#Fairfield Connecticut--On March 16, 2016 at 1:13 PM, the Fairfield 911 Communications Center received a report that a neighbor at 275/277 Jennings Road heard a smoke detector sounding in an upstairs apartment. The Fairfield Fire Department was dispatched to an automatic fire alarm and the first unit arrived on scene within 3 minutes to find smoke coming from the second floor windows. The first floor tenants had evacuated the building and met firefighters outside with their pets. Firefighters entered the 2nd floor of the structure to find heavy smoke conditions throughout. While performing a search for victims and the source of the fire, firefighters found an unconscious victim in a smoke filled bedroom. The victim was confused, difficult to awaken…
Bridgeport News: Stove Fire
11:50am--#Bridgeport Connecticut--Firefighters are on scene at 261 Pacific Street for a stove fire. Time for Plan B for lunch!
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Shelton Crash
10:55am--#Shelton Connecticut--A report of a car into a utility pole with sparking wires at 204 Bridgeport Avenue. First responders on the way. This report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Kitchen Fire
11:20pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Don't go to sleep yet Bridgeport! Report of a possible kitchen or stove fire at 296 Lafayette Street. Here come the firetrucks! This report is made possible by:
Black Rock News: Shots Fired
UPDATE: This is now being reported to be robbery attempt. The shots were fired at him but they missed him. UPDATE: 5 shell casings found on Scofield and Hansen Street. A dark jeep with a black top may be responsible for the shooting. 10:28pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #BlackRock CT--Police are receiving calls for shots in the Brewster/Canfield/Scofield Avenue area of Black Rock. So far no reports of anyone or anything being hit. This report is made possible by:
I-95 Crash
9:50pm--#cttraffic--#Stratford CT-- An accident involving a tractor trailer on I-95 southbound near exit 30 with injuries according to radio reports. Traffic only appears to backed up for an exit. This report is made possible by:
Fairfield News: Dwight School Receives Bomb Threat
11:30 am -- #Fairfield CT -- Dwight School has received a bomb threat from an automated voice type phone call. The school was evacuated and the school has been inspected by police who found nothing. Students will be going back to calls except kindergarten and pre-school who normally dismiss early will be going home according to Lieutenant Perez of the Fairfield Police Department. Some hear Dwight Hall mentioned which is in Fairfield University and it was thought Fairfield University was involved which it wasn't said Perez. This report is made possible by:
Westport News: Homegoods Theft Arrest
In March of 2015, Tamika Davis of New Rochelle NY was arrested by the Westport Police Department for stealing merchandise from Homegoods, 1850 Post Road East. Her vehicle was seized as a result of that arrest. Westport Officer Scinto subsequently applied for a search warrant to determine if more evidence of criminal activity was in the vehicle. Multiple stolen items including clothing and fraudulent gift cards were located in the vehicle. Also found were bags lined with aluminum and magnetic security tag removers. These items are used to defeat store security alarms. On 03/09/16, Davis turned herself in for the active warrant held by Westport. She had a court date on 03/09/16. (Westport Police Press Release) This report is made possible by:
800 Number for Residents Seeking Opioid Treatment and Services
#Hartford, CT– The Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) announced a new toll-free number connecting residents seeking treatment and services for an opioid addiction to local walk-in assessment centers. Residents will now be able to call 1-800-563-4086, 24 hours a day, to connect them or a loved one to a walk-in assessment center in their area. “We need to do everything possible to fight addiction – this is no doubt an alarming nationwide trend. This number is a commonsense step that we hope will support those who need it,” Governor Malloy said. “We encourage anyone who needs help to get it.” Callers who dial 1-800-563-4086 from within Connecticut will be directed to a walk-in assessment…