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2 Cars In 2 Houses In 2 Minutes In Bridgeport

Jan 20, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

Firefighters were very busy Friday afternoon. Shortly after 2:15pm firefighters were called to761 for a car that crashed into a garage. The driver told us the accelerator got stuck. She took out the iron railings on the porch and then hit the garage causing structural damage; The building inspector was called to the scene. About two minutes later firefighters were called to two blocks away to the intersection of Grand Street and James Street for a car that jumped the curb, hit a chained linked fence and into a house. The car did not make entry into the home. The driver was unconscious when police arrived, was briefly in custody and then sent to the hospital, the extent of his…

Hawks Swooping On Ludlowe Students

Jan 20, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

Fairfield--Parents of Ludlowe Middle School students are receiving letters from the school regarding a hawk or hawks swooping down on students: Greetings Parents – I would like to notify you about a situation we are managing here regarding a number of Hawks which have taken up residency on our campus. There have been some instances where the Hawks have swooped down on several of our students and a individual in the neighborhood who was riding her bicycle. We are working closely with the Fairfield Police DepartmentLudlowe Middle School . The FFPD is working closely with the Department of Environmental Protection and Fairfield Animal control. Please be assured that there have been no injuries and the number of students who have…

2 Cops Injured & 7 Arrested At Club Azure

Jan 20, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

Police had their hands full with large gathering at Club Azzure on Wood and Elmwood Ave around 11:30 Thursday night. An officer on the scene estimated of over 500 in the club and in the parking lot. One officer was injured when he was punched in the eye and one officer got caught up in some pepper spray and had to be treated. One woman was taken to the hospital for a bite to her leg from the police dog. A minimum of seven arrests were made and the police prisoner transport van was called to the scene. The club was closed and peace restored by midnight. All officers were accounted for at special roll call taken…

Car Crash Comes To Rest On Barlow Rd. Home

Jan 19, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

Shortly after 2pm Thursday a two car crash left to cars on the lawn of 518 Round Hill Road. The accident occurred at the intersection of Round Hill and Barlow Road near Fairfield University. Witnesses tell us it appeared the car driven by the woman MAY have had a seizure or medical condition. They said it appeared that she was trying to pass two car at the stop sign. She was transported to the hospital. The driver of the car that was struck said he was fine. Police are investigating.

Car Fire I-95 Fairfield

Jan 19, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

Fairfield Fire Department responded to a reported car fire on I-95 Southbound near exit 24. Engine 2, ladder 2 and car 3 arrived to find a minivan fully involved with fire on the right hand breakdown lane. The driver was not in the vehicle, she was sitting in a Connecticut State Police vehicle. Engine 2 and ladder 2 shutdown the right 2 lanes of the highway to attack the fire. Engine 2 used an 1 ¾ inch hand line to extinguish the fire. Engine 3 was also called to the seen to supply additional water. The cause of the fire appears to have been accidental, and under investigation.

Bridgeport’s 3rd Homicide

Jan 19, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

BRIDGEPORT -- Police are investigating the city's third homicide of the year after a man's body was found early Thursday morning on Bond Street. Detective Keith Bryant said....read full story....

House Fire On Johnson Street Bridgeport

Jan 18, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

Around 6:40pm firefighters were called to 59 Johnson Street for a structure fire. Although an abandoned house, firefighter were told that someone ran back in to the second floor but after primary and secondary search turn up nothing. X Assistant Fire Chief Ivan Fossesigurani told us firefighters faced challenges with the fire containing itself in walls and behind the cedar shingles under the siding on the house. The house to the right of the house had some minor damage to shingles from the exposure to the heavy flames, but firefighters contained it to minor damage on the outside. The abandoned house received extensive damage. The arson squad was called in to investigate.

Dr. Mel passes away at 66

Jan 18, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

New Haven, Conn. (WTNH) - Long time Storm Team 8 Meteorologist Dr. Mel Goldstein passed away today. He was 66 years old. Dr. Mel, who had been fighting Multiple myeloma for a number of years, died this morning. Read full story... Dr. Mel - What a Ride It's Been: wtnh.com

Pedestrain Struck in Westport

Jan 18, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

(Westport, CT) Today at approximately 6:45 am the Westport Police Department received a 9-1-1 call that a pedestrian was struck by a motor vehicle at the intersection of Post Road East at Playhouse Square. The Westport Police, EMS and Fire Department responded and Emergency personnel treated the pedestrian at the scene and then transported her to Norwalk Hospital. The pedestrian, Adrienne Garcia, age 45 of New Milford Connecticut was attempting to cross four lanes of traffic on Post Road East in the area of Playhouse Square when she was struck by a 2000 Mercedes SUV driven by Saul Gideon, age 60 of Norwalk Connecticut. According to witness statements the Mercedes was driving eastbound on the Post Road and turned left…

Malloy To Back Sunday Liquor Sales

Jan 15, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

HARTFORD -- Gov. Dannel P. Malloy has supported selling alcohol on Sunday. "It's embarrassing Connecticut was only one of two states in the nation that has not allowed Sunday sales,'' he said, adding that it is a loss of revenue to liquor stores here. According to the Washington, D.C.-based Distilled Spirits Council, Connecticut also loses $8 million annually in tax revenue due to the lack of Sunday alcohol sales. Read full story...

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