1:27pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- Police are investigating a shooting at the intersection of Stratford and Hollister Avenue. Bridgeport Detective Captain Brian Fitzgerald confirmed that victim was shot in the shoulder and buttock and was driven by private vehicle to Bridgeport Hospital. 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
1:01pm--#Fairfield Connecticut-- An adult student driver learned the hard way how not to negotiate a turn The car was traveling north on Knapps Highway turning on to Bullard Street. Skid marks can be seen where the car tried to stay on the road, hit the curb, over another curb and hitting the back deck of 323 Knapps Highway. Firefighters said the deck fell on a propane tank on the other side, fortunately it did not rupture. Firefighters will use airbags to lift the deck to remove the tank. There were no injuries. 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
9:45PMish--A viewer sent in this photo of a crash involving a Stratford Police car at the intersection of Barnum and California Street. As soon as police issue a statement I will post it.
11:37am--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- Firefighters are on scene at Aldine Avenue for an odor of gasoline indoors. It was first thought to be an odor of natural gas. They are investigating. This news report is made possible by:
A First Student bus driver reported to police that at approximately 3:58pm on 12/21/16 he was the victim of a "road rage" incident while driving elementary aged school children home from school. While traveling on Morehouse lane in the area of Cedar Rd. a disagreement occurred at the stop sign between the school bus driver and James Berrien. Berrien then followed the school bus, exited his vehicle, and attempted to exchange words with the school bus driver as he was letting students off the bus. Parents of students awaiting their children witnessed the interaction and intervened. Follow-up investigation from the School Safety Unit resulted in a judge signing an arrest warrant for James Berrien. On 01/31/2017 James Berrien turned himself…
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
#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…
2:00pm--#Fairfield Connecticut-- Firefighters are on scene for an of gas indoors at he Board of Education Building at 501 Kings Highway East. This news report is made possible by:
#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…
