Happenings NOW 6-10 thru 6-14-2012
6/14/2012
10:32pm–Bridgeport–Police detain two males one female looking into cars on Wayne/Merritt Street area.
9:52pm–Bridgeport-Naked woman walking down East Main from Barnum Ave. EMTs on scene looking for her.
6:02pm–Bridgeport–Man breaks into a police car on Boston Avenue and takes about forty rounds of ammunition and flees on a bicycle. He is apprehended in front of the fish market on Boston Ave. near William Street.
5:52pm–Fairfield–Report of a door to door salesperson working the area of Melville Ave.
5:05pm–Bridgeport–Scooter struck by a car at Huntington Road and Beecher Street.
5:02pm–Bridgeport–Car fire in front of 541 Capitol Avenue.
10:11am–Bridgeport–Police and Fire Departments assisting a man was fishing in a rubber boat who broke an oar and cannot get back ashore off Ferry Access Road. 10:19 Man assisted, rescue complete.
12:27am–Bridgeport–Report of smoke in thes second floor hallway at 2225 Main Street (near Tom Thumb Street). UPDATE–Turns out to be food burning on the stove.
6/13/2012
9:44pm–Bridgeport–Police do a follow up investigation at Greene Homes Building Two (Highland Ave.) of a man who was stabbed earlier in the day.
9:40pm–Fairfield–There was an attempted robbery outside of the Nauti Dolphin at 1 Carter Henry Drive. Police were looking for a burgundy resembling a Toyota Camry. Suspects were a white male, wearing white shorts and he was 5’10 no facial hair The passenger white female black hair. The man asked a woman for directions then said he had a gun but didn’t want to use it. The woman fled into the restaurant. A car with a woman matching the description was found behind Blinn’s not far from the Nauti Dolphin. The female companion said there was never a gun Police nabbed Jeremy Mitchell at Post Road and North Benson Road. , He was arrested on attempted robbery and breach of peace. He never did have a gun or weapon. The woman was not charged.
6/12/2012
8:40pm–Bridgeport–Fire department on scene of a structure fire at Stratford Ave. and Kossuth Street. Fire department on scene, heavy smoke showing, building appears to be abandoned.
2:40pm–#Fairfield–Gas leak shuts down Unquowa Road in the 600 block at the Ludlowe Middle/High School. UPDATE–2:50pm–Road now open to traffic.
6/11/2012
6:40pm–Stratford–Report of a garage fire at 1030 Stratford Rd.
9:39pm–Bridgeport–Reports of shots fired at Columbia Street and South Ave. Police have found a large number of shell casings and one car with its back window shot out. No injuries police are investigating.
9:32pm–Bridgeport–Reports of shots fired near 600 Pond Street. Police on scene investigating.
12:43–Strong armed robbery just occurred on Taft Avenue. Victim had his cell phone taken. Suspect fled on a bicycle towards Central High School.
12:28pm–Bridgeport–St. Vincent’s Hospital calls police that they have a stabbing victim dropped off by a friend. Unknown where it occurred, police investigating. Wounds are reported to be to the heart and chest area.
6:55am–Bridgeport–Fire officials and police investigating a porch fire at a multifamily house at 1416 Fairfield Ave .
6/10/2012
9:52pm–Bridgeport–Police investigating a report of shots fired between Louisiana Ave. and Minnesota Ave.
7:24pm–Bridgeport–Strong armed robbery on Lyons Terrace. Suspects were a black male with a white tee shirt and a white female last seen crossing Congress Street Bridge and headed towards Greene Homes.
6:20pm–Bridgeport–White Ford SUV hits motorcyclist on North Ave. at Colonial Ave. and takes off. Police have a plate number and know where to find the driver of the SUV.
1:22am–Bridgeport–Fight outside Lancer’s Cafe at 283 Harral Ave has two victims assaulted. One victim driving themselves to the hospital for treatment and another requiring EMTs.
Passing of Fireman Jospeh Fitzpatrick
Joe’s Obituary in the Waterbury Republican reads: “WATERBURY — Joseph William Fitzpatrick, 60, of 557 Washington Ave., died Sunday, June 10, 2012, at Saint Marys Hospital after a brief illness, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Kathleen (Walsh) Fitzpatrick.
Joseph was born in Waterbury Feb. 4, 1952, son of Irene (Krolitski) FitzPatrick of Waterbury and the late Joseph William FitzPatrick Sr. He last worked as an insurance inspector. He was a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, and had a strong interest in politics.
In addition to his wife, and his mother, he leaves his daughter, Colleen FitzPatrick of Waterbury.
Arrangements: Funeral will leave the Kelly-Brennan Funeral Home, 768 Baldwin St., Thursday at 9 a.m. for Basilica of Immaculate Conception for Mass at 10. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery. Calling hours will be Wednesday from 5 to 8 p.m. ”
Joseph is an upstanding man who will certainly be missed.
Fire Damages Abandoned Factory In Bridgeport
Because it was a commercial fire three ladder trucks, five engines, rescue company and two safety officer were called to the scene. Ladder eleven moved across town and one engine from Fairfield provided mutual aid.
The fire marshal was immediately called to the scene to begin an investigation to the cause. There were no injuries to firefighters.
U.S. Deficit Doubles In May
The government posted a budget deficit of $125 billion in May, more than twice the level registered in the same month last year. Rueters has the full story here……...
Revised Flood Insurance Rate Maps For The Shoreline Area of Fairfield
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is proposing revised Flood Insurance
Rate Maps for the shoreline area of Fairfield. The maps are due to become effective in May of
2013. The impact of these new maps may include additions or modifications of special flood
hazard areas, changes in base flood elevations or depths, and flood zone designation changes.
FEMA has published notice of the proposed flood hazard determinations on June 8, 2012 in
the Connecticut Post. The significance of the publication is to start a 90-day appeal period,
beginning June 8, 2012. Any owner or lessee of real property who believes his or her property
rights will be adversely affected by the proposed flood hazard determinations may file an appeal.
The sole basis for an appeal is the possession of knowledge or information indicating that the
proposed flood hazard determinations are scientifically or technically incorrect. All appeals
must be forwarded by the Town to FEMA during the 90-day appeal period. Anyone with
questions regarding the new mapping or appeals can contact Assistant Planning Director Jim
Wendt at (203) 256-3050 or jwendt@town.fairfield.ct.us.
The new proposed maps are available for review in the Town Plan and Zoning Office, Sullivan
Independence Hall, 725 Old Post Road and can be viewed online at www.starr-team.com/starr/
RegionalWorkspaces/RegionI/FairfieldCTcoastal/SitePAges/Home.aspx.
The web site is for all of Fairfield County. The map panels for Fairfield are 418, 419, 436, 437,
438, 556 and 557.
Authorities Investigate Lungs Found On L.A. Sidewalk
Authorities said on Monday that a pair of lungs had been found on a Los Angeles-area sidewalk and that coroner’s investigators were trying to determine if they were from a human or an animal. Reuters has the full story here……..
Arson/Shooting/Stabbing in Bridgeport
Happenings NOW 6/8 thru 6/9 2012
6/9/2012
11:39am–#Fairfield #cttraffic I-95 southbound 3 car accident in the left lane with injuries.
9:36pm–#Bridgeport–Homeowner at the corner of Velvet St. and Pearl Harbor Street reporting to police that his house is vibrating.
8:16pm–Branford–55 Brooks Lane report of a triple shooting 3 persons hit one is in traumatic arrest.UPDATE– 2 confirmed dead one in critical condition.
8:45pm–Bridgeport–A man was just admitted to Bridgeport Hospital for being stabbed by a known victim in an unknown location. Detectives sent to investigate.
7:13pm–Fairfield–Pedestrian struck by a car in the parking lot of Trader Joe’s on Black Rock Turnpike.
4:04pm–Bridgeport–Firefighters while on scene had a man in a black Honda Civic on Connecticut Ave. near Seaview Ave.threaten a pedestrian with a knife and fled east on Stratford Ave.
1:27pm–Bridgeport–Report of a stove fire at 1315 Chopsey Hill Road. 1:30pm–Smoke showing upon arrival, quickly extinguished and recalled.
1:44am–#New Haven–Report of a car fire at 125 Lexington Ave. with a person on fire. Police on scene reporting the car is close to the house and a body in the yard. UPDATE— Jerrod Vasquez, a 33-year-old resident of 125 Lexington Ave., was killed in the fire. Neighbors say the van was running then exploded. Jerrod’s wife was taken to the hospital for an emotional breakdown. The fire was thought to have started in the engine compartment.
6/8/2012
11:31pm–Bridgeport–Report of a dumpster fire at 593 Ellsworth Street.
11:09pm–New Haven–19 year old male shot on Frank Street. Radio transmissions say the victim is in trauma. UPDATE–Victim has died of his wounds. Police know who the suspect is and where he frequents. UPDATE–Witnesses say the victim, Robert Cirino was sitting on his porch when he was approached by the shooter. They had a brief non combative conversation with him before the shots rang out. Robert was taken to Yale-New Haven Hospital where he died.
10:02pm–New Haven–Police make a “couple” of arrests related to the Occupy Wall Street Movement outside 103 Pine Street.
9:34–Bridgeport–Police break up a street fight on Eagle Street. 10:38pm–Police return to break up teen party taking place that is causing the disturbances.
9:32pm–Bridgeport–A violent robbery at 257 Madison Avenue leaves on person unconsciousness. Victim transported to St. Vincent’s Hospital. Police know their suspect.
9:31pm–Bridgeport–Home Invasion at 135 Andover Street 3rd floor, 200 pound black man entered the home with a weapon and robbed the victims.
3:26pm–#Southport/#Fairfield–MINOR school bus accident at Main St. and Harbor Road. There are students on board, NO injuries.
3:15pm–#Bridgeport–Man jumping up and down on parked cars Haral and Coleman Street. Man now in custody but if you park in the area go check your car!
Top 30 STOLEN Passwords
Think your password is unique and clever? A new inforgraphic from security firm Rapid7 has revealed the top passwords stolen from this week’s LinkedIn security breach. There are hundreds of duplicates and patterns associated with the compromised log-in information. Mashable has the full story…..