Author: Stephen Krauchick

CHICAGO (CBS) – Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich has been sentenced to 14 years in prison.  U.S. District Judge James Zagel handed down the sentence on Wednesday, shortly after Blagojevich made a plea for leniency, following his conviction on 18 corruption counts.  Read full story…..

As we reported live as it happened a pedestrian was struck by a hit and run driver at the corner of Fairfield Avenue and State Street around 7pm Tuesday night, the victim died of their injuries.  Police have no released the identity of the the victim.

On Wednesday from 5 until about 8 p.m., officers will be canvassing drivers in the area of State and Fairfield to ask if they might have any information related to the accident. Officers are also reviewing any available surveillance camera footage from area businesses for any information.                                                              

If a member of the public has information regarding the accident, they are urged to call the Traffic Division at 203.576.7640.

MILFORD — Stonebridge Restaurant owner Richard Conine confirmed Monday he has reached an agreement to sell his neighboring nightclub, Daniel Street, and a source said it will be turned into a brick oven pizza place.  Read more….

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#Fairfield–Fairfield Police will have an open house at police headquarters Saturday, December 10 at 10am. You will be able to meet key people, express concerns and learn how to protect your valuables. Call Sgt. Sue Lussier, public affairs officer, at 203-254-4829 with any questions.

UPDATE–Police have identified the victim in Tuesday evening’s hit and run accident at the corner of State Street and Fairfield Avenue.  The victim’s name is Gerald Hilaire, 60, of Bridgeport.#Bridgeport–When the fire department was responding to Brewster Street they told the other fire trucks to avoid Fairfield and State Street for a police investigation. That is where a pedestrian was struck earlier. May not be a good sign, I know the victim was in cardiac arrest after being hit.UPDATE–Police confirm victim was killed by a hit and run driver.

7:09pm–#Bridgeport–Tough night to be a pedestrian, another one struck at Fairfield Ave. and State Street.

6;23pm–#New Haven–20 York Street Yale New Haven Hospital ER – walk in stabbing victim collapsed. They are working on him in the trauma room at this time. Numerous marked police units as well as Detectives enroute to the hospital

#Fairfield–Board of Finance meeting tonight at Board of Education office has now been cancelled due to power problems. New date is 12/8 at same time but location is still TBD. You heard about this first and only at DoingItLocal.com!

6:06pm-#Bridgeport–Pedestrian struck at Lincoln and Capitol Ave.

4:55pm–#Trumbull–Report of an odor of natural gas inside Building #4 Apt. 2 at 4132 Avalon Gate.

4:48pm–#Fairfield–There is a transformer fire that is knocking out the first phase of power to 501 Kings Highway East and there are now reports of people stuck in the elevator as a result. This is the office complex where the Board Of Ed is located.

4:40pm–#New Haven–Pedestrian struck by a car at 1605 Whalley Avenue.

11:14am–#cttraffic–2 car accident with a light pole down Route 25 north near exit 2

11:10am–#cttraffic #Bridgeport–Crash at Route 25 northbound near exit 2 and another accident on Fairfield Ave. and Courtland Ave.

10:41am–#Fairfield–74 year old woman crashes her car crashes into a tree at 111 Beach Road.

The Library of Congress and Twitter have signed an agreement that will see an archive of every public Tweet ever sent handed over to the library’s repository of historical documents.  Read full story….

An early morning blazed ripped through Kramer’s Used Auto Parts on Old South Avenue in Stratford shortly after 1am Tuesday Morning. The Fire Marshal just commented the fire is under investigation but the building is a complete loss. Firefighters did not start overhauling the fire until after 3am. At 5:22am firefighters are still on the scene.

Fairfield University Bookstore Shoppers on the Post Road (formerly the Borders Bookstore) were brought in the holiday spirit by the McKinley Singers from McKinley Elementary  School in Fairfield.  Now you can enjoy the sounds of the season with special thanks to Nick’s Precision Automotive in Fairfield for sponsoring this video.

Police are investigating an accident between a pickup truck and First Student school bus on the Black Rock Turnpike southbound near the Merritt Parkway entrance/exit area shortly before 11:15am Monday morning.  One student was on board but there appeared to be no injuries.   No ambulance was on scene nor was one called.  We will update if any further  information becomes available.

ON SATRUDAY December 5, 2011 AT 7:19 PM the Fairfield 911 received a request from a homeowner on Congress Street to check on a roof fire that had been extinguished by her friends.  Jody Hoffman, of 3590 Congress Street noticed a small fire on a second floor porch roof while showing some friends the upstairs of her home.  According to the homeowner sparks and embers from a fire in the fireplace had gone up the chimney and landed on the flat roof of a second floor porch, starting a small fire.  The fire was extinguished by her friends who formed a “bucket brigade” and poured water out the window.  Mrs. Hoffman contacted the fire department “just to be sure” the fire was out.  Lt. Bullard of Engine Company 5, located on Congress Street, arrived on scene and verified that the fire on the second floor porch roof was extinguished. However, the wooden roof and the soffit area near the chimney was on fire.  Lt. Bullard requested a full structure alarm assignment.  The occupants and guests were evacuated from the building.  Firefighters used 35’ground ladders to access the roof and special ventilation saws to open it and expose the fire.  Tarps and fans were used inside to minimize smoke and water damage. Thermal imaging cameras were used to check for extension on exterior walls and extinguish hidden fire.  Engine 5, Engine 4, Engine 2, Engine 1, Ladder 1, Ladder 2, and Car 3 worked together and quickly extinguished the fire before it spread through out the attic.  Chief Felner responded to the scene.  Mutual aid assistance was provided by the Westport Fire Dept. to provide coverage at Station 1 during the incident. The last fire unit left the scene at 9:00 PM.

Shortly after 7pm Saturday night firefighters responded to an apartment fire on the third floor of 223 Washington Avenue.   Firefighters rescued many from the four story Iroquois Apartments.  The fire broke out on the third floor on the left side of the building.  Assistant Fire Chief Ivan Fossesigurani tells us that the tennant of the apartment was in the bedroom with his girlfriend when his son was in a another  bedroom said there was a large pop and the apartment  filled with smoke.  One man on the fire floor suffered a hand burn but refused treatment at the scene.  No firefighter were hurt batteling the blaze.  The fire marshal is on the scene investigating.