1 In Custody After Foot Pursuit

5:35pm--#Bridgeport CT--#Fairfield CT--Fairfield Police had a stolen car pulled over on Brewster Street when the driver took off on them.  The officer quickly got the suspect in custody on School Street.  The suspect also has two warrants for charges in Fairfield.   This report sponsored by: La policía de Fairfield CT-Fairfield tenían un coche robado detenido en Brewster Street cuando el conductor se quitó en ellos. El oficial rápidamente consiguió el sospechoso en custodia en la calle de la escuela. El sospechoso también tiene dos órdenes de cargos en Fairfield.

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Fairfield News: Commercial Fire

3:03pm--#Fairfield CT-- An alert person driving by called 911 and the fire department's fast response prevented what could have been a large commercial fire at 60 Round Hill Road.  It appears wood in  a dumpster at the loading dock of RBC / Heim Bearings caught fire and extended to the structure.  Firefighters quickly got the fire under control before it extended anywhere else.  There was a smoke condition in the structure as a result.  On firefighter received minor burns to his hand and is being transported to the hospital.  Anthony Neri..of Neri Painting was on the way to a job when the fire at RBC/Heim Bearings at 60 Round Hill Road broke out. Here is the video he captured. Una…

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Governor Applauds Bipartisan Second Chance Legislation

#HARTFORD, CT – Governor Dannel P. Malloy is applauding the Connecticut General Assembly for giving bipartisan, final approval today in favor of the “Second Chance Society” legislation he introduced that is designed to continue the progress being made in reducing the state’s dropping crime rate, which is currently at a 48-year low, as well as ensuring nonviolent offenders are being reintegrated into society and become productive members of Connecticut’s economy. “We can truly be tough on crime by being smarter on crime, and that’s why we’re focusing on initiatives that work.  The cycle our system currently encourages – one of permanent punishment – hurts too many families and communities,” Governor Malloy said.  “When we should have been focusing on permanent…

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Bridgeport News: Manhunt

10:02pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A perimeter has been set up in the Catherine Street area after a foot pursuit with police.  No mention was made as to why he was being chased, they rarely do say why unless it is a motor vehicle pursuit.  But now you know why there are so many cops in the area.  State Police K-9 is assisting Bridgeport Police.   This report sponsored by: Un perímetro se ha establecido en la zona Catherine Street después de una persecución a pie con la policía. No se hizo mención de por qué estaba siendo perseguido, rara vez dicen por qué no ser que sea una persecución de vehículos de motor. Pero ahora usted sabe por qué hay tantos policías…

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Fairfield News: Senior Citizen Attacked By A Cat

5:12pm--‪#‎Fairfield‬ CT--A 72 year old woman called 911 that she was attacked by a cat and was bleeding heavily on her legs at the Strathmoor Condo at 160 Fairfield Woods. When police and firefighters arrived they discovered the cat that attacked her was her own. The cat sees another cat outside the window and goes wild and attacked the woman. The woman refused transport to the hospital but was treated and bandaged by EMS technicians by AMR. Animal Control was called to the scene to take care of the cat. Una mujer de 72 años llamó al 911 que fue atacado por un gato y estaba sangrando en gran medida de sus piernas en el Strathmoor Condo en 160 Fairfield…

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Video Report: Horses in Trumbull Gardens

Last week  Tatiana Julitta Maldonado shared on my Facebook wall a picture of the Bridgeport Police's Mounted Patrol at Trumbull Gardens.  After 267 Likes and 28 Shares it indicated to me that you wanted to know more, so did I!  Most have seen the mounted patrol at events like at Harbor Yard Arena.  For years the mounted patrol has been patrolling a number of areas of the city including routinely visiting various housing projects throughout the city.  Sergeant Norton told me the horses are a way of breaking the ice and make police more approachable unlike a police patrol car.  People come up and ask to pet the horses and then engage the officers in conversation.  Officer Norton also said…

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Bridgeport News: Another Store Robbed

2:09pm--#Bridgeport CT--The Rodriguez Market at 382 Brooks Street was robbed at gunpoint.  Taken was an iPad and $70 in cash.  Police are looking for a black male in his 30's wearing all black and a black hat.  His shirt has some stains, possibly paint stains.  He fled west on Ogden Street.   This report was made possible by our sponsor: El Mercado Rodríguez en 382 Brooks Street fue robado a punta de pistola. Tomado era un iPad y $ 70 en efectivo. La policía busca a un hombre negro de unos 30 años que lleva todo negro y un sombrero negro. Su camisa tiene algunas manchas, posiblemente manchas de pintura. Huyó hacia el oeste por la calle de Ogden.

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Bridgeport News: Subway Robbed Again……

1:39pm--#Bridgeport CT--The Subway at 1552 Wood Avenue was just robbed at gunpoint.  Police are looking for a skinny black male wearing a black button down shirt, black and white sneakers and a black hat with a gold medallion.  He fled on foot.   Always first on DoingItLocal!  No expensive cable subscription to get your breaking news!   El Subway a 1552 Wood Avenue se acaba de robar a punta de pistola. La policía busca a un hombre negro flaco que llevaba un botón de camisa negro, zapatillas de deporte blancas y negras y un sombrero negro con un medallón de oro. Él huyó a pie.

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I-95 Spin Out

UPDATE: Firefighters arriving on scene say its a 3 car crash blocking the center and right lane.   12:31pm--#cttraffic--#Fairfield CT--A one car spin out in the center lane I-95 southbound near exit 24 has traffic backed up. See ALL of our posts, not just what Facebook shows you! Go right to our mobile friendly website at DoingItLocal.com ACTUALIZACIÓN: Los bomberos llegan a la escena dicen que es un choque para 3 coches bloqueando el centro y la banda derecha.   12:31 pm-#cttraffic-#Fairfield CT-Un giro hacia fuera un coche en el carril central I-95 hacia el sur cerca de la salida 24 ha respaldado el tráfico

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