Author: Stephen Krauchick

I had a chance to talk with driver Randy Brown about the 30 year history of the truck Grave Digger Monster Truck. Randy told us the owner Dennis Anderson started out as a mud bogger using a 1957 Ford Pickup body. The truck was put together with what ever parts Dennis could find, competitors would kid him about that. He told them “I’ll take this old junk and dig you a grave with it” and that is how they came up with the name Grave Digger came about. A themed paint job has made it a fan favorite. The Monster Trucks will be performing at the Webster Bank Arena in Bridgeport all weekend. This is a fun event for the whole family. I brought my son when he was 6, again at 16 with his 89 year old grandfather. We all had a blast! Bring earplugs! For more information isit the Webster Bank Arena by clicking here.

Recap of recent sports happenings in Fairfield. We discuss the Notre Dame Lancers in the SWC championship as well as the State playoff pairings for all four schools, Fairfield Prep basketball named team of the week, Fairfield Warde Wrestling, Fairfield Prep hockey ending the regular season, The Wonderland Wizards winning the Pee Wee hockey State Championship, FairfiedPrep diving SCC championship results, Fairfield Co-op and Fairfield Prep ski teams and the Red Baker League Standings

The troubled Fairfield Cab Co., which the state planned to shut down Wednesday for its “free-for-all” operations, was sold this week to Yellow Cab in Bridgeport.  Read full story…..

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12:00am–Bridgeport–Oh No Mo! Fire at Mo’s Barbershop at 1500 Reservoir Ave. quickly knocked down by firefighters. Fire was contained to the front door area without extending elsewhere. Fire marshal requested to the scene.

‎7:12pm–Trumbull #ctfire– Water rescue DRILL at Kaatz Pond off Whitney Ave. This is only a drill.

12:19pm–#Fairfield–Shoplifting team broken up at Home Depot on Kings Highway. One in custody two are being tracked by police around the I-95/Sunoco/Fitness Edge area. I doubt the perps follow us on Facebook or Twitter so its safe to let you know what is happening.

On Saturday February 25,  police were in the area of Pine Street and Bostwick Ave.
and heard multiple gunshots being fired. Upon checking in the area of Club Lo on
Pine Street they found two males suffering from gunshot wounds. Medics were
called and the victims were transported to Bridgeport Hospital. One victim, an
Anthony Small suffered a gunshot wound to the buttocks. He was treated and
then released. Victim Terik Williams suffered numerous gunshot wounds and was
listed in serious condition. One of the bullet wounds was to the head and at that
time he was placed on life support. Through the investigation it was determined
that a vehicle with passengers was lying in wait for the victims and upon nearing
their vehicle passengers from the suspect vehicle opened fire on the victims.

Today (02/28/2012) Williams was removed from life support and he expired from
his injuries.

Police request that anyone with information contact the Detective Bureau at 203-
581-5201. Information will be kept confidential.

SACRAMENTO (CBS13) – A man apparently high on methamphetamine entered a Sacramento welding shop and then fought with police officers before being arrested.  Read full article and see video report……..

The local man who is being criticized for trying to evict his 98-year-old mother from her house says it’s his brother — not his mother — that he wants evicted.
Peter Kantorowski is getting threatening calls and death threats after news stories said he tried to evict his 98-year-old mother from her Fairfield home of almost 60 years on her birthday.
But his son, Kevin Kantorowski, says his father was looking out for his mother’s welfare when he filed eviction papers and that she can stay in her Fairfield house, move in with him or go to a nursing home.
It’s his brother who his father wants to evict because he is not taking proper care of his mother, Kevin Kantorowski said.
“My grandmother can stay in the house as long as someone is there to take care of her,” he said.
He said his father’s side of the story has not been told and that he wants to set the record straight because the media got it wrong.

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11:00pm–Bridgeport Police are looking for a black male 200+ pounds on a scooter black leather jacket Burgundy and hat and Timberland boots. He is wanted for an assault that took place at Berkshire and Williams Street.

11:05pm–Stratford #Trumbull–High speed chase on Broadbridge Ave. then on to Penny Ave Trumbull before police broke off the pursuit. They are looking for a Impala with tinted windows wanted in in incident at Vazzy’s earlier tonight.

‎10:00pm–Waterbury #ctfire–Report of a structure fire at Walnut and Welton Street.

12:19pm–Fairfield–Villa Avenue is closed due to a tree down and on the primary wires. This is reported to be at 33 Villa which right at Brooklawn Ave. UI calling for a 45 minute response and then the have to take down the tree so expect the area closed for the day.

Shortly after 8pm shots rang out at the corner of Reservoir Avenue and Grandview Avenue Sunday night. A man in his early twenties ran in to the T. Market on Reservoir Ave. to ask the store owner to call him an ambulance. Police are looking for a white newer style body style Lincoln, very clean with a sun roof and out of state plates. Witnesses tell us there were at least 30 shots fired. It is uncertain if they shots came from just from the Lincoln or if there were return fire from the man shot or if anyone else were involved. Police found a large number of gun shell casings on Grandview Avenue and one house was hit. The man was transported to a local hospital with non life threatening gun shot to his leg. Police are investigating.

Police and fire are investigating a crash of an SUV into the Card Smart Store located at 2480 Black Rock Turnpike.  The accident occurred around 6:30pm Saturday evening.  special thanks to Jane Holis for posting these photos on our Facebook wall.  Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/pages/DoingItLocalcom/