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…

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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.  

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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…

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Today’s Vehicle Fire

12:23pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- Today's vehicle fire was in Bridgeport at 225 Howard Avenue.  A tractor cab had a dead battery and was charging the battery.  He went inside M.J. Metals when the tractor started on fire.   Sadly the tractor was owned by the man and he now out of work until the insurance settles the claim.   Special thanks to  Daniel for the photo. 

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