Stratford News: Kayaker Unable To Paddle Back
4:00pm--#Stratford CT-- A kayaker is stuck on Long Beach near the marsh unable to paddle back. Stratford first responders on the way requesting Bridgeport assistance. This report is made possible by:
Free Languages Classes Taught at the Fairfield Public Library
#Fairfield, CT--Learning a second language is not as difficult as many believe. The Fairfield Public Library has been offering refresher and intermediate Spanish classes on Saturdays at the Main Library, 1080 Old Post Road, for the past year. These classes will continue this spring from 10:30 to noon in the Rotary Room In addition, on Saturday, January 16 the Main Library will be hosting Intro to Three Romance Language classes. Robert Foley, the instructor, believes that learning a second language can be fun and useful for travel. Wouldn’t it be fun to speak a little Italian, French and Spanish? Come to the intro classes which last 30 minutes each. Italian will be taught at 10:30 am, French at 11:00 am, and Spanish at 11:30 am. Now you…
Trumbull Burglary Suspects Similar To Norwalk Suspects
#Norwalk CT--The Norwalk Department of Police Services Detective Bureau is investigating a burglary that occurred on January 11, 2016, at 12:29 a.m. at the Country Convenience Store located at 303 Newtown Avenue. Two male suspects, wearing hooded sweatshirts pulled up in front of the deli in a station wagon. The driver removed a large rock from the vehicle and threw it through the front glass door to the store. Both males then entered, stealing the cash register and multiple cartons of cigarettes before fleeing in the station wagon. Anyone with any information is asked to contact Detective Bell at 203-854-3183 or JBell@norwalkct.org. Anonymous tips can also be given at any of the contacts listed below. Please see the attached photos of the suspects and vehicle Norwalk Police…
Trumbull News: Mobil Station Break In
12:27am--#Trumbull CT-- The Mobil Station at White Plains Road near Daniels Farm was broken into. Police are looking for a silver late 80's Oldsmobile Sierra station wagon. Responsible is a heavy set white male in a dark winter coat and a black male in a dark colored hoodie according to radio reports. This report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Threatening With A Gun
4:37pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police were called to a house at the intersection of Park Avenue and Cottage Street where a man was threatening another man with a gun.
Bridgeport News: Mother/Child Hit By Truck Mom Dies
#BRIDGEPORT – Bridgeport Police released the following information regarding a fatal accident involving two pedestrians in downtown Bridgeport: On Jan 11, 2016 at 1530 hrs 2 pedestrians, a 41 year old female and her 9 year old son were struck by a GMC pickup truck while crossing John St near the intersection of West Avenue. The female, identified as Carmen Martinez of Fairfield Ave was transported to St Vincent’s Hospital where she died of her injuries. Her son (name withheld) was transported to Bridgeport Hospital and was transferred to Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital for treatment of internal trauma. Family notified. The operator of the truck, Joseph Frazier, 70, of Berkley, MA remained at the scene and was not injured. Traffic Division Serious Crash Investigation…
Bridgeport News: Store Robbed By Young Teen With Gun
3:34pm--#Bridgeport CT-- J&M Grocery at 129 Wood Avenue was just robbed at gun point by a black teen about 15-16 years old. He was wearing a gray hoodie with black pants with 3 white stripes down it according to radio reports. This report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Armed Robbery
1:40pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A report of an armed robbery in the 600 block of Dewey Street. There aren't many details at this time but I'd rather give everyone a heads up to the situation than wait for all the details IF they even become available. This report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Shooting Locks Down/In 3 Schools
UPDATE: Police say one person was shot and transported to St. Vincent's Hospital. 11:02am--#Bridgeport CT-- A shooting at Columbia and Ridge Avenue has locked down Roosevelt, Charter Oak School and the Military Academy out of an abundance of caution. A black male in a black hoodie was seen running through the playground between buildings 15 and 16. Police have found shell casings. It is unknown at this time if anyone was hit, the police spokesperson is verifying. As soon as I know I will update this thread. This report is made possible by: