The Westport Police Department Local Union #2080 and Police Benevolent Association will be hosting their annual Holiday Toy Drive, which provides toys for underprivileged children throughout Fairfield County and beyond.The program has been extremely successful in the past, allowing for thousands of toys to be distributed to children who otherwise would have none. We ask for your continued support and generosity to help make this year’s drive as successful as in the past. By doing so, you will bring joy to so many children who often have none. Westport Police Officers will accept new, unopened, and unwrapped toys, as well as cash donations, in the parking lot of ASF Sports & Outdoors, located at 1560 Post Road East, Westport, on…
Bridgeport News: Pedestrian Hit
9:31pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Report of a pedestrian being hit in front of the T-Market at 1482 Reservoir Avenue. The driver fled the scene. This news report is made possible by:
Fairfield News: Hitchhiker
9:25pm--#Fairfield CT-- Here is something you don't see every day, a woman hitchhiking at the rest stop in Fairfield on I-95. State police on the way.
Bridgeport News: Car Taken With Keys
7:40pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A 2010 Honda Accord was taken with keys while at the Boston Avenue Shell. This is an important reminder not to leave your car running unattended not even for a moment. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Carjacking
6:50pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Fairfield Pizza appears to be having a rough time in Bridgeport as another driver was carjacked on Success Avenue at gunpoint. Taken was his 2007 white Subaru, cash and phone. The delivery person then walked to the police station on Congress Street to make the report. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Shoot Out Takes Out Window- No One Injured
3:00PMish--#Bridgeport CT-- Right around 3pm as nearby schools were letting out, police began receiving multiple calls for shots fired on Fremont Street. Police found multiple shell casings at the intersection Fremont and Norman Street. Witness tell me a man was shooting at another man who was running towards State Street. One of the bullets found it's way into the front window of the Red Apple Chinese Restaurant at 957 State Street, fortunately no one was hit in the restaurant nor on busy State Street. No one was reported injured during the shoot out, AMR was at the ready but not needed. Police was quick on the scene and began questioning people matching the shooter's description but so far there have been no…
Stratford News: Bar Robbery Suspect Apprehended
#Stratford News: On 11/28/2017 Eric Chambers age 33 of Bridgeport Connecticut was apprehended by members of the Fugitive Task Force as the result of a warrant issued for his arrest. The arrest stems from his involvement in a Robbery that took place at 2399 Main Street in Stratford in which a victim was shot. The investigation and warrant were completed on November 21 st . He was charged with 53a-134 Robbery in the First Degree. Chambers was given a court date of 12/6/2017. He is being held on a $250,000 bond. (Stratford Police Press Release)
Bridgeport News: City Signs Final Contract On Majestic Theater
#Bridgeport CT-- On Monday, Mayor Ganim and Exact Capital Group LLC, Craig Livingston signed the finalized contract for restoration of the Majestic Theater and Poli Palace to renovate the historic building. This is expected to revitalize downtown bringing a hotel, retail shopping, and apartments to downtown. When I asked Craig Livingston if he was concerned with the hurting retail in the area already he said "you have scale and density for a residential piece, which will create demand for commercial services. You can't have one without the other. This is a story that has played itself out chapter and verse time and time again." "There is no reason it should not happen in Bridgeport, the best and largest city in…
Bridgeport News: Brush Fire
11:40pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters were called to Sherwood Avenue and Laurel Avenue for a pile of leaves on fire. The fire was put out by a homeowner prior to firefighters arrival. Now you know what all the noise was about! This news report is made possible by:
Fairfield News: Images Photography Show
The Fairfield Museum & History Center invites the public to submit photographs to the tenth annual IMAGES Juried Photography Show, which celebrates the exceptional work of talented regional photographers. Submissions through the contest website will be accepted from December 1, 2017 through January 22, 2018. A jury will select approximately 40 photographs for exhibition at the Fairfield Museum from March 1 to April 15, 2018. IMAGES 2018 provides an excellent opportunity for artists to connect with prominent collectors, gallery owners, fellow photographers, and the public. Two grand prize winners will be selected, one Professional/Serious Amateur and one Student. The award for the Professional/Serious Amateur winner is a gallery show in Southport Galleries, and the Student Grand Prize winner will receive…