Ransom scare calls still keeping police busy
Scammers are busy working the phones today calling area residents that they have a family member kidnapped demanding money. I've heard three calls today alone from different towns on the scanners.
Norwalk News: Barn Fire
3:33pm--#Norwalk CT-- Firefighters are battling a barn fire at 44 Fox Run Road. First arriving report the structure is fully engulfed.
Stratford News: Minor Fire On Minor Avenue
1:34pm--#Stratford CT-- It was a busy afternoon for first responders in Stratford. First an oil truck rolled over at Broadbridge Avenue and Second Hill Lane causing a hazmat situation. Mutual aid from area towns were called to back fill the emptied fire station attending to the hazamat. A short time later firefighters were called to Minor Avenue for a garage fire, the garage is attached to the home. The fire was minor and the homeowner had the fire pretty much out when firefighters arrived. Firefighters checked for extensions. The radio was busy with procedure protocol if this was a larger fire that would have required more assistance from surrounding towns. Fortunately it was not needed.
Stratford News: Oil Truck Rollover
1:34pm--#Stratford CT--An oil truck from Derby rolled his oil truck on Broadbridge Avenue at the Second Hill Avenue intersection. This was a single vehicle accident and it appeared the truck hit the curb just at the intersection possibly causing the truck to roll. Upon impact with the road a stress crack appeared on one of the welds on the truck. About 100 gallons of oil did go down the drain and the Fairfield Hazardous Waste Team was called in. Approximately 2,000 gallons of oil needs to be drained from the truck before they attempt to upright the truck. Expect the area to be closed at least until 5pm if not later.
Stratford News: Garage Fire
1:34pm--#Stratford CT-- Report of an attached garage on fire on Minor Avenue. Firefighters on scene reporting a light smoke condition
Stratford News: Oil truck roll over
12:11pm--#Stratford CT-- Report of an oil truck which has rolled over at the intersection of Broadbridge Ave and Second Hill Lane.
Bridgeport News: Smoke at UB Dorm
1:46am--#Bridgeport CT--Firefighters on scene at 79 University Avenue, South Hall 4th floor for smoke in the hallway. Who's betting its burnt popcorn?
Bridgeport CT–Active Manhunt
8:03pm--#Bridgeport CT-- There is an active manhunt going on on Ogden/Sheriden /Barnum area. If you live in the area and see someone running in your backyard call 911 immediately. I don't know what he is wanted for just that he is.
Police Officer Fires on Dog After Being Attacked
#Bridgeport, CT – March 28, 2014 – A 48-year-old city woman faces charges in connection with an incident in which her dog attacked a police officer. Police had been assigned to pay extra attention to the area of East Main Street after several commercial and street robberies. Officer Damien Csech saw two occupants of a vehicle acting suspiciously. He observed several motor vehicle violations and the pick-up circling the block. The vehicle pulled into a parking lot in the 1000 block of East Main Street and Csech pulled into the lot as well. As he approached the truck to speak with the occupants, the female exited the passenger side and attempted to walk away. She was asked to get back into the…
Bridgeport News: Car Crashes Into Porch
3:22pm--#Bridgeport CT--An elderly gentleman is ok and refused medial treatment after losing control of his car and crashing it into the porch at 156 Savoy Street.