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…..
Norwalk HS ’Class of 1937′ still having good times
School bus video shows agent firing gun at suspect, bus driver calming students
Trumbull/Bridgeport–Two weeks after a police shooting on Old Town Road that was witnessed by dozens of students on a Frenchtown School bus, school Transportation Director Dawn Perkins is still awed by the calm demeanor and quick actions of bus driver Ralph Cerulo.
“He was thinking about the kids the entire time,” Perkins said.
Perkins recently allowed the Trumbull Times to view video footage from two Trumbull school buses that were at the scene when federal agents attempted to capture Jeffrey Thomas, 21, who had earlier fled police looking into gang-related activity in the area.
Woman Claims She Was Arrested For Videotaping Cops
NEW HAVEN — An Ansonia woman said she was arrested after refusing to give police her cell phone that she used to videotape the officers making an arrest. Jennifer Gondola, 35, said she stuffed her iPhone into her bra when police asked her to turn it over to them. She was then arrested. Connecticut Post has the full story here……
Mom Arrested for Cheering at Daughter’s Graduation
South Carolina–A Myrtle Beach teen’s high school graduation on Saturday was ruined when her excited mom, Shannon Cooper, was arrested for cheering. Although parents were reportedly warned that they would be asked to leave the auditorium where the ceremony was held if they applauded for individual students receiving their diplomas…..Read Full Story Here……
Walker Survives Recall Election In Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker beat back a recall challenge Tuesday, winning both the right to finish his term and a voter endorsement of his strategy to curb state spending, which included the explosive measure that eliminated union rights for most public workers. Associated Press has the full story here……
Impact for the White House:
Warrant Issued In 10th Homicide-Bridgeport
Mr. Chavez has been identified as the responsible individual for the stabbing of Francisco Barbosa 23 yr.old, that intervene on a street fight that occurred on May 27, 2012, in front of 573 Arctic Street.
Anyone with information to the location of Mr. Chavez, is asked to contact the Detective Bureau at 203-581-5201 or Lt. Chris LaMaine at 203-581-5206. All information will be kept confidential.
Happenings NOW 6/5 thru 6/7 2012
6/7/2012
11:47pm–Westport — I-95 southbound by exit 17 for a rollover accident and a report of ejected passengers. UPDATE–Early reports indicate at least one death in this accident.
9:54pm–Bridgeport–A man was just brought by a friend into St. Vincent’s Hospital with very serious injuries after being beaten with a baseball bat. Police were also called because the victim had a weapon on him. Victim is not cooperating where or when the assault took place.
9:16pm–#Fairfield–Strong odor of electrical burning 600 block of Sasco Hill Road. Fire department on scene nothing showing from the road.
:10am–Bridgeport–High speed chase starting on North Ave. towards downtown winds up on Housatonic Ave , back to North Ave. with suspect throwing things out the window. Like on TV the cop does call out the location of the drop. One guess what they recovered…..pursuit ends on Boston Ave. at East Main Street. Suspected had to be tazed to be apprehended.
6/6/2012
4:50pm–Bridgeport–Report of a kitchen fire which is now out at Chaffee Hall University of Bridgeport.
11:28pm–Bridgeport–Report of an odor of gas 1700 block of Central Ave. Fire department meters and finds nothing…
5:38pm–Bridgeport–Report of an odor of gas at Greene Homes (Harral Ave.) Building 2 on the 4th floor. UPDATE–Faulty stove, gas has been shut off to it.
2:40pm–Fairfield–Police on scene to remove a former member who was asked to leave Planet Fitness on Black Rock Turnpike. Does he pick things up and put them dowwwwn?
1:07pm–New Haven–A man was shot in the leg at 360 Columbus Avenue. Suspect fled in a silver car, possibly an Audi.
12:57pm–Bridgeport–1 year old boy found in front of 669 Capitol Ave by a bypasser.
12:14pm–Bridgeport–A 7 year old boy has his finger stuck in the slide at Park City Magnet School at 1526 Chopsey Hill Road. Fire department and EMTs on the way. Reports indicate it is on the ladder portion of the slide.
A trooper from CT. State Police Troop G has been dispatched to the Superior Court GA #2 in Bridgeport (per the court directory this is the courthouse at 172 Golden Hill St). The trooper was dispatched because an inmate has an altercation in which he assaulted both a probation officer as well as a judicial marshal and the judicial marshal requested state police in order to press additional charges against the individual.
6/5/2012
11:53pm–Bridgeport–Report of a carbon monoxide alarm with symptoms at 157 Ash Street. 12:02am–Update–Fire department has no reading for CO and sounding recall. One person is being transported to the hospital for evaluation.
10:42pm–Home invasion at 121 Elmwood Place, 2 are arrested one man flees in a four door sedan. Reports say a gun was held to a two year old’s head. Police are investigating.
10:42pm–Bridgeport–Wild man on TCP in Washington Park, EMTs on the way.
9:55pm–Bridgeport–Water main break on Fairfield Ave. near Broad and Courtland Street area. Expect media onslaught shortly. For some reason they devote as much video time to these as shootings.
9:12pm–Bridgeport–A possibly intoxicated man was robbed, assaulted and left unconscious at the Fairfield Ave. at Clinton Ave. near the market.
8:28pm–Bridgeport–Roosevelt School at 680 Park was burglarized, computers taken. Three teens being detained at Lewis and Iranistan Ave. one toting a computer. Police checking for more suspects.
7:45pm–Stratford–Reports of shots fired at 173 Larkin Court turns out to be from a pellet gun.
4:31pm–Bridgeport–Police investigating an accident where and elderly man’s car came to a rest in the 300 block of Dogwood Drive. The car was smoking as the man was unresponsive and had his foot on the accelerator. The man is bleeding from the chest. Police breaks the car window to get to the man. This is breaking news so info can change. Fire department, police on scene, EMTs on the way.
1:48pm–2 calls for the fire department, a rubbish fire on Anchorage Drive (off Grovers) and an activated fire alarm 900 block of Main Street. Main Street turned out to be a light smoke condition that was ventilated by the fire department.