6:50pm–#Bridgeport Connecticut– Police are investigating a sexual assault that occurred on Soundview Avenue. Police are looking for a black male, 18-22 years of age wearing all black who fled on foot towards Reservoir Avenue. He displayed a small pocket knife.
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#Bridgeport Connecticut–State Senators Ed Gomes and Marilyn Moore (D-Bridgeport) welcomed a significant state investment of funds to rehabilitate affordable housing units in Bridgeport. The State Bond Commission approved $1.98 million in state funding for the project during a meeting February 1, 2017. In total the project will cost an estimated $3.39 million.
Specifically, the new bonding will provide a grant-in- aid to the Bridgeport Neighborhood Trust, Inc., to assist with the rehabilitation of 25 total units at the Bishop Place and Seaview Apartments. “I’m very supportive of any development that helps Bridgeport grow. This is a step in the right direction and I am glad the state has committed to funding such a significant portion of the project,” Sen. Moore said. “The need for affordable housing in Bridgeport is undeniable. With these renovations, low-income families, people with disabilities and seniors on fixed incomes can have better, safer places to call home,” Sen. Gomes said.
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12:42pm–#Bridgeport Connecticut–A trash fire extended to the side of the house of 989 Lakeside Drive, firefighters knock it down before it causes much damage.
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5:11pm–#Bridgeport Connecticut– Fire that started in a living room at 1165 Central Avenue may have spread through the walls and caused a smoke condition on the third floor. All occupants had safely made it out of the two family home. Radio reports said one hose line was in operation and a second hose was on it’s way. Within minutes the evacuation tones sounded and all the firefighters were called to evacuate the home. Shortly flames were shooting through the roof and an exterior attack was used by firefighters and the roof had collapsed. The fire did not extend to any nearby homes. Fire Chief Thode said about 6 people were relocated by the Red Cross and there were no reported injuries.
12:29am–#Bridgeport Connecticut– An off duty New York Police Officer witnessed a crash on Madison Avenue at Garfield Avenue. The black SUV hit a parked car and flipped over blocking Madison Avenue. The occupants in the SUV fled on foot, he gave chase but lost them.
UPDATE: Fairfield Police Press Release: On 02/05/2017 at 10:33pm Fairfield Police responded to a motor vehicle crash into a house on Fairfield Beach Rd. Preliminary investigation revealed that Peter L. Jones of Summit, N.J. was operating his 2011 Ford F-150 pick-up truck eastbound on Fairfield Beach Road when he crossed over the center line and went off the left side of the roadway striking a parked vehicle in the driveway of 1054 Fairfield Beach Road. The truck continued through a front yard, and came to rest after striking the front façade of 1024 Fairfield Beach Road. Peter L. Jones was transported to Bridgeport hospital complaining of shoulder pain. This collision is under investigation by the Crash Reconstruction Unit.
10:50pm–#Fairfield Connecticut– Police are investigating a crash involving a pickup up truck that hit a parked car into a house, through missing the next door neighbor’s house but damaged the tree on Fairfield Beach Road. The pickup finally came to a rest after clipping the corner of the garage and taking out the stairs to 1025 Fairfield Beach Road. There were no reported injuries.
5:11pm–#Bridgeport Connecticut– No Super Bowl Party at 1165 Central Avenue as there is a fire in the living room on the first floor. It may have traveled through the walls as firefighters are reporting smoke on the the 3rd floor as well.
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2:02pm–#Bridgeport Connecticut– Police were dispatched for a large crowd at 3900 Park Avenue. It turned out to be enthusiastic New England Patriot fans from Sacred Heart University according to police radio reports.
Hey get enthused about what to have while watching the game by visiting Fred from Milano’s and bring home a couple of gourmet pizzas for the big game!
#Fairfield, Connecticut- As more and more baby boomers retire, they are notcontent to just sit in the proverbial rocking chair. The Retiree Discussion Group wasrequested as a spin-off from last season’s Creating Yourself in Retirement program at the Fairfield Public Library. Join the discussion on Mondays, February 13, April 10 and May 8 at 7 pm at the Main Library, 1080 Old Post Road. Retirement is a time of enormous change that also promises great rewards. Join the conversation and learn what to expect in retirement and how to make a successful life change. Find out what worked and what didn’t for others navigating this transition. The group will be led by Michael Amorosco, BBA, MBA who has been enjoying retirement for 20 years.
Advanced registration is required due to the limited space. All programs at the Fairfield Public Library are free of charge. For more information about this and other programs, visit us online at fairfieldpubliclibrary.org or call 203-256- 3160. Follow the Fairfield Public Library on Twitter @fairfieldpublib and Facebook @fairfieldlibrary.
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2:00am–#Stratford Connecticut– A car has hit a utility pole taking down pole and wires at Connors and Nichols Lane. No injuries reported.
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