Author: Stephen Krauchick

Despite recent talk of a possible political reemergence, former New York congressman Anthony Weiner insists he has no political comeback planned – at least for the moment.  Weiner, who resigned from Congress last summer following a drawn-out scandal over the discovery that he had been sending lewd pictures to women on the Internet, has come under the spotlight anew, after a New York Post story last weekend alleged he was “seriously” considering a mayoral bid in 2013.  CBSnews.com has the full story here…..

At approximately 3:00 pm police responded to 1076 Post Road East, Barnes & Noble Book Store, on a report of a larceny in progress call. Employees at Barnes and Noble positively identified two suspects stealing large quantities of books and fleeing the area on foot.

Responding officers were able to locate and detain the two suspects. The investigation determined that the suspects allegedly stole $868.00 worth of books from the store. A vehicle, a Jaguar bearing Georgia license plates was located and identified as the car used to arrive at the store.   Located in plain sight were large quantities of books placed inside the vehicle.

The two suspects arrested were identified as:

Alfred Green, age 40 of Brooklyn NY charged with
Criminal Attempt at Larceny 5th (Misdemeanor)
Conspiracy to commit Larceny 5th (Misdemeanor) BOND $500

Raheim Pope, age 37, of Brooklyn NY charged with
Larceny 5th (Misdemeanor)
Conspiracy to commit Larceny 5th (Misdemeanor)
Interfering with an Officer (Misdemeanor) BOND $5,000

Firefighters were on scene of Stratford Bailing on Garfield Avenue (off Honeyspot Road). Firefighters encountered unusual issues battling the blaze, first with an SUV trying to pass a ladder truck and then with a tractor trailer blocking a fire hydrant on Garfield Ave. that they needed to utilize. Police were called to the scene while all hands worked to extinguish the fire. Special thanks to Stratford CT, Fire Department Local 998 for these photos posted on their Facebook page and letting us share them with you.

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**Live Breaking News Feed**

7/21/2012

12:07am–#Bridgeport– Shots fired at 1000 Maplewood Ave. after tenant received threats.    Police are investigating.

7/20/2012

9:00pm–Stratford– Stratford Marine, Coast Guard searching for man reported missing after being on the sandbar at Short Beach.  Stratford Marine units have searched from Knapp’s Landing to the condo complex and found nothing.  They will continue searching until midnight.

8:111pm–Bridgeport–An attempted armed robbery occurred at Maplewood Ave. and Wood Ave.  A woman had a gun held to her head but nothing reported taken.

2:05pm–#Norwalk– #ctfire –The Gap at 467 West Ave. is being evacuated due to a strong odor of gas inside the building.  UPDATE–Turns out to be an employee who used a gas powered equipment inside the building.  Fire department ventilated the building.

1:42pm–#Fairfield–#cttraffic I-95 northbound 2 tractor trailer drivers arrested for fighting with pipes being transported to state police. Fairfield Police waiting for heavy duty tow trucks to remove the trucks.

12:45pm–#Bridgeport #VibeTribe Report of a car accident at the entrance to Seaside Park on Barnum Dyke Street. No injuries reported.

3:00am–#Bridgeport–#ctfire–Structure fire at 996 Pearl Harbor Street. Heavy fire showing from the front and right side of this occupied dwelling.  UPDATE–Fire Marshal quickly requested to the scene.  UPDATE–3:13am–All visible fire has been knocked down and all hands working.  UPDATE–Training crews sent to the scene.

9:39pm–Fairfield–Police on scene reporting a gasoline leak of 10-20 gallons at the end pump at Cumberland Farms Gulf on the Post Road. Fire department on the way.

9:05pm–Bridgeport–A purse snatching just occurred at Madison Avenue and Jackson Avenue.  Police are investigating.  Elderly woman’s purse was taken by a black male who fled down Jackson Avenue.

8:36pm–Bridgeport–Food burning on the stove sends fire department to 1575 Boston Avenue on the 2nd floor.  One tenant was treated by AMR for smoke inhalation.

7:07pm–Bridgeport- Armed robbery at Reservoir and Chopsey Hill.  Two people were pistol whipped and robbed by a black male in dreadlocks.   The victims may have tried to drive themselves to the hospital but only made it as far as the parking lot at Lupes Drugstore where EMTs treated them and police took their report.

6:48pm–Stratford–Report of a skunk chasing people on Henry Avenue.

2:45pm–Fairfield–Police are called to the northern part of Lake Mohegan for people swimming there. A ten year old girl drowned there Tuesday evening, only a small section of Lake Mohegan is designated for swimming.

7/18/2012

11:02pm–Bridgeport–Street fight among  girls (mid teens) on Fairveiw Ave. Ext.   EMTs to treat one inured girl.

9:10pm–Bridgeport–A food delivery driver was robbed and had his face slashed at 1529 Stratford Road.  Police are looking for two Hispanic males responsible for the attack.  No mention of the restaurant he delivered for or any other details about the robbery.

7:41pm–Bridgeport–Report of trespassers at Seaside Park annoying the Vibe Crew.

7:30pm–Bridgeport–Report of an armed robbery at Iranistan Avenue near Wood Ave.

2:40pm–Stratford–Firefighters at Garfield Avenue (off Honeyspot Road) for a structure fire at Stratford Bailing. Fire marshal at the scene having his share of unusual issues battling this blaze with one car trying to pass a ladder truck and a tractor trailer blocking a fire hydrant.

This week, the Town of Fairfield conducted a couple of tests of its new Emergency Notification
System, “CodeRED”. The system placed phone calls, emails and text messages to Fairfield
residents and businesses explaining the new Emergency Notification System.

CodeRED replaced the Reverse 911 system in Fairfield. CodeRED provides Town officials
with the ability to quickly deliver messages to targeted areas or to the entire Town in an
emergency situation.

Anyone who did not receive a message from the Town of Fairfield is highly encouraged to
register at no cost with CodeRed by visiting our website www.fairfieldct.org and clicking on the
CodeRed logo. Residents and businesses can also add cell phone, text, email information and
unlisted numbers.

Those without internet access may call 203-254-4830, Monday through Friday, 8 am to 4 pm to
supply information over the phone. Questions about this system can be directed to the Town’s
Emergency Management Office, 203-254-4713.

Frequently Asked Questions include:

1.

Does CodeRed replace 911?

NO. CodeRed is an emergency notification system that the Town uses to call residents
and businesses with important information. If anyone has an emergency, please call 911.

2.

I received a CodeRED call. Does that mean I am in the CodeRED database?
Yes. If you would like to submit additional information, such as cell phone numbers,
text and email information, visit our website at www.fairfieldct.org and click on the
CodeRED logo. If you are not sure if all of your information is in this system, just
submit your information again to ensure you are in the database!

3. Why did CodeRED call me several times?
If there is no answer and you do not have an answering device, the number will be
attempted up to three times.

4. Why did it leave only part of the message on my answering machine?
CodeRED will leave a message on an answering device. There are many different brands
and types of capturing devices for leaving a message. Occasionally, something about
the answering device or the beep of the device causes the system to think it has reached a
live person and begins playing the message. When the message is left, it only leaves part
of the message. You can call the 866-419-5000 back to receive the entire message. This
does not happen often.

5. Why does my phone ring once and hang up? It has called me twice and won’t let me
answer it.
If you have a ring back tone, which plays a song instead of ringing, the system will
interpret this as an “Operator Intercept” and hang up, only to retry the number. You
have two options. You can remove the ring back tone or you can contact your cell phone
provider and request that the phone number for CodeRED (866-419-5000) bypass your
ring-back tone feature so you keep the ring-back tone and always get the emergency
notification calls.

6. I do not wish to receive calls. Can I be removed?
Yes. Call 203-254-4830 to be removed from the database.

7. Will my contact information be used for other purposes or given to anyone?
No. Your information will never be used for any other purpose or

A ten year old Bridgeport girl was pulled from Lake Mohegan after being under water for about 45 minutes. EMTs performed CPR at the scene “This is heartbreaking, but we are hoping they can perform a miracle and save her” Chief of Police Gary MacNamara told us. “She was swimming with her mother, the daughter slipped, the mother grabbed her, at one point she had her on her back but she slid off and went under” Lieutenant James Perez told us. Chief MacNamara confirmed after 10pm that the girl did pass away.

A Superior Court judge has halted the layoffs of 25 New London firefighters that were scheduled to take effect Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. WFSB has the full story here.…..
WFSB Channel 3

Two people were injured when the parked their SUV into an elevator that wasn’t there.  The car landed on its roof and firefighters worked to free the men before removing it from the shaft.

Mayor Bill Finch and Greater Bridgeport Transit officials urge City residents to come to the Greater Bridgeport Transit Main Bus Terminal at 710 Water St., to cool off on Tuesday, July 17, and Wednesday, July 18 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.  The American Red Cross will provide cold water.

“With the temperatures expected to reach into the mid-90’s today and tomorrow, coupled with high humidity it has the potential to be some of the hottest temperatures yet this summer,” said Mayor Finch. “I urge anyone who needs a place to cool off to come to the bus terminal or visit a local senior center or one of our libraries to stay cool during the next couple of days,” said Mayor Finch.

Mayor Finch urges residents to take property precautions, stay hydrated, wear loose fitting clothing, limit outdoor activities, and check on friends or loved ones who might be homebound to make sure they are okay

More information about how to stay cool in hot weather can be found on the City of Bridgeport web site under Emergency Management/Hazards.

Here are some prevention tips to stay safe in the heat:

• Know the signs and symptoms of heat stroke, heat stress, and heat cramps.  These are described below.
• Have the phone number of your family doctor clearly posted next to your phone (and stored in your cellular phone).

• Drink more fluids (nonalcoholic), regardless of your activity level.  Don’t wait until you are thirsty to drink.  Warning: If your doctor generally limits the amount of fluid you drink or has you on water pills, ask him/her how much you should drink while the weather is hot.
• Don’t drink liquids that contain caffeine, alcohol, or large amounts of sugar–these actually cause you to lose more body fluid.  Also, avoid very cold drinks, because they can cause stomach cramps.
• Stay indoors and, if at all possible, stay in an air-conditioned place.  If your home does not have air conditioning, go to the movies, shopping mall, public library, or a friend’s house/apartment with air conditioning–even a few hours spent in an air conditioned environment can help your body stay cooler when you go back into the heat.
• Electric fans may provide comfort, but when the temperature is in the high 90s, fans will not prevent heat-related illness.  Taking a cool shower or bath, or moving to an air-conditioned place is a much better way to cool off.
• Wear lightweight, light-colored, loose-fitting clothing.
• NEVER leave anyone in a closed, parked vehicle.

• Although anyone at any time can suffer from heat-related illness, some people are at greater risk than others.  Check regularly on:

Ø  Infants and young children

Ø  People aged 65 or older

Ø  People who have a mental illness

Ø  Those who are physically ill, especially with heart disease or high blood pressure

• Visit adults at risk at least twice a day and closely watch them for signs of heat exhaustion or heat stroke.  Infants and young children need much more frequent watching.

• If you must be out in the heat, limit your outdoor activity to early morning and evening hours.  Cut down on exercise.  If you must exercise, drink two to four glasses of cool, nonalcoholic fluids each hour.  A sports beverage can replace the salt and minerals you lose in sweat.  Warning: If you are on a low-salt diet, talk with your doctor before drinking a sports beverage.
• Try to rest often in shady areas
• Protect yourself from the sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat (also keeps you cooler) and sunglasses and by putting on sunscreen of SPF 15 or higher (the most effective products say “UVA/UVB protection” on their labels).

It is important to become familiar with the signs and symptoms of heat stroke, heat stress, and heat cramps, and to have an action plan so that you will know what to do if you see these signs and symptoms:

• HEAT STROKE is the most serious heat-related illness and is accompanied by hot, dry skin; shallow breathing; a rapid, weak pulse; and confusion.  Heat stroke occurs when a person’s body temperature exceeds 105 degrees Fahrenheit and could render the victim unconscious.

Health officials advise that if you believe that someone has heat stroke, call for emergency medical treatment or have the person taken to the hospital immediately.  While waiting for emergency personnel move the victim to a cool area out of direct sunlight; sponge bathe with cool water; and fan.  If possible, relocate the person to an air-conditioned room.

• HEAT EXHAUSTION is characterized by heavy sweating, weakness and cold, pale, clammy skin.  There may also be fainting and vomiting.  If someone appears to be suffering from heat exhaustion, they should be moved to a cool area out of direct sunlight, sponge bathed with cool water and fanned.  Also, give sips of water to the individual every 15 minutes for one hour

HEAT CRAMPS are characterized by painful spasms, usually in muscles of the legs and abdomen and by heavy sweating.  To relieve heat cramps, apply firm pressure on cramping muscles or gently massage the muscles.  As in the case of heat exhaustion, give sips of water every 15 minutes for one hour.

A 23^rd Haitian man has sued Fairfield University and affiliated religious and charitable organizations for sexual abuse they suffered as children in a residential school in Haiti founded and operated by a university alumnus who later was prosecuted as a pedophile.    Courant.com has the full story here……