Flyer Distribution First Thought Suspicious In Black Rock
11:54am--Police investigated suspicious activity off Ellsworth Street after numerous calls from residents. Turns out the four men reported wereistributing flyers for a landscaping company.
Bridgeport Student Advances to National Spelling Bee!
DANBURY -- Shrenik Kankaria couldn't spell "akaryote," but Abram Goda could spell "rubicelle." As a result, Goda, a 12-year-old seventh-grader at the Multicultural Magnet School in Bridgeport, will head to Washington, D.C., in May to compete in the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Connecticut Post has the good news here.......
Gun Pulled On Walgreens Employee
2:43am--#Bridgeport CT--A man known to the employees at Walgreens at 960 North Avenue got into an argument with them and pulled a gun on the employees. The man fled the scene . Police are investigating.
Whose Job Is It?
This is a story about four people named Everybody, Somebody, Anybody, and Nobody. There was an important job to be done and Everybody was asked to do it. Everybody was sure Somebody would do it. Anybody could have done it, but Nobody did it. Somebody got angry about that, because it was Everybody's job. Everybody thought Anybody could do it but Nobody realized that Everybody wouldn't do it. It ended up that Everybody blamed Somebody when Nobody did what Anybody could have done. Sound familiar?
Car Accident in Fairfield
9:12pm--A two car accident sends one woman to the hospital with unknown but non-life threatening injuries on Strafield and Jackman Avenue.
Fundraiser To Benefit the City’s Safe Asleep Program.
Please help Fire Engine Pizza Co located at 2914 Fairfield Ave in conjunction with the Denis Leary Firefighters Foundation raise money for the City’s Safe Asleep free smoke detector installation program that has been credited for saving lives throughout the city. There will be fire trucks, raffles, food specials, and giveaways. Let's kick off the holiday weekend with a party with a cause. This runs TODAY starting at 6pm The Safe Asleep Smoke Detector program offers FREE smoke detectors (installed) to any home in the city, and can be reached 203-335-8835.
Gas Company Work in Fairfield IS Legit
11:14am--#Fairfield CT--Resident on Melville Avenue called police that a heavy set 6'2" man came to her door in what appeared to be a gas company uniform asking to check for corroded pipes. The woman refused and called police because she did not call or have prior notification for the inspection, nor did she see any gas company vehicles in the area. Police are on the way. ALWAYS as for identification before letting anyone in your home claiming to work for a utility you did not call for. UPDATE--Officer sent to the scene says there are stickers on many doors from the gas company. Police confirmed with the gas company that they ARE working in the area checking indoor pipes. When…
Great Sale But Don’t Forget Baby!
11:01am--#Norwalk CT-- Firefighters were called to Kohl's parking lot at 500 Connecticut Ave for a red Mercedes with a baby locked inside of it.
Car Batteries Starting at $40!
That's right starting at $40 but only at the warehouse location at 125 Holland Ave., Bridgeport. Give Larry a call at (203) 368-2300. He's always in early in the morning!
Citizens Working for a Better Bridgeport Public Forum
Stand up and let your voice be heard Bridgeport residents. The time has come to BE the change you want to see in Bridgeport! Citizens Working for a Better Bridgeport is sponsoring a public forum on Saturday March 16, 2013 to discuss the essential House Bill HB-5724. The time has come for you to learn about this bill and contact your legislators and ask them to support this bill. This bill is co‐sponsored by Bridgeport State Representatives Jack Hennessy and Auden Grogins. This bill should be embraced by all who want to see Bridgeport embrace good government practices. Date: 3.26.2013 Time: 2:00 PM Place: Bridgeport Public Library, 925 Broad Street, Bridgeport, CT.