Bridgeport News: Downed Power Lines
1:14pm---#Bridgeport Connecticut-- Report of downed power lines on Village Lane. Expect delays if in that area. This news report is made possible by:
On November 15 th 2016, an adult male victim responded to an advertisement on the mobile app “Offer up”. "Offer Up" is an internet app/site where individuals post and purchase items for sale and typically will meet in person to conduct their respective transactions. The victim in this case was attempting to purchase a used Iphone 6 from a male who identified himself as “John” from “Offer Up.” The victim was directed to Browns Lane in Fairfield by “John”. When the victim arrived he parked his vehicle waiting for the seller. He was quickly approached by a male who identified himself as “John” along with another male suspect carrying a handgun pointing it at the victim stating he was going…
Bridgeport News: House Fire
10:13am--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- 3 fire lines are in operation at a house fire at 118 Bond Street. A police officer on duty spotted the fire and called in the fire department. UPDATE: The American Red Cross is helping two families –four adults – three children after a fire today on Bond Street, Bridgeport. The Red Cross provided assistance to meet the families’ immediate needs. Responders included: M. Prangley, L. Gross, B. Grossman, and D. Heiden. The Red Cross is also providing comfort kits containing personal care items such as toothbrushes, deodorant; shaving supplies and other items a resident might not have been able to gather in the rush to escape the fire. In addition, a recovery envelope containing information helpful to families recovering from a fire, including tips on cleanup; notification…
Bridgeport News: Man Shoplifts Toothpaste
8:04pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- A man fled the CVS at 1875 Boston Avenue with a basket full of toothpaste. There's a pun in this somewhere... This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Attempted Robbery Of Delivery Person
7:11pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut--Police are investigating an attempted robbery of a delivery person at Trumbull and Reservoir Avenue. The delivery person was able to get away from the suspects. Just $2 a month voluntary subscription to DoingItLocal.com will keep us delivering you the breaking news as it is breaking. Please subscribe at : https://www.patreon.com/doingitlocal
Fairfield News: Manhunt For Shoplifters
7:31pm--A second suspect was detained in front of DeSantie Tire Co.. 6:11pm--#Fairfield Connecticut--Police have apprehended one of three wanted for shoplifting at Home Depot on Grasmere Avenue. They fled on mopeds, turned onto Mason Street where they abandoned the mopeds and fled on foot. One was quickly apprehended and the other two fled into the backyards on Pierce Street where K-9 has tracked them into the cemetery. Please support our live reporting by voluntarily subscribing even just $2 a month at : https://www.patreon.com/doingitlocal This will allow us to upgrade our app, purchase the necessary equipment to keep reporting as well as the other many expenses.
United States Senate Youth Program
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) announced on Tuesday that Isha Dalal, a student at Trumbull High School, and Emily Sullivan, a student at Simsbury High School, have been selected as delegates to the 55th annual United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP) – a week-long opportunity for selected high school students who are interested in pursuing careers in public service to learn about the U.S. Government’s processes and leaders. Isha and Emily were chosen to join 102 other student delegates from across the country to attend this year’s USSYP in Washington, D.C., from March 4th through 11th, 2017. “Congrats to Isha and Emily on this achievement,” said Blumenthal and Murphy. “Isha and Emily will…
Bridgeport News: Odor Of Smoke Indoors
11:35pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- Don't go to sleep yet North End! Odor of smoke in the basement at 145 Loftus Circle (off Old Town Road). Here come the firetrucks! This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Crash!
10:34pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- First responders are on scene of a car crash with injuries at 1561 Capital Avenue (near Wood Avenue). The car hit a tree and fence. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Pedestrian Hit
5:30pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut- Report of a pedestrian being hit at Iranistan and State Street. First responders on scene blocking the area up to Norman Street. This news report is made possible by: