Bridgeport News: Copper Caper
10:53pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A Salem Street resident called the police to report that someone copped his copper pipes.
Home Depot Caught Being Awesome To Veterans
#West Haven CT-- Tuesday I had a routine consultation with a doctor at the West Haven Veteran's Hospital. When I arrived I saw dozens of orange shirts. Being the nosey report I had to find out what was going on. It turned out that Kelly from the North Haven Home Depot was leading her troops on their second trip this year to the hospital for Celebration for Veterans Campaign and dozens of volunteers from ten stores were installing pavers to make it more accessible for handicapped veterans. Kelly told me this was a district project but all the stores volunteer on the local level to give back to local veterans. What made this story special was there was no press…
Today’s Vehicle Fire
9:41am--#Fairfield CT-- TJ Max on Tunxis Hill appears continues to be the hot spot for vehicle fires. A mini-van had a fire fueled by gasoline from the engine compartment that caused the fire to spread in a stream across the street from the store. Once foam was applied the fire was quickly brought under control. Radio reports say about 15-20 gallons of gas was spilled on the roadway as a result. The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection was called regarding the spill. Firefighters used speedy dry to dam the gasoline to prevent it from going down the storm drain. The roadway was closed for a short time. Foam can still be seen on the roadway and police have received calls…
Westport’s New Animal Control Officer
The Westport Police Department is pleased to announce that Gina Gambino will assume the position as the town’s Animal Control Officer. She is taking over the role vacated by Animal Control Officer Peter D’Amico who served successfully in that position from 1989 until his retirement on November 1st of this year. Gina brings with her a wealth of knowledge and experience in the field. She has worked in the animal control departments of Easton, Fairfield, and most recently Bridgeport over the course of the last eight years. In Bridgeport she was the Chief Animal Control Officer responsible for a large municipal shelter. Along with her experience, Gina is also a graduate of the University of Connecticut (2006) with an Associate’s Degree in the study of Animal Science. She holds…
Bridgeport News: Bathroom Fire
9:34pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A mother and child were huddled on their neighbor's front steps as firefighters extinguish a fire on the third floor at 123 Herkimer Street. It is thought the bathroom ceiling fan caught fire and spread to the attic. The fire marshal was called in to investigate.
Bridgeport News: Shots Fired
8:22pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Multiple calls to police for shots fired in the Lenox Street, Maplewood and Mountain Grove area for shots fired. No one or anything report hit....yet. This report is made possible by:
Fairfield News: $10K In Jewelry Taken
6:11m--#Fairfield CT--A Pepperbush Lane resident came home from work to find his back door broken in and over $10,000 worth of jewelry taken. Police are investigating. This report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Motorcyclist Hit By Car
6:51pm--#Bridgeport CT-- First responders on scene of an accident between a motorcyclist and car. Biker is down according to firefighters. This report is made possible by: