Author: Stephen Krauchick

About one hundred people gathered to to protest the reassignment of Bridgeport Police Officer Lieutenant David Daniels III today outside the Magaret E. Morton Government Center (formerly City Hall Annex) from the head of the Community Services Division to  Lieutenant in charge of  the midnight patrol, his reassignment starts on Monday.   DoingItLocal.com broke the story Saturday morning when rally organizer Eneida Martinez-Walker posted on our Facebook wall about this rally.  She told us that she hopes that the mayor and chief reconsider the lieutenant’s reassignment.   Speaker after speaker got up and told how Dave Daniels had been there for the community and it was time the community come together for Dave Daniels.  Daniels told us that the union has filed a grievance on his behalf.  Daniels said he wasn’t certain why he was removed from his role and that he “has no problem going back to patrol, I’m a Bridgeport Police officer and I will serve until my 25 years are complete”.  That will be in October of 2013.

A Facebook official said the social network did intend to give its new @facebook.com e-mail addresses exclusive visibility on user profiles, but insists that a software bug is responsible for resetting your contacts’ e-mail addresses the same way.  The social network’s faux paux that outraged Facebook users and prompted misdirected e-mails throughout the Web was actually caused by a bug, FB said.   Read the full story here….

The Westport Police Department is proud to announce the addition of Police Service Dog Koda to its ranks.
Koda and his handler Officer James Loomer completed two months of training receiving certification in
narcotics detection and patrol work. Koda is a Belgian Malinois from Hungary and is 18 months old.
The Westport Police Department would like to thank those who donated to the K9 Unit during a recent
fundraising effort. From the numerous donations received, the unit was able to purchase Koda, as well as
a new patrol vehicle dedicated to his future service. The vehicle comes equipped with the latest kennel
system including a heat monitoring system that detects if the temperature in the vehicle is too hot. The
system automatically rolls down the windows, activates a fan affixed to the side of the kennel, and alerts the
handler via siren, and pager.

The police department looked for the community’s involvement by asking for help naming the new police
service dog. As a result, it will be recognizing a local youth who came up with the name Koda during
its “name the dog” contest.

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**Live Breaking News Feed**

7/6/2012

3:18am–Bridgeport–A person at 776 North Ave. feels sick after someone in the apartment was riding a scooter indoors.

2:50am–New Haven–Reports of two gunshot victims from possibly two different sections of the city. One is a 17 year old in traumatic arrest. The other a 30 year old man.

2:00am–Fairfield–One in custody after trying to break in to cars at the Metro Train Station.

7/5/2012

11:19pm–Bridgeport–Police break up a large fight behind Home Depot on Houston and Dodd Ave. (behind Home Depot ) with one firearm recovered.

5:20pm–Fairfield–#cttraffic–Report of a motor vehicle accident Merritt Parkway northbound between exits 44 and 46 .

3:19pm–Bridgeport– #cttraffic– I-95 northbound rollover car accident between exits 27 and 28.  Everyone involved in the rollover accident on I-95 between exits 27 and 28 were fine and refused medical attention.

3:03pm–Fairfield– Jane Doe reported to police after getting into a heated argument with the dog owner that it is dangerous to leave their dog in the minvan in this heat in front o f Bodega Taco Bar, 1700 Post Road. Police warned the dog owner.

10:22am–Bridgeport–Man in his underwear with his dog rolling around in the grass on Manila Street.  Jumps into the back seat of the squad car when police arrive.  There is a possibility he is on some sort of narcotic and police requesting medics.

1:18am–Stratford–Reports of a man shot in the back outside 256 Woodend Road. Condition of the man unknown at this time.

1:01am–#Bridgeport–Man taking a McNap in the drive thru window at McDonald’s at 4290 Main Street. Police EMTs on scene.

7/4/2012

11:11–Norwalk–Police, EMTs on the way to Laura Street for a stabbing.

11:01pm–Fairfield–Fox Street mother calls police that her daughter is drunk and beating up the boyfriend.

10:01pm–Bridgeport–Woman on Coleman Street reporting a car drove by her while walking and fired four shots in her direction.

6:15pm–Stratford–Man in Walmart with a pocket knife trying to pry security devices off merchandise threatens security with the knife when they approach him. Police now have him in custody as he left the store.

4:08pm–Bridgeport–Fire in the ceiling at 10 Manila Place quickly knocked down by firefighters. Fire marshal requested to the scene to investigate the cause.

2:28pm–Trumbull–Report of a rollover accident on Hawley Lane

2:07am–Bridgeport–Man robbed of a large amount of cash walking on Catherine Street by five black males wearing ski masks.

12:15am–Norwalk–Rollover car accident with one injury on St. Mary’s Lane.

12:00am–Norwalk—Police are looking for a flat black Honda Accord with two black males for a shooting that took place about 20 minutes ago in Norwalk. Last seen on I-95 northbound near exit 15.

7/3/2012

11:42pm–Stratford–Stratford Fire dispatched to help Milford locate two missing Kayakers missing from Silver Sands.

10:56pm–Bridgeport–Carjacking in front of 1190 North Ave. Robber took the victim’s Gold Toyota and fled on North Ave.  Police looking for a black male black shirt, black pants black doo rag taking a 1998 Toyota Camry, displayed a sawed off shotgun.

10:53pm–Stratford–About 20 kids fighting in front of Zach’s Ice Cream on Access Road.

6:21–Fairfield– Fairfiled Police are shutting down Black Rock Turnpike Route 58 at Samp Mortar with primary wires and other wires burning as well as downed trees.

4:04pm–Bridgeport–Report of a child struck by a car a Madison Avenue and Truman Ave.

3:22pm–Bridgeport–Person on a dirt bike hit by a car at Grant Street and Mill Hill Avenue.

3:10pm–#Bridgeport–Police make an arrest of a man with a gun or facsimile on Main and Congress Street.

The physics world was abuzz Monday with early reports that the elusive “God particle” had been detected at Europe’s premier physics lab.  Discovering the particle, formally called the Higgs boson, would finalize physicists’ understanding of how subatomic particles have mass, which gives an object weight. Two international physics teams at the European Organization for Nuclear Research, or CERN, in Geneva will present their results Wednesday. Full story here……

Fairfield, CT – Over Colony Grill pizza pies and across tables decked out with American flags and red and blue balloons, Tony Hwang discussed the issues with local folks that came down to support him at Colony Grill as he launched his Re-Election Campaign for State Representative of the 134^th District (Fairfield/Trumbull).

“It’s an honor and a privilege and I’m extremely grateful for the people who came here to support me as an elected official,” said Hwang. “My critical mission is to ‘commit to the community’ in everything I do and practice legislative government with a common sense approach.”

Looking out at the diverse gathering of supporters, Hwang said, “Our community is represented here – families, youth leaders, seniors, teachers, organizations. They represent the pure essence of what our community is all about.”

With regard to a common sense approach government, Hwang said, “The first thing you want to recognize is that state government needs to reflect the needs and wants of people they represent. However, state government has moved away from that. We have to create jobs, enable business growth, and take the tax burden away from citizens by reducing governmental spending. As we reduce spending, we also have a responsibility to ensure that we protect the most vulnerable and work to enable them to succeed.”

Hwang continued, “We need to balance the role of protecting and enabling the most vulnerable against the financial burden on CT taxpayers. I’m committed to that and am willing to make the hard decision for the long term financial health of our state. I’ve always approached this job with the respect and consideration that I represent everyone.”

Just after 2:15am Sunday morning a car traveling down Fairfield Avenue near Clinton Avenue crashed into a utility pole.  Both occupants were trapped inside the car and firefighters had to cut them out of the vehicle.  Both occupants appeared to be in serious condition.   Fairfield Avenue was shut down at this intersection for about a forty minutes as emergency workers freed the victims.    Police are investigating.

Just after 10pm Saturday night police responded to shots fired on the 400 block of Hollister Avenue which is between Stratford Avenue and Connecticut Avenue.  Witnesses tell us that the victim was shot in a car and ran into a home where he collapsed and died.   Detectives were seen going in and out of the home.  Witnesses also said the victim was with a friend who fled the scene.  There is very little information on this since detectives have just begun their investigation.

A man cleaning out his deceased brother’s apartment had a bit of a surprise when he found a hand grenade among his possessions. The grenade was inside a container, the brother did not want to move it so he immediately called 911. Officials called in State Police who are better equipped in explosives. Often times grenades that are found in veteran’s possessions are training devices with no explosives inside but it is best to err on the side of caution. A neighbor told me the man recently moved into the complex before passing. Trefoil Court is subsidized housing owned by the town of Fairfield and has has 30 total units and 30 assisted units for the elderly and disabled. We will let you know the outcome of the State Police’s investigation as soon as it becomes available.

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**Live Breaking News Feed**

7/2/2012

11:30pm–Fairfiedld–Uh oh, time to call Marsillio’s ! Dryer on fire at 34 Smith Street.

10:10pm–Bridgeport–Another shooting, this time at City View Avenue. Man was shot sitting in his car, this time the bullet found his arm. He was taken to St. Vincent’s Hospital with non-life threatening gunshot wound. Police are looking for a 6 foot tall black male wearing a white t-shirt who fled on foot towards Reservoir Ave.

8:12pm–Bridgeport–Watch out pursuit on Mountain Grove from Fairfield Ave.  8:20pm–Party in custody, near Butler and State was the last update I got.

7:18pm–Easton–A four year old has gone through a glass door, possibly cutting her artery on her arm at Gate Ridge Road. 2nd tone by town has gone out looking any available EMT.  UPDATE–AMR got dispatched and downgraded the call theit was a hand laceration.

3:26am–Bridgeport–If you are parked at the train station check your car, three cars were just broken in to.

3:18am–Bridgeport–Report of an attempted rape on Williams Street.  Two Hispanic males are sought as suspects.   The woman is bleeding from her head and neck.

3:07am–Bridgeport–Fire on the second floor at 155 Deacon Street.  Fire department on scene opening the wall and going to work.  Fire marshal requested to the scene.  3:15 alarm of fire recalled.

2:44am–Bridgeport–A landlord on Pleasant Street is reporting that evicted tenants left the gas on causing a serious hazardous condition.   Fire department on scene requesting police.

2:01am–Bridgeport–A man at 364 High Ridge Drive wakes up to find a man over him with a flashlight.  The man flees.  The victim finds a knife in his living room left behind.   Police are investigating.

2:12am–Bridgeport–Report of a car crashing into a utility pole at Fairfield Avenue and Clinton Avenue with entrapment.   UPDATE–2 in serious condition driver very serious.

1:12am–#Bridgeport–Bridgeport Police car involved in a minor accident at East Main Street and Ann Street.7/1/2012

1:11am–#Bridgeport– Report of a rollover car accident with entrapment at Barnum and Bishop Ave.

12:48am–#Bridgeport–Car fire at Central Ave. and Trowel Street in an alley way. Witness said the car “blew up”. Car is fully involved.

7/1/2012
8:27pm–#Bridgeport–Bridgeport fire department rescue responding to Seaside Park off #Stratford shores for twenty foot boat in distress. UPDATE–Boater makes it ashore, forgets to let emergency rescuers know.

7:38pm–#Fairifeld–Child bitten in the face by a neighbor’s dog on Pine Creek Ave.

4:10pm–#Bridgeport–Car fire on Hillhouse Avenue (between Main and Beechmont Ave.).

4:02pm–#Bridgeport–Report of an electrical outlet on fire on the first floor of 208 Park Street. Fire department on the way.

12:51am–#Fairfield #cttraffic–I-95 northbound on exit 19 on ramp. Multi car accident with injuries.