Bridgeport News: Vehicle fire on I-95
10:07am-- Report of a Tractor Trailer fire on I-95 Northbound near exit 27 A
Dog Bite Victim Arrested For Threats, Drugs
(Bridgeport, CT – May 19, 2014) – A 31-year-old man was arrested after he allegedly threatened to shoot a man and his dog, which had bitten him, unless he was paid $300. Officer Carla Remele went to Dover Street Friday on a report of a man being threatened with a gun. She learned that the target of the threats had taken his dog outside when a man approached and asked if the dog was “good.” The owner said he was but when the man approached the dog snapped and cut the man’s face. The suspect, identified as Mechech Housen, of Bridgeport, got angry and, according to the dog owner, pulled out a handgun and demanded money “or I will kill you and your…
Robbers Hold Up Pizza Shop
(Bridgeport, CT – May 19, 2014) – Two males robbed a Main Street pizza restaurant Sunday night. Officer Ferdinand Ferrao Jr. responded to the Papa John’s Pizza shop at 2354 Main St. at 11:40 p.m. on a report of a robbery. He learned that two men entered the store and one brandished a firearm. The robbers took money from the register and from two employees before fleeing on foot. No one was injured.
Police Arrest Man With Stolen Gun, Body Armor
(Bridgeport, CT – May 19, 2014) – A city man was arrested last week after police caught him with a stolen gun and body armor. Officers Keith Hanson and Anthony Caiazzo attempted to pull over a vehicle Thursday night but the driver refused to stop. Police followed the vehicle to Tudor Street, where the driver abruptly stopped and fled on foot. The vehicle coasted backwards and nearly struck one of the officers. Caiazzo detained the remaining occupants of the car. Hanson, after jumping out of the way of the suspect’s vehicle, gave chase on foot of the fleeing suspect. Hanson caught up to the suspect on Dover Street and observed the suspect reaching into his waistband The two struggled and the suspect, later…
Police Seek Assistance in Identifying Robber
(Bridgeport, CT -- May 19, 2014) – Police are seeking the public’s help in identifying a man who held up a liquor store Friday afternoon. The suspect robbed Mendez Liquor Store, 490 East Main St. The suspect walks with a slight limp and displayed a chrome handgun. He stole cash and a bottle of liquor from the business. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Michael Fiumidinisi at 203-576-7601.
Trumbull News: Merritt Crash With Entrapment
2:49pm--#cttraffic #Trumbull CT-- First responders on the way to the Merritt Parkway southbound at exit 49 for a crash with entrapment.
Trumbull News: Head On Collision Huntington Turnpike
10:11pm--#Trumbull CT-- First responders just arriving to a head on collision requiring extrication in front of 2320 Huntington Turnpike. If you like our live reporting as it is happening would you consider helping us continue by donating? We may not be able to continue without your help! http://www.doingitlocal.com/2014/04/can-help/
Norwalk News: Person Shot on Country Club Road
8:58pm--#Norwalk CT-- Report of a person shot on Country Club Road. No details. EMS directed to stage, the scene is not safe for them to enter at this time. If you like our live reporting as it is happening would you consider helping us continue by donating? http://www.doingitlocal.com/2014/04/can-help/
Bridgeport News: Water Flowing From the Ceiling At Church
6:57pm--#Bridgeport CT--First responders on the way to Jesus Is The Answer Church on Gregory Street where water is flowing from the ceiling and from the light fixtures during a service. The building has been evacuated. If the damage is bad our friends at Servpro can make it like it never even happened!
GOV. MALLOY: STATE CAN HELP CITIES AND TOWNS PRESERVE OPEN SPACE
Open Space Grant Program Will Benefit from $5 Million in Funding (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy said today that $5 million to assist cities, towns, and land trusts with the purchase of important lands to protect as open space is expected to be approved when the state Bond Commission meets May 30. “Our open space grant program has played a part in protecting almost 30,000 acres in 81 communities across our state,” Governor Malloy said. “We will continue moving forward with this program because these lands serve to protect critical natural resources, provide convenient places for residents to hike and enjoy the outdoors, and add to the beauty and charm of our state.” The Open Space…