Author: Stephen Krauchick

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.

Just before 3am a police officer on routine patrol spotted two houses on fire on Orchard Street. The fire appears to have started in a vacant building (the yellow house) and then jumped to the house next door which was occupied. Assistant Fire Chief Ismael Pomales told us they got ahead of the fire and did not let it get ahead of them. The fire appears to have started in the back left corner of the yellow house and then spread through out the house and to the house next door. The Red Cross was originally called to the scene but soon cancelled. No firefighters or civilians were injured in the blaze and fire officials have begun their investigation into the cause.

6/16/2012

10pm–Bridgeport–Man stabbed in the neck at 1213 Park Avenue.    Initial reports sound like the wound is serious, victim being transported to St. Vincent’s Hospital.

1:21pm–Bridgeport–Child struck by a car at 115 Sherwood Ave (between Fairfield Ave. and Wood Ave.) while driving their bicycle.    Fire department on scene, police and EMTs on the way.  Injuries do not sound too serious as the reduce the code to normal travel for incoming first responders.

1:00pm–Bridgeport–Police investigating a burglary at 68 Park Street.

12:49pm–Bridgeport–Police are investigating an assault at Capitol Ave. and Parrot Ave.  Victim had bleach thrown in their eyes.  Not a lot of details on this.  EMTs on scene.
2:00am–#Bridgeport–Rowdy crowd nets a couple of arrests at Tiago’s on State Street.

6/15/2012

11:05pm–#Bridgeport–Report of smoke coming from a window at 1525 Central Avenue. 11:10pm-Firefighters on scene confirming smoke coming from an apartment window. Forced entry necessary. UPDATE–It was food on the stove burning. AMR requested to the scene, possibly smoke inhalation to tenant.

10:38pm–#Bridgeport–Police investigate shots fired by a white BMW with New York plates on Indian Place and then fled onto Chopsey Hill Road.

9:15pm–#Bridgeport-#nakedman– Flasher! Report of a black male in a blue shirt exposing himself on Eaton Street (ironically off Wood Ave.)

8:49pm–I-95 southbound near exit 25 rollover extrication required by fire department. 3 car accident, 4 patients to the hospital .

8:48pm–Bridgeport–Report of fire in a basement at 470 Catherine Street turns out to be a light fixture that caused a smoke condition. No fire.

3:13am–Bridgeport–Report of a homeless man sleeping in the ATM area of the People’s Bank downtown Main Street.

3:07am–Bridgeport–Man reports he was just robbed outside his house at 1,000 block of Division Street.

2:41am–Bridgeport–Report of an armed robbery outside the train station on Water Street. Three black males held up the victim then fled in a white car.

1:01am–Bridgeport–Report of a man sitting on the porch with a shotgun in his pants at PT Barnum Housing Building 18.

12:55am–Bridgeport–Report of woman and man being dragged by a car at Deacon and Bunnell Street. No word of any weapons other than bottles.

12:52pm–Bridgeport–Report of a stabbing at 2926 Fairfield Avenue in front of Assembly of God, another report says it is a woman bleeding from the head, the person responsible was being chased by witnesses.

Once again American Legion has a positive impact on the youth in Bridgeport and surround areas. Saturday June 16h marks opening day, the season runs to the end of August. The league keeps kids entertained throughout summer, it keeps them off the streets and in a positive environment.

McKinley Elementary School in Fairfield came together to surprise and celebrate Muriel Scholz’s 50th Anniversary teaching. As she told us she has no intention of retiring and she has no plans of retiring. Congratulations Mrs. Scholz!

Fairfield–After a report of five dogs being killed by coyotes in town we thought it import to rerun the video Lt. Perez of the Fairfield Police Department did last year.  According to Fairfield’s Animal Control’s website:

Steps that can be taken to reduce coyotes as being a threat around your home include feeding and keeping pets indoors, supervising pets when they are taken outdoors, removing brush-cover that coyotes and other wild animals can take cover in, disposing of trash appropriately, and taking other sources of food or prey into consideration that may be in your yard. Keeping your pet up-to-date on its rabies vaccinations is also an important task that can protect both you and your pet in the event of a wild animal confrontation.

In the event that your pet is attacked by a coyote, do not attempt to break-up the incident with your bare hands, as this is the perfect chance for you to get bitten by both animals. Loud noises like yelling, banging on a metal pan or beeping the horn on your vehicle may scare away the coyote. Use a hand-held portable air horn, which can be purchased at many outdoor or marine sporting goods stores.

If your pet comes into contact with a coyote or other animal, do not handle your pet without using latex gloves. Saliva could remain on your pet’s body. Contain your pet in a room of your house or your garage, away from you and members of your family and call Fairfield Animal Control at (203) 254-4857 or the Fairfield Police Department at (203) 254-4800 and contact your veterinarian as soon as possible.

A federal class action lawsuit against Apple saying Siri commercials are “fundamentally and designedly false and misleading.  The  lawsuit filed by Frank Fazio asked Siri for directions to a certain place, or to locate a store. Siri either did not understand what he was asking or after a very long wait time responded with the wrong answer.”    In its motion to dismiss, Apple said that its website identifies Siri as beta technology, a work in progress.   Read full article here……

6/14/2012

10:32pm–Bridgeport–Police detain two males one female looking into cars on Wayne/Merritt Street area.

9:52pm–Bridgeport-Naked woman walking down East Main from Barnum Ave. EMTs on scene looking for her.

6:02pm–Bridgeport–Man breaks into a police car on Boston Avenue and takes about forty rounds of ammunition and flees on a bicycle. He is apprehended in front of the fish market on Boston Ave. near William Street.
5:52pm–Fairfield–Report of a door to door salesperson working the area of Melville Ave.

5:05pm–Bridgeport–Scooter struck by a car at Huntington Road and Beecher Street.

5:02pm–Bridgeport–Car fire in front of 541 Capitol Avenue.

10:11am–Bridgeport–Police and Fire Departments assisting a man was fishing in a rubber boat who broke an oar and cannot get back ashore off Ferry Access Road.  10:19 Man assisted, rescue complete.

12:27am–Bridgeport–Report of smoke in thes second floor hallway at 2225 Main Street (near Tom Thumb Street).    UPDATE–Turns out to be food burning on the stove.

6/13/2012

9:44pm–Bridgeport–Police do a follow up investigation at Greene Homes Building Two (Highland Ave.) of a man who was stabbed earlier in the day.
9:40pm–Fairfield–There was an attempted robbery outside of the Nauti Dolphin at 1 Carter Henry Drive. Police were looking for a burgundy resembling a Toyota Camry. Suspects were a white male, wearing white shorts and he was 5’10 no facial hair The passenger white female black hair. The man asked a woman for directions then said he had a gun but didn’t want to use it. The woman fled into the restaurant. A car with a woman matching the description was found behind Blinn’s not far from the Nauti Dolphin. The female companion said there was never a gun Police nabbed Jeremy Mitchell at Post Road and North Benson Road. , He was arrested on attempted robbery and breach of peace. He never did have a gun or weapon. The woman was not charged.

6/12/2012

8:40pm–Bridgeport–Fire department on scene of a structure fire at Stratford Ave. and Kossuth Street. Fire department on scene, heavy smoke showing, building appears to be abandoned.

2:40pm–#Fairfield–Gas leak shuts down Unquowa Road in the 600 block at the Ludlowe Middle/High School. UPDATE–2:50pm–Road now open to traffic.

6/11/2012

6:40pm–Stratford–Report of a garage fire at 1030 Stratford Rd.

9:39pm–Bridgeport–Reports of shots fired at Columbia Street and South Ave. Police have found a large number of shell casings and one car with its back window shot out. No injuries police are investigating.

9:32pm–Bridgeport–Reports of shots fired near 600 Pond Street. Police on scene investigating.

12:43–Strong armed robbery just occurred on Taft Avenue. Victim had his cell phone taken. Suspect fled on a bicycle towards Central High School.

12:28pm–Bridgeport–St. Vincent’s Hospital calls police that they have a stabbing victim dropped off by a friend. Unknown where it occurred, police investigating. Wounds are reported to be to the heart and chest area.

6:55am–Bridgeport–Fire officials and police investigating a porch fire at a multifamily house at 1416 Fairfield Ave .

6/10/2012

9:52pm–Bridgeport–Police investigating a report of shots fired between Louisiana Ave. and Minnesota Ave.

7:24pm–Bridgeport–Strong armed robbery on Lyons Terrace. Suspects were a black male with a white tee shirt and a white female last seen crossing Congress Street Bridge and headed towards Greene Homes.

6:20pm–Bridgeport–White Ford SUV hits motorcyclist on North Ave. at Colonial Ave. and takes off. Police have a plate number and know where to find the driver of the SUV.

1:22am–Bridgeport–Fight outside Lancer’s Cafe at 283 Harral Ave has two victims assaulted. One victim driving themselves to the hospital for treatment and another requiring EMTs.

It is with heavy heart that we learned the passing of Joseph Fitzpatrick, a 23 year veteran of the Waterbury Fire Department and owner at Fire Tech Consultants.  Joe was a constant contributor on Facebook on all things important to firefighters.

Joe’s Obituary in the Waterbury Republican reads: “WATERBURY — Joseph William Fitzpatrick, 60, of 557 Washington Ave., died Sunday, June 10, 2012, at Saint Marys Hospital after a brief illness, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Kathleen (Walsh) Fitzpatrick.

Joseph was born in Waterbury Feb. 4, 1952, son of Irene (Krolitski) FitzPatrick of Waterbury and the late Joseph William FitzPatrick Sr. He last worked as an insurance inspector. He was a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, and had a strong interest in politics.

In addition to his wife, and his mother, he leaves his daughter, Colleen FitzPatrick of Waterbury.

Arrangements: Funeral will leave the Kelly-Brennan Funeral Home, 768 Baldwin St., Thursday at 9 a.m. for Basilica of Immaculate Conception for Mass at 10. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery. Calling hours will be Wednesday from 5 to 8 p.m. ”

Joseph is an upstanding man who will certainly be missed.