DoingItLocal

Local News

Go Back To Get Ahead Campaign

Sep 11, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

#HARTFORD, CT)– Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that over 900 Connecticut residents have re enrolled in college to complete their associate or bachelor’s degree at one of the 17 Connecticut State Colleges & Universities using a free course offer from the Go Back to Get Ahead program. The program, which launched June 2, is open to Connecticut residents who were previously enrolled in an associate or bachelor’s degree program but did not complete their degree, or who completed an associate degree but did not go on to complete a bachelor’s. The program provides up to three free 3-credit courses to those who re-enroll at one of the 17 community colleges, universities or online college within the Connecticut State University system. “Investing in…

Uncategorized

Motor Vehicle Leads to Seizure of Heroin, Marijuana

Sep 11, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

#Bridgeport, CT – Sept. 9, 2014 – A motor vehicle stop led to three arrests Monday afternoon. Officer Carlos Vazquez pulled over the vehicle near the corner of East Main and Howe streets. He noticed the odor of marijuana and observed what appeared to be a bag of marijuana inside the vehicle. The driver stated that he and his passengers had been smoking marijuana earlier. The driver, Jaquan Bryant, 24, of Bridgeport, also indicated that the car was not licensed or insured. As police prepared to tow the car, officers discovered 38 baggies of heroin packaged for street sale inside the vehicle. Bryant was charged with motor vehicle violations and with possession of narcotics and possession with intent to sell narcotics. His bond…

Small Business Shout Out

Look Who’s DoingItLocal!

Sep 11, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

Meet Nicole McCullough. She's DoingItLocal with the Pet Station at 1217 Main Street, that's right, downtown! She has years of big box experience but now offers her personalized service to you. Right now she is working with fish and reptiles, but she plans on expanding to other pets. She also offers FREE pet food delivery. I mentioned her to an associate and he said oh yeah, I went there for crickets for my lizard. Give them a call at 203 540-5556 Conoce Nicole McCullough. Ella es DoingItLocal con la Pet Station en 1217 Main Street, es cierto, en el centro! Ella tiene años de experiencia grande caja, pero ahora ofrece su servicio personalizado para usted. En este momento se está trabajando con…

Uncategorized

Bridgeport News: Shots Fired

Sep 10, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

10:01pm--#Bridgeport CT--Shots were fired at French Street and Capital Avenue. No confirmation if anyone or anything was hit. However, there was a car that crashed into a parked car at and the driver fled the scene on Wells Street. Police are trying to determine if they are related. Hubo disparos en la calle French y la avenida de Capital. No hay confirmación si alguien o algo fue alcanzado. Sin embargo, había un coche que se estrelló contra un auto estacionado en y el conductor huyó de la escena en la calle de los pozos. La policía está tratando de determinar si están relacionados. Tiros foram disparados cna French Street e Avenue Capital. Não há confirmação se alguém ou alguma coisa…

Fairfield Uncategorized

Fairfield News: Pedestrian Hit

Sep 10, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

5:52pm---#Fairfield CT--A pedestrian has been hit by a car on Black Rock Turnpike near Stillson Road. First responders just arriving on scene. Un peatón ha sido atropellado por un coche en Negro Roca Turnpike cerca Stillson carretera. Los primeros en responder que acaban de llegar a la escena. Um pedestre foi atropelado por um carro em Black Rock Turnpike perto Stillson Road. Socorristas no local.

Uncategorized

Bridgeport Detectives Investigate Shooting

Sep 10, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

UPDATE to a story we told you live as it was happening: #Bridgeport, CT – Sept. 9, 2014) – A city man was shot in the buttocks late Monday. Officer Benita Bailey had responded to an unrelated call on Trumbull Avenue when she heard gunshots and observed several vehicles fleeing the area. She went to that location and was flagged down by Hakeem Clarke, 18, of Bridgeport, who stated that he had been shot. The wound was not life threatening and he told police he did not know who shot him. Detectives responded and are investigating the incident. Un hombre de la ciudad recibió un disparo en las nalgas del lunes. Oficial Benita Bailey había respondido a una llamada no relacionada en Trumbull…

Uncategorized

Merritt Crash

Sep 10, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

3:40pm--#cttraffic--Merritt Parkway northbound just before exit 41 by the Red Barn. Minor injuries reported. Merritt Parkway en dirección norte justo antes de la salida 41 por la Red Barn. Las lesiones menores reportados. Merritt Parkway NORTHBOUND pouco antes de saída 41 pela Red Barn. Ferimentos leves relatado.

Uncategorized

Bridgeport Police Seek Homicide Suspect

Sep 10, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

#Bridgeport, CT – Sept. 9, 2014 -- The Bridgeport Police Department is asking for the public’s help in apprehending a suspect wanted in connection with the Aug. 10 fatal shooting at Park Avenue and Olive Street. Police have an active warrant charging Fabian Francis, 17, with the killing of Ryan Hernandez, 21. Detectives Robert Winkler and Ada Curet investigated the case. The investigation and video footage from the scene showed at least two males arriving at the location in a car and showed the victim approaching the vehicle. Francis exited the car and a confrontation ensued between him and Hernandez. Hernandez was fatally shot during the confrontation. Last month, detectives charged a 16-year-old with conspiracy to commit murder for his role…

Uncategorized

Trumbull News: Crash Blocks Road

Sep 10, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

1:07pm--#Trumbull CT--Booth Hill at Stroble Avenue is completely blocked due to a car accident with 2 peopole injured. All occupants are out of the cars, no one is trapped. One of the cars did roll over. Stand Hill en Stroble Avenue está completamente bloqueado debido a un accidente de coche con 2 heridos. Todos los ocupantes están fuera de los coches, nadie está atrapado. Uno de los coches hizo darse la vuelta. Booth Hill em Stroble Avenue é completamente bloqueada devido a um acidente de carro com 2 pessoas feridos. Todos os ocupantes estão fora dos carros, ninguém está preso. Um dos carros capotou.

Local News Westport

Westport News: Staples High School Evacuated

Sep 10, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

#Wesptport CT-- Staples High School has been evacuated because of a freon leak. 12:59pm--UPDATE--Leak has been isolated and firefighters are ventilating. Readings of the coolant are dropping. El Staples High School ha sido evacuada debido a una fuga de freón. 24:59-ACTUALIZACIÓN-fugas se ha aislado y los bomberos están ventilando. Lecturas del refrigerante están cayendo. Staples High School foi evacuada por causa de um vazamento de freon. 12:59-update-vazamento foi isolado e os bombeiros estão ventilando. Leituras do líquido de arrefecimento estão caindo.

Breaking Now

Go Back To Get Ahead Campaign

Motor Vehicle Leads to Seizure of Heroin, Marijuana

Look Who’s DoingItLocal!

Bridgeport News: Shots Fired

Fairfield News: Pedestrian Hit

Bridgeport Detectives Investigate Shooting

Merritt Crash

Bridgeport Police Seek Homicide Suspect

Trumbull News: Crash Blocks Road

Westport News: Staples High School Evacuated

You missed

Bridgeport Police Urge Scooter Safety After Series of Serious Crashes

Two Arrested After ShotSpotter Investigation and Pursuit Into Trumbull

Motorcycle Crash

Extreme Heat Alert Issued Across Connecticut Through the Holiday Weekend

DoingItLocal