On 09/19/2011 a man entered the Cumberland Farms Gas station located on 2525 East Main Street armed with a handgun. He pointed the firearm at the clerk's head cocked the weapon and demanded money. The suspect took an undetermined amount of money and cigarettes. The suspect was further described as having blood shot eyes and scruffy hair. Suspect fled on foot. No injuries reported.
Mayor Bill Finch and Police Chief Joseph Gaudett Jr. promoted 7 officers today – 6 to the rank of detective and one detective who was promoted to sergeant.
Who would be interested in that data, you ask? Law enforcement agencies, for starters, as well as insurance companies. Perhaps the most startling news to come out of the latest OnStar terms and conditions is the fact that the company can continue to collect the information even after you disconnect the service. Read the full story and GM's new terms here....
On Tuesday 9/20/11 at 10:42 pm, the Fairfield Police received a report of a burglary/home invasion from the victims of a home on the north end of Park Avenue. Reported fleeing on foot, were three or four male suspects possibly Hispanic with accents, they were wearing all black clothing and masks covering their faces, one suspect had displayed a handgun. Fairfield with the assistance of Bridgeport Police arrived to find two elderly victims a husband and wife, frightened and injured from their attackers. They reported being awakened by the sound of the doorbell ringing followed by glass breaking. The husband entered the hallway and was confronted by one suspect who held him brandishing a handgun. Two or three other suspects…
[caption id="attachment_4143" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Rewards for Recycling in Bridgeport!"][/caption] Mayor Bill Finch is proud to announce that the City of Bridgeport is switching to single stream recycling, and expanding its partnership with Recyclebank, the national company that rewards residents for recycling through strategic partnerships, both local and national. City residents began receiving the new, blue recycling Toters in mid-August and deliveries are nearly complete throughout the City. Residents were able to begin using the Toters for all their recyclables, including plastics #1-7, drink cartons, cardboard, glass, cans and foil containers, and all newspapers, junk mail and recycled paper. Residents can sign up for Recyclebank rewards either by phone or online, and be eligible to receive points to use toward discounts…
BRIDGEPORT, CT (September 20, 2011) – Sidewalks have been installed, and storm drainage has been upgraded along Gilman Street in the City’s Black Rock neighborhood as part of the City’s Bridgeport@Work capital improvements plan. Approximately 1,100 feet of new concrete sidewalks and curbs have been installed along Gilman from Courtland to the existing stone dust walking path that runs to St. Mary’s by the Sea. The stone dust walkways have been upgraded as well, in keeping with the natural setting along the water’s edge. The project cost $141,363. “St. Mary’s by the Sea is one of the most popular attractions in our City. These sidewalk upgrades will make visiting the park a safer and more enjoyable experience.” “This project will…
Bridgeport--Police investigate a shooting that took place at 245 Beardsley Street shortly after 10pm Monday night. Police say one unidentified man was shot and sent to an area hospital. Terrance Garvin, of Deforest Avenue of Bridgeport sustained three gun shot wounds (neck, leg, arm, all on right side). The victim was found in a common hallway of 245/247 Beardsley Street bleeding profusely. Garvin was subsequently transported to Bridgeport Hospital for treatment and was listed in stable condition. It’s unclear of the motive for the shooting. Detectives are continuing their investigation into the incident, no suspect(s) have been identified. Anyone with information to this shooting is ask to call the Bridgeport Police Detective Bureau at 203-581-5201 <object width="420" height="315"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/G-CNstRsEd4?version=3&hl=en_US&rel=0"></param><param…
[caption id="attachment_4108" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="The Breakfast Challenge will be Wednesday, September 21st, 8 A.M. at Circle Diner, 441 Post Road, Fairfield"][/caption] The Breakfast Challenge will be held on Wednesday, September 21st, 8 A.M. at Circle Diner, 441 Post Road, Fairfield. The event, in its' 7th year, has grown to be one of the major fund raiser for The Kennedy Center, a non-profit organization that provides programs and services to persons with disabilities and special needs in our community. Rep Tony Hwang said of The Kennedy Center, "the array of services they provide are invaluable not only for the client, but also their family and our community. The Kennedy Center empowers people with intellectual disabilities with the skills and opportunity to…
[caption id="attachment_4122" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="After Hurricane Irene, the early brown leaves concerned me"][/caption]After Hurricane Irene, my lawn was littered with wilted green leaves, I cleaned that up right away. A week later I've got brown leaves like the end of October. I had to call in the expert, Lee Ganim of Ganim Garden Supply in Fairfield. Here is what he found: Contact Lee or MeriLee at Ganim's Garden Center & Florist, LLC at 320 King's Highway Cutoff Fairfield, CT or call them at 203-333-5662 or online at http://ganimsgardencenter.com/
(Reuters) - The troubles at Yahoo Inc are proving to be a headache for AOL, that other deeply challenged Internet company trying to turn around its fortunes........"Case in point: Patch.com. AOL has shoveled roughly $160 million into the network of more than 800 neighborhood-oriented websites dedicated to local news, many of which are less than a year old. Yet Patch is on track to lose $140 million to $150 million this year" Read the full article.....
