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Yesterday we reported as it was happening that Bridgeport Hospital was in a lockdown after two men displayed weapons in the emergency room.  I first heard it on the Bridgeport Police radio but held back making it public just in case it was a false report or over reaction.  At 7:30pm American Medical Response told all ambulance to avoid Bridgeport Hospital until further notice.  At 7:33 Fairfield Police made a announcement to all their patrol officers and that is when we went public with the information.  Many broadcasters said Bridgeport Hospital said they were not on lockdown.  On the 5:30pm news on WTNH they said Bridgeport Hospital said no person ever displayed a gun at the hospital.  We then ask, why was AMR told to avoid the area, Bridgeport Police not only report a lockdown but also warn other police departments?

An dispute between boyfriend and ex-boyfriend got dangerous when the boyfriend shot at the ex-boyfriend early Monday afternoon.  Detective Keith Bryant told me that threats were made on Sunday that they were going to fight, but that never happened.  The ex-boyfriend showed up today to help the girlfriend’s family take out a pool in the backyard.  The boyfriend showed up and began arguing when he took a shot at the ex.  One shell casing was found in front of the home.  The boyfriend fled in a gray Volkswagen Jetta but was stopped a short time later by police.  The gun was found in the car and the man was taken into custody.

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**Live Breaking News Feed**

6/18/2012

4:33pm–Bridgeport–Skater down hard with a head injury at the Seaside Park Skate Park.  Police and EMTs on scene.

6/17/2012

11:19pm–#Bridgeport–Police investigating a one year old with her mother at the bar at 2770 Fairfield Ave….caller says it’s the “Brake Fast Bar” police never hear of it. 2770 Fairfield Ave. Googled comes back to Little Joe’s Cafe

8:55pm–#Norwalk–Possible abduction on Huckleberry Lane. Police are looking for a red Jeep Cherokee last seen headed towards the Merritt Parkway. Reports of a woman forced into the Jeep by a male

#Stratford #Bridgeport–Stratford was in pursuit of a vehicle on I-95 that exited 26 and now foot pursuit on Wordin Ave. Update–One in custody after tazing the suspect. UPDATE–Two females still at large that fled on foot. UPDATE–Bridgeport Police apprehend the two women.

8:33pm–Fairfield–Pick up truck into a tree on Black Rock Turnpike by the Hi-Ho Motel.

7:24pm–#Bridgeport–Police radio traffic says Bridgeportt Hospital is currently on lockdown after a gun was displayed in the emergency room. The persons responsible fled by car and no longer on scene.  AMR radio transmission say to  divert patients to other area hospitals.

7:01pm–#Bridgeport–5 people were fighting outside 155 Center Street and one person was stabbed. Police, EMTs on scene.

Rodney King has been found dead at the bottom of his swimming pool. Police believe it to be an accidental drowning.

4:51pm–#Bridgeport–10 year old child struck by a car at Madison and Wayne Ave.

2:15pm–#Bridgeport–Firefighters on scene at 1535 Central Ave. Bridgeport Commons where a car is on fire in the garage under the structure. Firefighters “laying in”.

Shortly after midnight Monday morning Bridgeport Police received a call of shots fired at Brooklawn Avenue and Capitol Ave. Fairfield Police also received a call of shots fired on Collingwood Avenue. possibly near Moody’s Pond. Bridgeport Police received a report that a suspect had fled on foot down Cleveland Avenue. When we arrived on scene all police attention was at the corner of Brooklawn Avenue. and Capitol Avenue. Police were seen collecting evidence, possibly shell casings. Police also interviewed a number of people on scene.

Around 6:30 Sunday evening shots rang out on 400 block of Jane Street in Bridgeport.  Witnesses tell me about twelve shots were fired from one gun, shell casings were found in an area of about a three quarters of the block.  One person was hit in the arm and leg, police tell me it was more of a fleshy wound nothing critical.  Police are following up leads and have just begun their investigation.  As with all breaking news information quickly changes.

Just before 3am a police officer on routine patrol spotted two houses on fire on Orchard Street. The fire appears to have started in a vacant building (the yellow house) and then jumped to the house next door which was occupied. Assistant Fire Chief Ismael Pomales told us they got ahead of the fire and did not let it get ahead of them. The fire appears to have started in the back left corner of the yellow house and then spread through out the house and to the house next door. The Red Cross was originally called to the scene but soon cancelled. No firefighters or civilians were injured in the blaze and fire officials have begun their investigation into the cause.

6/16/2012

10pm–Bridgeport–Man stabbed in the neck at 1213 Park Avenue.    Initial reports sound like the wound is serious, victim being transported to St. Vincent’s Hospital.

1:21pm–Bridgeport–Child struck by a car at 115 Sherwood Ave (between Fairfield Ave. and Wood Ave.) while driving their bicycle.    Fire department on scene, police and EMTs on the way.  Injuries do not sound too serious as the reduce the code to normal travel for incoming first responders.

1:00pm–Bridgeport–Police investigating a burglary at 68 Park Street.

12:49pm–Bridgeport–Police are investigating an assault at Capitol Ave. and Parrot Ave.  Victim had bleach thrown in their eyes.  Not a lot of details on this.  EMTs on scene.
2:00am–#Bridgeport–Rowdy crowd nets a couple of arrests at Tiago’s on State Street.

6/15/2012

11:05pm–#Bridgeport–Report of smoke coming from a window at 1525 Central Avenue. 11:10pm-Firefighters on scene confirming smoke coming from an apartment window. Forced entry necessary. UPDATE–It was food on the stove burning. AMR requested to the scene, possibly smoke inhalation to tenant.

10:38pm–#Bridgeport–Police investigate shots fired by a white BMW with New York plates on Indian Place and then fled onto Chopsey Hill Road.

9:15pm–#Bridgeport-#nakedman– Flasher! Report of a black male in a blue shirt exposing himself on Eaton Street (ironically off Wood Ave.)

8:49pm–I-95 southbound near exit 25 rollover extrication required by fire department. 3 car accident, 4 patients to the hospital .

8:48pm–Bridgeport–Report of fire in a basement at 470 Catherine Street turns out to be a light fixture that caused a smoke condition. No fire.

3:13am–Bridgeport–Report of a homeless man sleeping in the ATM area of the People’s Bank downtown Main Street.

3:07am–Bridgeport–Man reports he was just robbed outside his house at 1,000 block of Division Street.

2:41am–Bridgeport–Report of an armed robbery outside the train station on Water Street. Three black males held up the victim then fled in a white car.

1:01am–Bridgeport–Report of a man sitting on the porch with a shotgun in his pants at PT Barnum Housing Building 18.

12:55am–Bridgeport–Report of woman and man being dragged by a car at Deacon and Bunnell Street. No word of any weapons other than bottles.

12:52pm–Bridgeport–Report of a stabbing at 2926 Fairfield Avenue in front of Assembly of God, another report says it is a woman bleeding from the head, the person responsible was being chased by witnesses.

Once again American Legion has a positive impact on the youth in Bridgeport and surround areas. Saturday June 16h marks opening day, the season runs to the end of August. The league keeps kids entertained throughout summer, it keeps them off the streets and in a positive environment.

McKinley Elementary School in Fairfield came together to surprise and celebrate Muriel Scholz’s 50th Anniversary teaching. As she told us she has no intention of retiring and she has no plans of retiring. Congratulations Mrs. Scholz!

Fairfield–After a report of five dogs being killed by coyotes in town we thought it import to rerun the video Lt. Perez of the Fairfield Police Department did last year.  According to Fairfield’s Animal Control’s website:

Steps that can be taken to reduce coyotes as being a threat around your home include feeding and keeping pets indoors, supervising pets when they are taken outdoors, removing brush-cover that coyotes and other wild animals can take cover in, disposing of trash appropriately, and taking other sources of food or prey into consideration that may be in your yard. Keeping your pet up-to-date on its rabies vaccinations is also an important task that can protect both you and your pet in the event of a wild animal confrontation.

In the event that your pet is attacked by a coyote, do not attempt to break-up the incident with your bare hands, as this is the perfect chance for you to get bitten by both animals. Loud noises like yelling, banging on a metal pan or beeping the horn on your vehicle may scare away the coyote. Use a hand-held portable air horn, which can be purchased at many outdoor or marine sporting goods stores.

If your pet comes into contact with a coyote or other animal, do not handle your pet without using latex gloves. Saliva could remain on your pet’s body. Contain your pet in a room of your house or your garage, away from you and members of your family and call Fairfield Animal Control at (203) 254-4857 or the Fairfield Police Department at (203) 254-4800 and contact your veterinarian as soon as possible.