8:56pm--#Bridgeport CT--Police and fire department have received multiple reports of four males setting cars on fire on Louisiana Avenue. Firefighters on scene reporting they see nothing, they are investigating. UPDATE--Firefighters believe it were four youths revving their cars down the street causing smoke in the area.
2:56pm--#Stratford CT--Today's car fire is on Pauline Street. Firefighters on scene with a car fully engulfed in flames. Yesterday we had a trifecta with three reported car fires tying the record.
Accudyne Industries – a Connecticut company that produces a variety of pumps and compressor equipment used by the energy business and other industries – is moving its corporate offices to Dallas’ Uptown district. DallasNews.com has the full story here.... South Carolina is one of six locations being considered as the new site for Bristol, Conn.-based, gun manufacturer PTR Industries. If it locates here, said Josh Fiorini, co-owner and CEO, the company expects it would hire about 100 employees over two to three years. He said the company expects to have a firm decision by the end of this month and to begin the move this summer. The average wage, when factoring in managers’ salaries, would be $20 to $21…
2:50am--#Bridgeport CT--Trifecta the car fires tonight! This one is on Bond Street. Firefighters on the way. Wake up Bridgeport! UPDATE--I guess on the trifectas you get better car fires...this one is a BMW SUV
12:43pm--#Trumbull CT #cttraffic--Report of a car accident with injuries on the Merritt Parkway northbound near exit 48.
After two Bridgeport Police Officers were injured by a man allegedly high on PCP police had to guard the suspect in the hospital. They can't take officers off patrol so it requires overtime. Last minute notice overtime isn't usually wanted. But this will be brought up when negotiations contract time. Contact your city council members here and them you support our police!! Two officers for overtime was required because PCP users usually have superhuman strength because of the drug. Here is the full story on what happened. Editorial
11:40pm--#Bridgeport CT--Report of a car accident with reported entrapment, one call says a person on the ground at North Ave. and Main Street. UPDATE--Firefighters on scene no entrapment. Additional police cars being dispatched for traffic so avoid the area.
11:30pm--#Fairifeld CT--Report of a vehicle crashing into a bridge on Sturges Road at Mill Hill Terrace. Some injuries reported. UPDATE--Firefighters on scene no entrapment. Additional police cars being dispatched for traffic so avoid the area.
Wine tasting at Premier this weekend with a Twist! Jose Cuervo Authentic "Light" Margaritas for Cinco de Mayo on Saturday followed by Muga Rioja Rose' from Spain (outrageously good rose wine very limited!). Angelini Pinot Grigio (well balanced and dry white wine with flavors of tropical fruit) and, of course, one red - M. Chapoutier Bila Haut-Cotes du Roussillon Villages, a Wine Spectator Top 100 selection!!! Sunday, Cinco de Mayo, we will be sampling Camarena Tequila Margaritas! Premier Wine and Spirits 525 Tunxis Hill Rd, Fairfield (203) 345-9088
9:33pm--#Port Jefferson NY--Firefighters were called to extinguish a trash can fire on the Port Jefferson Ferry at 102 West Broadway Port Jefferson, NY.
