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Happenings NOW 4-10 thru 4-15-2012

Apr 10, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

[SlideDeck id='494' width='100%' height='400px'] ‎ 12:11pm--#Bridgeport--Motorcyclist hit by car-1700 block of Boston Ave. 11:02pm--#Bridgeport--Use extreme caution in the 1000 block of Capital Ave. Two black males, one tall the other heavy set armed with a gun robbed two Hispanic males at gun point taking $50 dollar on Sampson Street. Another armed robbery by a pair matching the same description just robbed a woman of her cell phone near 1090 Capital Ave. 10:24pm--#Bridgeport #nakedwoman-- Woman undressing in the street at Pequonnock Street and Jones Ave. 10:12pm--#Bridgeport--Street robbery just occurred on Shelton Street by three teens, two black one white, one wearing pajamas. Robbed the victim of two pizzas and $40 cash, not certain if it was a pizza delivery person. NO…

Emotions Run High At Pool Hall Closing Rally

Apr 10, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

Emotions ran high at a rally to close the L&A Billiards on Stratford Avenue Monday night. A rally which started out at the Ralphola Taylor Community Center had emotions running high as family members lashed out at owners David Ellerby and Andrea Medley. It has been a year since Carlos Broadnax was gunned down outside the pool hall. Eneida Martinez-Walker lead about two dozen locals in a rally to close down the pool hall. David Ellerby thought this was unnecessary, all they had to do was contact him and let them know his concerns. Emotions spilled out once again once the rally moved to the pool hall. Concerns from councilmen of people under the influence of drugs and alcohol as…

Major Brush Fire in Milford

Apr 9, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

A major brush fire erupted on Schoolhouse Road shortly after 6pm Monday as red flag conditions continue for the area. A red flag warning means the air is extremely dry, coupled with very dry ground conditions. It appears that most of the fire has been burning itself out but it is spread out over a very large area. I was able to see the fire from downtown Bridgeport and tracked it from the billowing smoke. Mutual aid from all over has been assisting Milford Fire Department as they continue to battle the flames.

Fire displaces 4 Adults And 3 Children In Bridgeport

Apr 9, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

Just before 12:00pm Monday afternoon firefighters responded to a fire at 97 Lincoln Avenue. Initial reports indicated there may have been people trapped in the basement but when fire fighters arrived all occupants were out of the building. Primary and secondary searches confirmed this. Assistant Fire Chief Christopher Martin told us that there is a lot of damage throughout the house and that the occupants will need to be relocated. There were no injuries to tenants or firefighters. The fire marshal was called to the scene to investigate.

Shoprite Forgets To Lock Up For Easter

Apr 8, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

Brian Francis has to work tomorrow and his usual routine is to stop in at ShopRite on the Black Rock Turnpike in Fairfield for a salad and icies. This time however, ShopRite was closed for Easter Sunday, but someone forgot to lock the doors. Brian walked up and down the aisles, saw carts in the aisles and just figured it was Easter and everyone was taking their time. It was when he got to the checkout when he realized something was wrong. He was concerned that maybe there was a robbery or something. He exited the store, propped the door open with a trash can and called police. Police checked the building and everything check out ok. A key holder…

Mike Wallace, ’60 Minutes’ Star, Dies

Apr 8, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

Wallace, whose pitiless, prosecutorial style transformed television journalism and made "60 Minutes" compulsively watchable, died Saturday night at a care facility in New Canaan, Conn., where he had lived in recent years, CBS spokesman Kevin Tedesco said. He was 93. Read full story........

Happenings NOW 4-8 thru 4-9 2012

Apr 8, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

[SlideDeck id='494' width='100%' height='400px'] ‎ 2:45am--#Easton--Structure fire quickly extinguished by firefighters at 305 Sport Hill Road. When we arrived the fire was knocked down and firefighters were removing siding from the front of the house looking for extension. 1:14am--#Monroe--#ctfireReport of a fire on Robin Lane. Heavy fire showing. Shelton called for rapid intervention. UPDATE--1:26am- White Hills providing a full assignment and Shelton providing mutual aid to fire on Robin Lane in Monroe. UPDATE-- 2:45--Bulk of the fire was knocked down by 2:45am--3:05am they said they were overhauling the fire and will be releasing units shortly 10:58pm--#Bridgeport--Police are investigating a strong armed robbery on Truman Street. Two black males in hoodies with a gun held up a woman, she offered here…

Bishop Lori’s Goodbye To Parishioners

Apr 8, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

Last week Archbishop William Lori, the former Bishop of Bridgeport was at the Webster Bank Arena at Harbor Yard to pay final tribute to his driver who passed earlier this year. I asked him his biggest challenges and biggest accomplishments in the eleven years he served. I also asked him if he foresees women clergy. Some of his answers will surprise you! He also gives a goodbye message to parishioners.

Milksop Impromptu at Acoustic Cafe

Apr 8, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

This is the fun part of the city! An impromptu outside of the Acoustic Cafe in the Black Rock Section of Bridgeport tonight. I'm not sure if it was just entertainment for the smokers but certainly was fun and gave a fun atmosphere!! Acoustic Cafe features some of the best local entertainment in the area!

Restaurant Struck And Damaged In Fairfield

Apr 6, 2012 Stephen Krauchick

Around 4pm the fire department was called to 1542 Kings Highway Cutoff (near the circle) where a mini van ran into Bangalore Restaurant. Assistant Fire Chief George Gomola told us that a main support column was struck and the integrity of the structure was compromised. The firefighters shored up the break temporarily to prevent a collapse. No one was injured including the driver who is believed to be an employee of the restaurant.

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Happenings NOW 4-10 thru 4-15-2012

Emotions Run High At Pool Hall Closing Rally

Major Brush Fire in Milford

Fire displaces 4 Adults And 3 Children In Bridgeport

Shoprite Forgets To Lock Up For Easter

Mike Wallace, ’60 Minutes’ Star, Dies

Happenings NOW 4-8 thru 4-9 2012

Bishop Lori’s Goodbye To Parishioners

Milksop Impromptu at Acoustic Cafe

Restaurant Struck And Damaged In Fairfield

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