Bridgeport News: Man Shot

UPDATE: Bridgeport Detective Captain Fitzgerald said the victim was shot one, an entry/exit wound to the leg.  It is a family/domestic fight and the suspect is known to them. 8:33pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- A man was shot twice in the leg at the intersection of Capital and Whitney Avenue.  It does not appear to be life threatening.  No official word at this time on condition or suspect information.   You can help restore Facebook Live reports by donating just $1 a week at: https://www.patreon.com/doingitlocal or a one time donation at: http://bit.ly/2k6VmRY  

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Fairfield Health Department Conducts FREE Screenings for Residents

#FAIRFIELD, Connecticut  – You may have heard that you need to “know your numbers,” which refers to key markers of heart health like blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar, body mass index (BMI), and waist circumference. Although  doctors test most of these numbers at annual check-ups, it’s important that you know your numbers and understand what they mean. By keeping those numbers within a healthy range, you can greatly improve your heart health and reduce your risk for heart disease. February is Heart Health month and the Fairfield Health Department is celebrating by urging all residents to make sure they know their numbers. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and woman, and…

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Craft Salon At Fairfield Woods Public Library

#Fairfield, Connecticut-- Ignite your creative spark while you create new projects with friends at the Fairfield Woods Public Library Craft Salon on Saturday, February 4. The Craft Salon will be held from 10:00 am until noon. Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Be inspired by vintage redwork embroidery and work on a kitchen towel with a heart motif. Participants will learn how to transfer a design to cloth and then embroider the design using a simple stitch. These DIY sessions are so relaxing and fun. Our crafty Saturday will continue from 1:00 to 3:00 pm in the Sewing Salon. Skilled seamstress, Connie Richardson will be joining us to explain the mechanics of making a pattern and executing the layout of…

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Fairfield News: Undocumented Pharmacist Arrested

#Fairfield Connecticut--On Monday January 30th Giraud Dickson 33 of Barnum Ave. Bridgeport, CT. was arrested for Possession of Narcotics with Intent to Sell and Possession of Narcotics within 1,500 Feet of a School after he was found in possession of over 3 pounds of PCP, a powerful hallucinogen. The Fairfield Police Detective Bureau intercepted a parcel containing the large amount of PCP as it was being delivered to a business on Kings Hwy. Giraud Dickson who is a courier for the business took the package into his possession and was arrested by the Fairfield Police shortly after as he was trying to get into his car and leave the area. Dickson was held on a $50,000 bond and scheduled to…

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Bridgeport News: Attempt To Rob School Children

8:11pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- There was an attempt to rob a group of school children from Blackham School's after school recreation program.  The attempted robbery occurred at Amsterdam and Thorme Street.  A person wearing a ski mask fled in a dark colored car.   Just $1 a week will keep our live breaking reports coming to you as they happen.  Please subscribe at: https://www.patreon.com/doingitlocal.  One time donations can be made at: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=vHqk7GcGamLFRX49nQD1-eM19jskZqqdTLhA50jTYU9tdC_iXV5cPwAUmQL1xX95NRj6JG  

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Norwalk News: Firearm/Drug Arrests

#Norwalk Connecticut--On January 24, 2017, Norwalk Detective Bureau responded to 109 Flax Hill Road to locate and arrest Fernando Herrarte. Herrarte was wanted by the Stamford Police Department on charges of Threatening 1, Reckless Endangerment 1 and Disorderly conduct regarding an incident where he had pointed a firearm at a person. Detectives located Herrarte at the residence and took him into custody without incident. Upon receiving consent to search the residence, Detectives located a loaded Glock .357 pistol and additional ammunition. Detectives also located 45.94 grams of marijuana, 61.58 grams of cocaine, a digital scale and $1,630. Herrarte was turned over to Stamford Police Department on their charges. An arrest warrant was issued for Herrarte based on the items located and…

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