State Sen Ernie Newton has been found guilty on 3 charges of campaign finance fraud. The jury cleared him of a witness tampering charge but the panel could not reach a verdict on the remaining 4 charges. Newtown's sentencing is scheduled for March 13, 2015. Have you noticed Facebook isn't showing you our posts in real time anymore? See ALL our posts as it happens in real time at DoingItLocal.com. This report sponsored by:
3:18pm--#Fairfield CT--Police were called to a school bus from Tomlinson Middle School that had two boys fist fighting on the bus. The bus stopped at the intersection of Old Spring and Meadowbook Road. Have you noticed Facebook isn't showing you our posts in real time anymore? See ALL our posts as it happens in real time at DoingItLocal.com. This report sponsored by:
12:00pm ish--#Fairfield CT--Just before noon a routine traffic stop became anything but routine as the officer called for firefighters to Kings Highway East near Villa Avenue to help identify the package in the trunk of the car. Concerned with a radioactive sticker firefighters and police called in the state police and FBI. The package tuned out to be a device for determining soil depths. The driver did not know what the device was, he had borrowed the car from his brother. The brother was brought to the scene who produced paperwork of the device's legitimacy and that it was no danger to the public.
12:30pm--#Bridgeport CT--Report of a teacher being assaulted by a student in the music room at Wilbur Cross School on 1775 Reservoir Avenue. Reported by security, police on the way. See ALL of our posts, not just what Facebook shows you! Go right to our mobile friendly website at DoingItLocal.com This report sponsored by:
12:25pm--#Fairfield CT--#Bridgeport CT--Man wanted for domestic violence with a gun in Fairfield is arrested on Houston Avenue Bridgeport. Coordinated efforts between Bridgeport and Fairfield Police. Guess he will need our sponsor:
11:28am--#Bridgeport CT--Report of a three car crash at Barnum and Central Avenue with injuries. It is of course slowing traffic. Avoid the area. Have you noticed Facebook isn't showing you our posts in real time anymore? See ALL our posts as it happens in real time at DoingItLocal.com. This report sponsored by:
12:44am--#Bridgeport CT--Police are looking for a burglary suspect on Burnsford Avenue near Main Street. Stratford is on the way with their K-9. Have you noticed Facebook isn't showing you our posts in real time anymore? See ALL our posts as it happens in real time at DoingItLocal.com. This report sponsored by:
11:22pm--#cttraffic--A police pursuit starting on Stratford Avenue in found its way to I-95 southbound ended in Norwalk after the driver, a woman hit the stop sticks at exit 18 set up by the state police. The car was wanted in an earlier home invasion on Deacon Street in Bridgeport. Radio reports say the driver entered the left lane at the construction zone just before exit 18. At exit 18 the driver hit the state police stop sticks and a short time later hit the center barrier. Speeds slowed to slower than 40 mph after hitting the stop sticks and came to a crawl near exit 15 where the driver exited the highway onto Route 7 and then onto East Avenue.…
10:42pm--#Bridgeport CT--Report of a home invasion on Deacon Street. 2 masked Hispanic males forced their way into the home, one had a knife and the other with a piece of wood. They fled on foot towards Stratford Avenue. Police are on the way. Have you noticed Facebook isn't showing you our posts in real time anymore? See ALL our posts as it happens in real time at DoingItLocal.com. This report sponsored by:
4:04pm--#Shelton CT--Shelton firefighters remain busy, this time with a basement fire at 4 Woods Grove Road. Firefighters confirm heavy smoke on arrival. Monroe firefighters called in as the Rapid Intervention Team if needed.
