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Porch Fire Quickly Extinghised in Bridgeport

Feb 20, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

[caption id="attachment_6543" align="alignleft" width="150" caption="Fire marshal to investigate porch fire"][/caption] Bridgeport--Shortly before 3pm firefighters were called to 1111 North Avenue for a fire on the 2nd floor. When firefighters arrived they saw flames coming from the right side of the porch. Their concern was the gusty winds that might fan and spread the flames. They quickly got water on the blaze and kept it from spreading. Assistant Fire Chief Dominick Carfi told us they are uncertain what caused the fire and called in the fire marshal to investigate it further. It is speculated a discarded cigarette is to blame.

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Happenings NOW 2-18 thru 2-20-2012

Feb 18, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

[SlideDeck id='494' width='100%' height='400px'] ‎   2:44am--#Bridgeport--The hits keep on happening. EMTs responding to a man down, a possible assault victim at Boston and Bond Street near the GE buildings. 2:20am--#Bridgeport--Melee at Railroad and Warren Street with four trauma victims. One struck by a car with leg deformities , second patient stabbed to the abdomen, another with a laceration to his face about 4" long and 3" wide, and a fourth with a machete to the left side top his head. 12:38am--#Bridgeport--A 4 year old child was found by police wandering in the street of the 100 block of Mill Hill Avenue. Requesting EMT's to check the child who appears to be fine. Numerous calls were made to police including…

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Pickup Hits Two Cars And A House in Bridgeport

Feb 18, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

Around 10:45pm Friday night a pickup truck traveling east on James Street towards Washington Avenue hit two cars, then hit a house and bounced off and back into the road. We were told that an off duty Bridgeport Police Officer on his way home was one of the vehicles struck. There appeared to be no injuries. The driver of the pick up was seen being tested for driving impaired.

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Tetreau Proposes Increase In Taxes For Fairfield

Feb 17, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

First Selectman Michael Tetreau presented to the boards of Selectmen and Finance Thursday a $272.6 million operational budget for Fiscal Year 2013 (FY2013). The proposed budget carries a 3.61 percent ($9.4 million) increase over the current budget and would, if approved as is, carry a .9 mill increase -- or raise most residents’ taxes by 4 percent.  Read full story.....

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Happenings NOW 02-15 thru 02-16-2012

Feb 15, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

[SlideDeck id='494' width='100%' height='400px'] ‎   1:30am--Driver tries to hit a Bridgeport Police car on Barnum Avenue. After a brief foot pursuit the driver of the car crashed near Livingston Place (I don't believe the police were involved in the crash). The three suspects flee into Beardsley Park. One in custody. Canine working the scene. At 2:11am police radios they lost the track of the other two suspects. 12:56am-- Police pursuit starting in Bridgeport I-95 heading towards Fairfield. UPDATE--Pursuit ends after a brief foot pursuit near exit 20. 11:38pm--Bridgeport--Bridgeport--WRONG WAY DRIVER on Fairfield Ave. just crashed at Colorado Ave. Driver bailed after T-boning another car and injuring the occupants. ‎6:39pm--#Bridgeport--Classic! Car hits a hydrant and water shooting in the air…

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Nail Shop Armed Robbery in Bridgeport

Feb 14, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

At ten minutes before 2pm the Best Nail Salon at 3129 Main Street (Next to Lupes Drug Store) was armed with a handgun.  Five women as well as a 9 year old girl were robbed of their purses.  Police are looking for a white or  Hispanic male,  5’ 10” medium built wearing a black hoodie gray baggie pants who fled on foot south on Main Street.    If you have any information please contact the Bridgeport Police at 203-581-5201.  All Calls will be confidential.

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