(Bridgeport, CT -- May 19, 2014) – Police are seeking the public’s help in identifying a man who held up a liquor store Friday afternoon. The suspect robbed Mendez Liquor Store, 490 East Main St. The suspect walks with a slight limp and displayed a chrome handgun. He stole cash and a bottle of liquor from the business. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Michael Fiumidinisi at 203-576-7601.
7:30pm--#Fairfield CT-- One in custody after a brief search for a driver that was seen driving reckless driving in the Tunxis Hill Road area. The driver also cut across an alley way hitting Tunxis Hill Package Store at 143 Tunxis Hill Road and then sped off. It took about 20 minutes before police apprehended him. If you like our live reporting as it is happening would you consider helping us continue by donating? We may not be able to continue without your help! http://www.doingitlocal.com/2014/04/can-help/
7:15pm--A slow speed pursuit that started on Wood Avenue near Maplewood Avenue continued across North Avenue and ended near Capital Avenue when the two suspects fled on foot. The first suspect was quickly apprehend and a foot pursuit following a manhunt for the second suspect took more time. He was finally apprehended in a backyard on Hillside Avenue. Good thing they weren't as slick as Joe's Oil, Joe even has rapid dispatch!
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2:49pm--#cttraffic #Trumbull CT-- First responders on the way to the Merritt Parkway southbound at exit 49 for a crash with entrapment.
#HARTFORD, CT – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced a series of grants under the state’s Small Town Economic Assistance Program (STEAP), which will be awarded to 28 towns throughout Connecticut for the purposes of funding a variety of economic development, community conservation and quality-of-life projects. “These small town grants allow the state to partner with municipalities on projects that will help improve our communities, rebuild our infrastructure, and create jobs,” Governor Malloy said. “These are investments that will make our towns a better place to live and work, will increase the quality of life, and help attract economic development and growth.” The STEAP grants announced today are as follows: Greenwich $500,000 to help fund the expansion of…
1:30pm--#Bridgeport CT--School Resource Police on the way to Central High School where a 16 year old male student threatened a teacher and threw a fire extinguisher at him/her. Police file number 132. If you like our live reporting as it is happening would you consider helping us continue by donating? We may not be able to continue without your help! http://www.doingitlocal.com/2014/04/can-help/
12:15pm--#cttraffic--Firefighters on the way for what was reported to be a truck fire turns out to just be a problem with the brakes, not on fire I-95 southbound at 27A. Firefighters arriving expect delays with rubbernecking.
11:38am--#Bridgeport CT-- A woman was robbed near the intersection of Park Avenue and Maplewood Avenue by a man with a black hoodie, armed with a handgun. She was robbed of her jewelry, and the man fled towards North Avenue in a 4 door grey car.
11:04am--#Fairfield CT-- Report of a man possibly having a heart attack on the roof of the Fairfield Centre Shopping Center, 699 Post Road. First responders are on their way.
