5:05pm–#Norwalk CT–Firefighters dispatched to 3 Oakwood Avenue for a possible explosion however there is no smoke or fire, reported by the neighbor.
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Filler up!
4:42pm–#Fairfield CT–Firefighters on the way to the Citgo on Black Rock Turnpike for a fuel spill. Caller stated that the elderly man pumping the fuel also spilled a large amount in his trunk and drove off.
Fraudulent Check Cashing
(Westport Ct.) On April 5, 2013 at 0930 hrs Westport Police Detectives arrested an individual who had obtained
over $30,000.00 in home furnishings and artwork by fraudulently writing checks for the items on her checking
account which did not have the funds available. All of the victim businesses were located in Westport and ranged
from large chain stores to smaller boutiques. At the time of the arrest the suspect was appearing at court for
proceedings on other similar but unrelated charges.
Arrested was the following:
Lynn Marie Scalafani, age 50 of 53 West Parish Rd Westport CT
She was charged with Larceny 1st Degree CGS 53a-122, Larceny 2nd Degree CGS 53a-123, and Issuing a Bad
Check CGS 53a-128
Scalafani was held in lieu of her court set bond of $21,000 cash only and her next court date is set for April 15,
2013
Beer tasting in Fairfield tonight!
Premier tasting Victory Helio Saison and White Birch Hookset Belgian IPA tonight!!! Two cool beers: the first subtley sweet with a saison funk and the second a hoppy, spicy brew! For you beer groupies, we also just got the limited release Henry’s Farm Double Bock from Two Roads (no, not tasting that one!!!) Stop by! Premier Wine and Spirits 525 Tunxis Hill Rd, Fairfield (203) 345-9088 Beer tasting Fridays 6pm to 8pm and Saturday Wine Tasting 1pm to 6pm!
Student’s threatening texts
12:44pm–#Fairfield CT–The dean of the Alternative High School on 108 Biro Street contacted police about a student making “threatening text messages.”
Jobs report: Hiring slows severely in March
The unemployment rate slipped to 7.6%, according to a Labor Department report released Friday. But it’s not good news: It’s because nearly 500,000 people dropped out of the labor market. CNNMoney has the full report here…….
Armed robbery
10:39pm–#Bridgeport CT–An armed robbery outside 3600 Park Avenue. Taken was the man’s wallet. A gun and knife was displayed.
Passed out outside Planet Fitness
9:29pm–#Fairfield CT–First responders on scene at Planet Fitness on Black Rock Turnpike for a person passed out in the parking lot.
1 in custody for stealing patio furniture
8:08pm–#Bridgeport CT–One man is in custody for attempting to steal patio furniture from the back area of Ralph and Rich’s Restaurant 815 Main Street.
I Was In Good Hands Today
I was in very “good hands” today as I visited the David Gonzalez Agency Inc. at 200 Connecticut Avenue in Norwalk. Christian Flores has been a big fan of DoingItLocal.com for a couple years now and wanted more information on adverting on our site. I’ve been a customer of Allstate since 1974 (told you I’m old) so it was a good time for me to go over my auto and homeowner’s policy. I also added their auto club for just $37.50!
Chrisitian was great at explaining what the different aspects of my policies, taking all the confusion of what is what and what is important. He gave excellent real world examples to make it easy to understand it. It was great meeting everyone at this full service office. There is no substitute to have a real person to talk to in person, not a 800 number!
