Bridgeport News: Man Sprayed in the Face
8:19pm--#Bridgeport CT--Police on the way to Bridgeport Hospital where a man was sprayed in the face with a foreign substance by someone he knows. The incident took place on Livingston Place.
Bridgeport Detectives Arrest Suspect Hours After Serious Shooting
#Bridgeport, CT – June 5, 2014 – Police arrested a suspect hours after a daylight shooting that happened shortly before noon today. George Padilla, 24, of Bridgeport, was taken into custody this evening and arrested on counts including criminal attempt at murder. He currently is being booked at Police Headquarters. “This was a brazen shooting that happened in broad daylight,” said Capt. James Viadero. “Through cooperation from the community and great detective work, we were able to apprehend the suspect quickly.” A handgun has been recovered and will be examined to determine if it was the weapon used in the shooting. The shooting happened at approximately 11:30 a.m. near the corner of Beechwood Avenue and Norman Street. The victim, William Merrero, 29, of Bridgeport, was shot…
Bridgeport News: Arrest Made In Today’s Shooting
#Bridgeport CT--Police have made an arrest in connection to the shooting today at Beechwood and Norman Street. William Merrero, 29 was shot multiple times in the head and chest, he is expected to survive the incident.
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Bridgeport News: Man Tries To Run Man Down St. Margaret Shrine
5:46pm--#Bridgeport CT--A man attempted to run down a worker at St. Margaret's Shrine just now. Reports say he attempted to do this one other time. Police just arriving on scene to survey the situation. With flood insurance costs on the rise and new FEMA REGULATIONS implemented, is your elevation certificate up to date? Call Land Surveying Services, LLC at 203-522- 4177 for an updated or new elevation certificate. The crew that measures up.
New Haven News: Pedestrian Struck
1:41pm--#New Haven CT-- Report of a pedestrian struck at 130 crown street. First responders are on the scene.
Fairfield News: Car Crashes Into Strafield Road Home
1:02am--#Fairfield CT--A car traveling south on Stratfield Road left the roadway and crashed into 508 Stratfield Road, at the corner of Jackman Avenue. The driver was shaken up but not seriously injured. Police are investigating.
Motorcycle Crash
9:46pm--#cttraffic--A report of a motorcycle crash on the Merritt Parkway northbound between exits 52 and 53. First responders on the way. Avoid the area if you can.
Everybody Was Kung Fu Fighting
6:20pm--#cttraffic #Milford CT--Police are investigating why a man is practicing his martial arts near exit 40 on I-95.
5:39pm--#Bridgeport CT--Firefighters respond to an oven fire at 210 Washington Avenue. The fire was extinguished prior to firefighters arrival. Firefighters find that the fire did not extend anywhere else. But now you know what the commotion was about! See ALL our posts, not just the ones Facebook lets you see at DoingItLocal.com