked up "You've Been Flocked" on Google and http://youvebeenflocked.com/ states" Flamingo flocking refers to a form of lawn greeting. It involves the placement of a "flock" of plastic pink flamingoes in someone's yard. The flocking might be ordered by someone for placement in a friend or family member's…
Westport Cop Recipient Of United States Attorney’s Community Policing Award
#Westport CT-- The Westport Police Department is proud to announce Officer Ned Batlin is a recipient of the United States Attorney’s Community Policing Award. Officer Batlin is being recognized as an officer and community leader who has used the power of collaboration and partnership to make the Westport community safer. He was nominated by the Connecticut Police Chiefs as being an officer who embodies the best of community policing. Over the course of his 16 year career, Officer Batlin has continuously worked to improve the relationship between the police and the community. He is a member of the Westport Youth Commission, which he was instrumental in creating. The Commission has held multiple events to bring police officers and kids together…
Wild Willy Turns Himself In
On September 26 th 2017 the Fairfield Police Detective Bureau released photos of a male subject who was involved in several incidents involving public indecency at Jennings Beach. With the help of media outlets and the public, the male subject was identified. That identification led to a thorough investigation into William J. Connelly who had several previous incidents in other towns involving public indecency. William J. Connelly 01-19- 56, of Newtown CT, turned himself in to the Fairfield Police Department today on charges from three separate incidents of Public Indecency. Connelly was charged with one count of Risk of Injury to a Minor, 53-21, three counts of Breach of Peace 2 nd Degree, 53a-181, and three counts of Public…
Storm Clearing?
11:54pm--Believe it or not all the heavy rain missed us and went to our east! We are in a bit of a clearing. Still, some gusty winds to deal with.
Flooded Overpasses and Roadways
MANY reports of flooded over passes and roadways everywhere. Firefighters from Southport to Bridgeport rescuing many from flooded cars. If it looks flooded ot probably is. This report is made possible by
No Power Or WiFi For DIL
Power outgage and limited wifi for DoingItLocal so I'll report as best ai can