Bridgeport News: Smoke At Bassick
12:02pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters on the way to Bassick High School for smoke coming from a closet. It is reported to be on the Clinton Avenue side, 2F in the new building. This news report is made possible by:
Town Of Fairfield Launches Buy Local Campaign
#Fairfield CT-- The town of Fairfield launched it's Shop Local campaign this week. Mark Burnell, Economic Developer for the town of Fairfield said they are trying to make this an ongoing event not just for the holiday season. Owners of the Spic and Span Market Lori and Gregory Peck said they hope that consumers think twice before purchasing online, that the item may be available online. They realize that the campaign won't cover everything for consumers but that consumers should make an effort to support local businesses who pay local taxes to the town and support local charitable events. The campaign is stressing that fifty percent of money spent locally stays in the local community.
Fairfield News: Animal Cruelty
On 11/14/2018 at 3:59pm the Fairfield Police Department responded to 37 Prince Street for a report of animal cruelty. Officers responded to find several animal carcasses, which are believed to be canine remains, in crates within the residence. Fairfield Animal Control and Detectives responded to the house to further investigate. The remains were removed after a search warrant for the residence was conducted. This case is currently under investigation by the Fairfield Police Detective Bureau and Animal Control Office. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to call the Fairfield Police Department Detective Bureau at (203)254-4840, or Text-A-Tip to CRIMES (274637) This press release is made possible by:
Norwalk News: House Fire
6:40pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters on scene of a structure fire on Rampart Road. First line of attack was a garden hose while the fire hoses were run. Firefighters inside the attic are backing out as the fire is "rolling" on them according to radio reports. This news report is made possible by our sponsor who can Make It Like It Never Even Happened!
Bridgeport News: Parked Cars Hit- Driver Flees
UPDATE: The same car just hit another parked car on Bishop Avenue. 4:55pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police are looking for a gray Honda Accord that hit a couple of parked cars at Branum and Seaview Avenue. The driver fled the scene---Spoiler alert, you left your plate behind so you may want to return to the scene. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport Police Release Video Of Double Homicide Suspect Vehicle
#Bridgeport CT--On October 31, 2018 at 11pm, shots were fired near 848 Maplewood Avenue from the passenger side of a green Mazda MPV minivan depicted in the attached video. Two victims, Myoshi Bagley and David Belle were mortally wounded in this shooting and died from their injuries. The Bridgeport Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in locating the perpetrators and the green Mazda MPV involved in this incident, and request that anyone with information contact Detective Jorge Cintron at 203-581-5227 or call the Bridgeport Police Tips Line at 203-576-TIPS (8477).
Southport News: Woman Stuck In Recliner
3:08pm--#Southport CT--#Fairfield CT-- A patient at Regal Care at 930 Mill Hill Terrace has called 911 because she is stuck in a recliner. She states that she had called for staff a number of times but no one has come to her aid. The 911 dispatcher said a patient advocate came to her aid while on the phone but was unable to assist her. A short time later, police were dispatched for another call for a patient being aggressive to the staff. Yesterday, Daniel Tepfer ot the Connecticut Post wrote an article about a 91-year-0ld man arrested at Regal Care for trying to kiss his wife goodbye. That article can be read here: https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Nursing-home-has-man-arrested-for-trying-to-kiss-13387819.php
Milford News: Smoke In Burger King
1:11pm--#Milford CT-- Firefighters are on the scene of smoke inside Burger King at 1292 Boston Post Road. Firefighters investigating say the restaurant filled with smoke once the heat in the dining room was turned up. It might be from a unit on the roof. The Hamburglar was unavailable for comment. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport Leaf Collection Guidelines
Bridgeport, CT – Mayor Joe Ganim and the Department of Public Facilities today are reminding residents of the Leaf Collection guidelines that requires residents to place leaves, brush and grass clippings in containers to be ready for pickup on recycling day which occurs bi-weekly. Leaves should be placed in brown paper leaf bags (like those displayed in photo), garbage cans with no lids, or open top cardboard boxes. In order to be collected, Bridgeport residents MUST have their desired receptacle at the curbside on their day of recycling pickup, as the truck will pass by only once during that week. Once the truck passes it will NOT return until the following scheduled recycling collection day. Leaves are collected bi-weekly by the Roadway…
Fairfield News: Beach Clean Up
The Fairfield Garden Club Conservation Chairs, Jennifer Bargas and Penny Ross, recognize that one of the, if not the, greatest perks of living in Fairfield is being close to Long Island Sound and its beaches. In an effort to honor this natural gift, a beach clean-up was held on Tuesday, November 13th, from 12 to 1:30PM. Almost 18 pounds of trash was collected and cleaned. Using the “Clean Swell’’ app members were able to record every item of trash picked up. The data is uploaded instantaneously to Ocean Conservancy’s global trash database. This allows researchers to gather and analyze data and then offer informed solutions to make our oceans cleaner and healthier ecosystems. As a member club of the Garden…