Fairfield News: Sexual Assault At Fairfield U Update
#Fairfield Connecticut-- As we were the first to alert you to, a sexual assault took place at Fairfield University around 11pm Monday night. Police say the victim was lured from a path to a wooded area when she was attacked. The university issued a warning students to "exercise caution and institute the buddy system when walking at night". The state police K-9 was called to the scene but Deputy Chief Chris Lyddy told me the dog did not find the suspect who was only described as a male around 40 years old. University counselors have been with the victim.
Fairfield News: Kitchen Fire
UPDATE: Sources say the dishwasher caught fire... 5:43pm--#Fairfield Connecticut--Firefighters were met with heavy smoke from the front door when they arrived at 182 Alden Street and found a fire in the kitchen Assistant Fire Chief George Gomola told me. The power was secured at the breaker box by firefighters and they check to see if the fire had extended to the second floor or basement. The fire marshal was called to the scene to determine the cause of the fire. It's always first on DoingItLocal! See ALL of our posts, not just what Facebook shows you! Go right to our mobile friendly website at DoingItLocal.com
Bridgeport News: Shots Fired
4:44pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- Shots were fired in the air on Polk Street (near Reservoir Avenue) and the suspects fled in a tan SUV according to radio reports. So far no one or anything reported hit. This report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: WEBE 108 Employee Receives Threats
11:36pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut--An employee of WEBE108 has been receiving threatening messages from an unknown woman via the internet according to police radio reports. Police are at the studio on State Street investigating. This report is made possible by:
Trumbull News:Resident Stealing Light Fixtures
11:20pm--#Trumbull Connecticut--Police are investigating a possible theft of light fixtures at Stern Village at 200 Hedge Hog Road in Trumbull. Stern Village website says it provides affordable housing for low-income seniors and persons with disabilities. This report is made possible by:
Fairfield News: 2 Cars Stolen 1 Found In Water @ Captains Cove
#Fairfield Connecticut--Two cars were stolen in the 200 block of Castle Avenue overnight. One of the cars recovered was found submerged in the water at Captain's Cove. DoingItLocal made the connection and called Fairfield Police who followed up with Bridgeport Police at Captains Cove.
Fairfield News: Power Outage
12:43pm--UPDATE: Police are reporting the power is back on. 10:44am--#Fairfield Connecticut--A reported power outage in the Black Rock Turnpike/Fairifled Woods area. Traffic lights are out use caution. This report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Car Submerged At Captains Cove
7:54am--#Bridgeport Connecticut--First responders were called to 60 St. Stephens Road at the boat launch for a car submerged in the water. Assistant Fire Chief Christopher Martin told me that rescuers were quick to the scene and were already in their scuba gear when Engine 7 arrived on scene and got quickly into the water. There was nobody inside the car, divers used underwater cameras to look inside the Mazda SUV. Scuba divers verified there nobody was outside the vehicle outside of the vehicle. The crane used to place boats in the water was nearby and was used to pluck the vehicle from the water. The car is thought to be stolen. Special thanks to Garth Trotto for alerting me to the…
Fairfield News: Sexual Assault At Fairfield University
11:11pm–@FairfieldU--Police are at Fairfield University to investigate a sexual assault at Gonzaga Hall. State Police have sent in a K-9 to help track a middle aged white male suspect. An active perimeter has been set up on campus. The victim was transported to St. Vincent's Hospital.