Author: Stephen Krauchick

Shortly after 8:30pm firefighters were called to 116 Warner Hill Road for a report of smoke in the kitchen. When they arrived flames as high as 30 were shooting out of the first floor. They quickly advance hoses into the house and pushed the fire out to the garage where the most significant damage took place. There was heat and smoke damage on the second floor. All four adult occupants were evacuated and treated by AMR for smoke inhalation. There were no injuries to firefighters. Firefighters remained on scene past midnight checking for hotspots and overhauling. It is uncertain at this time what caused the fire.

The lights at Roseville Terrace are nothing short of spectacular.  A lot of hard work goes in to it and we got a special behind the scenes look at what it takes to make the magic happen.   There were many challenges faced through the year starting with all the snow we received back in January,  the decorations were buried as well as the thousands of lights.  To make matters worse Hurricane Irene damaged two storage sheds.  They were further delayed putting up the decorations due to the freak snowstorm the week before Halloween.  They were able to overcome all these obstacles and were able to “officially” light up on Thanksgiving Day.

If you live in Fairfield County as visit is a must.  If you drive by you are missing most of the experience, there is so much to see on the porch and backyard.  Admission is free.  The display is up through to New Years Day.  Roseville Terrace is located right off of Black Rock Turnpike in Fairfield, CT.

Bridgeport–Two males entered the Cumberland farms gas station (2525 East Main street ) at approx 2025 hours on 12-9-11 and committed a robbery displaying a firearm the suspects fled the  store on foot towards East Main street.   Suspect with firearm is described as a black male approx. 5’4 black hooded sweatshirt and blue jeans. Second suspect is a light skin Hispanic or black male approx. 5’4 wearing sunglasses and white gloves with a green hooded sweatshirt blue jeans with purple gloves hanging out of pocket and white sneakers.

Bridgeport Police Detective Bureau is requesting the help of the Public in regards to the identity of these two individuals.   All information will be kept confidential.  Anyone with information to this incident can contact Det. James Borrico at 203-581-5294 or 203-581-5201.

With the Holiday forthcoming upon us, were requesting the general public to also be aware of their surroundings, and if they seeanything that appears to be suspicious or out of place to contact their local police department.

Shortly after 2am Saturday morning firefighters were called to 198 Pratt Street (Off Oldfield Rd.) for a fire, all occupants of the building had been evacuated and waiting across the street.  When the arrived they found heavy fire on the first floor and quickly went to work within minutes.  We arrived at the scene within ten minutes from the call and the fire was out and they were checking for extensions.  Assistant Fire Chief Scott Bisson told me that the mother and son were checked out by paramedics and did not require medical treatment.  They will spend the night with relatives.  Bisson said the investigation to the fires cause  has just begun and that  it is too early to speculate a cause.

1:10am–Initially called in as a brush fire at 628 Lindley Street, Ladder 12 rolled on to the scene, peering through the high fencing it appeared to be a structure fire and called in a full alarm.  After gaining entry to the property it was realized to be a  dumpster fire with no exposure to any buildings.  At 1:40am fire officials remain on scene with stubborn smoldering rubbish.

AOL’s local business, Patch, will lose at least $100 million this year and generate paltry revenues, according to documents we’ve obtained from a source.  Read full story…..

Looks like the PC police have threatened members of the House of Representatives against wishing constituents a “Merry Christmas,” if they want to do so in a mailing paid for with tax dollars.    Also told cannot say ‘Happy New Year’ but can say ‘have a happy new year’ – referencing the time period of a new year, but not the holiday,” said a Hill staffer who requested anonymity.  Read full story….

The numbers look a little light.  Facebook was supposed to generate about $4 billion in revenue this year and make $2 billion.  Through three quarters, Facebook’s revenues – according to this source – only came in at $2.5 billion.  Facebook is growing very fast and $1.5 billion is definitely a possibility, but it isn’t a lock.    Read full story……

 

Firefighters had to use the jaws of life to cut a woman out of a sedan after a crash Thursday involving an Ansonia Fire Department truck.  Read full story……

Police Chief Dale Call updated the press on the status of murder investigation of beloved jeweler Yekutiel Zeevi.  Jewelers across the region have been talking about this case and have contributed greatly into the investigation.  Call said they received many tips and video from Jewelers Row in Philadelphia when he visited three days before the Westport murder.  Police released new pictures of the suspect, with new information they report he is a thin, 5-foot 10 manin his early 40s is described as an expensive dresser and a well spoken American who knows diamonds.  They said his facial hair is more of a “couple day unshaven look” as opposed to a beard.   He fled the Compo center in a blue or gray “boxy” vehicle resembling a Scion or Nissan Cube.  If you have any information police are asking you to call them at 203-341-6000.