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In a story we reported first, here is video from the scene. This story will certainly change as we get more information. Connecticut Post is reporting this to be a homicide. Here is what we initially reported:

4:56pm– Police investigating a suspicious death at 56 Madison Avenue. They were at 58 Madison earlier today but found nothing. Fire department initially reported a large crowd gathering. I can confirm on the death but the nature or any details.

A photo of Michael Jackson lying dead in a hospital bed was shown in a courtroom today and jurors heard a shocking audio tape of a drugged Jackson slurring his words so badly that he was barely understandable.

The photo and the audio were part of the opening statement prosecutors made at the trial of Dr. Conrad Murray, who is accused of involuntary manslaughter in the death of the king of pop.   Read full report …..

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3:26–#Bridgeport–Report of a child struck and pinned between two cars on Hunitington Road and Beecher Street.  UPDATE–Child reported pinned between cars was erroneously reported to 911, the child was merely scared by the car, no injury!

10:21–#Bridgeport–Report of a Bicyclist struck by car a Barnum and Seaview Avenue.

9:36pm–#Bridgeport–Report of an injured police officer and suspect at 339 Pearl Street. UPDATE9:41pm–#Bridgeport–Injured police officer left the scene prior to EMS arrival at 339 Pearl Street.

8:59pm–#Easton #ctfire– Report of heavy smoke in the basement of 295 Judd Road POSSIBLE structure fire reported on the scanner. Previously reported in Trumbull, still getting use to the multi town scanner feed for the area. Smoke was from a dehumidifier, no fire.

6:18pm–#Fairfield–12 year old boy walks into car moving at about 10mph on Grasmere Avenue near Fairfield Ave. He falls on behind and has slight lower back pain otherwise child is fine Father refuses medical treatment.

6:00pm–#Bridgeport–#ctfire–Car fire close to the building at 282 Mountain Grove Ave. was quickly extinguished by fire department. A second call went out that the fire extended into building but after further investigation found it did not and recall was quickly sounded.

5:44pm–#Bridgeport–Commercial vacuum truck stuck at Fairfield Avenue and Albion partially blocking traffic. Write your own headlines here:

5:41pm–#Norwalk–Report of motor vehicle accident at Glover and Main Ave between a car and city bus. Reports are the damage appears minor but I’m sure the delays aren’t.

5:03pm–#Ansonia #ctfire –Report of a stove fire at 22 Lester Street on the first floor. Fire deparment on the way.

Must be the day for drills. Norwalk conducts a Hazmat drill and Bridgeport is now conducting a mock man down drill.

2:30pm–#Fairfield–If you are driving in town watch the heavy set woman alleged drunk lady walking on Commerce Drive.

2:08pm–#Bridgeport #ctfire Fire department on the scene at 568 Nobel Avenue, light smoke showing from the 2nd floor, fire knocked down at 2:18pm. Cause was a cigarette.

1:35pm–#Fairfield Northbound train stopped as child with seizure is removed for care. Expect a northbound train delays.

The National Park Service released surveillance video that captured the moment an earthquake shook the Washington Monument. The 5.8-magnitude quake in August caused several cracks to form at the top of the 555-foot structure.

There is much confusion about the parking situation at Tomlinson Middle School in Fairfield.  Our video clearly shows what is and isn’t allowed for parking at the school and Lt. Jim Perez dispels police ticketing rumors.  If you have specific questions Lt. Perez invites you to call Fairfield Police at 203-254-4816.

“Several children on a Weston school bus suffered minor injuries Monday morning after their bus struck a low-hanging tree branch on Lyons Plains Road in Westport, causing three windows to shatter and propelling debris throughout the passenger compartment.”    Read full story…..

The eighth Annual Fallen Heroes Memorial was held at Indian Ledge Park on Saturday.  Many dignitaries paid tribute to the Gold Star Families….those whose families loved ones paid the ultimate sacrifice with their lives for their country.

Fairfield and Bridgeport police and firefighters worked together to extricate a man from his SUV shortly before 2am. The call originally came in from Fairfield as 3055 Park Avenue in Fairfield. It appeared the SUV was traveling north on Park Avenue (Bridgeport’s side) when it struck a tree and spun in the opposite direction. Firefighters from both towns work feverishly for over 15 minutes to free him. Extent of the man’s injuries are not know at this time.

I  asked Senator Blumenthal his thoughts on Senator Harry Reid and the Senate blocked a bill d that would have replenished the disaster fund accounts through Nov. 18.  I asked about if bipartisan cooperation was possible, jobs and President Obama’s request for another jobs bill. Here is the video interview.

 

Lee Ganim of Ganim’s Garden Center & Florist explains why NOW is the best time to feed your lawn and what you can do to have a great lawn in the spring.  Feeding just before the rain is even better!  Lee is DoingItLocal.com’s go to expert when it comes to lawn, garden.