2:10pm–#Bridgeport CT–Today’s car fire is on Reservoir Avenue near Sylvan Avenue. Firefighter on scene putting it out! Police requested to help with traffic. Avoid the area if you can.
Jerks in Connecticut History
Author to Discuss His Book about Jerks in Connecticut at the Fairfield Public Library
Ray Bendici on Tuesday, February 11 — Speaking Ill of the Dead: Jerks in Connecticut History at 7:00 p.m. in the Memorial Room of the Main Library, 1080 Old Post Road.
There will be a snow date of Wednesday, February 26
Mission: “The Fairfield Public Library, our community’s gateway to the world of information and discovery, inspires the lifelong love of reading and learning. It offers free access to varied collections, stimulating programs, leading-edge technology, and a responsive staff in a welcoming environment.”
The Brian Smith 420 Report
It took some doing but we did get the Brain Smith of the WPLR Smith and Barber Show to come on a revive his 420 report! Hopefully next report we might get more of him on camera!
Man Arrested on Domestic Assault Warrant
#Bridgeport, CT – Jan. 31, 2014 – A city man was arrested Thursday on a warrant charging him with a felony domestic violence warrant.
Officer Christopher Martin responded to a Holly Street address on Wednesday on a report that a man, Sammy Hill, 39, was attempting to assault a relative. On scene, police determined that Hill also had a felony domestic violence warrant. Hill had fled the scene and police checked several locations but could not locate him.
Police were called back Thursday on information that he had returned. Martin, Officer Paul Nikola and Lts. John Cummings and Kevin Gilleran, among others, responded. They were provided with information that he might have a gun and that he had substance abuse tendencies.
Again, Hill had already left the scene.
Police then were called a third time and were told that he was inside the house. Police searched the house and repeatedly instructed Hill to surrender. He also was warned that a Police K9 was on scene.
They received no response.
The K9 apprehended Hill inside what was a locked room. He surrendered without further incident.
He was charged by warrant with second-degree threatening and second-degree assault. He also faces on-site charges.
3:13am–#Bridgeport CT–Firefighters on scene at 141 French Street for reported smoke in the building. Firefighters arriving reporting nothing visible from the road but are investigating an odor of food burning on the stove on the 3rd floor.
Bridgeport News: Fire on Park Street
8:48pm– #Bridgeport CT– Firefighters on scene at 68 Park Street for a fire on the third floor.
Stratford News: Fight on school bus — going after driver
2:41pm–#Stratford CT–Police on the way to the Broadway commuter lot where there is a fight on a school bus and reports say they are going after the driver. UPDATE– The fight is now under control.
Bridgeport News: Water main break
12:50pm–#Bridgeport CT–Hillside Avenue at Suburban Avenue is closed to all traffic due to a water main break.
Tonight’s Car Fire
1:32am–#Bridgeport CT–Tonight’s car fire is at 68 Read Street. Firefighters on the way. UPDATE–The owner of the burning Audi A4 reports the car is now rolling towards Beatrice Street.