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Busy Night on East Side of Bridgeport

Mar 16, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

9:15pm--Police have been busy with activity on the east side of Bridgeport. Around 9:15 two people were held up at gunpoint in the 700 block of Ogden Street, one woman passed out and paramedics responded. This was described as a pretty serious robbery. One suspect was caught by police right away and one was at large for over an hour but was brought in to custody. He was located a block away on Jane Street. The second suspect was taken to St. Vincent's Hospital with minor injuries from the chase. Police caught one suspect still at large. A short time later shots rang out and a victim took two bullets while he outside the Boys and Girls Club on Kossuth…

Report of Shots Fired Near Kohls in Fairfield

Mar 16, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

Fairfield Police received a couple of calls for shot being fired outside of Kohl's on the Greenfield Street side. Police transmissions report that a person witnessed a flash like gun fire but did not hear a gunshot. A caller on at a gas station North Avenue in Bridgeport reported that shots were fired but did not want to be identified. Police are investigating and F airfield's canine Ruger is on the scene. We will keep you updated as we get further info. So far no victim, shooter or even any shell casings.

Consumer Prices in U.S. Rose in February as Gasoline Jumped

Mar 16, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

The cost of living in the U.S. rose in February by the most in 10 months, reflecting a jump in gasoline that failed to spread to other goods and services. The consumer-price index climbed 0.4 percent, matching the median forecast of economists surveyed by Bloomberg News, after increasing 0.2 percent the prior month, the Labor Department reported today in Washington. Read full story.....

Rollover on Norman Street Bridgeport

Mar 16, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

Police are investigating a rollover accident that occurred around 12:30 Friday afternoon. The accident happened at the Fairbridge Commons driveway. The car strayed off the driveway, went through a chain linked fence and landed on its roof. The driver and passenger were not injured and refused medical attention from EMTs. Police are investigating.

Happenings NOW 3-16 2011 thru 3-18-2012

Mar 16, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

[SlideDeck id='494' width='100%' height='400px'] ‎ 9:33pm--West Haven--I-95 Southbound Exit 42 is shut down due to a fatality. State police confirm a man got out of his van and was struck multiple times by many passing cars. 1:36am--#Bridgeport--Report of an armed robbery at Main Street and Wheeler Ave. Victim said assailant had a gun and knife. ‎12:41am--Shelton--Report of either a pedestrian being struck or a passenger thrown from a vehicle at Coram and Kneen Street. ‎5:20pm--Stratford--Hit and run driver crashes at Broadbridge and Booth, police on scene. 5:17pm--Bridgeport--Bicyclist struck by a car on Park Ave. near Eckhart Street. 4:50pm--Fairfield--Hand grenade found by homeowner on Ennis Lane turns out to be an inert training hand grenade determined by Assistant Fire Chief Scott…

Remembering A Friend

Mar 15, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

Most did not know his name. Many remembered his smile and wave. A memorial has been set up at the intersection at Chopsey Hill and Summit Street where James Cleary would sell copies of the Connecticut Post to those on their way to work each morning. Everyone soon learned his name when he was stabbed near his home on Benham Avenue early Tuesday Evening. His wife Mary Cleary sells papers on State Street near Lafayette. The Connecticut Post had nice tribute page with Tweets and interviews with those that knew James. In that tribute his wife Mary had the most appropriate comment about him :"He waved good morning to everybody," Mary Cleary said. "If he could make one person's day,…

Cutting Edge Graphic Artist

Mar 15, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

When someone "Likes" the DoingItLocal.com's Facebook page I like to take a quick look at who they are [caption id="attachment_6820" align="alignright" width="150" caption="Bridgeport's Own Maziv Entertainment"][/caption] and what they do. When Jamesy Coachc Codrington liked us I noticed quite a few cutting edge posters and graphics on his wall. I contacted Jamsey, I had to find out more; After all that is what advertising is suppose to do is catch your attention! He runs Maziv Entertainment in Bridgeport. You can see more of his work at: Mazivdezine.shutterfly.com The Maziv Channel on YouTube Twitter @MrMazivEnt His contact info is: Email: mazivent@yahoo.com Phone: 203.675.3029Here is that interview:

Cameras To Stop Uninsured Cars From Refueling

Mar 15, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

United Kigdom--Cameras at petrol stations will automatically stop uninsured or untaxed vehicles from being filled with fuel, under new government plans. Downing Street officials hope the hi-tech system will crack down on the 1.4million motorists who drive without insurance. Automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) cameras are already fitted in thousands of petrol station forecourts. Drivers can only fill their cars with fuel once the camera has captured and logged the vehicle’s number plate. Read full story....

Multiple Drug Arrests On Traffic Stop

Mar 14, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

[caption id="attachment_6810" align="alignleft" width="150" caption="Gabriel Kearse"][/caption] Gabriel Kearse (2/27/89) was arrested and charged with Possession of Marijuana (21a-279(c)), Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Sell, (21a-277(b)), Possession of Drugs Within 1,500 Feet of a School, (21a-279(d)) and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, 21a-167a after a search and seizure warrant for his residence was executed revealing marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Officers confiscated additional items of evidence within the residence that were consistent with the sale of narcotics. The residence is near Bassick High School in Bridgeport, CT. He was arrested on 3/13/12 at 12:25 in Bridgeport during a motor vehicle stop. He was operating a 2005 silver Lexus ES 330. Kearse was held in lieu of $5,000 bond and is to appear…

Barnum Publick House Grand Opening

Mar 14, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

[caption id="attachment_6805" align="alignleft" width="150" caption="Mayor Finch Helped Cut The Ribbon"][/caption] Mayor Bill Finch cut the ribbon today at the Barnum Publick House at 1020 Broad Street in Bridgeport for their grand opening. Owner Robert Forti told us that The Barnum Publick House is a new American Gastro Pub with a domestic wine bar. Serving tradition American Cuisine but in a fun modern way and in fun modern atmosphere. Mayor bill Finch says “its always exciting to have a new business come in, people from out of town coming in to downtown having a good time having dinner going to the events at the Arena and at the Klein at the Bijou and all the entertainment venues Bridgeport has to offer.” …

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Busy Night on East Side of Bridgeport

Report of Shots Fired Near Kohls in Fairfield

Consumer Prices in U.S. Rose in February as Gasoline Jumped

Rollover on Norman Street Bridgeport

Happenings NOW 3-16 2011 thru 3-18-2012

Remembering A Friend

Cutting Edge Graphic Artist

Cameras To Stop Uninsured Cars From Refueling

Multiple Drug Arrests On Traffic Stop

Barnum Publick House Grand Opening

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