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12:49am–#Fairfield–Firefighters quickly extinguished a pick up truck fire on Nichols Avenue, which is right off Villa Avenue closer towards Brooklawn Avenue. The truck was fully involved when firefighters arrived.  Firefighters were so quick in fact that the fire was extinguished prior to my arrival,I only had a six minute travel time.

Firefighters and police suspect arson.  Suspects were seen running down Nichols Street and jumped into a car on Villa Avenue that fled eastbound towards Bridgeport.   The detective bureau was immediately notified and the investigation is underway.  This may be related to a truck fire in Bridgeport on Thursday February 2, 2012.  Both vehicles have similar evidence found at the scene.

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4:28pm–#Stratford #ctfire–Stratford fire is busy today. This time a garage fire in the back of 122 King Street.

3:26pm–#Stratford–#ctfire–Fire department on scene confirms flames visible at 605 Second Hill Lane.

2:55pm#Fairfield–Fulling Mill Lane resident has her hand stuck under the seat of her car, fire department on the way to free her.

‎1:50pm–#Trumbull–Construction worker injured after falling over 10 feet on Quarry Road near the theaters.

‎12:01am–#Bridgeport–Report of a motorcyclist struck by a vehicle at Circular Ave. and Fairfield Ave. near the library in Black Rock.

‎11:38pm—#Bridgeport–Police arrest a tenant at 938 State Street for threatening to shoot the manager of this rooming house.

10:48pm–#Bridgeport—Strong armed robbery on 394 North Bishop Ave. by the dumpsters. Police are looking for a black male in his 30s, wearing blue jeans gray sweatshirt, a black hoodie and fled on foot south on North Bishop Ave. He robbed the victim of approximately $120 cash.

‎10:07pm–#Bridgeport–Fireworks going off different parts of the city prompting shots fired calls.

‎8:50pm–#Bridgeport–Pedestrian struck by a Jeep Cherokee on Stratford Ave. near Pembroke Street.

‎7:44pm–#Fairfield–Dinner and a show at Joe’s American Grill on Post Road. Woman in labor. EMTs , fire and police racing to the scene.  UDATE-OBGYN on scene says her water has NOT broken.  UPDATE–No baby yet. Normal transport to Norwalk Hospital for observations.

The Housatonic Community College (HCC) has been awarded a share of a $17.8 million grant, which will use to create Regional Advanced Manufacturing Center for Southwestern Connecticut at the college. The center will expand the college’s manufacturing education capability to give students the 21st century knowledge and skills needed by today’s manufacturers. It will feature a manufacturing lab, an engineering/design studio, and a welding lab to be used to support the college’s credit and non-credit manufacturing courses.

Friday night was the first meeting of a series for Connecticut Against Violence and youths across the city of Bridgeport. Founded by Lt. David Daniels and DJ Kingsley Osei, Connecticut Against Violence will use hip-hop music combined with many and their message to inspire youths against violence.

Shortly after 4pm a pedestrian was struck by a van at the intersection of Maplewood and Park Avenue in Bridgeport.  Witnesses told us that the pedestrian lost consciousness briefly.  They also told us  the bright sun may have been blinded the driver of the van.  Police are investigating.

City Hall Annex was the kick off for Black History Month for the City of Bridgeport.  Deborah Caviness kicked off the event and Natalie Pryce was master ceremonies.  Mayor Bill Finch brought his insight and introduced the hit of the event Muhammad Drammeh, 12, is an eighth grade honor student who recited  President Barack Obama’s historic inaugural speech from memory.   Chef Pierre of the Metric Restaurant and Grill on Cannon Street was the big hit with a history and sampling of soul food.  The food was so good it will be a future restaurant review for DoingItLocal.com!

Last week Taco Loco Tweeted a Super Bowl Special I had to try.  The special claims to feed 8 people, I found this claim to be false.  I had six people to help polish this off, we weren’t even close.  The leftovers fed all six of us again the next day and we still had food left over.!  The price is $49.95, if you take the original claim it feeds 8 that’s only $6.24 a person!  We are talking a meal for the Super Bowl not snacks!  The variety will have something for everyone, my father in law and son loved the buffalo wings and my daughter loved the quesadillas.  My favorite was tied with the nacho supreme and mini burritos.  Everyone loved the tacos!

Taco Loco is located at 3170 Fairfield Avenue Bridgeport.   This Super Special if for take out only.   Call 30 minutes ahead at (203) 335-8228   For just $49.95 to feeds 8 here is what you get:

Nachos Superior
Chips loaded with ground beef, Jack and cheddar cheese, black beans, jalapenos, tomatoes and salsa cruda.

Burrito and Quesadilla Platter
Ten delicious mini burritos with sauteed onions and peppers – 5 grilled chicken and 5 grilled steak – along with four quesadillas packed with Jack and cheddar cheese, sauteed onions and peppers – 2 grilled chicken and 2 chorizo (Spanish sausage).

Family Pack Tacos
Everything you need to make your own tacos; 12 soft tortillas or crispy corn taco shells, spiced ground beef or chicken, shredded lettuce, grated Jack and cheddar, chopped tomatoes, sliced jalapenos and olives.

Fairfield Patrol Officers responded to a burglary in progress at 1301 Redding Road. The homeowner/ victim witnessed a suspect attempting to break a rear window and gain entry into her home. She called “911” describing the suspect as a white male, approximately twenty two years of age, with a thin build fleeing on foot through the front yard. He continued southbound on Redding Road to an awaiting small silver vehicle, parked approximately 100 yards away.

Patrol Officers set up a perimeter of the surrounding streets and quickly located a motor vehicle traveling southbound on Bronson Road matching the description. Officers conducted a motor vehicle stop without incident and detained three subjects. The one suspect attempting to force entry into the window was positively identified by the victim and all three were taken into custody.

A DMV check of the suspect vehicle revealed it was stolen from Stratford, CT. It was processed by
Detectives and towed from the scene. Various items of evidence were recovered from the vehicle and are being examined.

Arrested: Joseph Johnson DOB 8/4/86 of 891 Oldfield Road Fairfield, CT
Charges: Criminal Attempt to Commit Burglary 2nd Degree (53a-49/53a-102), Possession of Burglary
Tools (53a-106), Larceny 3rd Degree (53a-124), and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (21a-267(a))
Court date: 2/9/12
Bond: $20,000

Arrested: Shawn Kelly DOB 11/2/86 of Lexington Avenue S. Norwalk, CT
Charges: Larceny 3rd (53a-124)
Court date: 2/9/12
Bond: $1,000

Arrested: Anthony Kelly DOB 5/28/85 of 26 Burritt St. Norwalk, CT
Charges: Larceny 3rd (53a-124)
Court date: 2/9/12
Bond: $1000

The 24-year-old is reportedly pregnant with her first child by her boyfriend of one year Jionni LaValle, according to Star magazine. ‘She is pregnant and has only told her closest friends and some family,’ an insider told the publication. ‘She’s been telling people that she has a big announcement coming,’ the source added.  Read full story….

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‎1:12am–#New Haven–Multiple reports of a police chase ending after suspect car crashes into a house on Winchester Street and that the resident of the home is trapped under the car. All hands working. Updates as we get them. UPDATE–Homeowner freed around 2:45am.

11:41pm–#West Haven–Armed robbery- person was shot at Campbell and Spring Street. Police are looking for a male blue coat black mask.

12:12am–#Bridgeport–Car rear ended at Orange and Central Ave. striking vehicle flees. Fire department reporting four injured, EMTs on the way. UPDATE–4 to the hospital.

11:36pm–#Bridgeport–Report of several shots fired near River Street/ North Washington Ave. Police on the way.

10:20pm–#Bridgeport–#cttraffic I-95 southbound exit 27 exit ramp State Police pursuit ends in a crash and tasering. One in custody.

3:20pm–Report of kids fighting on a school bus at Seaview and Barnum Ave.

12:01pm–#Norwalk–Pedestrian struck by car on the lower level parking at Home Depot. The woman was transported to Norwalk Hospital via EMS.

9:21am–Bridgeport–Police are investigating the untimely death of a 3 month old Grove Street infant.