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Westport News: Multiple Charges

#Westport CT--On 05/04/2018 at approximately 9:00am, officers were dispatched to 275 Post Road East on a report of a domestic disturbance in the parking lot. Upon arrival, officers learned the female victim had struck the male victim multiple times outside of a parked vehicle. At one point in the argument, the female victim was standing on the sill plate of the vehicle and the male victim took off at a high rate of speed, throwing the female victim from the vehicle. The female victim sustained a minor head injury from impact with the pavement. The male victim was not injured. The female was issued a misdemeanor summons for 53a-181 Breach of Peace and transported to the hospital for treatment. She…

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Bridgeport New: Cops And Barbers

#Bridgeport CT-- On Thursday, the Bridgeport Police met with the community at VIP Barbershop at 464 Huntington Turnpike (same plaza as the 50's Diner).   Police said a number of people from the community came out to visit and enjoy free pizza from Vazzy's Restaurant.  When I asked what was on their mind they said there were no real questions, it was primarily an opportunity to start a dialogue.  Police said they will be having this from time to time in different areas of town.   DoingItLocal also plans on having future Facebook Live with the community to field questions they might have.  We also plan on having community talks hosted by VIP Barbershop.  I'll keep you posted!  

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Bridgeport News: Pursuit

6:39pm--UPDATE: Police have the suspect in custody with the help of K-9. 6:06pm--#Bridgeport CT-- An attempt to pull over a vehicle turns into a pursuit.  Starting on Prospect Street, onto Route 8 northbound getting off exit 4 down Lindley to East Washington and terminated at Pembroke and Boston Avenue.  He then proceeded to hit a car at Pembroke and Berkshire Avenue.  Police started following him at the blazing speed of 10mph around Arctic Street and then he bailed on foot at Central and Deacon Street.  Heavy police presence in the area as they continue looking for him.     This news report is made possible by:

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Bridgeport News: Homeowner Son Puts Out Fire With Garden Hose

8:32pm--#Bridgeport CT-- How about some likes for Samuel Jordon Jr. who jumped out of a second story window barefooted to put out a fire on his front porch?  A call originally went out for a fire in the 300 block of Hanover Street, it turned out to be 2 Lombard Court.  Firefighters said it was a porch fire put out by the homeowner so I figured it couldn't be too big and headed back.  A short time later I hear firefighters saying "all hands working" so I headed back to the scene.  When I pulled up to the scene I saw the assistant chief and I asked if there was a fire or not.  He chuckled and said it was…

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