2nd Woman Dies Following NYC River Chopper Crash
Sad to report that another person on board the chopper that crashed into the East River has passed. Full video report here:
Local Police Need Your Help
Local Police Need Your Help in identifying these individuals: In Fairfield: [caption id="attachment_4529" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="This woman allegedly stole an employee’s purse containing credit cards. At approximately 6:40pm, the subject fraudulently used one of the stolen credit cards at a bank on the Post Rd, Fairfield. Police are seeking the identity of the woman. Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Bill Young at 203-254-4840, or wyoung@town.fairfield.ct.us. Reference case 11-28946."][/caption] In Bridgeport: [caption id="attachment_4530" align="aligncenter" width="221" caption="Bridgeport Detective Bureau is requesting help from the Public In identifying this suspect, a black male, 5-10’- 6’-3”, wearing a fishing hat , covering his face with a towel in his left hand. This individual is responsible for a least four (4) robberies…
Happenings NOW 10-12 thru 10-15 2011
[SlideDeck id='494' width='100%' height='400px'] 2:33am--#Bridgeport--A stabbing just occurred at Wendy's on Fairfield Avenue. 1:20am--#Bridgeport--Driver falls asleep at the wheel rolls his car on it's side int a parked car on Thorme Street. Driver is ok. Fairfield—Missing Child—Tomlinson Middle School Student who did not show up to school as scheduled today: 13 year old white male, 5’6” 140 lbs curly dyed red hair blue eyes unknown clothing description. He was last seen 8am this morning at the bus stop on Grasmere Avenue. Please call Fairfield Police if you see this child at 203-254-4800 or 911. 11:59pm--#Ridgefield--Police Officer chases down suspects and has one in custody looking for another. They are in the vicinity of the Mobil Gas Station near Grove Street.…
BlackBerry services collapse
Millions of BlackBerry smartphone users have been cut off around 11AM, was affecting online services for consumers all over Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Read full report....
California bans use of tanning beds by minors
(Reuters) - Minors in the state of California will no longer be allowed to use tanning beds after Governor Jerry Brown signed a bill on Sunday prohibiting anyone under the age of 18 from using ultraviolet tanning devices. Read full story.....
Vandalism arrest follows moped chase
STRATFORD -- A 49-year-old local man has been charged with vandalizing four cars with paint stripper and police say he is a suspect in more than 40 other similar incidents. Read full story here....
Monroe Fire Department Open House 2011
The Monroe Fire Department held their open house to the public to show them their capabilities and to create awareness during fire prevention month.
Bridgeport Columbus Day Parade In 5 Minutes
A great day for a parade and many turned out to enjoy the 2011 Columbus Day Parade in Bridgeport.
Arson Suspected-Yacht Street Bridgeport
Fire officials are investigating that the fireat 199 Yacht Street in Bridgeport intentionally set. Around 8pm a call came in for heavy smoke on the fifth floor of this six story apartment complex. Firefighters discovered that rubber was set on fire in the hallway which they quickly extinguished. They called in the fire marshal for an investigation. 199 Yacht Street is across the street from Captain's Cove Seaport.
Little Old Lady Causes Bomb Scare in Fairfield
FAIRFIELD, CT, October 8, 2011: Fairfield Fire Marshal Bill Kessler was on the scene for Hazardous Materials Collection Day in Veterans’ Park this afternoon at about 1:15 when a town resident opened their trunk to dispose of a variety of materials, including a glass pint container of tetrahydrofuran. The chemist from collection contractor Clean Harbors determined that the material may have become unstable and reactive, resulting in calls to Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection and the State Police Emergency Services Unit. While awaiting their response, Fairfield Police closed a portion of Reef Road in the area of One Rod Highway as fire personnel cordoned off a one-hundred and fifty foot safety perimeter. With Fairfield Fire Engine 1 and…