Bridgeport cop injured in motorcycle crash
A Bridgeport police officer suffered non life-threatening injuries to his head, back and legs after losing control of his motorcycle while escorting a funeral procession. Read full story.......
Theft Involving Porsche Was All A Mistake
[caption id="attachment_6373" align="alignleft" width="150" caption="Liquor store theft a mistake."][/caption] In a story you read here first, a liquor store in Westport located 339 Main Street called police that $700 was taken off the counter was found in the car of the person originating the complaint of the theft. Police originally thought it to be a crime of opportunity and thought a customer driving a silver Porsche took the cash as the clerk was distracted helping a customer. This prompted a search for the Porsche which was located and pulled over on the Merritt Parkway at exit 44 off ramp around 5pm on Friday. No money was found on the vehicle and police did not feel this car was involved in…
Husband of missing Utah woman kills self, two young sons in gas blast…
One of the two young children murdered by their father after an horrific custody battle had provided chilling details of how their mother went missing after a late-night camping trip. Josh Powell killed himself and his two sons Braden and Charlie in a gas explosion in their rented Washington state home on Sunday - two years after their mother Susan went missing .Today one of the family's lawyers said that 7-year-old Charlie 'talked about that they went camping and that Mommy was in the trunk. Mom and Dad got out of the car and Mom disappeared.' Read full story.........
Arson Suspected In Fairfield Pickup Truck Fire
[caption id="attachment_6352" align="alignleft" width="150" caption="Suspects were seen fleeing on foot."][/caption] 12:49am--#Fairfield--Firefighters quickly extinguished a pick up truck fire on Nichols Avenue, which is right off Villa Avenue closer towards Brooklawn Avenue. The truck was fully involved when firefighters arrived. Firefighters were so quick in fact that the fire was extinguished prior to my arrival,I only had a six minute travel time. Firefighters and police suspect arson. Suspects were seen running down Nichols Street and jumped into a car on Villa Avenue that fled eastbound towards Bridgeport. The detective bureau was immediately notified and the investigation is underway. This may be related to a truck fire in Bridgeport on Thursday February 2, 2012. Both vehicles have similar evidence found at the…
Happenings NOW
[SlideDeck id='494' width='100%' height='400px'] 4:28pm--#Stratford #ctfire--Stratford fire is busy today. This time a garage fire in the back of 122 King Street. 3:26pm--#Stratford--#ctfire--Fire department on scene confirms flames visible at 605 Second Hill Lane. 2:55pm#Fairfield--Fulling Mill Lane resident has her hand stuck under the seat of her car, fire department on the way to free her. 1:50pm--#Trumbull--Construction worker injured after falling over 10 feet on Quarry Road near the theaters. 12:01am--#Bridgeport--Report of a motorcyclist struck by a vehicle at Circular Ave. and Fairfield Ave. near the library in Black Rock. 11:38pm—#Bridgeport--Police arrest a tenant at 938 State Street for threatening to shoot the manager of this rooming house. 10:48pm--#Bridgeport—Strong armed robbery on 394 North Bishop Ave. by the dumpsters.…
Housatonic Community College $17.8 Million Grant
The Housatonic Community College (HCC) has been awarded a share of a $17.8 million grant, which will use to create Regional Advanced Manufacturing Center for Southwestern Connecticut at the college. The center will expand the college's manufacturing education capability to give students the 21st century knowledge and skills needed by today's manufacturers. It will feature a manufacturing lab, an engineering/design studio, and a welding lab to be used to support the college's credit and non-credit manufacturing courses.
Connecticut Against Violence
Friday night was the first meeting of a series for Connecticut Against Violence and youths across the city of Bridgeport. Founded by Lt. David Daniels and DJ Kingsley Osei, Connecticut Against Violence will use hip-hop music combined with many and their message to inspire youths against violence.
Pedestrian Struck– Sun in Driver’s Eyes May Be Factor
Shortly after 4pm a pedestrian was struck by a van at the intersection of Maplewood and Park Avenue in Bridgeport. Witnesses told us that the pedestrian lost consciousness briefly. They also told us the bright sun may have been blinded the driver of the van. Police are investigating.
Bridgeport Kicks Off Black History Month
[caption id="attachment_6324" align="alignleft" width="150" caption="Bridgeport Launches Black History Month"][/caption] City Hall Annex was the kick off for Black History Month for the City of Bridgeport. Deborah Caviness kicked off the event and Natalie Pryce was master ceremonies. Mayor Bill Finch brought his insight and introduced the hit of the event Muhammad Drammeh, 12, is an eighth grade honor student who recited President Barack Obama’s historic inaugural speech from memory. Chef Pierre of the Metric Restaurant and Grill on Cannon Street was the big hit with a history and sampling of soul food. The food was so good it will be a future restaurant review for DoingItLocal.com!
Taco Loco Super Bowl Special IS Super!
[caption id="attachment_6317" align="alignleft" width="150" caption="We found the Super Bowl Package To Feed More Than 8 People!"][/caption] Last week Taco Loco Tweeted a Super Bowl Special I had to try. The special claims to feed 8 people, I found this claim to be false. I had six people to help polish this off, we weren't even close. The leftovers fed all six of us again the next day and we still had food left over.! The price is $49.95, if you take the original claim it feeds 8 that's only $6.24 a person! We are talking a meal for the Super Bowl not snacks! The variety will have something for everyone, my father in law and son loved the buffalo wings…