Bridgeport News: Subway robbed
9:48pm--#Bridgeport CT--The Subway at 1552 Wood Avenue was just robbed at gunpoint. The suspect, 5'10" husky build, had a gray hoodie pulled over his head, possibly a white bandanna and displayed a black handgun.
GOV. MALLOY MOVES TO SAFEGUARD FOOD BENEFITS FOR 50,000 LOW-INCOME FAMILIES
State Acts Swiftly to Prevent Fallout from 2014 Farm Bill Cuts (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that his administration is taking immediate action to prevent nearly 50,000 Connecticut households from losing vital food benefits through cuts in the recently-passed Farm Bill. Nationally, an estimated 850,000 recipients of the federal Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP, or food stamps) are on the brink of losing a major portion of benefits if states fail to meet new standards of the law. “Connecticut, for one, will not stand by while our low-income families and elders are put at risk by Washington politics,” Governor Malloy said. “I have directed my administration to take all necessary measures to protect…
Southport News: Lives in a $million home, steals tip money to pay for meal
On 02/21/14, Stacy Flanagan of Fairfield, CT was arrested after surrendering herself at Westport police headquarters on an outstanding warrant. On 12/31/2013, Flanagan entered a local restaurant with two small children and stolen a tip jar off of the counter. While the cashier was distracted, Flanagan stole money from a second tip jar to pay for her order. After the surveillance video was aired in the local media, Westport police received an anonymous tip that led to the identification of Flanagan. She later admitted to taking the money. Flanagan was charged with 53-21 Risk of Injury (2 counts) and 53a-125b Larceny: 6th Theft from building. She was released after posting $2,500.00
Bridgeport News: Smoke in a building
12:00pm--#Bridgeport CT--Food burning on the stove is the reason the fire department is at 2249 East Main Street. Good time to use the 50% off lunch coupon at Taco Loco in Black Rock!
Bridgeport News: Crown Chicken Robbed
#Bridgeport CT--Police are looking for a black male in a hoodie with Green Addidas logo on it and white gloves who robbed Crown Chicken at 300 Boston Avenue. He fled on foot south towards Noble Avenue. Police are investigating, not sure if the suspect fowl play....
Today’s Car Fire
5:00pm--#Fairfield CT--Today's car fire was on I-95 northbound near exit 19. A 2013 Volkwagon Golf sustained substantial damage but there were no injuries.
Bridgeport News: Shots fired house hit
1:06am--#Bridgeport CT-- Multiple reports of shots fired on Stratford Avenue and Fifth Street. One report of a bullets shot through a window on Fifth Street. Police investigating.
Bridgeport News: Dead animals
#Bridgeport CT--Police are investigating file #277 for 3 dead chickens and dead cat laid out on a Beecher Street lawn.
Bridgeport News: Armed robbery
8:33pm--#Bridgeport CT--An armed robbery just occurred by 7 teen males at Linen and Oak Street. The victim was hit in the face with the gun and the suspects fled on foot towards Greene Homes. Police are investigating.
Bridgeport News: Child gets hand stuck in elevator
7:33pm--#Bridgeport CT--Firefighters were called to Greene Homes building 2 for a child that had their hand stuck in an elevator door. Firefighters were sent to help extricate the child but the child was freed prior to their arrival.