9:50pm--#Fairfield CT-- A fire thought to have started in the furnace area of the basement spread upwards and out at 318 Pine Creek Avenue. Firefighters quick response kept it from spreading and kept the damage to a minimum. The fire marshal was called to investigate.
#Bridgeport CT--Mayor Ganim joined Bridgeport Police officials to present annual service and excellence awards to members of the Bridgeport Police Department for outstanding actions during calendar year 2015, including recognition of past military service.
12:22am--Firefighters were called to 1014 Noble Avenue where a pile of clothes caught fire on the third floor, where they quickly put out the blaze. Firefighters said a man was transported to the hospital with minor burns.
#Bridgeport CT-- Krauszer's Food Store at 2579 Fairfield Avenue was robbed at gunpoint by 3 black males ages 15-20. They wore face masks that covered half their face and displayed compact style handguns. The fled on foot down Monroe Street towards PT Barnum Housing according to radio reports. This report is made possible by:
8:33pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A man was robbed by two males in ski masks in the parking lot at 1250 Fairfield Avenue. Taken was his wallet, money and medications according to radio reports. This report is made possible by:
4:15pm--#cttraffic--#Bridgeport CT--Today's vehicle fire is on Route 8/25 exit 3 ramp. No mention of direction but the car is fully engulfed in flames according firefighters. This report is made possible by:
#Fairfield CT--Developers broke ground on a multi-use area on Black Rock Turnpike at Commerce Drive, next door to Bigelow Tea which use to be the old Fitness Edge. The facility is looking to attract young professionals, commuters, empty-nesters with family ties to the community, who want urban conveniences, easy access to NYC with 101 residential apartment units comprised of 4 studios, 73 one- bedrooms, and 24 two-bedroom units. There will also be 14,900 square feet of retail space on the ground floor as well as a covered rear arcade. This development is projected to provide the town of Fairfield with 30-50 permanent jobs, 125-150 construction jobs according to a press release. A Spring/Summer of 2017 completion date is expected. The developers are BRCD…
2:09pm--#Fairfield CT-- Firefighters on scene at BJ's Wholesale Club for a accidental sprinkler head in the chicken area according to radio reports. Fowl play is not suspected......... This report is made possible by:
The Bridgeport Police Detective Bureau Financial Crimes Unit is seeking assistance in identifying the individual seen in this video. The Suspect is wanted for producing counterfeit currency and using it at 2525 East Main St. (Cumberland Farms). Any information regarding the incident or suspect please contact Detective Frank Podpolucha at: 203-581-5210 email: frank.podpolucha@bridgeportct.gov [video width="720" height="480" mp4="http://www.doingitlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Bridgeport-Funny-Money.mp4"][/video]