#Stratford Ct #Bridgeport CT–Be on the alert in Bridgeport/Stratford town line area on the Barnum Ave./Boston Ave. area. An elderly man was beaten by 5 or 6 dark skinned males all wearing white t-shirts and black pants.
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Royal Flush Dumpster Fire
9:48pm–#Bridgeport CT–Police officer on patrol spotted a dumpster fire at the Royal Flush on Pine Street. Go ahead and pun away!
Sailboat Rescue
6:23pm–#Stratford CT–Firefighters and the zodiac being dispatch on Housatonic River near Short Beach for a sailboat that had a fire on board, the fire is now reported to be out. There is one adult and four children, all have life preservers on. The children are now complaining of feeling sick now.
Stratford Firefighters update:
At approximately 18:49 E3, E1, L1, and C3 were dispatched to the Housatonic River, in the area of Short Beach, for a boat in distress. Reported to be a fire on a sailboat that is now out. 5 souls on board. E1 and L1 staffed Marine Rescue 1. E3 and C3 were located at Short Beach for visuals and coordination. Marine Rescue 1 was on scene at the sailboat at approximately 18:59 and secured the vessel. Marine Rescue 1 towed the vessel in and arrived at Birdseye Boat Ramp at approximately 19:35. There were no reported injuries.
Deliciously Support the Bridgeport Fallen Firefighters Fund
Tonight is the night try Fire Engine Pizza Co. for a night of great food, drinks, and Firetrucks. 10% of every dollar spent that entire day will be donated to this worthy foundation. Please tell a friend. Come support our LOCAL heroes! For more info on the fund click this link. The heroes from the Bridgeport Fire Department will be on hand with merchandise to support the fund as well. I finally got my Last Call t-shirt tonight!
Fire Engine Pizza Company at 2914 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport (203) 690-1180
Amber Alert, child/mother found
#New Haven #Bridgeport CT– New Haven Police looking for a missing/endangered 11 month old female baby and her mother Sarah Burton age 26 were taken at knife point by the mother boyfriend from 66 Norton street. The car they were looking for was located at Clemont street in Bridgeport and the baby and mother were found safe.
Gas line hit by workers
2:01pm–#Bridgeport CT–Construction workers hit gas line on Pine Street near Howard Avenue. Expect delays in the area. Traffic control requested to the scene.
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Dude sexually assaulted by his boyfriend
2:39am–Police received a call from a man that sated he was being raped by his boyfriend outside Hooker School on Hooker Roadand the call disconnected. Police were quick to the scene and located two males in the area but calls back to the phone go to voice mail. After further investigation police realize these are the two men and EMS was dispatched for one for “assault” and the other off to booking.
Possible structure fire
10:02pm–#Bridgeport CT–Don’t go to sleep yet Bridgeport! Report of a possible structure fire at 342 Main Street (near Whiting Street) above Leo’s Pizza. Reported smoke on the 2nd floor.