Bridgeport News: Burglar Caught

10:44pm--#Bridgeport CT-- How about some likes for Bridgeport's Anit-Crime Division who caught a burglar with the goods?  The Big Flooring Supplies at 1812 Main Street (across from VIP Car Wash)  was being burglarized.  The suspect was caught by the police in the 400 block of Grand Street with the merchandise.  Somehow a wheel barrel was used in the commission of the crime which was being returned to the store by police.   Noticias de Bridgeport: Un Ladron Arrestado 10:44pm – #Bridgeport CT –En la compañía de Big Floor Supplies en la 1812 calle de Main (frente a VIP Car Wash) alguien estaba robando mercancía. El sospechoso fue arrestado por la policía en la 400 Calle de Grand con la mercancía…

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Fairfield News: Smoke Condition In Nursing Home

3:13pm--#Fairfield CT-- Firefighters are on scene at the Cambridge Health and Rehabilitation Center at 2428 Easton Turnpike for a light smoke condition on the 2nd floor in the Chelsea Wing.  The heating unit is thought to be the cause.   This news report is made possible by: Noticias de Fairfield: Humo en un Centro de rehabilitacion 3:13pm – #Fairfield CT – Los bomberos están en la escena en el centro de salud y rehabilitación de Cambridge en la 2428 de Easton Turnpike para un problema de humo en el segundo piso en el Chelsea Wing . Se cree que la unidad de calefacción es la causa.

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Fairfield News: Firefighters Rescue 3 Dogs In House Fire

4:15pm--#Fairfield CT-- Firefighters were called to a house fire at 1346 Stratfield Road Saturday afternoon.  They were met with heavy fire in the back, the right side of the building and the flames were starting to catch the shed in the back and a neighboring home.  Assistant Fire Chief George Gomola praised his firefighters with quickly containing the flames and the rescuing three dogs in the home.  He said with help from EMS from American Medical Response (AMR) the dogs trapped inside probably won't have any ill effects from the smoke.  Two residents in the home told me that the fire started from the outside of the home and then entered the home.  Within the hour firefighters had the fire under control…

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Bridgeport News: Breech Of Peace No Laughing Matter

8:41pm--#Bridgeport CT-- It's no longer a laughing matter after a man was arrested outside the comedy club on Main Street near Markel Court for creating a disturbance.   This news report is made possible by: Noticias de Bridgeport: Perturbación de la paz 8:41pm – #Bridgeport CT –Un hombre fue arrestado fuera del Club de Comedia en la calle Main cerca de Markel Court por crear una perturbación.

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Bridgeport News: Balloons Thought To Cause Power Outage

1:03pm--#Bridgeport CT--Charred mylar balloons are thought to be the culprit in a power outage that causes high power lines to break off the utility pole and onto the canopy of the Valero Gas Station at 406 Huntington Turnpike this afternoon.  Firefighters responded to a fire at the gas pumps.  When the firefighters arrived they found a downed high voltage line arching by the gas pump.  Firefighters used a dry chemical extinguisher and established a perimeter.  United Illuminating was requested to the scene as an emergency response.  They were on scene with fifteen minutes where they secured the power, restrung the line and restored power to the area. Noticias de Bridgeport: Se cree que los globos causan cortes de energía 1:03pm…

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Bridgeport News: Street Robbery

UPDATE: Robbed by 3 males with guns according to radio reports. 1:00am--#Bridgeport CT-- A man was robbed of cash and his cellphone outside of the 1600 block of Barnum Avenue. There was no word if a weapon was involved.   Noticias de Fairfield: Robo ACTUALIZACIÓN: Robado por 3 hombres con armas según los informes de radio. 1:00AM – #Bridgeport CT – Un hombre fue robado de dinero y su teléfono móvil fuera del 1600 Avenida Barnum. No hay noticia si usaron una arma.

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Bridgeport News: Smoke In The Laundromat

8:30pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A faulty heater on the roof filled the laundromat at 316 Wood Avenue.  Firefighters secured the power to the unit and ventilated the laundromat and allowed patrons to return to the store. Noticias de Brigeport: Humo en la lavanderia 8:30pm – #Bridgeport CT – Un calentador defectuoso en el techo llenó la lavandería con humo en la 316 Calle de Wood. Los bomberos aseguraron el calentador y ventilaron la lavandería y permitieron que los clientes entraran al edificio.

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Bridgeport News: House Break-In

4:20pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police are investigating a break-in in the 400 block of Hooker Road.  Entry was made by forcing the back door.   This news report is made possible by: Noticias de Bridgeport: Una entrada forzada 4:20pm – #Bridgeport CT – La policía está investigando una entrada forzada en la puerta de atrás de la casa, la policía están en la 400 Hooker Road. .

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Bridgeport News: Pedestrian Hit

3:09pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A pedestrian was reported hit on Capital Avenue near Madison Avenue.  When first responders arrived they discovered the car also hit a utility pole, also injuring the driver and passenger.  Traffic was significantly backed up in the area as a result.   Noticias de Bridgeport:P eatón fue golpeado 3:09pm – #Bridgeport CT – Un peatón fue golpeado en la Avenida Capital cerca de la Avenida Madison. Cuando llegaron los especialistas de emergencia descubrieron que el carro también golpeó un poste de la utilidad, también lastimando al conductor y al pasajero. El tráfico fue significativamente atrasado en el área.

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