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Author: Stephen Krauchick
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9:01pm–#Trumbull CT–A driver who hit two cars on on Route 25 and wanted by State Police has been caught by Trumbull Police on Whitney Avenue. The driver of the car is allegedly passed out in the house right now. Troop G has a pair of silver bracelets for him!
6:57pm–Stratford Police car’s battery died at Garfield and Lordship Blvd. Tow truck on the way. Too bad he didn’t have an Interstate battery! We do!
Just before 5pm Friday a passerby reported to fire dispatch that there was a fire at the corner of Foggwood Road and Foggwood Circle in the Greenfield Hills section of Fairfield.
A short while later a neighbor phoned confirming it was 100Foggwood Road and that all the occupants were out of the homes safely. Firefighters on arrival confirmed a heavily involved fire on the left side of the home. Assistant Fire Chief George Gomola lead the charge in the pouring rain calling in for more resources and mutual aid from surround towns to cover the town while the battled this blaze.
An SUV fully involved in flames was in the driveway and used a lineman for a good extent of the fire due to the gasoline burning off. The garage was burnt to the ground. The fire extended into the home and into the attic. Gomola called to have the attic cut open to vent the house. Firefighters are still on scene and their investigation into the fire has just begun.
3:53pm–#Fairfield CT–Today’s car fire is in Fairfield at the CVS on Black Rock Turnpike at Jennings Road. Firefighters on scene reporting the engine compartment is ablaze.
Beer Tasting–6pm to 8pmPremier Wine and Spirits 525 Tunxis Hill Rd, Fairfield
Tonight’s tasting features Lagunitas Lucky 13, An Imperial Red Ale, A malty but well balanced red ale with a nice hoppiness that stick up to the malty sweetness. Our second beer is Sierra Nevada Southern Hemisphere Harvest Ale, An IPA with is brewed with freshly harvested hops from New Zealand, giving this beer rich herbal and floral characteristics.
1:49pm–#Bridgeport CT–Police are investigating a break in at Russo Terrace. The air conditioner was pushed in to gain access. Keep this in mind and make sure you call our sponsor at Covert Security at 203-336-1417 or see what they can do for you at http://www.covsec.com/
1:35pm–#Fairfield CT–Police are putting up barricades in the usual areas that flood. This will happen in all towns as the rain piles up. If it looks flooded it more than likely is so don’t cross it.