Bridgeport News: Church Break In
12:19pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut--Police are investigating a break in to Holy Rosary Church at 365 East Washington Avenue. The back door was forced open according to radio reports. This report is made possible by:
Westport News: Bank Disturbance
#Westport Connecticut---On 04/26/16 at approximately 5:30pm, Westport Officers responded to Chase Bank, 184 Main Street, on a report of a disturbance. Officer Wong Won located Sarah Woozley in the bank. Woozley was reportedly swearing at the Bank personnel and causing a disturbance. Woozley was asked several times to leave the bank which she refused. Woozley was then placed in handcuffs, where she then began to pull away and kick as she was led out of the bank. Woozley was held on a $500.00 bond and has a court date in Norwalk on 05/04/16. This report is made possible by:
Westport News: Mom Unable To Care For Children
On 04/27/16, at approximately 9:00pm, Westport Police received a call from Lisa Gyselen, reporting an issue with an ex-boyfriend. Dispatchers determined that Gyselen was home with her 2 juvenile children, and she sounded intoxicated during the call. Officers responded to the Post Road West address to check on Gyselen’s welfare. Upon arrival, Officers were unable to speak with Gyselen as she was uncooperative, and yelling about things officers could not understand. Officers smelled the strong odor of an alcoholic beverage on Gyselen. She was unsteady on her feet, and need to lean on the wall to support herself. Officers attempted several times to speak with Gyselen away from the children, but she continued to yell and act belligerently to the Officers in front of the children. Based on…
Senate Passes ATV Law
Today, the state Senate passed An Act Concerning the Penalty for Violations of a Municipal Ordinance Concerning the Operation of a Dirt Bike, All-Terrain Vehicle or Mini-Motorcycle (SB 463<https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=SB00463&which_year=2016 Under the bill, municipalities may regulate the operation and use of mini-motorcycles on public property and impose penalties on them up to the same limits applicable to dirt bike, all-terrain vehicle (ATV), and snowmobile ordinance violations. In addition, municipal officers and employees may issue citations without first providing a written warning to individuals who violate a mini-motorcycle ordinance. By law, the same is true for citations concerning a dirt bike or ATV ordinance. The bill also authorizes municipalities with a population of 30,000 or more to enforce ordinances concerning mini-motorcycle, dirt…
Fairfield News: Fist Fight At Dunkin
11:06am--#Southport Connecticut--#Fairfield Connecticut--Report of a fist fight in the Southport Dunkin Donuts at 3355 Post Road, possibly with an employee according to radio reports. America Fights on Dunkin'.... This report is made possible by:
Monroe News: Structure Fire
House appears to be a complete loss: [caption id="attachment_48636" align="aligncenter" width="404"] Compliments of Mike Michele Minardo and Keith from Fire Ground Images![/caption] 12:49am--#Monroe Connecticut--Firefighters on scene of a fully involved house fire at 39 Downs Road according to radio reports. Shelton is providing mutual aid. This report is made possible by:
Connecticut State Troopers Offer Tips During Motorcycle Safety Month
Riding a motorcycle safely and properly is a skill that must be learned through practice. A special permit or operator’s license is required to operate a motorcycle in Connecticut. All motorcyclists are strongly encouraged to obtain motorcycle training through a quality course and to take refresher rider courses. Troopers recommend that before getting on your motorcycle, put on a helmet manufactured to standards set by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Connecticut law requires that motorcyclists wear eye protection, so be sure to protect your eyes with a shield on the helmet, goggles or shatterproof eyeglasses. Wearing leather pants, gloves, boots and jacket, even on warm days, offers protection in the case of a fall from the motorcycle. Troopers also recommend wearing reflective clothing since it is…
Bridgeport News: Gunshot Victim At Bridgeport Hospital
5:05pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- A person shot showed up in a private vehicle at Bridgeport Hospitaal shot in the stomach and was rushed into surgery. Calls for shots fired were reported at Beardsley Park as well as shots fired between a person on foot and a car at Seaview and Stratford Avenue within the last hour. It is not known if any of these are connected. This report is made possible by:
YouTube Takes Down Bridgeport Police Awards, Cites It As “Encouraging Illegal Activities”
Last night, I was about to upload a video of a fire that spread to two homes in Bridgeport. The fire was discovered by Bridgeport Police on routine patrol. The police called in the fire to dispatch and then evacuated the sleeping residents in the two multi-family homes. Heroic, but if you ask the officers they would just say it's part of the job. Ironically, as I was about to upload this video, I discovered a notice from YouTube that said I had violated their guidelines in my video of the 2014 Bridgeport Police Awards and Promotions. The notice said It was "...flagged for review. Upon review, we’ve determined that it violates our guidelines". The reason cited was that…
Fairfield News: Crash
12:12pm--#Fairfield Connecticut--Police are sorting out a crash in front of Akita Restaurant at 451 Kings Hwy East. Avoid the area, traffic is down to one lane heading northbound. No word on injuries. See ALL of our posts, not just what Facebook shows you! Go right to our mobile friendly website at DoingItLocal.com