Fairfield News: Elementary Student Assaults 4 Teachers

Press release 4/27/2016--- On 4/27/2016, at approximately 1:00 PM, the administration of Dwight Elementary School requested assistance with a student who was experiencing behavioral issues. The student was reportedly throwing chairs and tables in a classroom. Upon the arrival of School Safety Officers, 4 teachers reportedly received minor injuries during the course of managing the behavior. One teacher received a bruise to the leg and was transported to Saint Vincent’s Hospital. One teacher was transported to a private physician by a friend prior to police arrival. Two additional teachers declined any medical attention. No students were injured during the incident. The 10 year old child was released to his parents at the scene. UPDATE: One teacher was transported to St.…

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Bridgeport News: Business Robbed

10:00pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut--Police are investigating a robbery of employees at 522 Pequonnock Street, which Google says it is the Azteca Market. A young black male wearing a gray hoodie with a black hood and black jeans threatened the employees implying he had a gun. Police radio reports say he took their wallets. Police are on scene reviewing surveillance video. The suspect fled west on Pequonnock. This report is made possible by:

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Fairfield’s New Mobile Command

#Fairfield Connecticut--My favorite photo of the day was on Alden Street in Fairfield today. Amid the scare and sadness of a kitchen fire, out comes this kid on his trike like a boss. I posted this on my personal page and someone comments "Fairfield Deploys It's New Mobile Command". Even though there was sadness at the scene, you have to look for something positive!

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Police Officers from Bridgeport, Stratford and Trumbull to Call for Passage of Legislation Clarifying Rules for Open Carry of Firearms

House Bill 5408 Would Require any Individual Openly Carrying a Firearm to Produce their Permit if Asked By Law Enforcement Officers   WHO:             Police Officers from the municipalities of Bridgeport, Trumbull, and Stratford, union leaders with AFSCME Council 4   WHAT:          Police Officers from Bridgeport, Trumbull and Stratford to call for legislative passage of House Bill No. 5408, “An Act Concerning the Presentation of a Carry Permit” which would clarify the law regarding open carry of firearms.  Specifically, it would require anyone open carrying a firearm to present their permit to law enforcement when asked.   WHEN:          Wednesday April 27, 2016 at 11:00 a.m.   WHERE:       Bridgeport Police Memorial, Across Street from Bridgeport Police Headquarters, 300 Congress Street, Bridgeport, CT…

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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.

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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

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