1982 Mack fire engine went on its final call for service in Bridgeport
(Bridgeport, CT – March, 2013) – A 1982 Mack fire engine went on its final call for service in Bridgeport – to bring hope to an island nation 1,500 miles away. The decommissioned pumper left Bridgeport Friday for Massachusetts, where it will be loaded onto a military transport plane and begin its journey to Haiti. “I’d like to thank the Bridgeport Fire Department, which for many, many years took tender loving care of this Mack fire engine. This has many years of life saving left in it,” said Mayor Bill Finch at the send-off ceremony. “The City of Bridgeport is so proud to be able to take its still serviceable fire apparatus and give it to countries that need the help, like Haiti.”
The truck is being driven to Westover Air Reserve Base in Chicopee, Mass., where it will be loaded onto a military transport plane. It ultimately will arrive in Port-au-Prince and be driven to the city of Petion-Ville, a city of 280,000. To make it happen, the city partnered with Haiti-works Inc., a local non-profit dedicated to relief efforts and rebuilding in Haiti after the 7.0 earthquake.
“Today is such a great day for all Haitians,” said Pierre d’Haiti from Haiti-works, Inc . “This is what it is all about. This is not just a red machine going to Haiti. It is hope that we are bringing to the island of Haiti.” Councilwoman Michelle Lyons, who spent a decade doing missionary work in Haiti, was instrumental in making the donation a reality. She also worked with Congressman Jim Himes to bring a resolution to Congress urging municipalities around the country to donate decommissioned equipment to Haiti. “This is an exciting moment,” she said at the send-off.
Deputy Fire Chief Robert Petrucelli said the engine had been used as a spare until last year, when it was taken out of service completely. Usually, the fire department goes through an auction process to dispose of unneeded equipment but City Council passed an ordinance allowing the department to donate equipment to countries in need. The City has previously donated fire trucks to the Dominican Republic.
(Bridgeport, CT – Feb 26, 2013) – A Shelton woman faces multiple counts of threatening after she sent letters containing a suspicious substance to Saint Vincent’s Medical Center.D etective David Garcia led the investigation. He and Lt. Chris Lamaine arrested Theresa Burden, 37, of 71 Sachem Drive in Shelton, today for four counts of first-degree threatening. She was held on $50,000 bond.
Burden is a student of the St. Vincent’s School of Nursing, and the charges stem from threatening letters containing a suspicious substance that have been sent to the hospital commencing on Dec. 12, 2012.
The letters caused alarm on numerous occasions within the institution, resulting in the hospital closing portions of the facility until the substance could be analyzed by state and federal authorities.
Burden was arrested at her home without incident and the motive for sending the letters has not been established. The investigation is ongoing, according to Capt. James Viadero, the head of the Bridgeport detective bureau.
The State Police are currently investigating a similar case in which threatening letters containing a similar substance were sent to the Governor. No arrest has been made in that investigation.
10:58am–#Bridgeport CT #ctfire–City Hall Annex 999 Broad Street a package was dropped off at the Office of Internal Affairs with what appears to be a hand grenade inside. Firefighters reporting a confirmed explosive found at 999 Broad Street, City Hall Annex in the Office Of Internal Affairs. The building has been evacuated and the area is completely sealed off to traffic.
1:50am–Bridgeport CT–Reported structure fire in the basement at 194 Summerfield Ave. Firefighters on scene reporting heavy smoke coming from the structure. 3 lines in operation, all occupants are out of the building. Fire Marshall called to the scene.
2/26
5:16pm–#Bridgeport CT–Firefighters are at the scene of Marina Village with a odor of gas outdoors between buildings 9 and 18.
I met today with Maureen from Lil’ Mo’s Cafe at 2415 Main Street in Stratford. What a great little place right across from the theater (very clean too!). Maureen and her mom use to run the Bun and Burger on Paradise Green. Maureen prides how fresh her food is like all the meat is from Hilltop Butchers on Huntington Turnpike. I didn’t even know butcher shops exist anymore! I look forward eating there with my family and will be reporting on it when I do.https://www.facebook.com/pages/Lil-Mos-Cafe/134702539906389?fref=ts
3:32pm–#Stratford CT– On the corner of Oakland place and Edgewood Street there is a report of a bus fire at the rear of the bus, bus was occupied, unknown injuries, firefighters on the way. UPDATE–I was 2 minutes from the call. When I arrived there was no smoke or fire. It turned out to be an odor investigation. The children on the bus were transferred to another bus that was quickly dispatched.
1:42am–#Norwalk CT-Structure fire at 27 Nash Place. Fire was in the basement and the wood burning stove is suspected. One person was treated for smoke inhalation on the scene. Fire marshal called to the scene.
1:27am–Bridgeport CT #ctfire–Wake up East Side! Tonight’s car fire is in front of 165 Alpine Street
12:44am–Fairfield CT–Two arrested for trying to steal baby formula at the CVS on Black Rock Turnpike.
12:35am–Fairfield CT–Police give two infractions for drugs at Loyola Hall Fairfield University after being busted by security.
2/25
11:06pm–Bridgeport CT–Car left running at Omar’s Market at 15110 East Main Street. It only takes a second……
10:47pm–Shelton CT –Car accident Route 8 northbound between exits 12-13 with possible injuries.
10:01pm–Fairfield CT– EMS and firefighters were called to a Mellville Drive resident who lacerated his writs on a stuck window.
9ish–Bridgeport CT–Police are investigating a possible carjacking in the 400 block of Wood Avenue. Police are looking for a blue 2009 Nissan Altima CT plate-695 XWY
8:51pm–Bridgeport CT–A University of Bridgeport student was robbed at the corner of Park Ave. and University Ave.
7:55pm–Bridgeport CT–ctfire—Bystanders and Firefighters pull a woman from the waters at Captain’s Cove on Yacht Street. Woman was treated for hypothermia
6:51pm–Bridgeport CT–Report of a pedestrian hit by a car at the intersection of East Main and Louisiana Ave.
5:12pm–Norwalk CT–Smoke in the building at Fitness Edge at 542 Westport Ave. Firefighters on the way.
4:59pm–Bridgeport CT–Report of an odor of gas inside Price Rite on 164 Boston Ave. Here come a bunch of fire trucks!
2:57pm–Norwalk CT–Possible structure fire at 35 Glasser Street. Firefighters on the way.
2:14pm–Bridgeport CT–Attempted break in at home in the 700 block Pembroke Street. Man broke in but the alarm system scared him off, the homeowner was home on the 2nd floor and heard him and called police. Keep an eye out if you live in this area.
10:51am–Bridgeport CT–Firefighters on scene at a home on Lakeside Drive with high carbon monoxide readings. The furnace is suspect and has been shut off.
10:49am–Bridgeport CT–Utility worker being threatened because his truck is blocking a homeowners drive. Calls sure are different in in the mornings!
10:12am–Weston–Police are investigating that a city carting truck threw a bottle out the window according to a complainant……….
9:18am–Bridgeport CT–Report of an street robbery at Fairfield Ave. and Iranistan Ave. A man with pantyhose over his face armed with a knife robbed the victim of her phone and wallet.
9:05pm–Bridgeport CT–If traveling on Ash Street watch out for the guy throwing the girlfriends things out in the road.
6:40pm–#Bridgeport CT–Car crashed into a tree at Douglas and Chopsey Hill
6:24pm–Bridgeport CT–Report of a stabbing in the 600 block of Shelton Street. EMS, police on the way. UPDATE– The man that was threatening people there cut himself with the knife. No stabbing! He fled the scene and returned after 7:30pm and was arrested.
5:50pm–Bridgeport CT–Police and fire department have their hands full with about 30 kids running around the Terrace at 555 Trumbull Ave. setting off fire alarms.
Jimmy Johnson wins the Daytona 500. Dale Earnhard Jr. 2nd, Mark Martin 3rd. Danica Patrick finished 8th and the first woman to lead a green flag lap in the 500. No spectators injured.
2:27pm–Stratford CT–Firefighters on the scene Donnelly Appliance Service 1478 Barnum Ave with smoke in the building. They are investigating. No fire just smoke. Possible furnace problem.
1:30pm–Fairfield CT—-Route 58 Black Rock Turnpike is shut down between Nonopoge Rd and Rock Ridge Road due to an accident that is sending 4 to the hospital.
10:11pm–Bridgeport CT–Police receiving multiple calls of about 20 kids fighting in the streets at Trumbull and Reservoir Ave. Update–One youth was assaulted with a hammer but is ok. Two shots were shot at him and his brother as well not hitting anyone or anything.
8:39pm–Bridgeport CT–Two car accident Stratford Ave. and Pembroke Street. 2nd ambulance requested to the scene.
8:12pm–Fairfield CT–Police are at a suicidal stand off at an apartment on Sunnyridge Avenue for almost an hour now. He has registered to him two glocks, and AR-15 and also has 12 gauge pump shot gun. He has been calling friends for help who are in turn calling police. The deputy chief is on scene and the midnight shift has been called in early for police. I will update but I’m not going to the scene, let’s pray the man gets the help he needs. See Feature Story For Video and Updates.
6:52pm–Bridgeport CT–One in police custody on John Street after a break in at 677 Fairfield Ave.
6:24pm–Bridgeport CT–Report of a basement electrical fire now out at 14 Rita Ave. (off Reservoir Ave.) Firefighters on the way to check to ensure its out and to check for any extensions.
5:07pm–Bridgeport CT–Report of two “men” assaulting a pregnant woman on George Street. Police on scene and have them detained and investigating
Daytona FL–Crash sends engine and parts into grandstand. Some spectators treated for injuries, the extent of the injuries not known. One wheel did go about 30 feet into the grandstand. ESPN still covering it live.
3:15pm–Bridgeport CT–Report of a street fight on North Summerfield Ave. and Birdseye Street.
3:40am–Fairfield CT–A male student busted for drugs at Fairfield University, police on the way.
3:04pm–Stratford CT — 600 North Trail Oronoque Village Community Building confirming a light haze near the electrical panel, an odor of electrical burning but nothing locate as of yet. UPDATE–Electrical problem caused electrical heating to burn out. Firefighters turn the power of to the unit to end the hazard.
12:55pm–Bridgeport CT–#cttraffic–I-95 Report of an accident I-95 northbound 27A involving an ambulance with a patient on board.
3:35am–Bridgeport CT–Odor of gas indoors 538 Laurel Avenue 2F, here come a bunch of fire trucks to wake you! UPDATE–Delayed ignition on the furnace.
3:14am–Fairfield–I-95 northbound rest area State Police trying to remove an alleged intoxicated person from a Peter Pan bus…..
3:11am–Bridgeport CT–Police on scene requesting EMS for a man face down on the sidewalk at the corner of Fairfield Ave and Brewster Street in front of Mattie’s Corner.
3:01pm–Fairfield CT–Possible broken toe at Regis Hall at Fairfield University. EMS and toe truck on the way….
2:47am–Bridgeport CT–Wake up Bridgeport! Report of smoke in a building on the 2nd floor at 1130 William Street (off Boston Ave.)
1:01am–Fairfield CT–Two woman busted for drugs at Campion Hall Fairfield University by security. Police on the way.
1:04am–Bridgeport CT–Possible sexual assault at Pleasant Moments, 1 William St. Police on scene EMS on the way.
Just before midnight a Bridgeport Police Officer on routine patrol discovered this garage on fire at the corner of Beechwood Avenue and Howard Avenue. They soon reported the exact location as 1159 Howard Avenue. As firefighters were on the way they also let the firefighters know that there was another garage right behind it that was of brick construction and wood roof on fire yet but firefighters did not let that happen. Firefighters quickly went to work and prevented a complete loss of this two bay garage. Special thanks to Chris Clarke from firstduephotography.smugmug.com for this photo. Check out the great work they do covering the city! Of course a great job to the Bridgeport Fire Department for keeping this fire minor!
11:00pm–Bridgeport CT–Police are looking for two males in an armed robbery that took place at 805 Seltsam Road taking $40 from the victim. The suspects fled on Old Town Road.
10:22pm–Milford CT –Major apartment fire at 79 North Street Building One. We are told it is a rooming house for men. Fire department reporting the landlord has relocated all residents on his own without the help of the Red Cross.
8:01pm–Bridgeport CT–Police manhunt on Edwards and Scott Street. Suspect bailed from car now at the gas station.
8:08pm–Fairfield CT–Water main break on Fairfield Beach Road near the turnaround.
3:17pm–Norwalk CT—Report of a pedestrian hit by a car at Mott and Belden Ave.
2:50pm–Bridgeport CT–A dirt bike crashed into a parked vehicle and the rider suffered a head injury on Kossuth and Sillman Place.
1:50am–Trumbull CT -Car accident with reported numerous injuries Merritt Parkway northbound near exit 49. Black ice reported in the area.
1:02am–#Fairfield CT–A woman at Sunny Ridge Ave. at the High Ridge Apartments has her hand stuck inside a washing machine between the “spinner and machine”
Bridgeport CT–Sorry West Sider’s, crew has been assigned to your power outage and estimate you power restored by 3:11am. 2/19
9:25pm–Stratford CT–Heard a tone I haven’t heard before in Stratford for a “man down”, it sounded like Sikorsky Fire Department. EMS was dispatched for an unknown problem at 6900 Main Street which is Sikorsky.
4:50pm–Fairfield CT– Report of a smell of gasoline in the kitchen of 346 Acorn Lane.
Mayor Bill Finch is calling for an extended public speaking time prior to Tuesday evening’s City Council meeting. The extended public speaking time will begin at 5:30 p.m. At 6:30 p.m., the regular City Council public speaking time will begin.
4:03pm–#Bridgeport CT–Ouch–Pedestrian hit by a tractor trailer in front of 695 East Ave. First responders on the way.
Bridgeport CT–Police update: The victim in today’s shooting at East Side Sport has been identified. His name is Felix Reyes, 65. He is the owner of the clothing store and was shot once during an apparent robbery.
12:40pm–Bridgeport CT–Police on the way to the Subway 926 East Main Street for a sloppily made sandwich and the customer is threatening the store employees.
11:56pm–Norwalk CT–Got an appointment at Wells Fargo Ban at 637 West Ave.? Could be late, there are several people stuck in the elevator and the fire department is on the way to get them out.
Would if I could, make it that easy; a 101 Course. Let’s face it, there is nothing easy about making the largest purchase of your life, or selling something you have put your heart and soul into and now people will be walking through critiquing it. As a Realtor, part of my job is to help you with that. I’m not saying I can take all the anxiety out of it, but I can give you the information you need to make good decisions. As they say, with knowledge comes power.
My name is Cindy Penkoff and I am a Real Estate agent with the Fairfield Coldwell Banker Office. I must admit, not many people can say this, I LOVE my job. It is many of the job things I love all rolled into one; sales, promotion, numbers, staging (decorating), helping people through an exciting and stressful decision and contracts. Yes I like contracts. Contracts are defined, clear, structured and specific. Dot the i’s and cross those t’s. Now if we could work in shoes and music, I would know perfection. J
All of that leads us to the here and now and why I am “talking” to you. It is now one of my jobs to help my readers navigate the world of Real Estate, which is much more than one might think. I want to help with everything from organizing and decorating the house to sell for the holidays to “how much can I afford to spend?”. For the record, I will be handing you off to a mortgage specialist for that one. Understanding why Connecticut State Laws requires “blah” and why a licensed home inspector can save you from the money pit.
But, today is about introductions. Tomorrow we will start to talk about the local markets, what is happening and what we can expect to see because of them.
For now, may I say, it’s been a pleasure and I look forward to this new adventure.
Respect Shout Out To St. Vincent’s Hospital!~ Homeless man requesting a ride to St. V’s not for a medical problem but because it’s cold out and they give him a hot meal as well. That’s what Jesus would do! I know you can’t help the entire city but that is a fantastic testimonial!
2/17
10:47pm–Bridgeport CT– An armed robbery just occurred in the apartment of a woman at 1260 Boston Ave. She was knocked to to the floor and cannot get up.
10:33pm–Bridgeport CT–Police at Bridgeport Hospital investigating a sexual assault on a 14 year old girl by a known person. Because of her age I don’t expect any further updates or details.
7:22pm–#Bridgeport CT–If you give a couple counterfeit twenty dollar bills to the Pizza Hut delivery guy it’s not going to take a lot detective work to figure out who gave it to him…
2:39pm–Bridgeport CT–Quick response prevents car fire from spreading to the building at the Shell Station at 1917 Boston Ave. Firefighters arrived to thick billowing smoke
Firefighters extinguish car fire inside Boston Ave. Shell–Photo by Johnny Fresco
from the middle bay which contributed to the initial reports from 911 callers that the building was engulfed in flames. Fortunately the fire station is located just down the block from the gas station and the ability to quickly get water on the burning Volkswagen in the middle bay prevented the fire from extending elsewhere int the building.
12:27am–Norwalk CT–Two car accident has injured parties in the road and the Laurel Athletic Club on North Ave. hit hard enough by one of the cars to call out the building inspector.
2/16
11:08pm–Bridgeport CT–#nakedwoman– Catherine St. and Washington Ave. a dad reports his daughter is allegedly intoxicated, outside taking her clothes off…….
10:11pm–Bridgeport CT–Man in the 200 block of Pequonnock Street his back window was shot out by a firearm.
8:55pm–Bridgeport CT–Armed robbery outside 1016 Nobel Ave. Man in dreadlocks and gold teeth robbed a woman, he fled towards East Main Street.
8:12pm–Stratord CT–Pedestrian struck by a hit and run car outside 139 Jackson Ave. Police and EMS on the way.
8:01pm–Bridgeport CT–Armed robbery at Marina Village outside building 43 taking the victim’s wallet and $20 by two men one with a sawed off shotgun pepper sprayed the victim. Police on scene with K-9 tracking the suspects
6:37pm–Bridgeport CT–Fire in the garbage chute evacuated building one at the Greene Homes on Highland Ave. Quickly extinguished no extensions
12:31pm–#Seymour CT–Bank robbery at Webster Bank, Route 67. Police are looking for a Green Cadillac Plate # 439 ZOX which comes back to Denver Ave. in Bridgeport. The car was last seen getting off exit 12 on Route 8
11:57am–Fairfield CT–EMS on the way to a sledding accident on Barlow Road at Fairfield University
2:22am–Bridgeport CT–An armed robbery just occurred on Park Terrace by two men with guns. The fled in a dark car possibly a Pontiac down Columbia Street.
1:38am–Bridgeport CT–Police have the hands full with large groups at Madison and Federal and also at the social club on 2200 North Ave.
Bridgeport CT–Earlier tonight I head a police broadcast that cars that were parked at the schools may have been ticketed by mistake. I’ll contact the police spokesman and find out what you should do with your ticket if you got one. This is only for cars that were parked in the school parking lots.
2/15
11:16pm-Bridgeport CT–Report of a large street fight and shots fired at Boston Ave. and Remington Street.
10:04pm–Fairfield CT–Fire and EMS respond to an 84 year old man who was walking along Fairfield Woods Road and Stratfield Road, fell and could not get back up.
9:08pm–Bridgeport CT–A man was just robbed at gunpoint on Madison Ave. and Garfield Ave. The robber took his white GMC Sierra that had a red snowplow on the front. CT Plate 92CJ98 10:17pm–UPDATE–The car was recovered at High Ridge Drive.
8:15pm–Bridgeport CT–The Subway 1739 East Main Street was just robbed at gunpoint by two men.
8:02pm–Bridgeport CT–Another report of a unresponsive person in front of a church this time at 1869 Main Street.
7:55pm–Trumbull CT–EMS on the way to Christian Heritage School 575 White Plains Rd for a 17 year old with a head injury after a fall in the gym.
7:33pm–Fairfield CT–The mulch is on fire….again. At One Rod Highway
6:15pm–Norwalk CT–Man down in bank of snow in front of the Miracle Temple Church of God 2 Trinity Place. EMS on the way.
12:15pm–Bridgeport CT–Bank robber arrested–A city man was arrested Friday after he robbed a bank on the city’s East Side. Police were called to the Bank of America branch at 975 E. Main St. at approximately 12:45 p.m. The robber entered the bank, passed a note to a teller requesting money and the teller complied.However, he did not flee the bank but instead sat down in the lobby. When police arrived, officers found the suspect still inside the bank. He was detained, identified as the suspect and it is in custody. Police identified him as Harold Watt, 43, of 938 State St.He was charged with first-degree robbery and held on $50,000 bond
Looking for escape from the third floorFirefighters do not hesitate to rescue despite a possibility of shots fired
Police were called to 158 Roberts Street around 9:30am Wednesday morning for a report of shots fired. A fire also broke out at the as well and first responders tried to sort out what was taking place. Our residential corespondent Miguel Masso was just trying to get to work for the first time since the blizzard hit. The day before he and neighbors dug out Roberts Street by hand. Fortunately a firefighter was also involved with the dig out and instructed everyone to clear the hydrant that was used to put out this fire. Police had to handle the scene as an active shooter on scene as you can see in the video. Firefighters arrived and rescued a woman from the third floor as flames could be seen on the second floor as captured by resident correspondent photographer Deborah Lee Miller Riley. Police and firefighters also rescued two dogs. Witnesses said a man with emotional problems may have been yelling and screaming in the house to make people think there was a shooting. Police and SWAT team personnel did find a ma on the second floor with burns laying on the floor. No guns were found inside the building. As you can expect police an fire departments are investigating.
Bridgeport CT–A teen from Laurel Court was jailed after threatening to shoot his mother after she complained about him bringing a gun into the house. Marquise King, 18, was arrested Monday and held on $250,000 bond. Officers responded to the home at 6:47 p.m. on a threatening complaint. According to witnesses, King threatened to shoot his mother after she confronted him about having a firearm in the house when she has young children. After the threat, the women hid in a closet and called 911. Police arrived and detained King without incident and, after getting consent to search the house, police recovered a .357 Magnum handgun, a box of .38-caliber bullets, five .357-caliber bullets and one .22-caliber round. King was charged with carrying a pistol without a permit, threatening, reckless endangerment and two counts of risk of injury to a minor.
2:01pm–Fairfield CT–A air conditioning unit on the roof created a smoke condition at Congregational Beth El on Fairfield Woods Road.
12:51pm–Norwalk CT–Merritt Parkway northbound near exit 40 is SHUT DOWN due to a car accident. Extrication with injuries. Two more ambulance requested to the scene.
12:43pm–Norwalk CT –Merritt Parkway northbound near exit 40 is an accident with injuries.
3:44am–Bridgeport CT–Assault on Huntington Road and Nobel Ave. sends one to Bridgeport Hospital.
3:06am–Bridgeport CT–Report of a car crash in front of 233 North Ave.
2/13
1:53am–Bridgeport CT– One in custody after trying to steal an oil truck from Standard Oil on Bishop Ave.
1:19am–Bridgeport CT–Report of a man staggering in the middle of Harmony Street…..Is it from possible intoxication or is the street not plowed?
1:10am–Stratford–Police reporting that Main Street by Sikorsky is very slippery. Requesting public works to treat the road.
12:29am–Bridgeport CT–Father calls police his two sons one 14, the other 18 left home earlier in the evening with a laptop seeking a Wi-Fi signal headed towards North Avenue near the McDonald’s have not returned.
12:00am–Bridgeport CT–Report of a street fight out near McLeavy Green called in by an officer working a detail in the area.
2/12
11:19pm–Fairfield CT –Significant mulch fire at the Greencycle at One Rod Highway.
9:30pm–Bridgeport CT–Odor of smoke indoors at 3900 Park Ave. 6th floor. UPDATE–Police and fire marshal called to the scene for someone starting newspapers on fire in the hallway.
Bridgeport CT–The Department of Public Works reminds all residents and business owners to shovel the sidewalk and walkways in front of their home or business, including curb cuts, for pedestrian safety. If sidewalks are not cleared, the City may clean the sidewalk and charge the owner a fee for doing so, as well as impose a $100 per day fine for violating a City ordinance.
6:50pm–Bridgeport CT– Two busted for pushing snow into the street on State and Yale Streets.
6:00pm–Fairfield CT–Two road rage incident calls to police on Black Rock Turnpike….ahhh we are getting back to normal…..
Bridgeport CT– Report all non-emergency storm-related issues to the City’s Emergency Operations Center at 203.576.1311. Call takers are fielding a high volume of calls, please leave a message with your name, address and phone number should it go to voicemail.
12:21pm–#Bridgeport CT–Water main break at Gilman, Balmforth Street and Sailors Lane area. Expect media blitz, for some reason they love these things!
