On 04/18/16 at approximately 1:45am, Westport Police Officer Michael Gudzik noticed a suspicious male standing near the intersection of Compo Rd North and Cross Highway holding an umbrella (weather was clear) and speaking on his cell phone. Officer Gudzik approached the individual, later identified as Tyler Johnson. Through the investigation, Officer Gudzik determined that the suspect was in possession of items that did not belong to him. Investigation revealed that the items recovered at the scene were stolen from a vehicle parked in a driveway in close proximity to where Officer Gudzik located the suspect. While speaking with JOHNSON, additional responding Officer’s located a vehicle parked on the side on the road further north on Compo Rd North. Investigation into that vehicle and its occupants revealed that the operator…
Westport News: Outstanding Warrants
#Westport Connecticut--Jonathan Loeser turned himself in to the Westport Police Department for 2 outstanding warrants for Violation of Probation. The warrants stemmed from a Burglary incident at Athletic Shoe Factory in 2013. He was unable to post the $10,000.00 cash bond. Loeser was assigned a court date of 04/23/15 in Norwalk. This report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Tenant Scams Renter
11:44am--#Bridgeport Connecticut--A Pierce Street renter scammed a potential renter out of thousands of dollars according to radio reports by illegally renting out the apartment. This report is made possible by:
Westport News: Porch Fire
At 11:24 am this morning the Westport Fire department was notified by a passerby that the front porch of a Franklin Street residence was on fire. Fortunately, an occupant was alerted who began applying water and saved the multi-family residence from being taken. Fire department personnel continued applying water to the burning porch and performed salvage and overhaul while the Fire Marshal’s Office investigated the cause. There were no reported injuries and the cause of the fire was determined to be discarded smoking materials. Please use the proper receptacles for discarded smoking materials and open burning of any kind is not allowed in the Town of Westport without a permit. Residents are reminded that we are in a “RED FLAG” warning for brush and forest fires due…
Today’s Rollover Accident
4:17pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut--Today's rollover accident (suggested by a viewer) is at 3600 Main Street at Precious Moments Day Care according to radio reports. A second accident, no rollover at Main and Capital Avenue. No reports on injuries. This report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Fight Over Jordan Sneakers
4:18pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut--A tow truck operator and the car owner are arguing over sneakers in the trunk of a car. Police were dispatched to Jim's Towing at 1250 Kossuth Street is refusing to the car owner who had their car towed have the five pair of new Jordan sneakers in the trunk according to police radio reports.
Bridgeport News: Street Sweeper And School Bus Collide
2:39pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- A street sweeper and school bus with children on board collided on Albion Street. There were no reported injuries but the bus has been delayed by about 40 minutes. See ALL of our posts, not just what Facebook shows you! Go right to our mobile friendly website at DoingItLocal.com
Fairfield News: Propane Leak Inside Home
2:20pm--#Fairfield Connecticut--A gas stove was left on in the basement at 148 Quarter House Lane. The house has been evacuate and firefighters are on the way. This report is made possible by:
Fairfield News: B Fresh B Gone
#Fairfield Connecticut--The B Fresh Grocery Store at 1262 Post Road will B Gone by the end of the month if not sooner. A sign said they will be closed by April 30th but employees told my wife when she was there today they expect it to be sooner. Many of the shelves are empty and they employees said they don't expect any restocking. B Fresh is owned by Stop and Shop which is located down the road in a more visible location. As they say, Location! Location! Location!
Bridgeport News: Brush Fire Scorches Apartment Building
1:16pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut--A brush fire got too close to the Seville Apartments at 1148 William Street and scorched the siding up to the second floor before firefighters were able to put out the flames.