Bridgeport News: Copper Caper

#Bridgeport, CT – Sept 24, 2014 –  Detectives are seeking information about the possible theft of a large amount of industrial  or commercial-grade copper wiring. Police responded to Martin Terrace in Bridgeport on Sept. 20, 2014, on a report of suspicious activity and discovered three people using commercial wire cutters to strip the insulation off of copper wiring. The individuals told police that they found the wiring in an open dumpster. The individuals stated they could not recall the location of the dumpster or the town in which it located. Police are seeking information from any business that has a theft of a large quantity of industrial copper wire. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Keith Bryant at 203-581-5239. Los detectives…

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Fairfield News: Red Mango Ribbon Cutting

#Fairfield CT--I love reporting on new businesses opening in our area but I truly enjoy it when their product is as delicious as the Red Mango at 1955 Black Rock Turnpike.  I've tried the other high priced yogurt shop on the other side of town but the Red Mango is not just superior in taste and quality but also in price.  I'm a meat and potato kind of guy, sucking smoothies really isn't something I do let alone yogurt.  The Red Mango really makes healthy delicious.   Many items can be sampled before purchase.  Stop by, they are in the Shop Rite Plaza.  The Oreo yogurt was outstanding and the pomegranate yogurt was soooo refreshing!  Tell them we sent ya!…

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Bridgeport News: Man Shot In The Chest

9:02pm--#Bridgpeport CT--Police received a call in the 700 block of Iranistan Avenue near the corner of Black Rock Avenue.  Police found the man on a porch shot to the chest.  He was alert and breathing.  Radio reports indicated that the victim knew the shooter.  Police apprehended the suspect near Wood Avenue.  Like all breaking news details are likely to change.  If I get any further details I'll update you on DoingItLocal.com UPDATE: Bridgeport Police Department press release:(Bridgeport, CT - Sept. 23, 2014) -- Detectives are investigating a shooting this evening that happened in the 600 block of Iranistan Avenue.The victim has been identified as Marlin Smith, 22, of Bridgeport. Police were dispatched to a report of shots fired at about 9:15 p.m.…

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Stratford News: Fall Off Moses Wheeler Bridge

7:42pm--#cttraffic--#Stratford CT--Firefighters EMS on scene on I-95 Moses Wheeler Bridge for a "long fall" as dispatched.  The person has suffered a back injury.   Los bomberos de EMS en la escena en la I-95 Moisés Wheeler Bridge para una "caída larga" como enviado. La persona que ha sufrido una lesión en la espalda. Bombeiros do EMS em cena na I-95 Moisés Wheeler ponte para uma "longa queda" como despachado. A pessoa sofreu uma lesão nas costas.

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Bridgeport News: Stranger Danger!

5:55pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A Louisiana Avenue parent called police to report her 14 year old child was on East Main Street and was approached by a white male wearing a lime green shirt, burgundy hat and had asked the child's phone number.  The caller stated he then fled in a gray car down East Main Street towards Boston Avenue. Un padre Louisiana Avenida llamó a la policía para denunciar a su 14 años de edad del niño estaba en la calle principal del este y fue abordado por un hombre blanco que llevaba una camisa de color verde lima, el sombrero de color burdeos y había pedido el número de teléfono del niño. La persona que llamó dijo que después huyó…

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Fairfield News: Pedestrian Hit

5:43pm--#Fairfield CT-- A pedestrian has been hit outside the two strip malls before the circle and townline, 200 block of Post Road.  Police are reporting the in pedestrian's injuries are minor. Un peatón ha sido golpeado fuera de los dos centros comerciales antes de que el círculo y Townline, 200 bloques de Post Road. La policía está reportando la de lesiones de peatones son menores. Um pedestre foi atingido fora dos dois shoppings antes do círculo e Townline, 200 bloco de Post Road. A polícia está relatando o em atropelamentos são menores.

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Trumbull News: Manhunt- Bank Robber Description

#Trumbull CT-- There is a manhunt in the Daniels Farm area when the The Webster Bank at 2 Daniels Farm Road was robbed around 2pm.  Police are looking for a black male with long dreads, wearing a gray sweatshirt and skull or beannie cap.  The area around Daniels Farm near the bank is still an active manhunt. [caption id="attachment_31425" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Here is who police are looking for. He is still at large but the radio traffic on the manhunt has quieted down.[/caption]   Hay una cacería humana en la zona Daniels Farm cuando el El Webster Bank en 2 Daniels Farm Road fue robado alrededor de las 2pm. La policía busca a un hombre negro con rastas largas, vestido con…

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Trumbull News: Hydrant Knocked Over

3:15pm--#Trumbull CT-- Trumbull remains busy now with a hydrant knocked over in front of 18 Preston Road.  Caller wasn't clear if water was getting into his home, firefighters on the way. Trumbull se mantiene ocupado ahora con una boca de riego volcó frente a 18 Preston Road. Llamadas no estaba claro si el agua estaba en su casa, los bomberos en el camino. Trumbull permanece ocupado agora com um hidrante derrubado na frente de 18 Preston Road. Quem chamou não estava claro se a água estava entrando em sua casa, os bombeiros a caminho.

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