10:29pm--#Bridgeport CT--The Dominoes deliveryman was just robbed by 4 females and 1male. Pepper spray was the weapon of choice at the corner of Stratford and Hollister Avenue. Taken was the deliveryman's Galaxy phone and the pizzas he had.
5:31pm--#Bridgeport CT--Report of smoke in a building at 43 Hemlock Street. Firefighters on the way.
The Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) today announced that Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo was granted accreditation by AZA's independent Accreditation Commission. Fewer than 10 percent of the approximately 2,800 animal exhibitors licensed by the United States Department of Agriculture are AZA-accredited. Currently, there are only 223 AZA-accredited zoos and aquariums. "By meeting Association of Zoos and Aquariums Accreditation Standards, Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo sets itself apart as one of the top zoos in the world," said AZA President and CEO Jim Maddy. "Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo is a leader in the care and conservation of wildlife, and in educating people about the natural world." To be accredited, Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo underwent a thorough review to ensure it has and will continue to…
3:04pm--#Stratford CT-- Police are on their way to investigate a robbery at the Honeyspot Motor Inn, at 360 honeyspot road.
2:33pm--#Fairfield CT--The secretary at Fairfield Woods Middle School called police for a large overweight man in gray rabbit suit near the ball fields. Additional radio reports said that the rabbit was waiting for a student to get out of class to go the Fairfield Woods Library next door. Myself and police arrived at the same time but did not see hide nor hare of him.
11:41pm--#Bridgeport CT--A fire broke out at 1222 Fairfeid Avenue just before lunch time today. A Yellow Page website says it is the Fountain of Youth Ministries. Upon arrival firefighters found heavy fire on the second and third floor but attacking the fire was delayed by the need to shovel out fire hydrants first. According to radio reports the building was occupied but a search for occupants turned up negative. Firefighters had a handle on the blaze around 12:15pm and are now chasing hot spots. The fire marshal was called to the scene to investigate. There were no reported injuries two people are homeless because of the fire.
2:21pm--#Bridgeport CT--Firefighters on the way to a report of a structure fire at 555 Trumbull Avenue, building 11. UPDATE: Sprinkler head let go in an apartment. No fire.
1:28am--#Stratford CT--Police in pursuit of a car in the Honeyspot area.
1:13am--#Bridgeport CT--A one car crash at Sedgewick Street and North Avenue. The car is reported to be on its side and the driver may not be able to get out. First responders on the way.
