Bridgeport–Shortly before 3pm firefighters were called to 1111 North Avenue for a fire on the 2nd floor. When firefighters arrived they saw flames coming from the right side of the porch. Their concern was the gusty winds that might fan and spread the flames. They quickly got water on the blaze and kept it from spreading. Assistant Fire Chief Dominick Carfi told us they are uncertain what caused the fire and called in the fire marshal to investigate it further. It is speculated a discarded cigarette is to blame.
Happenings NOW 2-18 thru 2-20-2012
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2:44am–#Bridgeport–The hits keep on happening. EMTs responding to a man down, a possible assault victim at Boston and Bond Street near the GE buildings.
2:20am–#Bridgeport–Melee at Railroad and Warren Street with four trauma victims. One struck by a car with leg deformities , second patient stabbed to the abdomen, another with a laceration to his face about 4″ long and 3″ wide, and a fourth with a machete to the left side top his head.
12:38am–#Bridgeport–A 4 year old child was found by police wandering in the street of the 100 block of Mill Hill Avenue. Requesting EMT’s to check the child who appears to be fine. Numerous calls were made to police including a person from Bridgeport Mental Health Department
8:13pm–#Bridgeport–A man was just robbed and stabbed outside the Laundromat in the 1400 block of Fairfield Avenue. Police are looking for three males, 1 light skinned hispanic, husky build around 5’11”. 2 black males one wearing a blue hoodie the other two were wearing army jackets. The were seen fleeing down State Street.
6:20pm–#Bridgeport–Woman reportedly robbed and stabbed on Chestnut Street we learned was attacked from a truck driver with a shovel. The trucker did not have his trailer attached and police have quite a bit of info to possibly identify him.
4:36pm–Bridgeport–Newfield Avenue man tries to hide drugs “where the sun don’t shine” after an encounter with police. He was transported to booking shortly after 5pm.
Milford–Careless smoking at 20 Sharon Court caused a chair to catch fire, they thought they put the fire out, put the chair out on the porch and it re-ignited and burned the siding and up to the attic. Firefighters extinguish the blaze after the home received significant damage.
3:11am–Bridgeport–Police are investigating a break in at Daybreak Doughnut 941 Madison Avenue.
1:46am–Bridgeport–Report of 3 women beating up a man in the 1500 block of Stratford Ave.
12:11am–#Bridgeport–Shooting at Marina Village between buildings 22 and 23. Victim was brought to St. Vincents along with a large gathering of both sides of the shooting. Police quickly restored order. Witnesses tell us he was shot in the back and and upper arm.
Pickup Hits Two Cars And A House in Bridgeport
Around 10:45pm Friday night a pickup truck traveling east on James Street towards Washington Avenue hit two cars, then hit a house and bounced off and back into the road. We were told that an off duty Bridgeport Police Officer on his way home was one of the vehicles struck. There appeared to be no injuries. The driver of the pick up was seen being tested for driving impaired.
Video-Penn. Naked Man Steals Socks From Walmart
A hefty, thirty-two-year-old Pennsylvania man is behind bars after police say he stripped off his clothes in the parking lot of a Walmart, walked naked into the store and stole a pair of socks.
Tetreau Proposes Increase In Taxes For Fairfield
First Selectman Michael Tetreau presented to the boards of Selectmen and Finance Thursday a $272.6 million operational budget for Fiscal Year 2013 (FY2013). The proposed budget carries a 3.61 percent ($9.4 million) increase over the current budget and would, if approved as is, carry a .9 mill increase — or raise most residents’ taxes by 4 percent. Read full story…..
Son wants to evict 98-year-old mom
On Dec. 13, 2011, his mother’s 98th birthday, Peter Kantorowski had his mother served with eviction papers. The eviction has not only caused friction between Mary and Peter, it has split the two brothers, with Jack Kantorowski siding with his mother. Read Full story…..
Major fire at condo complex in Bridgeport
BRIDGEPORT — At least five people were injured and at least 35 have been displaced by a massive two-alarm fire early Thursday morning at the Beechmont condominium complex on Main Street. Read full article……
Pa. smokehouse fire ‘best-smelling in long time’
NEW CASTLE, Pa. (AP) — Firefighters in Pennsylvania have managed to save 200 pounds of Polish sausage from what they’re calling the best-smelling fire they’ve doused in years. Read full story…..
Happenings NOW 02-15 thru 02-16-2012
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1:30am–Driver tries to hit a Bridgeport Police car on Barnum Avenue. After a brief foot pursuit the driver of the car crashed near Livingston Place (I don’t believe the police were involved in the crash). The three suspects flee into Beardsley Park. One in custody. Canine working the scene. At 2:11am police radios they lost the track of the other two suspects.
12:56am– Police pursuit starting in Bridgeport I-95 heading towards Fairfield. UPDATE–Pursuit ends after a brief foot pursuit near exit 20.
11:38pm–Bridgeport–Bridgeport–WRONG WAY DRIVER on Fairfield Ave. just crashed at Colorado Ave. Driver bailed after T-boning another car and injuring the occupants.
6:39pm–#Bridgeport–Classic! Car hits a hydrant and water shooting in the air at Fairfield Ave. and Jetland Ave.
5:18pm–Southport–Passerby calls fired department of heavy smoke coming from a Harbor Road home, says his teenage son thought he might of seen flames on the water side of the house. Fire department arrives and finds nothing. Fire department lost contact with the caller and could not get any further information.
12:01am–Bridgeport–Bridgeport PD detain two in a home invasion at PT Barnum Apartments Building 8 2nd floor. Caller said two black males with guns inside the apartment, locked himself and his 3 year old in the bathroom. Police had to force entry and nabbed two.
9:34pm–New Haven–A shooting took place at 80 Lilac Street. 2 black males are wanted for the shooting last seen running towards Newhall and Ivy. Condition of the victim is unknown.
8:40pm–Bridgeport–Police are investigating an assault possibly involving an off duty Stamford Police Officer at Tony’s Hunitington Inn at 437 Huntington Tpke. Responsible parties were no longer on scene when police arrived.
12:38pm–Stratford–Fire department on scene of a structure fire at 100 Ash Street, confirms heavy fire from the two and half story building.
Nail Shop Armed Robbery in Bridgeport
At ten minutes before 2pm the Best Nail Salon at 3129 Main Street (Next to Lupes Drug Store) was armed with a handgun. Five women as well as a 9 year old girl were robbed of their purses. Police are looking for a white or Hispanic male, 5’ 10” medium built wearing a black hoodie gray baggie pants who fled on foot south on Main Street. If you have any information please contact the Bridgeport Police at 203-581-5201. All Calls will be confidential.