Bridgeport News: Remington Buildings On Fire Again…..
7:46pm--#Bridgeport CT--Firefighters on scene on Maple Street with an abandoned factory showing flames on the first floor. Reported to be a trash fire.
Bridgeport News: Odor of Gas Indoors
7:40pm--#Bridgeport CT--Odor of gas in the basement at 1326 East Main Street. Here come a bunch of firetrucks!
Cumberland Farms Driver Skips Bail
Video Report: Cumberland Farms Driver Skips Bail--Rosa Blanca Chavarria-Medina The driver who crashed into the Cumberland Farms at speeds in excess of 70mph failed to show up in court and a re-arrest order has been issued by the judge.
Bridgeport News: Blind Man Robbed At Gunpoint
4:22pm--#Bridgeport CT--Police are investigating an armed robbery on Wells Street. The victim, who is blind told police he was robbed by a person he knows and that the man put a gun to his head. If you like our live reporting as it is happening would you consider helping us continue by donating? http://www.doingitlocal.com/2014/04/can-help/
Bridgeport News: Shots fired
4:02pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police are investigating a report of a man who fired several shots out of a silver handgun while driving down Chestnut street in a white vehicle.
Man Charged With Assault
(Bridgeport, CT -- May 23, 2014) – A 26-year-old man faces assault charges after cutting an acquaintance after a dispute over a messy kitchen. Officer Stavros Mirtsopoulos was dispatched to 187 Eaton St. at 5 p.m. Thursday on an assault report. He spoke to the victim, Fabricio De Almedia, 28, who stated the he was cleaning the house in anticipation of weekend guests when the suspect, Anderson Ferreira, another resident, came into the kitchen and began making a mess. The confrontation escalated and Ferreira grabbed a kitchen knife and threatened to kill the victim. During a physical struggle, the victim was cut in the hand. The suspect then threw chairs around the kitchen. Ferreira had left before police arrived but police located him…
Milford News: Boat Fire
3:19pm--#Milford CT-- A boat being towed into harbor caught fire. Firefighters dispatched and reporting the fire on the boat is out and is continuing to be brought in to the harbor near Rose Street.
Shelton News: Crash on Beardsley Road
3:12pm--#Shelton CT--First responders on the way to 248 Beardsley Road for a car accident requiring extrication.
Subway Restaurant Robbed
(Bridgeport, CT -- May 23, 2014) – A Subway restaurant on East Main Street was robbed Thursday night. Officer John Topolski responded to the business at 926 E. Main St. just before 10:30 p.m. He spoke to employees, who informed him that an armed male wearing a mask and all black clothing entered the store and demanded money from the register. The victim then fled with a small amount of cash. Detectives Michael Fiumidinisi and Kenneth McKenna are investigating.
GOV. MALLOY SIGNS LAW CRIMINALIZING FALSE CLAIMS OF MILITARY VALOR FOR PROFIT
(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy on Friday morning announced that he has signed legislation clarifying that it is illegal for a person to falsely represent themselves as being the recipient of a medal or decoration for military service when it is done with the intent to fraudulently obtain money, property, goods or services. “Misrepresenting oneself as having served in our military for your own profit is not only disrespectful, but selfish and cannot be tolerated,” said Governor Malloy. “Serving in our military is an incredibly honorable act. Especially as our country prepares to observe Memorial Day this weekend, we should take this opportunity to reflect on the generations of men and women who have fought to make…