7:17pm-#Stratford CT–Firefighters on the way to Long Beach to rescue a man trapped on the rocks. He may possibly have a medical condition that might be preventing him to come back on shore.
Norwalk News: Balcony Fire Avalon Apartments
6:53pm–#Norwalk CT–Norwalk firefighters now on scene at 26 Roland Avenue third floor balcony that was on fire. Radio reports say the sprinklers activated and put out the fire.
Norwalk News: Firefighter Quickly Knock Down William Street Blaze
6:40pm–#Norwalk CT–Firefighters quickly knock down a fire at 60 William Street. Firefighters are now make sure the fire did not spread anywhere they cannot see smoldering embers.
Bridgeport News: 12 year old steals bike, pulls BB Gun When Approached
6:11pm–#Bridgeport CT–A 12 year old boy stole a bike on Coleman Street. When the victim, another boy approached him to ask him about it the 12 year old pulls out a BB gun and threatens him with it. Police are investigating.
Two Teens Arrested for Robbery
As we reported as the story broke:
#Bridgeport, CT – April 21, 2014 – Two teenagers were arrested on robbery charges after pulling a weapon on a man who confronted them over a stolen bicycle. Officer Michael Mazzacco responded to Park and Maplewood avenues Sunday at 7:39 p.m. on a report of a robbery with a firearm.
The victim stated that he had noticed his son’s bike missing from in front of his house and about 90 minutes later observed a young male on a bike that resembled his son’s. He pulled over his car and asked the youth to return the bike. The youth became belligerent, ran over to a second youth and pulled from a backpack what appeared to be a black revolver.
The victim stated he dropped the bike and called 911.
Office Paul Scillia heard a description over the police radio and observed two young males matching the descriptions. He and Officer Matthew Goncalves took the teens into custody and recovered two BB guns from a blue backpack.
The teens, 17 and 13, were charged with conspiracy to commit first-degree robbery and second-degree larceny. The bike was recovered.
FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR HOME REPAIRS
The Office of Community and Economic Development is pleased to announce that funds are available to help residents fix up and improve their homes. Eligible homeowners can receive up to 60% of the total project cost, up to a maximum of $15,000 per qualified applicant, per year. Financial assistance is provided in the form of a special, no interest loan that is repaid when the owner sells and/or transfers the property, refinances or passes away.
Eligible home improvements include exterior painting, siding or roofing projects; installation of new or replacement storm windows and doors; lead-based paint or asbestos abatement projects; installation of replacement boilers or hot water heaters; heating, plumbing or electrical improvements to address code deficiencies and modifications to accommodate persons with disabilities.
Applicants must be income eligible and Town of Fairfield residents to participate in this program. Certain other restrictions do apply.
For additional information, please contact the Office of Community and Economic Development,
located at 611 Old Post Road, Fairfield, Connecticut, 06824 or call (203) 256-3120.
Fairfield News: Odor Of Burning at Animal Control
3:24pm–#Fairfield CT–Animal control officer reporting an odor of burning in the back hallway at the animal control office at 1 Rod Highway.
April Sneak Peek for the Barnum Museum
Created Characters: Barnum’s Transformation
of the Ordinary to the Extraordinary
The monthly Sneak Peek series continues with Created Characters: Barnum’s Transformation of the Ordinary to the Extraordinary. This lunchtime program will feature artifacts that reveal the true stories behind Barnum’s ‘cast of characters’ from the Feejee Mermaid to Tom Thumb. During this informal presentation, the Museum’s Registrar, Melissa Houston, will explore some of the stories key to our understanding of P.T. Barnum, and using artifacts in the museum’s collection, corroborate or bring to light what really happened. For example, was Albert the elephant really given to the Smithsonian? Did Barnum visit Waterloo with Tom Thumb? Was the Feejee mermaid the only mermaid Barnum ever exhibited?
No one was more skilled than P. T. Barnum at transforming a tale of normal life into the grandest adventure. Join us for a fascinating exploration into the ways Barnum used imagery to sell tickets to see a mermaid, employed outlandish advertising language to make a rock sound as valuable as the Hope Diamond, and created stories featuring people so remarkable we want to believe they are true! Bring your lunch if you wish, and a curious mind! No registration required. $3 suggested donation. Members are free.
WHERE: The Barnum Museum, 820 Main Street, Bridgeport in the People’s United Bank Gallery. Entry located at the back of the historic building
Call for more information 203-331-1104 ext.100, M-F from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Bridgeport News: Wires Down-Road Closures On Seaview Avenue
1:50pm–#Bridgeport CT–A hit and run garbage truck hit a pole and took down wires on Seaview Avenue. Police have Seaview Avenue closed between Third/Fifth Avenue and Deacon Street.
Fairfield News: Smoke in a Structure
2:08am–#Fairfield CT–Firefighters on the way to 98 Edgewood Place, the resident called to report their home is filling with smoke but does not know where the smoke is coming from.