9:22pm–#Bridgeport CT–Tonight’s car fire was in the parking lot behind the Shehan Center at 1494 Main St. Firefighters quickly extinguished it and police are investigating.
Car Accident in Fairfield
9:12pm–A two car accident sends one woman to the hospital with unknown but non-life threatening injuries on Strafield and Jackman Avenue.
Fundraiser to benefit the City’s Safe Asleep Program
Fundraiser To Benefit the City’s Safe Asleep Program.
Please help Fire Engine Pizza Co located at 2914 Fairfield Ave in conjunction with the Denis Leary Firefighters Foundation raise money for the City’s Safe Asleep free smoke detector installation program that has been credited for saving lives throughout the city.
There will be fire trucks, raffles, food specials, and giveaways. Let’s kick off the holiday weekend with a party with a cause. This runs TODAY starting at 6pm
The Safe Asleep Smoke Detector program offers FREE smoke detectors (installed) to any home in the city, and can be reached 203-335-8835.
Camper Fire Quickly Extinguished
11:40pm–#Bridgeport CT–Firefighters quickly extinguished a small fire in a camper parked in side lot at 430 Park Street.
Gas Company Work in Fairfield IS Legit
11:14am–#Fairfield CT–Resident on Melville Avenue called police that a heavy set 6’2″ man came to her door in what appeared to be a gas company uniform asking to check for corroded pipes. The woman refused and called police because she did not call or have prior notification for the inspection, nor did she see any gas company vehicles in the area. Police are on the way. ALWAYS as for identification before letting anyone in your home claiming to work for a utility you did not call for. UPDATE–Officer sent to the scene says there are stickers on many doors from the gas company. Police confirmed with the gas company that they ARE working in the area checking indoor pipes. When in doubt always ask for identification or call the police.
Great Sale But Don’t Forget Baby!
11:01am–#Norwalk CT– Firefighters were called to Kohl’s parking lot at 500 Connecticut Ave for a red Mercedes with a baby locked inside of it.
Some Gunmakers Say They Won’t Sell To N.Y. Police
” If civilians can’t buy a semi-automatic weapon, then the company won’t sell to law enforcement”
ALBANY, N.Y. — Some gun manufacturers say they will no longer sell their firearms to New York law enforcement agencies after the state passed a broad assault-weapons ban last month. At least five companies have said they won’t sell to New York police since Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed the Safe Ammunition and Firearms Enforcement Act in January. USA Today has the full story here with video……
Car Batteries Starting at $40!
Citizens Working for a Better Bridgeport Public Forum
Citizens Working for a Better Bridgeport is sponsoring a public forum on Saturday March 16, 2013 to discuss the essential House Bill HB-5724. The time has come for you to learn about this bill and contact your legislators and ask them to support this bill.
This bill is co‐sponsored by Bridgeport State Representatives Jack Hennessy and Auden Grogins. This bill should be embraced by all who want to see Bridgeport embrace good government practices.
Date: 3.26.2013
Time: 2:00 PM
Place: Bridgeport Public Library, 925 Broad Street, Bridgeport, CT.
