Author: Stephen Krauchick

The sweltering temperatures and high humidity didn’t stop Fairfield Warde’s 327 students from graduating. The ceremony was moved along with shortened speeches and no introductions. Cooling areas and water was at the ready and many took advantage of them. Smiles among the students and family were plentiful and the emotions ran high. Congratulations Class of 2012!

Around 7pm the first call went out for a fire at the abandoned factories at Hancock and Railroad Avenue.   The site has seen its share of fires over the winter but this time it affected three of the buildings.  Several firefighters were overcome with heat exhaustion and by the acidic smoke.  Two firefighters have been hospitalized due to heat exhaustion.  Trains passing were slowed to a crawl while traveling through the area.  The mayor’s office has been recommending residents to keep their windows closed to keep smoke from entering their homes. Shelton, Easton, Fairfield and Trumbull are few of the fire companies that provided mutual aid in fighting this fire.

Bill Sheppard, a Army veteran returned home after serving his country to find his former job was no available due to the economy.   He had trouble finding work and started a lawn care business with a push mower.   The veteran put up his metals on E-Bay to raise money for better lawn equipment.   The only bids he got was dozens of calls and e-mails offering assistance.  Fox News DC has the full story here…….

Just before 3pm first responders came to the aid of two teens on bike that were hit by a car on Old Post Road near Belmont Street. Witnesses tell me there was a third teen but he panicked and fled the scene. The teens on the bike were taken by emergency medical technicians by American Medical Response. The injuries did not appear to be life threatening. Police are investigating.

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**Live Breaking News Feed**

6/22/2012

2:18pm–Fairfield–Possible lightning strikes on Pine Creek Road and Round Hill Road.  Fire department investigating.  No smoke no fire.  UPDATE–Fire department says it appears the chimney on Round Hill Road was hit by lightning.

6/21/2012

1:08pm–Fairfield–Harbor Road resident has tractor roll over him and has puncture wounds, tractor is no longer on him.  Police, fire and EMTs on the way.

12:00am–#Bridgeport #ctfire — Fire on the exterior of the home on Rockton Ave. extinguished by homeowner. Firefighters checking for extensions into the home.  UPDATE–Police are looking  for a a black male who apparently started the fire and  fled on foot towards Main Street.  UPDATE–4 black males six feet tall with no shirts on responsible for setting the fire, fled in a black Landrover or Rangefinder.

6/20/2012

10:22pm–Fairfield Homeowner reporting smoke inside their home at 55 Duka Ave. Fire department on scene reporting a light smoke condition in the home, possibly caused by a candle.

10:21pm–Bridgeport–Report of a man having a seizure while driving and crashed into a pole at Evers and Huntington Turnpike.

10:17pm–Bridgeport–Fire department on scene at Fairfield Ave. and Beachview for a dumpster fire at Clearview Inc. Fire extinguished but they want to check inside the building to see if it extended in. Reports of lots of embers on the roof.

4:24pm–Bridgeport–Fire boats on the way for a stranded jet skier approximately 1 mile from the Columbus statue off Seaside Park. UPDATE–Jet skier was brought in by another jet skier, police boat brought the jet ski in. AMR requested to evaluate the boater.

4:00pm–#Bridgeport–Old Town Road near Park Ave. is CLOSED due to a roll over car accident.

3:30pm–Bridgeport–Fairfield Police assist in water rescue at St. Mary’s By The Sea. 2 children were pulled from the water by their mother with no injury.

3:14pm–Fairfield–Two children riding on one bicycle struck by a car. Police, fire and EMTs on the way.

Yesterday we reported as it was happening that Bridgeport Hospital was in a lockdown after two men displayed weapons in the emergency room.  I first heard it on the Bridgeport Police radio but held back making it public just in case it was a false report or over reaction.  At 7:30pm American Medical Response told all ambulance to avoid Bridgeport Hospital until further notice.  At 7:33 Fairfield Police made a announcement to all their patrol officers and that is when we went public with the information.  Many broadcasters said Bridgeport Hospital said they were not on lockdown.  On the 5:30pm news on WTNH they said Bridgeport Hospital said no person ever displayed a gun at the hospital.  We then ask, why was AMR told to avoid the area, Bridgeport Police not only report a lockdown but also warn other police departments?

An dispute between boyfriend and ex-boyfriend got dangerous when the boyfriend shot at the ex-boyfriend early Monday afternoon.  Detective Keith Bryant told me that threats were made on Sunday that they were going to fight, but that never happened.  The ex-boyfriend showed up today to help the girlfriend’s family take out a pool in the backyard.  The boyfriend showed up and began arguing when he took a shot at the ex.  One shell casing was found in front of the home.  The boyfriend fled in a gray Volkswagen Jetta but was stopped a short time later by police.  The gun was found in the car and the man was taken into custody.

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6/18/2012

4:33pm–Bridgeport–Skater down hard with a head injury at the Seaside Park Skate Park.  Police and EMTs on scene.

6/17/2012

11:19pm–#Bridgeport–Police investigating a one year old with her mother at the bar at 2770 Fairfield Ave….caller says it’s the “Brake Fast Bar” police never hear of it. 2770 Fairfield Ave. Googled comes back to Little Joe’s Cafe

8:55pm–#Norwalk–Possible abduction on Huckleberry Lane. Police are looking for a red Jeep Cherokee last seen headed towards the Merritt Parkway. Reports of a woman forced into the Jeep by a male

#Stratford #Bridgeport–Stratford was in pursuit of a vehicle on I-95 that exited 26 and now foot pursuit on Wordin Ave. Update–One in custody after tazing the suspect. UPDATE–Two females still at large that fled on foot. UPDATE–Bridgeport Police apprehend the two women.

8:33pm–Fairfield–Pick up truck into a tree on Black Rock Turnpike by the Hi-Ho Motel.

7:24pm–#Bridgeport–Police radio traffic says Bridgeportt Hospital is currently on lockdown after a gun was displayed in the emergency room. The persons responsible fled by car and no longer on scene.  AMR radio transmission say to  divert patients to other area hospitals.

7:01pm–#Bridgeport–5 people were fighting outside 155 Center Street and one person was stabbed. Police, EMTs on scene.

Rodney King has been found dead at the bottom of his swimming pool. Police believe it to be an accidental drowning.

4:51pm–#Bridgeport–10 year old child struck by a car at Madison and Wayne Ave.

2:15pm–#Bridgeport–Firefighters on scene at 1535 Central Ave. Bridgeport Commons where a car is on fire in the garage under the structure. Firefighters “laying in”.

Shortly after midnight Monday morning Bridgeport Police received a call of shots fired at Brooklawn Avenue and Capitol Ave. Fairfield Police also received a call of shots fired on Collingwood Avenue. possibly near Moody’s Pond. Bridgeport Police received a report that a suspect had fled on foot down Cleveland Avenue. When we arrived on scene all police attention was at the corner of Brooklawn Avenue. and Capitol Avenue. Police were seen collecting evidence, possibly shell casings. Police also interviewed a number of people on scene.

Around 6:30 Sunday evening shots rang out on 400 block of Jane Street in Bridgeport.  Witnesses tell me about twelve shots were fired from one gun, shell casings were found in an area of about a three quarters of the block.  One person was hit in the arm and leg, police tell me it was more of a fleshy wound nothing critical.  Police are following up leads and have just begun their investigation.  As with all breaking news information quickly changes.