Fairfield News: Chimney Fire
7:02pm--#Fairfield CT-- Firefighters are on the scene where chimney fire left a smoke condition in the home on Senior Place. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Yoot Nabbed After Man/Youth Hunt
4:40pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A youth was just transported to the Youth Bureau after a brief man/youth hunt on Edwin Street. The teen fled on foot from a stolen car and was found hiding in an unlocked pod unit in an Edwin Street backyard. This news report is made possible by:
Merritt Crash
3:15pm--#Fairfield CT-- #cttraffic--There is a crash on the Merritt Parkway northbound between exits 42 and 44 with injuries. This should start off the Friday commute really nicely! This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Meanwhile In Black Rock….
2:02pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police came across this coffin on a pick-up truck on Canfield Avenue near King Street. There probably isn't anything illegal but after yesterday's arrest for the Park Cemetery grave desecration, I'm sure they aren't leaving anything to chance!
Pursuit Ends In Crash
Westport Police UPDATE: At approximately 12:45am on 12/7/2018, officers were dispatched to a report of a suspicious vehicle after a Bradley Street resident reported a vehicle driving slowly with headlights off and occupants getting in and out of the vehicle. Officers responded to the area and set up a perimeter. Officers observed a black Audi traveling northbound towards Hillspoint Road, away from the area, with at least four occupants. Another officer began to follow behind the vehicle, which was confirmed to be stolen out of Easton after a registration check. Officers attempted to stop the vehicle in the area of Cross Highway. The suspect vehicle evaded police and engaged them in a pursuit onto Merritt Parkway North via exit 42.…
Bridgeport News: Crash!
10:10pm--#Bridgeport CT-- One man escaped serious injury after crashing his car into a tree on State Street near Bostwick Avenue.
Bridgeport News: Bathroom Fire Causes Smoke Condition In High Rise
6:22pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A fire in a bathroom on the 8th floor of 2600 Park Avenue left a smoke condition in the high rise apartment building.
Bridgeport News: Slow Speed Pursuit Ends
6:44pm--#Bridgeport CT-- State and Bridgeport Police were in a slow speed pursuit starting near Bridgeport Hospital then circling Birdseye and Palisades Avenue a number of times before they were taken into custody after being boxed in near Remington and Palisades. This was a state police pursuit with a Bridgeport assist. The car was wanted for a traffic violation, then they discovered a mis-use on the plate (usually means it's stolen). Speeds were for the most part in the mid-20 mph but with gusts of 50mph. Looks like they are going to need our sponsor! [caption id="attachment_70522" align="aligncenter" width="640"] For more info: https://www.thebailking.com/[/caption]
Bridgeport News: Park Cemetery Operator Arrested For Grave Desecration
#Bridgeport CT-- Bridgeport Police began an investigation of the Park Cemetery on Lindley Street back in September 2018 after allegations of digging up old graves to make room for new gravesites. Today, an arrest warrant for Dale LaPrade for interference with a cemetery. She was released on a promise to appear in Superior Court on December 18th. The felony charge is punishable by up to ten years. Police Captain Brian Fitzgerald said this was an unusual case, a first for the city. Fitzgerald cited praise for detectives Kimberly Biehn and Jorge Cintron for their work on this case. What the found was a lot of disturbed dirt, garbage overturned gravestones, old decayed caskets, and human bones. Detectives spoke to cemetery workers, did site surveys…
Fairfield News: Wanted To Be A Sharp Shoplifter
4:44pm--#Faifield CT-- Loss prevention from the Super Stop and Shop at 1160 Kings Highway Cutoff apprehend a suspect leaving the store with his shopping cart loaded with razors and whitening strips. Police on the way. I hope he previously used the whitening strip to smile pretty for the mugshot! This news report made possible by: