Local News

Depressing Day?

A lot of suicide attempts in the area today. We won't report specifics but a Fairfield man today was rushed to the hospital after intentionally swallowing anti-freeze to end his life. Firefighters in Bridgeport cut down a person who attempted to hang themselves, performed CPR and saved their life. In one town a 13 year old was transported for evaluation for suicidal thoughts and in another town (towns intentionally not posted) another 13 year old intentionally attempted to overdose on her psychiatric medication. There appears to be an increase in psychiatric calls but earlier in November 2012 Governor Malloy cut $80 million to health and human services.

Local News

Police Investigate Intentional Gas Break

Mar 12, 2013 Stephen Krauchick

2:44pm--#Bridgeport CT--Police are investigating an intentional cutting of a natural gas line between two tenants in the 1900 block of East Main Street.

Local News

Self Storage Break In-Bridgeport

Mar 12, 2013 Stephen Krauchick

2:16pm--#Bridgeport CT---A renter at Planet Self Storage at 1488 Barnum Ave called police that his storage container and several items are missing.

Local News

Trumbull Business Closings

Mar 12, 2013 Stephen Krauchick

Marie’s serves up its last lunches; Mackenzie’s becoming CVS Two long-time Trumbull Center businesses, with deep town roots, are closing this week. Marie’s Sandwich Shop, 920 White Plains Road, was serving its final customers Monday afternoon, after 47 years. Mackenzie’s Pharmacy, just a few doors down from Marie’s is closing Friday and reopening as CVS on Monday, March 18. Mackenzie’s has been in business for about 80 years. “It’s an economic decision,” said owner Kathleen Hallahan. “Traffic in the center has been significantly reduced and even more so by the loss of Porricelli’s. We can’t keep limping along.” Trumbull Times has the full story here......

Local News

National Shooting Sports Foundation donating 2,500 gun safety locks today

Mar 12, 2013 Stephen Krauchick

The Newtown-based National Shooting Sports Foundation is donating 2,500 gun safety locks to Bridgeport, Stratford, Fairfield and Waterbury to be distributed to residents free of charge. “We encourage residents to pick up a Project ChildSafe safety kit so that they can learn about the options they have to properly and securely store their firearms at home,” said Steve Sanetti, the CEO of the National Shooting Sports Foundation. “We thank Mayor Finch and Police Chief Gaudett for their leadership in helping to raise awareness about preventing unauthorized access and for distributing these firearm safety kits to gun owners.” WHAT: Police chiefs and mayors and First Selectmen from Bridgeport and Stratford announce free gun locks from the National Shooting Sports Foundation. WHEN:…

Local News

Applications Available for Police Citizens Academy

Mar 12, 2013 Stephen Krauchick

(Bridgeport, CT – March 6, 2013) -- The Bridgeport Police Department is accepting applications for its annual Citizens Police Academy, which is designed to give citizens an up-close understanding of the police department and its efforts to prevent and solve crime and protect citizens. “The Citizens Academy provides residents and business owners with an inside look at law enforcement and the city’s police force. It lets community members better know their officers and helps officers better know their community,” said Police Chief Joseph L. Gaudett Jr. “The goal is to build relationships and have the graduates come back to their communities as ambassadors.” The application deadline is March 15, and the academy will be held on Thursday evenings from April…

Local News

Missing Dog Found In Bridgeport

Mar 12, 2013 Stephen Krauchick

UPDATE--Doggie and owner to reunite tomorrow! #Bridgeport CT--Francisco Berrios found this pit bull running on Barnum Avenue this afternoon. He says it was almost hit by cars a couple of times. Francisco has the dog in his home. The dog was found with its collar and leash If you are missing this dog call Francisco at (203) 395-2357

Local News

15 Year Old Followed By Car

Mar 11, 2013 Stephen Krauchick

3:07pm--Bridgeport CT--A 15 year old girl was walking to William Street when a white car started following her on Barnum and Caroline Street and attempted to get her into his car. The girl safely made it to her destination and told her mother who immediately called police. Police are interviewing the girl and her mother now. At the moment police are looking for a four door white car with a silver bumper, no plate number nor make or model. The driver is a dark skinned African American driver about 40 years of age. We will update this post as more information becomes available.

Local News

Fairfield Police Contract Going Before RTM

Mar 11, 2013 Stephen Krauchick

Editorial- The RTM will decide the Fairfield Police Department's Police Contract on March 18th. The police union has been operating without a contract for over two years. That includes two hurricanes and one blizzard of service without complaint. Two weeks ago 5 officers were sent into a wooded area where a man with a gun a during a standoff. The officers did not hesitate to move in when ordered even after a shot already rang out. Why is Fairfield making them wait for a decent contract? Fairfield has a history of being anti-union, dragging on negotiations with the firefighters union and even the nurses union. If you live in the town of Fairfield, please contact your RTM officials listed below…

Local News

Rep Tony Hwang is “Freezin” for Wakeman Boys and Girls Club

Mar 9, 2013 Stephen Krauchick

On Saturday March 23 at NOON, State Rep Tony Hwang is going into Long Island Sound at Jennings Beach as part of "Freezin' for a Reason" Polar Plunge! Rep Hwang realizes that this sounds like an absolutely silly and really "COLD" idea but there is a very good reason for his freezin’ plunge – to help raise money for Wakeman Boys & Girls Club - Southport, Stratfield, Bridgeport! "I can’t think of a better way to celebrate than to do something silly and fun like this to celebrate the 100th Birthday of the Wakeman Club!" Rep Tony Hwang added, "for the past 100 years, The Wakeman Club has helped and made a huge difference in the lives of tens of…

Depressing Day?

Police Investigate Intentional Gas Break

Self Storage Break In-Bridgeport

Trumbull Business Closings

National Shooting Sports Foundation donating 2,500 gun safety locks today

Applications Available for Police Citizens Academy

Missing Dog Found In Bridgeport

15 Year Old Followed By Car

Fairfield Police Contract Going Before RTM

Rep Tony Hwang is “Freezin” for Wakeman Boys and Girls Club

You missed

Fairfield News: Explosion On The Golf Course

I-95 Northbound To Reopen

Stratford Library Offers “Reptile Nook” May 12

LIVE VIDEO FEED OF BRIDGE DEMOLITION ON I-95 IN NORWALK