11:22pm--#Bridgeport CT--If driving down Boston Avenue avoid hitting the man lying in the road, he's wearing all black to make it even more challenging. First responders on the way. This report sponsored by: [caption id="attachment_37507" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Quick, who is missing from the picture?[/caption]
6:40pm--#Bridgeport CT--Firefighters were called to a 3 family house fire at 1775 Noble Avenue. 3 people passing by stopped and knocked on doors getting everyone out to safety. I tried to interview them but they were just too humble, the great spirit and character I mentioned in an earlier editorial which makes Bridgeport great. Witnesses tell me the fire started in the 2nd floor back porch and spread to the rest of the apartment building. Firefighters had the upper hand of the fire in less than an hour and spend the next couple of hours chasing hot spots and overhauling the fire. There were no reported injuries. The fire marshal has been called to the scene to investigate the…
In a story we told you first, here is the press release from Stratford Police: The Stratford Police have been called for three separate incidents in the Stratford Center and the surrounding area. All cases involved an unknown male who has approached women and exposed himself to them. On one occasion he followed one of the women. At this time Stratford Police investigators are following all possible leads. If anyone has any information they are encouraged to contact the Stratford Police TIPS line at (203-375- 8477) or the Detective Division (203-385-4119).
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) voted in favor of HR 1191 the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015. The bill, which passed both the Senate and the House with strong, bipartisan support, requires that President Obama submit to Congress any deal with Iran on curbing its nuclear weapons programs. Congress will then have 30 days to express approval or disapproval of the agreement. “I am pleased that the administration and our negotiators are so close to reaching a final deal to prevent the worst case scenario of a nuclear Iran,” said Himes. “This bill does not undermine the work that they have done. It simply requires that Congress have a chance to weigh in on…
4:59pm--#Bridgeport CT--A man with a gun engaged police in a foot pursuit on Park and Wood Avenue. The man ran down Wood Avenue and police have set up a perimeter. UPDATE: Police just got em! This report sponsored by:
4:50pm--#Bridgeport CT--First responders are behind the bus station with a person who has fallen onto the rocks and is unconscious. This report sponsored by:
4:27pm--#Stratford CT--Firefighters are on scene at Wooster Park for a brush fire on the Quail Street Side. This report sponsored by:
The Fairfield Police are seeking assistance in identifying a subject who committed an assault on a patron of Anna Liffy’s restaurant/bar 1494 Post Road, Fairfield, on the evening of 4/4/15, (Saturday night into Easter). The victim, who was sitting at the bar with a friend, engaged in a minor altercation with the suspect. Following that incident, the suspect walked away. Moments later, the suspect returned and struck the victim in side of the face from behind. The suspect then continued the attack on the victim as he lay on the floor until employees intervened. The suspect is described as a white male, college age, approximately 5’7” with a stocky build and dark hair. Below is an artist rendering of the suspect based on witness descriptions.
On 03-11-2015 investigators of the Stratford Police Department arrested Jaimie Fitcher age 39 of Seymour on several drug charges. The arrest stems from an investigation into the alleged theft or misuse of prescription narcotics by Fitcher at the Lord Chamberlain Rehabilitation Facility located at 7003 Main Street in Stratford. Fitcher who is an LPN is believed to have been involved in taking prescription medication from the facility and patients. Fitcher admitted to swapping out prescription medication with over the counter Tylenol or allergy medications and keeping the pills. At the time of her arrest Fitcher was found to be in possession of 20 pills (Oxycodone and Diazepam). Fitcher was charged with Reckless Endangerment, Illegally Obtaining Narcotics, Illegally Possessing Narcotics, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Failure to Keep Prescription Medication…
(Editorial) You've seen the commercials, they city of Bridgeport continues to strive to better itself and it has. I've been running DoingItLocal.com for over 5 years now and crime is WAY down. Steele Point is going up and new businesses are coming to it and other parts of the city . Some of the nicest people I know are from Bridgeport. That's what a city is about, people. Of course there are bad people and I will continue to report them on the police calls. But there are way more nice, hard working people than bad. It is all a mind set. We need to change that mind set if anything is going to get better. There were a…
