3:22pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- EMS in the area, called their dispatch of heavy smoke in the area of Sheridan Street and Ogden Street Extension. Firefighters responded, confirming the smoke in the area. They found a two and half story garage on fire at 47 Mead Street. Within a half hour firefighters had the bulk of the fire knocked down. There were no reported injuries.
#Fairfield, Connecticut--- The Friends of the Fairfield Public Library are once again participating in Fairfield County’s Giving Day, on March 9, 2017. Hosted by Fairfield County’s Community Foundation, with lead sponsor Bank of America, Giving Day inspires and empowers our region to raise as much money as possible for local non-profit organizations in just 24 hours through online donations. From 12:00am to 11:59pm March 9th, donors can go online at https://fcgives.org/designee/friends-of- the-fairfield- public-library to support the Friends and the Fairfield Public Library. The minimum donation is $10 and there is no maximum. Whether you give $10 or $1000, your donation will make a difference! Danielle Sharp, Director of Development for the Friends, says, “This will be our third year…
11:54pm--#Fairfield Connecticut--A truck hit a utility pole and a stonewall on Burr Street near Congress Street knocking out power in the area. Avoid the area. A transformer is reported split in half and leaking. The road is closed at Shetland Road. This news report is made possible by:
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12:34pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- A homeowner on Sheridan Street said a man in a blue Ford Explorer threw a brick in the window of his house. Police locate the driver at Boston and Sheridan. He attempted to take off on police but crashed on Orange Street and then attempted to flee on foot. Cops catch him on Central Avenue. This news report is made possible by:
UPDATE: Possibly happened on Goddard Street. Expect police activity in the area. 11:43pm---#Bridgeport Connecticut-- A stabbing victim just showed up at Bridgeport Hospital in a private vehicle. Initial reports say he was stabbed in the rib area. No word on where in town the stabbing took place. I'm losing count of all the stabbing victims this week. 5 or 6? This news report is made possible by:
11:21pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- St. Vincent's Hospital at 2800 Main Street called police that a pit bull walked through their open emergency doors and into the emergency room. They have him contained.
7:51pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- Police are investigating a stabbing outside Quickie's Market at 165 Washington Avenue. The man was stabbed in the chest.
#Bridgeport Connecticut--On February 24, 2017 Michael Watkins (7/15/90) was shot and killed in front of 438 Berkshire Avenue. Detectives were able to establish that the perpetrator, identified as Jovanne Brown (1/26/96), shot Watkins multiple times. During the course of an altercation, Watkins who had a pistol permit, fired at Brown, striking him in the chest. Brown was transported by private vehicle to St. Vincent's Medical Center for treatment. Brown initially lied to investigators regarding how and where he was shot, but later confessed to Detectives that he shot Watkins. Brown was arrested on February 25, 2017 and charged with felony murder, robbery and weapons offenses. Bond is $1,000,000. The quick arrest in this case would not be possible without the dedication…
4:10pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- The shots fire on East Washington Avenue you will hear will be a 21 gun salute at Luz De Paz Funeral Home at 426 East Washington Avenue. This news report is made possible by: